Set in the same universe as Steel Ball Run in 2012, the town of Morioh has been devastated by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which has caused mysterious faults colloquially known as the “Wall Eyes” to appear in town. Local college student Yasuho Hirose is near one of the Wall Eyes when she discovers […]
Parasyte is a Japanese science fiction horror manga series written and illustrated by Hitoshi Iwaaki. The series follows teenager Shinichi Izumi, who is one day attacked by a worm-like creature known as a Parasyte. Shinichi’s body is nearly taken over by the parasyte but he barely manages to evade it. In order to survive Shinichi […]
Not all anime are adapted from mangas, light novels, or video games. The Japanese animation industry often releases original anime with no source materials. Cowboy Bebop, Psycho-Pass, and Gurren Lagann are perfect examples of popular original titles. Shikizakura is an original anime by Studio Sublimation that is scheduled for 2021. The original title revealed its […]
Beastars (stylized as BEASTARS) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki. This drama and fantasy manga series takes place in a world where animals are required to abide by the law and co-exist in peace. Both carnivores and herbivores are seen living like humans in a modern and civilized world. An […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
If you haven’t heard the name Into The Dark, it’s probably because the series has flown under the radar for a long time. The market for horror shows and movies isn’t particularly hot right now, and a monthly anthology series isn’t able to generate the buzz required. The fact that some episodes of Into The […]
Great Teacher Onizuka follows a crude ex-bike gangster, with boorish mannerisms trying to become the best teacher ever so that he could find himself a teen wife (obviously). In contrast, his students try to get rid of him for his utterly offensive shenanigans. The 43-episode long series takes us on the journey of Onizuka as […]
The House That Jack Built is an horrifying, sadistic dive into a psychotic internal monologue. Danish Director Lars Von Trier puts considerable effort into stimulating discomfort at key moments throughout the film. The film is a 155-minute portrait of a serial killer that spends the running time in the confines of his disturbed mind. With […]
With a library of TV shows and films as diverse as its name suggests, Peacock is here to stay! The brightly colored streaming service from NBC Universal wants to be the new destination for television addicts of all ages. Don’t be mistaken, by the massive list of existing titles. Because those of the originals available […]
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun tells the story of a ghost boy (Hanako) and a human girl (Yashiro Nene), who is spiritually bound or contracted to assist Hanako in catching the Seven Wonders of Kamome Academy. Thus, their relationship turns out to be that of master and servant. However, could a mere relationship such as this turn out […]
