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You can’t deny that the most intense and emotional sport in the world has to be football. The amount of hype it gets worldwide is unlike any other, so naturally, a football anime like Blue Lock would be highly anticipated. The anime portrays the sport in its glory and adds an exciting and[…]
Ryo has set out on a journey to avenge his father, and Shenmue the Animation is here to make us witness this epic tale. Adapted from the popular Shenmue video game, this anime will show us how Ryo became the ultimate martial artist during his revenge quest against his father’s killer. But Ryo[…]
Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen is a story that made it to the must-watch and must-read list in no time. While having all the typical elements of a shonen anime, the plot also gives us a plethora of awesome characters and arcs that we can’t get enough of. The anime’s first season gained immense[…]
Arifureta is yet another harem-themed isekai, but slightly better than the rest due to its protagonist Hajime’s unique character. Instead of aiming to become a hero that saves the world and lives in glory, Hajime decided to become ruthless and do anything to get back to his world. Last season[…]
With a new year comes a lot of new releases. Some are mind-blowing, some are wholesome, and some are isekai, and 2022 has brought us Isekai Meikyuu de Harem o. The name is too obvious, and I’m sure you’ve already guessed what the story is about. A high-school kid gets transported into another[…]
Even after being an original anime, Fanfare of Adolescence has become one of the most anticipated releases of 2022. Additionally, the show being sports-themed adds more to the hype. Following three young boys with unique personalities and different backgrounds, this horse racing anime will[…]
As soon as an anime peaks its popularity, the franchise starts to milk out every benefit of its success by releasing a bunch of other stuff, the most common one being video games. And it looks like My Hero Academia has started doing something similar. Right before the anime release of one of[…]
Though controversial, the babies-switched-at-birth trope is somehow very emotional. Meeting the biological parents is always followed by strong emotions, but A Couple of Cuckoos has a hilarious take on the whole thing. It revolves around an unusual couple who were switched as babies, and the[…]
A hopeless warrior and a sarcastic healer elf is a much more entertaining duo than you’d think. Kono Healer, Mendokusai is a story of a similar pair who get by their daily task with a dash of luck. By calling itself an isekai burnt-out adventurer comedy, this story sets itself apart from the[…]
When the greatest tactician in history is sent to the modern-day peaceful world, we get an exciting tale filled with comedy and emotions. Ya Boy Kongming! is the one story you do not want to miss out on. This unique isekai anime is a refreshing take on one of the most asked questions: ‘ what[…]
We all have done many things to get over exes but have you ever rented a girlfriend and then deliberately gave her a bad rating? Sounds petty and unreasonable, right? Well, I suggest you do not jump to conclusions before watching Rent-A-Girlfriend. As fun as the anime is with all the different[…]
In this massive world of Pokemon, there are many strong ones and some whose potential hasn’t been realized yet. Mind you that there is no such thing as a weak Pokemon because every one of them is powerful in their own way. One such Pokemon is the beaver-type Bidoof, who’s often been reduced to[…]
Inu-Oh is Masaaki Yuasa’s brainchild that features a tale of rebellion through art by those who are born different. As the eccentric dancer-musician duo Inu-Oh and Tomona make their way through people’s hearts, it’s still a long way till they’re accepted as a part of society. Masaaki Yuasa is[…]
We do all kinds of foolish things when we get a crush, and so did Ayumu, who makes a promise to himself that he’ll confess only after he beats his crush in a game of shogi. The stupid part is that his crush is the president of his school’s shogi club, so When Will Ayumu Make His Move? Not[…]
Anime series adapted from video games have become a trend in recent years, and Shadowverse is one fine example of it. But don’t be fooled by how cheerful and innocent the anime looks, as it involves loads of action and intense plotlines. It is based around a video game called Shadowverse that[…]
The, quite literally, fiery manga Fire Force recently entered its final arc, causing an uproar in the fandom as people went crazy with the speculations. Amid the chaos and excitement, we all failed to realize that this would be the story’s FINAL arc. Yes, the dread did set in eventually, but[…]
Since 2020, we’ve all started relating to every other post-apocalyptic series or game that has ever existed. However, Arknights is one game in particular that we connected to the most given its premise. It is set on the planet Terra, much like our Earth, where natural disasters known as[…]
One of the most batshit crazy stories I’ve come across is O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim. While the movie has received mixed reactions and heavy criticism, it still managed to gain immense popularity with some hardcore fans. The legend of Scott fighting the League of Evil Exes to be with his true[…]
Sometimes, all you wanna do is watch an anime with magical girls saving the world by taking a valuable recipe book back where it belongs. Too specific? Well, if you liked that concept, then you’ll love Delicious Party Precure anime. You already know the basic plot, and honestly, the story is[…]
We’ve seen numerous anime from the comedy genre, but have you seen one based on aspiring comedians? Well, if not, then Teppen—!!! is here to give you a taste of it. Comedians are the only people who can make people laugh at a tragedy and make money out of it, and I consider that to be pretty[…]
Laid-Back Camp is hands down my favorite comfort anime ever. Nothing can ever top the warmth and feelings of ease that it radiates, and I know all fans of this show will agree to that. Ever since the franchise came into existence, it has given us the story in different ways, such as manga[…]
I know we all fawn over the classic romantic tropes, but you can’t deny that the unconventional pairs have a charm of their own. One such genre is the ever-so-lovely ‘soft shy guy with a cool dominating girl,’ and Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie manga is the perfect example of it. Izumi-kun was[…]
Shadows House is the kind of anime that will give you horrid jumpscares followed by a wholesome moment to level it out. In a place where lively and kawaii human assistants accompany a menacing dark shadow, you can only guess just how many tragedies have been swept under the rug. When the[…]
Amane Fujimiya had no idea that his small act of kindness would result in him getting closer to his school’s angel, Mahiru Shiina. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is a beautiful love story of a couple who are most unlikely even to become friends. The story features the classic ‘average guy[…]
Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? I mean, picking up girls from a dungeon does sound dangerous, but this is not what the anime is actually about. The misleading title has gained so much popularity for the show that fans want another season of this chaos-filled fantasy. Season 3[…]
The one thing almost all shonen protagonists have in common is that they’re big gluttons. One Piece in collaboration with Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma came up with a spin-off manga for the guy who knows how to satisfy the gourmand Luffy is. You guessed it right. This special spin-off manga is[…]
A war is only won when those on the frontlines have a support system and people they can rely on. Similarly, the heroes in My Hero Academia cannot beat AFO and Shigaraki without the help of the support course students. Throughout MHA’s plot, we’ve witnessed how gadgets made by UA’s support[…]
Dragon Ball Super has given us some great characters and plotlines like Black Goku, Universe Survival Saga, Lord Beerus and Whis, and so much more. Considering these, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that fans want more of it. After Dragon Ball Z ended, every fan thought that no other series[…]
Original anime has got to be the most beautiful yet most frustrating type of anime. Why’s that, you ask? Because you’re introduced to a brand new world through them, but you can never guess what it’s about or even read a manga to know what happens next. While they sometimes make me pull my hair[…]
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is a pretty self-explanatory title. But if you expected it to have a literal angel or some divine creature as the main character, then I’m sorry to disappoint you. The light novel is nice and refreshing for many reasons, the primary one being that it has no[…]
The much-awaited question of who’s the bride in The Quintessential Quintuplets is finally going to be answered, and I don’t think I can wait any longer for the big reveal. Season 2 gave us all a big hint about the mysterious Nakano bride as a flash-forward reveals how she kissed Fuutarou at[…]
Nothing beats historical action anime, and one produced by ufotable is nothing less than an impeccable piece of art. Yes, I’m talking about none other than the Katsugeki: Touken Ranbu series. After two brilliant seasons back in 2017, the franchise is back with more for fans who missed the show[…]
The existence of humanoids capable of imagination, emotions, and being more in touch with their human side might seem like fiction, but The Missing 8 universe is the opposite. Here, humans are fabled beings, whereas human-like androids are the reality. The concept for The Missing 8 came from[…]
Music holds the power to express many things at once and allows people to perceive it in whatever way they want. One of the magazines I trust to inform me of such masterpieces is the famous ROCKIN’ON JAPAN. But the Rockin’On group does more than just sell a music magazine. They also organize[…]
I bet you can’t think of a better team than Type-Moon and ufotable when it comes to animation production. To prove their superiority yet again, these two are back with another anime adaptation of one of Type-Moon’s brilliant series. We all know about the Fate series’ success and just how[…]
A manga going on a hiatus sounds painful, but a mangaka’s health being the reason for it sounds even worse. This time, the popular sci-fi manga faces a similar situation worrying its fans. It hasn’t been long since the ugly truth behind the manga industry’s glory came out, and netizens raged[…]
What happens when you put a former idol, a kid who’s never left his native island, and the privileged son of a prodigy together in an academy to chase one dream? Well, you get a brilliant storyline, that’s for sure. Fanfare of Adolescence is an amazingly composed story of such students who[…]
The seven years-long wait for Tiger and Bunny’s next season is finally over, and the thrill for it is beyond our imagination. After leaving us on a stirringly intriguing cliffhanger, the anime is back with the answers to all of our questions. Season 1 would have ended on an ecstatic and[…]
After the massive success of its recent movie The Scarlet Bullet, Detective Conan is back in the cinematic scene with another movie. This one is special since it’s the franchise’s 25th film and the teasers and trailers have us all blown out of our minds. I know some of you might be bored or[…]
Komi Can’t Communicate anime went from one of the most anticipated rom-coms of the year to one of the most popular. This cute love story between an average guy Hitohito and the beautiful Komi-san suffering from social anxiety can make you feel all giddy inside. With just one more episode left[…]
The fearsome and anticipated Beast of Gevaudan arc is right around the corner, and The Case Study of Vanitas fans can’t wait longer for the premiere. Some of us are curious about the beast, while others are curious about the rumored ‘hidden vampires,’ even so, the excitement for the upcoming[…]
Akari likes to travel, and Nagi likes Akari, and various instances lead to them becoming travel buddies and exploring Japan. Tabihani is one refreshing story that will heal your soul with mesmerizing visuals and two endearing MCs who are nothing like each other. There’s rarely anyone who[…]
Ever since Senku learned about outer space, all he could dream of was going there. This dream of his is now finally coming true as Dr. Stone has entered its final arc, and the moon mission has been initiated. Becoming an astronaut was a long shot, and Senku knew that he couldn’t pass the[…]
Realism and rationality are rare phenomena in a shonen manga, but My Hero Academia stood out for adding this aspect to their story. MHA is a manga that’s far from what happens in the real world, but it is still more sensible than others of the genre. With the ongoing UA traitor crisis and the[…]
The Straw Hat Pirates seem to have taken a detour to fashion city because what else can explain their new looks for One Piece Film Red? The franchise’s new film was announced a while ago, and fans went insane at the news. It is rumored to be musical-themed with a character whose songs can bring[…]
My Hero Academia’s most awaited moment is finally here. The Paranormal Liberation War arc is getting adapted in the anime’s sixth season, and the excitement is off the charts. This is just another season for an anime-only watcher, but little do they know about what awaits them. As for the manga[…]
Having a family and fulfilling your duties as the man of the family is a mission that even the best spy in the world struggles with. Even though it’s a fake family, you still have to make it look natural, and Spy x Family tells us about Loid Forger’s rocky experience with it. Weebs worldwide[…]
We all know that the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 film will have this year’s best animation, and after the latest trailer, I am even more sure about this.
Prepare yourselves for the best theatre experience you’ll ever have because the film will exceed your expectations far and beyond. This story of promises[…]
Yamishibai can be described as a compilation of your worst nightmares that you didn’t even know you had. Yet the horror anime’s popularity keeps rising among the fans, and the number of seasons is proof. These six-minute short stories can have you spooked for days, even making it difficult to[…]
Overlord is an isekai that never gets boring and can stand out in the genre. With a morally gray and overpowered protagonist and his equally powerful allies, this anime serves you the brilliant and intriguing tale of Ainz Ooal Gown and his precious guild. Season 3 has got to be one of the best[…]
Your Name and Weathering With You achieved what no other anime film could ever do. These films won the hearts of even non-otakus, which is a remarkable feat considering how unpopular anime was at the time. If that wasn’t enough, both of them also competed internationally with American movies[…]
Running a kingdom is tough, especially when all you want is to enjoy a life of leisure and not be mingled in royal duties. Crown Prince Wein of Natra suffered this fate, and The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt anime is here to tell you all about it. People are always ready[…]
Dragon Ball Super never fails to exceed my expectations when it comes to the plot and character development. Sure, it is a bit softer than the previous Dragon Ball series and includes more happy and wholesome episodes, but you can’t deny that it is like the second most iconic series from the[…]
PuraOre! came through as one hell of a sports anime and showed the mesmerizing sport of ice hockey in a new light. Not only that, the anime exclusively focuses on women’s ice hockey as the genre packs a lot of hidden potential and has been left unexplored until now. After its October premiere[…]
Voice actors are probably the most crucial element of any anime. A character with the right voice can do wonders as everyone imagines how their favorites will sound after being animated. CUE! is an upcoming anime that digs deep into the industry by showing us the lives of 16 aspiring seiyuu[…]
My Hero Academia has finally revealed the UA traitor, but will this sway the tide of the upcoming battle in the heroes’ favor, or will it prove to be a weak link for them? The traitor reveal was probably the biggest and most shocking event in the entire MHA story because no one saw it coming[…]
We all knew that this saga of talented and genius high schoolers living in the Stone Age would someday come to an end, and Dr. Stone’s latest chapter just reminded us of the inevitable. After re-making and re-discovering so many things that defined the 21st century, we’re finally at the last[…]
Genjo Sanzo and his group of chaotic and skilled fighters are back with another anime series called Saiyuki Reload Zeroin. This alternative retelling of Reload Gunlock includes an intriguing new character, and we’re all curious about his story and intentions. Our heroes encounter Hazel Grouse[…]
Stories without a good or evil side but have morally grey protagonists who have their eyes on the same thing are truly one of the best. Kaitou Queen wa Circus ga Osuki is the perfect example of this trope and features a thrilling chase between a queen and a circus crew. The protagonist is a[…]
The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest is an upcoming magical fantasy anime. Now, I know I say this every time, and you guys believe it, so let me say once more that this one will be different because an overpowered wizard reincarnated in another era is such an underrated trope. So, being[…]
What if there was a way to get extra credits without studying or doing additional assignments? Well, Irodorimidori is a story that explores the fantasy of every struggling student in the world. Maigahara Senior High is a prestigious music school, and such a reputation and honor are accompanied[…]
Even after facing loads of criticism for being cliché and bland, Princess Connect! Re: Dive pulled through during the conclusion of its first season. This resulted in the show getting pretty popular among fantasy anime lovers. Other than fantasy and adventure, the anime plays around with the[…]
Lupin the Third got all the hype as one of this year’s biggest and most anticipated releases. With Baker Street’s most famous entity Sherlock Holmes joining the crew, the anime got even better than expected. While the season did not necessarily have every episode based around Lupin and Holmes[…]
Crime always comes along with controversial romances, and Beastars served us this trope with a fun little twist. Instead of humans, the story features anthropomorphic animals we can surprisingly relate to. Beastars’ second season gave us a pretty climactic ending by solving Tem’s murder, but[…]
Society has always rejected and feared those born different, and these outcasts never failed to fight and rebel with the same force. Be it through violence or art, these people did everything to be accepted, and Inu-Oh is one fine example of this. This unique tale dates back to Japan’s[…]
We all know just how grand it is for a film to receive an Oscar. While this honor has traditionally been given to American movies, Asian films have started competing for such awards in recent years. Ever since Parasite swooped all the Academy Awards in 2020, film enthusiasts have started[…]
Women’s golf comes under the gravely underrated sports category, and Birdie Wing anime is here to make it popular among the crowd. In this rising trend of making shows on the not-so-popular themes, Bandai Namco Pictures’ entered the game with Birdie Wing. The story features Eve and Aoi, with[…]
With planning great missions, comes great responsibility. When dealing with projects that involve things like outer space and complex rocket ships, even exceptional minds like those in Dr. Stone can’t be ten billion percent sure about most things. The manga recently finalized on the three[…]
Dr. Stone has been going on at a steady pace while preparing for its most anticipated moon mission arc. With such complex and unpredictable projects comes the burden of choosing the key players. In this case, it’s about the right choices for the three astronauts. When the manga first talked[…]
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is on its way to become the romcom of the year in 2022. The manga has gained enormous popularity since its serialization began, and now, an anime adaptation is in the works, and we cannot stop gushing over it. It features two eccentric characters named Aharen and Raidou[…]
Digimon Ghost Game anime series made a spectacular debut in October and has already created a solid fanbase making the show one of the biggest releases this year. While we were all skeptical about yet another series and whether it would surpass its predecessors, the show exceeded our[…]
Shrouding itself in cool spaceship fights and inter-galactic wars, Legend of the Galactic Heroes brings you the real essence of a war between superpowers and their consequences. The franchise’s latest film series, The New Thesis, is a remake of the original anime in a film series format. Unlike[…]
The three things that truly define an anime are the story, animation, and theme songs. There have been many instances where an anime got super popular just by its opening or ending theme, and Tribe Nine is on the way to do the same. I cannot say anything about Tribe Nine’s plot or animation[…]
If there’s one theatre-related anime that intrigues me the most, it’s Revue Starlight. The story packs a lot of dramatically outlandish energy, and the director Tomohiro Furukawa has perfectly captured that essence in the anime. To put it simply, Furukawa understood the assignment in a way[…]
People generally refer to futsal as just a smaller version of football or just a ripoff of the popular sport. Although gravely underrated, the sport has received much attention lately, resulting in an anime being made on it. The upcoming show Futsal Boys!!!!! is a part of the futsal-themed[…]
Space Battleship Yamato is so iconic that it has been influencing space and military-themed anime for ages. Even now, the franchise hasn’t stopped releasing fresh content for its fans, both old and new. The franchise has been remaking some of its classics, and its latest project is the film[…]
All good things come to an end, and though that hurts, it also indicates the start of something even better. This time, it’s the BlazBlue franchise’s turn to end something good for the better. The fighting game series that started in 2008 has come a long way since then and turned into a massive[…]
Goddesses and deities work in several mysterious ways, and not even the greatest of people have been able to figure out why they do it. One apt example of this phenomenon is the light novel series called Reborn to Master the Blade. The hero and king Inglis expressed his desire to be reborn and[…]
My Hero Academia has come far from the lively and wholesome shonen manga that it used to be. Deaths after deaths and agony after agony have killed the spirits of the remaining people. The only ones holding everything together are the students of 1A. No matter what crisis they’re facing, 1A[…]
All the preparations for the space mission are complete, and the three chosen heroes who’ll be going to the moon are training hard for it. Being the first people from the New Stone World to go into space comes with some hurdles of its own, and you’ll be surprised at who’s having second[…]
We’ve all wondered at least once how certain non-living things would act and behave if they were human. As expected, Japan made an anime on this very concept called Hanabi-chan wa Okuregachi. This eccentric comedy personifies Universal Entertainment’s most iconic slot machines or pachi-slo machines.
Idol life is tough, and to become popular in the field, you need to give more than just your 100%. Even in this massive pool of artists, some would rather laze around all day, and Phantom of the Idol is here to bring you the story of such a singer. Yuuya, part of the boy pop duo ZINGS, retorted[…]
If you’re someone who loves watching yaoi with the slow-burn romance trope and making your lonely self suffer, then Sasaki to Miyano has got you covered for 2022. This endearing BL story will have you crying, screaming, and swooning over every other scene. What’s more, is that this story also[…]
