“Grave of the Fireflies” is a Japanese animated film directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli. It was released in 1988 and is based on the semi-autobiographical short story by Akiyuki Nosaka, published in 1967. The film is set during World War II and follows the struggles of two siblings trying to survive in the aftermath of the war in Japan. Its...
“Jarinko Chie” is a Japanese manga series created by Etsumi Haruki. The original manga was serialized from 1978 to 1997 in the weekly magazine “Weekly Manga Action,” depicting the lively life of unique characters in Osaka. The anime adaptation was released in 1981, directed by Isao Takahata, who is also one of the founding members of Studio Ghibli. Additionally, a movie version was produced...
“YAWARA!” is a Japanese anime series that aired from 1989 to 1992. The original manga, written by Naoki Urasawa, was serialized in “Big Comic Spirits” from 1986 to 1993, and it was later adapted into an anime. The anime, directed by Hiroko Tokita, aired 124 episodes. The story revolves around the protagonist, Yawara Inokuma, and her growth as a judo athlete. The anime received...
“Crayon Shin-chan” is a Japanese anime that first aired in 1992. The original manga was written by Yoshito Usui and ran from 1990 to 2010. The anime was broadcast on TV Asahi and later expanded into movies and OVAs (Original Video Animations).Shin-Ei Animation is in charge of the animation production. The anime depicts unique and interesting episodes of everyday life and is extremely popular,...
Demon Slayer is a Japanese manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, whose manga was serialized in a weekly magazine from 2016 to 2020. An anime was televised from 2019. In 2020, the theatrical anime “Endless Train” which depicts the middle part of the story, was released. The film’s box-office revenue in Japan reached over 40 billion yen, making it the number one box-office hit of...
Hataraki Man is a socially conscious anime that aired in 2006, based on the manga by Moyoco Anno. Directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi and produced by Studio Gallop, the series follows Hiroko Matsukata, an editor at a publishing company. The show captures the struggles and dedication of working individuals in contemporary society, highlighting how Hiroko’s commitment to her job often comes at the expense of...
“The wonderful world of Sazae-san” is a Japanese animated television series based on a manga by Machiko Hasegawa, which was broadcast from 1969. The manga was serialised in newspapers from 1946 to 1974. It depicts the daily lives of the Isono and Huguta families, including the main character Sazae. There are 6477 episodes in the book collection. It has been on air for more...
“DRAGON BALL” is a manga work by Akira Toriyama that was serialized in ‘Weekly Shonen Jump’ from 1984 to 1995. It was originally serialized as an excuse to end the serialization of “Dr. SLUMP,” which preceded “DRAGON BALL,” but it was adapted into an animated television series and became a world-famous work. It is an adventure anime with gags and adventures, in which the...
