“Girls’ Frontline” is an anime adaptation based on the mobile game “Dolls’ Frontline” (known as “少女前線” in China), developed by SUNBORN and aired in 2022. Directed by Shigeru Ueda and produced by Asahi Production, the series is set in a near-future world where T-Dolls (tactical dolls) take on combat roles instead of humans. It features intricate strategy and intense battles, blending military themes with...
“In the Land of Leadale” is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Ceez, released in 2022. Directed by Yuji Yanase and produced by Maho Film, this isekai story follows the protagonist who dies in a traffic accident and starts a new life in the world of the VRMMORPG “Leadale.” Awakening as her in-game character, Cayna, she uses her past knowledge as a...
“The Executioner and Her Way of Life” is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Mato Sato, released in 2022. Directed by Yoshiki Kawasaki and produced by J.C.STAFF, the series follows the story of Menou, a girl tasked with executing those summoned from another world, and her encounter with Akari, a visitor who changes her destiny. The anime is characterized by its dark...
“Police in a Pod” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Miko Yasu, aired in 2022. Directed by Yuzo Sato and produced by Madhouse, the series portrays the daily life of police officers with a blend of realism and humor, focusing on the challenges and joys of female officers. The creator’s background as a former police officer lends authenticity to the storytelling. The...
“Kaiju No.8” is a Japanese manga work by Naoya Matsumoto, serialised in a webcomic from 2020.An anime was broadcast on TV from 2024. Synopsis Japan is a “monster country” where monsters destroy people’s daily lives. The main character Kafuka Hibino, whose childhood home town was destroyed, promised his childhood friend Mina Ashiro that they would “exterminate all the monsters”.However, at the age of 32,...
“My Tiny Senpai” is an anime adaptation of the popular web manga by Hajime Itsuki, aired in 2023. Directed by Mitsutoshi Sato and produced by Project No.9, the series depicts the everyday life of the petite and adorable senior employee Shiori Katase and her junior, Takuma Shinozaki. This office romantic comedy is full of charming interactions and heartwarming episodes that provide viewers with a...
“Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” is an anime adaptation of the light novel series by Kumanano, first released as an anime in 2020. Directed by Yuu Nobuta and produced by EMT Squared, the story is a unique take on the isekai genre, featuring Yuna, a protagonist transported into a VRMMO game world. Clad in an outlandish bear suit, Yuna embarks on whimsical adventures. The anime...
The manga series “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” started in 2020. The manga is written by Kaneto Yamada and drawn by Tsukasa Abe.The work has won numerous awards and has an original world view and characters. The story is about Frieren, an elf who has lived more than 1,000 years, tracing his memories of the 10 years he spent travelling with the heroes and understanding...
