“Solo Leveling” is an isekai fantasy originally based on a South Korean web novel by Chugong and later adapted into an anime enjoyed in Japan and beyond. The webcomic version started around 2016, and the anime began airing in 2024. It is produced by A-1 Pictures, known for its dynamic battle scenes. Synopsis The story of “Solo Leveling” takes place several years after the...
“Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” is a Japanese animated film released in 1984. It is the second animated feature film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.It is based on Miyazaki’s manga of the same title (“Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind”), which was serialized in “Animage” in 1982. From the standpoint of the original seven-volume book, this anime work was created when the...
Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese manga work by Gege Akutami, serialized since 2018.An anime was televised from 2020.It is a dark fantasy battle manga about a sorcerer’s struggle to exorcise monsters and spirits born from human negative emotions using sorcery. Synopsis The story begins in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.The protagonist, Yuji Itadori, a high school student with extraordinary physical abilities, never knew his...
“Tribe Nine” is an original work by Kazutaka Kodaka, adapted into an anime in 2022. Directed by Yu Aoki and produced by LIDENFILMS, the story is set in a futuristic Neo-Tokyo, where factions (tribes) compete for dominance through intense Extreme Baseball matches. The anime is known for its unique visual style and thrilling game sequences that captivate the audience. Synopsis In the near-future Neo-Tokyo,...
“So I’m a Spider, So What?” is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Okina Baba, first aired in 2021. Directed by Shin Itagaki and produced by Millepensee, the story is part of the isekai genre, where an entire class is reincarnated in another world, with the protagonist being reborn as a spider. It follows her journey of survival, using intellect and various...
“Sabikui Bisco” is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Shinji Kobukubo, released in 2022. Directed by Atsushi Ikariya, the story is set in a post-apocalyptic Japan ravaged by rust. It follows the journey of Bisco Akaboshi, a Mushroom Keeper who is believed to spread rust but actually seeks to cure the Rust-Eater disease. The series is known for its unique world-building, action-packed...
“86 -Eighty Six-” is an anime adaptation of the light novel series by Asato Asato, first aired in 2021. Directed by Toshimasa Ishii and produced by A-1 Pictures, the original work began in 2017 and has gained popularity for its deep story and psychological character development. The anime follows the lives of the “86,” a group of people fighting on the battlefield, and Lena,...
“DARLING in the FRANXX” is a Japanese animated television series co-produced by TRIGGER and A-1 Pictures that aired in 2018.It is TRIGGER’s first robot anime work. The staff includes director Atsushi Nishigori and other staff members who worked on “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” “Aim for the Top 2!” and “Gurren Lagann.” Synopsis Humans are enjoying civilization by building mobile fortress cities called “plantations” on the...
