“Jarinko Chie” is a Japanese manga series created by Etsumi Haruki. The original manga was serialized from 1978 to 1997 in the weekly magazine “Weekly Manga Action,” depicting the lively life of unique characters in Osaka. The anime adaptation was released in 1981, directed by Isao Takahata, who is also one of the founding members of Studio Ghibli. Additionally, a movie version was produced...
“FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST” is a Japanese manga series by Hiroshi Arakawa. An anime was broadcast on TV from 2003.It is a fantasy manga set in a fictional world where alchemy exists, and the world of the story is based on 19th century Europe during the Industrial Revolution. Synopsis Edward and his younger brother Alphonse, the protagonists of the story, are so moved by the thought...
“Touken Ranbu” started as an online game co-developed by DMM GAMES and Nitroplus, gaining significant popularity both in Japan and abroad. Following its success, it expanded into various media, including anime, stage plays, and films, becoming beloved by many fans as a work depicting the history and battles of swords. The anime adaptation began airing in 2015, based on the popularity of the original...
“HUNTER×HUNTER” is an anime based on a Japanese manga created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The original manga began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998. The first anime adaptation aired in 1999, followed by a new series that premiered in 2011. This later series faithfully retold the manga’s story with updated, more vivid animation. The 1999 version was produced by Japan Animation (Nippon Animation), while...
Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese soccer anime based on the manga by Yoichi Takahashi, which began serialization in 1981. The anime, which first aired in 1983, centers on a soccer-themed story that has had a major impact not only in Japan but also among soccer fans worldwide. The original manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series has been expanded into several seasons,...
“Nadia, The Secret of Blue Water” (39 episodes) is an animated television series broadcast by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) from 1990 to 1991. The general director was Hideaki Anno, who later created “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” and the character design was by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. This work is based on Jules Verne’s novel “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” and is rich in adventure elements. The year...
“YAWARA!” is a Japanese anime series that aired from 1989 to 1992. The original manga, written by Naoki Urasawa, was serialized in “Big Comic Spirits” from 1986 to 1993, and it was later adapted into an anime. The anime, directed by Hiroko Tokita, aired 124 episodes. The story revolves around the protagonist, Yawara Inokuma, and her growth as a judo athlete. The anime received...
The anime “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions” is based on a light novel series by Torako, which began publication in 2011. The anime adaptation, produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, first aired in October 2012. The series combines themes of youth, friendship, and romance, all wrapped in a unique story. The production later expanded into sequels and movies. Chunibyo: Chunibyo is...
