Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is based on the popular video game series “Dragon Quest,” originally created and supervised by Yuji Horii. The manga, written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada, was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 1989 to 1996. In 2020, Toei Animation adapted the series into a new anime. The story centers on themes of adventure, friendship, and...
Japanese manga and media-mix work by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. It was serialised in the girls’ manga magazine Nakayoshi from 1992 to 1997.From the first episode of the serialisation, the manga steadily increased in popularity, topping the readers’ survey, and when the TV animation started to be broadcast, it expanded its fan base to a wide range of age groups.The series gained wide popularity,...
High School DxD is a light novel series by Ichiei Ishibumi. Illustrated by Miyama-Zero, it was published from September 2008 and completed in 25 volumes in 2018.A ‘school love comedy battle fantasy work’ based on mythology, including demons, fallen angels and angels. The story concept is “Dreams, love, battles and youth!” .The first anime season “High School DxD” ran from January to March 2012,...
“Deaimon” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Rin Asano, released in 2022. Directed by Fumitoshi Oizaki and produced by Encourage Films, the series is set in Kyoto and centers around Nagomu Irino, who starts working at his family’s confectionery shop, “Ryokushou,” and his interactions with Itsuka Yukihira, a young girl who is considered the heir to the shop. The anime highlights the...
The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace is based on a manga written by Amahara and illustrated by Coolkyousinnjya. The anime adaptation, produced by MAPPA in 2021, gained attention for its dynamic storytelling and striking action scenes. The plot centers around the “Idaten,” deities who sealed away demons 800 years ago, and their battle against these demons as they re-emerge. The series also delves into...
“Platinum End” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Tsugumi Oba (story) and Takeshi Obata (art), known for their works “DEATH NOTE” and “Bakuman.” The series was adapted into anime in 2021, directed by Hideya Takahashi and Kazuchika Kise, and produced by Signal.MD. The story follows Mirai Kakehashi, a boy who once lived in despair and is saved by an angel, only to...
“In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Soichiro Yamamoto, released in 2022. Directed by Takudai Kakuchi and produced by CloverWorks, the story centers on Tsubaki, a kunoichi raised in a female-only ninja clan, who becomes curious about the unknown world of “men” and struggles with her feelings. The series showcases Tsubaki’s curiosity and her bonds with fellow...
Kemono Jihen is an anime based on the manga by Shō Aimoto, which was adapted into an anime series in 2021. Produced by Ajia-do Animation Works and directed by Masaya Fujimori, the story is set in a world where humans and supernatural beings called “kemono” interact. The plot follows Kabane, a young boy who works under the detective Inugami to solve bizarre cases involving...
