Serialised in “Weekly Shōnen Sunday” from 1978 to 1987, it was made into a TV animation and a film, and was not only a huge boom at the time, but is an enduring classic that has influenced the current manga and anime world. The author is Rumiko Takahashi, whose works include Mezon Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha.” Urusei Yatsura” is her debut serialisation and...
Rozen Maiden träumend is the second season of the anime series based on the manga Rozen Maiden by PEACH-PIT. It aired in 2005 and consists of 12 episodes. The series was produced by Nomad, with direction by Kou Matsuo. This season delves deeper into the mystery of the “Alice Game,” exploring the conflicts and bonds among the dolls. The protagonist, Jun Sakurada, and the...
Princess Princess is an anime adaptation of the manga by Mikiyo Tsuda, which aired in 2006, consisting of 12 episodes. Produced by Studio Deen and directed by Keitaro Motonaga, the story is set in an all-boys boarding school where selected boys, known as “princesses,” dress up to boost school morale during events. The main character, Toru Kono, transfers to the school and is quickly...
DEVILMAN is a 53-episode media mix work published between 1972 and 1973. DEVILMAN is a Japanese manga/anime series written by Go Nagai, the manga artist who created numerous masterpieces such as Cutie Honey, The two works do not have the relationship of ‘manga work adapted into anime’ or ‘anime work adapted into manga’, but more like ‘two works drawn using the same basic setting’,...
“KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC” is a 28-volume fantasy battle manga series serialized in ‘Weekly Shonen Jump’ from 1986 to 1990 by Japanese manga artist Masami Kurumada. It is an animated battle action manga about the goddess Athena and her “saints,” boy warriors who serve her and wear armor called “holy robe,” and battle against other divine powers. The TV anime was broadcast from 1986...
Angel Heart is an anime based on the manga by Tsukasa Hojo, which aired from 2005 to 2006, comprising 50 episodes. Produced by TMS Entertainment, the series is known as a parallel world story to “City Hunter”. The plot revolves around the main character, Ryo Saeba, and a mysterious assassin named Xiang-Ying. Alongside its serious themes, the series explores love and redemption, delivering a...
Binchotan is an anime series based on illustrations by Takahito Ekusa, which aired in 2006. Comprising 12 episodes, the series was produced by Studio Deen. The story follows Binchotan, a charcoal fairy, as she navigates her everyday life filled with heartwarming moments. Set in a lush rural village, her earnest and innocent lifestyle brings comfort to viewers. The anime is known for its warm...
Simoun is a science fiction fantasy anime that aired in 2006, directed by Junji Nishimura and produced by Studio Deen. The story takes place on a future planet with a unique worldview where men and women are born as one and choose their gender through a coming-of-age ceremony. The story revolves around priestesses who pilot the divine aircraft known as Simoun, exploring themes of...
