From death notes to a future diary, Japan seems to have a knack for turning these seemingly mundane everyday objects into a medium for thrilling psychological battles. Mirai Nikki is the story of a boy who finds himself a diary that tells him the future. However, this puts him in a dangerous situation as 11 […]
To Your Eternity is based on the manga with the same name written by Yoshitoki Oima, the creator of A Silent Voice. Fumetsu no Anata e has 12 tankobon volumes so far. The first arc of the story ended in December 2019 with 116 chapters, while the second arc started in January 2020. With a […]
Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry or more popularly known as Chivalry of a Failed Knight is an isekai anime series which grasped the attention of everyone with an impeccable storyline and compelling theme when it was released in Fall 2015. The first season ended with a bang, the final fight between Ikki and Tondou liver up […]
Netflix’s Trinkets was released in June, 2019 and proved to be a tremendous hit. Just like any successful new release, fans have been hounding the streaming giant for a follow-up season. The teen drama series is based on Kirsten Smith’s novel of the same name. It follows the eccentric and unlikely friendship between three girls […]
Tokyo Ghoul (Tōkyō Gūru) is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Sui Ishida. The series follows Ken Kaneki, a college student who becomes part-ghoul after barely surviving a deadly encounter with one. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Pierrot aired on Tokyo MX between July 4 and September 19, 2014. […]
July 22 is a special day for One Piece fans as it has been termed the One Piece Day by the Japanese Anniversary Association. Eiichiro Oda pleasantly surprised fans with a One Piece illustration that gave rise to many theories and speculations on what would happen next. However, the illustration was not the end of […]
To people blessed with eyesight, the world of a blind person is unthinkable. The darkness can hinder every task in one’s life. However, Shinobu, the protagonist of Abyss Rage, turns this ‘weakness’ into a strength. To protect the dojo (which he will be the successor to) and his love, Mikoto, Shinobu practices day and night […]
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 […]
