The Japanese anime “A Silent Voice” is a haunting and moving work about bullying, relationships with people with disabilities, and themes of redemption and forgiveness. Based on a manga by Yoshitoki Oima, it was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2013 to 2014. An animated film version was released in 2016, directed by Naoko Yamada and produced by Kyoto Animation. A Silent Voice” has...
“BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!” is a spin-off of the “BanG Dream!” series, aired in 2023. Directed by Koudai Kakimoto and produced by Studio Sanzigen, the show centers around the new band “MyGO!!!!!” and follows the members as they navigate their growth, struggles, and friendships through music. A unique feature of the series is the real-life performances by the voice actors, who play the instruments...
The Seven Deadly Sins” is based on a popular manga by Nakaba Suzuki, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2012 to 2020. The work depicts the epic adventures of magic and knights in a medieval fantasy world. The anime version first aired in 2014 and was directed by Tensai Okamura. Since then, multiple seasons have been produced, and through distribution on Netflix,...
“The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses” is an anime based on the romantic comedy manga by Kouji Seo. The original manga began serialization in 2021 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine, gaining popularity for its comedic setup and heartwarming narrative. The anime adaptation premiered in 2023, captivating viewers with its stunning character designs and expressive storytelling. The story takes place in a café, depicting the daily...
From Up on Poppy Hill is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli and released in 2011. It was directed by Goro Miyazaki and based on a manga by Chizuru Takahashi and Tetsuro Sayama, which was serialized in 1980. This is the second film directed by Goro Miyazaki, and the screenplay was written by his father, Hayao Miyazaki. Along with the beautiful images...
“Cute Executive Officer R” is a comedy anime based on the manga “Cute Executive Officer” by Odeko Fujii, aired in 2023. Directed by Kazuya Iwata and produced by project No.9, this series humorously portrays the daily life of Najimu Mujina, a young girl who runs a company. The charm lies in the comedic contrast between business scenarios and the protagonist’s childlike innocence. As a...
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli. The film was released in 2013 and was directed by Isao Takahata. The film was based on the Japanese classic “Taketori Monogatari” (The Tale of the Bamboo-Cutter) and drew much attention for its unique watercolor-style animation. Director Takahata’s sensitive direction and beautiful visuals are highly regarded in Japanese animation...
The Boy and the Heron is a Japanese animated film released in 2023 and directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli. The film is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Genzaburo Yoshino. Genzaburo Yoshino’s novel is about a young boy contemplating life and society, and is loved by many generations in Japan. Director Hayao Miyazaki has been a major influence...
