“Rokudou’s Bad Girls” is an anime based on the school battle comedy manga by Yuji Nakamura. The original manga was serialized from 2016 to 2021 in Weekly Shōnen Champion, gaining popularity for its unique premise and lively characters. The anime adaptation premiered in 2023 and captures the perfect blend of youth, battles, and romance, captivating viewers. The story’s distinctive concept centers on the protagonist...
“Spice and Wolf” is a Japanese light novel by Isuna Hasekura and related works such as manga, animated television series, video games, and radio dramas based on the light novel.This work won the Silver Prize at the 12th Dengeki Novel Award in 2005, and is Isuna Hasekura’s debut work.In 2007, this work was adapted into a manga based on it, and in 2008 it...
“MAKE MY DAY” is an original anime that blends science fiction and suspense, released in 2023. The story portrays humanity facing a crisis on a distant planet in the future, filled with tension and action-packed sequences. Directed by a creator known for a distinctive visual style, the animation was produced by a studio that specializes in the aesthetic of sci-fi works. It depicts a...
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...
