Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation is based on the manga by Yoshiyuki Nishi, serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 2004 to 2008. The anime adaptation aired its first season in 2018 and its second in 2020, with Studio DEEN handling the animation. The series was directed by Nobuhiro Kondo. The story follows Muhyo, an executor of magic law, and his assistant Roji...
Mieruko-chan is based on the manga of the same name by Tomoki Izumi and was adapted into an anime in 2021. Produced by Passione and directed by Yuki Ogawa, the series blends the genres of everyday life, horror, and comedy in a unique way. It follows Miko Yotsuya, a girl who can see terrifying spirits but chooses to ignore them in order to maintain...
“Dorohedoro” is a dark fantasy manga created by Q Hayashida, serialized from 2003 to 2018. It was adapted into an anime in 2020 by MAPPA, with Yuichiro Hayashi directing. The story takes place in the bizarre city of “Hole”, where magic, violence, and humor intertwine. It follows Caiman, a man with a lizard head, as he searches for the sorcerer who cursed him and...
Wave, Listen to Me! is based on the manga by Hiroaki Samura, serialized in “Monthly Afternoon” since 2014. The anime adaptation was produced by Sunrise in 2020, directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa. Set in Sapporo, Hokkaido, the story follows Minare Koda, who unexpectedly finds herself becoming a radio personality. The unique protagonist and the authentic depiction of the radio industry have captivated viewers and sparked...
“Aragne: Sign of Vermillion” is an animated film released in 2018, created as an independent project by Saku Sakamoto. This remarkable project gained attention due to Sakamoto’s involvement in directing, writing, composing, and animating the entire film. The work blends horror and suspense, characterized by its unique atmosphere and intricate art style combined with impactful sound design. The film meticulously portrays mystery and psychological...
“Feast of Amrita” is an animated feature film released in 2023, directed, animated, written, and composed by Saku Sakamoto, who also wrote the screenplay and music. The movie is a horror/suspenseful story with a dark and fantastical atmosphere, rich in both art direction and music that captivate the senses. It features meticulously detailed visuals and a unique narrative, embodying the deep thematic elements that...
“Mononoke” is a Japanese horror anime series that aired 12 episodes from July to September 2007.It is an omnibus format consisting of five episodes.A movie will be released in 2024. It is also rerun on TV. Synopsis “Mononoke” is a work that has attracted attention for its unique worldview and appealing characters, and has many ardent fans.Ayakashi, possessed by human passions and grudges, become...
“HELLSING” is a Japanese manga and anime by Kota Hirano, serialized from 1997 to 2008. There were 10 volumes.It was adapted into an animated TV series in 2001 and an OVA in 2005. It was also announced that a live-action film adaptation in Hollywood is scheduled for March 2021. In the U.S., seven English translations of the book have been published since 2003, and...
