Fruits Basket is a Japanese shōjo manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya. It tells the story of Tohru Honda, an orphan girl who, after meeting Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure Soma, learns that the Chinese zodiac animals possess twelve members of the Soma family. It shows the various relationships and hardships of the characters […]
A journey by rails is a nostalgic mode of transportation. While it is an essential mode of transport for daily commuters, it is also a trope in many romantic stories. Rail Romanesque, the anime version of the Maitetsu game by Lose, strives to bring those nostalgic memories back to us. It is a slice of […]
The Seven Deadly Sins is one of those anime that sticks firmly to the Shonen genre. Although it sticks to the Shonen archetype, The Seven Deadly Sins is often praised for its originality. The protagonist is easy-going and strong. The core concept of the characters is unique, and the soundtrack naturally blends in with the […]
The Japanese animation industry doesn’t shy away from taking inspiration from the mythologies of other countries. Animes have occasionally included figures from Norse mythology in their stories. Warlords of Sigrdrifa is an anime that brings a unique take on Valkyries, making them maidens of war who fly machines to battle the threat of an entity […]
Mangas become our constant companions with their long stories. Following a series for such a long time attaches us emotionally to both the story and its characters. Once the story ends, it leaves its fans heartbroken over the fact that they won’t be reading about their favourite characters anymore. The September issue of Shinchosha’s Monthly […]
HULU has recently turned to international film festivals to expand its library of content. These gatherings are places were mainstream studios debut their latest titles, but there are many quirky, low-budget stories being told on the side-screens. HULU recently paid a record sum for the exclusive rights of Palm Springs, and now they’ve added Thirsty […]
Yona of the Dawn or Akatsuki no Yona is a fantasy anime television series based on the same name as that of its source manga. It is an outstanding shoujo anime that focuses on themes of betrayal and vengeance and beautifully portrays them. Despite being an immediate hit when it aired, which was in October […]
The God of High School Webtoon was recently adapted into an anime, and people just can’t get enough of it. As far as we’ve seen, the original story is wonderfully adapted with a few tweaks here and there. The fight scenes are also beautifully animated, and the power can be felt through the screen! The […]
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni or When They Cry is based on a soft visual novel created by 07th Expansion. Studio Deen produced the first anime adaptation of Higurashi in 2006. It was a 26 episodes series and was followed by a 24 episode sequel in 2007. An OVA was released in August 2013. 1. […]
Angel Beats is an emotional rollercoaster that makes you cry your heart out multiple times. It deals with themes like death, regrets, acceptance, and moving on. The show is full of twists and turns and executes them very well. Among these serious themes, Angel Beats has a comedic undertone that makes serious moments more intense. […]
The premise of both the series, Baki and Kengan Ashura, is based on power and martial arts. The protagonists in each of them try their best to grow stronger and defeat every opponent that comes in their way. Due to this, fans often compare their power levels and debate about who’s stronger. Below I’ve talked […]
Diamond no Ace act Ⅱ just concluded with Seidou High School’s baseball team already playing in the West Tokyo Tournament. In the next season, due to being a seeded team, their first game will be against Yura Sougou. Winning this regional tournament will be Seidou’s first step towards acquiring the first place in the 90th […]
