Much of Demon Slayer’s aesthetic stems from its brilliant animation style. A factor that reaches its peak during the fighting sequences spearheaded by the elite batch of slayers called as Hashiras (Pillars) of the Demon Slayer Corps. During Tanjiro’s diligent journey in becoming a strong Demon Slayer, the anime introduces us to various slayers that […]
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba refuses to end any time soon. It’ll be back in 2020 with the Demon Train Arc film and recently overtook One Piece and Shingeki no Kyojin as the top-selling manga in Japan. Demon Slayer has managed this unprecedented success despite the fact that the manga started only 3 years ago. […]
The last few chapters of Kimetsu no Yaiba have tested the tenacity of fans. The scar in our hearts is representative of the emotional toll of these events, and the predictable end with Muzan’s defeat came attached with some gruesome twists to the story. The line of thought gripping fans was […]
The insanely popular and assuredly one of the most iconic franchises in anime – Attack on Titan – finally came to an end on April 9th with Chapter 139. But not without inciting a wide range of emotions within its vast and diverse fanbase. The final chapter of Attack on Titan sheds its extreme nihilism to accommodate a light at the end of the tunnel. The curtains[…]
Sword Art Online has reigned as one of the most popular anime franchises for years. Dubbed as ‘mainstream’ by anime fans, it stands true to that trait as its series, SAO : Alicization – War of Underworld continues to be embraced by its loyal fanbase this season. This adventure and sci-fi anime with a VRMMORPG […]
The mention of the name ‘Gabi’ in the Attack on Titan community is bound to elicit a buzz. Despite the presence of an environment where beloved characters perform immoral actions, Gabi’s sin of killing Sasha has been a major blot on her character. The moral greyness of most of these characters who have executed disturbing activities is relatively received […]
It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that the latest episode of Attack on Titan bore (literally!) a shocking reveal. The petite Queen Historia nestling in a wooden rocking chair sporting a discernible bump on her belly – was definitely not the reunion that fans would have fathomed. And the matter-of-fact manner in which the reveal unfolded was enough […]
From a recluse shut-in to a magical protegee, Rudeus’ life transforms into a living fantasy in Jobless Reincarnation. And this fantasy is fleshed out with his persistent fraternization with female characters in the story. His polygamist tendencies have people embroiled with debates on ships while looking forward to – Who does Rudeus end up with? […]
Plunderer’s unique worldbuilding is one of the highlights of the show. It brings forth a dramatic telling of how people’s survival in the world is determined by a mere numerical. A little topsy-turvy in that and they’re whisked off to the dreaded Abyss. Moreover, what enriches this worldbuilding is the characters that thrive within it. What is a dystopian […]
The shocking implications of the previous episode’s climax has opened a can of worms for several anime fans. As manga readers remain mum regarding the explosive events yet to follow; anime fans are both, confused and invigorated, by Eren’s new sizzling design. Granted, the anime has not explicitly established the man speaking to Falco as Eren. However […]
While the absence of Eren and the Survey Corps is strongly felt, Attack on Titan Season 4 explores the road not taken – the other side of the sea. It brings forth an interesting storyline to its viewers with perspective as the key focus. The intensity of the initial wave of questions such as “Where is Eren?” are dissipating as Studio MAPPA gets down to expand […]
Isayama claims that the story of Attack on Titan isn’t about ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. And any keen observer can attest to that. The story focuses on choices – pre-destined or free will – and the consequences that arise from it in the extremely flawed civilization humanity thrives in. When talking about choices – whether of free-will or preordained, right or […]