Yomawari Neko (Night Patrol Cat) is a Japanese manga created by Kahoru Fukaya, first serialized in 2015. The story follows “Heizo Endo,” a cat who walks the streets at night to console people burdened with sadness. This touching tale resonated with many readers, quickly gaining popularity through social media. It was later adapted into an anime, bringing its emotional and healing essence to a...
“The Tatami Galaxy” was adapted into an animated TV series in 2010, based on a novel by Tomihiko Morimi. It was directed by Masaaki Yuasa. Synopsis A first-person novel about a third-year male student at Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan, and how his chosen club has changed his own university life and its possibilities.Elements of parallel worlds are incorporated, with ‘I’ belonging to different...
The “Pretty Cure” series, produced by ABC Animation, ADK Emotions, Toei Animation, is a magical girl anime that began in 2004 with “Futari wa Precure.” Since then, it has continued annually with new themes and characters, appealing to a broad age range both domestically and internationally. Central to the series are themes of friendship, courage, and teamwork, portrayed through diverse settings and battles against...
“Aggretsuko” is an anime series based on an original character created by Sanrio. Initially launched as a series of shorts in 2016, it later developed into a full Netflix original series. The story humorously addresses modern societal issues and the struggles of working women, capturing audiences with Retsuko’s hidden punk rock persona. The animation employs a fresh and lively style, depicting Retsuko’s comedic expressions...
“Hirogaru Sky! Precure” is an installment in the “Precure” series produced by Toei Animation, premiering in 2023. The Precure series, which has been popular since 2004, is centered around magical girls and has captivated audiences of all ages. This series emphasizes themes of courage and friendship as the protagonists battle evil in a sky-themed setting while forming bonds with new allies. The colorful designs...
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy is an isekai fantasy anime based on the light novel by Kei Azumi. The original novel began serialization online in 2013 and gained popularity, leading to its publication in book form. The anime adaptation premiered in 2021 and was produced by Studio C2C. Directed by Shinji Ishihira, the series became known for its well-paced storyline and humorous direction. The story stands...
NO GAME NO LIFE is a Japanese light novel by Yu Kamiya. It has been published since 2012.As part of the media mix development, a manga version was serialised from 2013, with a break in publication in 2017.A second chapter, which depicts episodes from the second and third volumes of the novel, has been serialised since 2022. An anime adaptation was also announced in...
“BLUE GIANT” is an anime adaptation based on the manga of the same name by Shinichi Ishizuka, focusing on jazz. The original manga began serialization in 2013 and was highly regarded by both music enthusiasts and manga fans. The story of the protagonist chasing his dream through music is filled with passion and inspiration, receiving acclaim both domestically and internationally. The anime recreates the...
