“Solo Leveling” is an isekai fantasy originally based on a South Korean web novel by Chugong and later adapted into an anime enjoyed in Japan and beyond. The webcomic version started around 2016, and the anime began airing in 2024. It is produced by A-1 Pictures, known for its dynamic battle scenes. Synopsis The story of “Solo Leveling” takes place several years after the...
“Love of Kill” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Fe, released in 2022. Directed by Hideaki Oba and produced by Platinum Vision, the story centers around the cold-blooded assassin Song Ryang-ha and the skilled bounty hunter Château Dankworth who pursues him. This suspenseful action series is marked by its tense and mysterious atmosphere, with detailed psychological portrayals that captivate viewers. Synopsis Song...
“I’m Kodama Kawashiri” is an anime adaptation of a popular manga that gained widespread attention on Twitter and other social media platforms. Directed by Shingo Kaneko, the series premiered in 2022. The story follows Kodama Kawashiri, a character who navigates daily life with a mix of risky and lazy life hacks. Despite being a short-format anime, its humorous and relatable stories have resonated with...
“Shadows House” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Somato, first aired in 2021. Directed by Kazuki Ohashi and produced by CloverWorks, Set in a mysterious Western-style house inhabited by the “Shadows,” a faceless family of aristocratic imitators, and the “living dolls” who serve them, the secrets of the house are gradually revealed through the interaction between the main character, Emirico, and her...
“Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night” is an animated film released in 2023. Directed by Ryohei Takeshita and written by Yuki Yaku. Original animation produced by DOUGAKOUBOU, creators of “OSHI NO KO” and “CHIIKAWA”, etc., on air since 2024. Synopsis Mahiru Kozuki is a very ordinary high school girl. She used to be active as an illustrator ‘KAIZUKI Yoru’, but was completely swept away...
“Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” is a Japanese animated film released in 1984. It is the second animated feature film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.It is based on Miyazaki’s manga of the same title (“Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind”), which was serialized in “Animage” in 1982. From the standpoint of the original seven-volume book, this anime work was created when the...
“The Case Study of Vanitas” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Jun Mochizuki, released in 2021. Directed by Tomoyuki Itamura and produced by Studio BONES, the series is set in 19th-century Paris and explores themes of coexistence between humans and vampires. The story follows Vanitas, a mysterious doctor, and Noé Archiviste, a vampire, as they seek to heal cursed vampires and uncover...
“The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt” is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Toru Toba, released in 2022. Directed by Makoto Tamagawa and produced by Yokohama Animation Lab, the series follows the story of Prince Wein Salema Arbalest, who has no interest in ruling but uses his remarkable intelligence to navigate his country’s economic crises. The anime...
