“CAT’S EYE” is Tsukasa Hojo’s debut manga series, which was serialised between 1981 and 1985. It is one of his best-known works, along with City Hunter. It was adapted into an anime from 1983, with a total of 73 episodes broadcast over two seasons.In Japanese animation, Lupin III is probably the best known male thief, while Cat’s Eye is probably the best known female...
Hataraki Man is a socially conscious anime that aired in 2006, based on the manga by Moyoco Anno. Directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi and produced by Studio Gallop, the series follows Hiroko Matsukata, an editor at a publishing company. The show captures the struggles and dedication of working individuals in contemporary society, highlighting how Hiroko’s commitment to her job often comes at the expense of...
Zettai Shonen is a 26-episode original anime that aired in 2005, featuring a two-part story with elements of everyday fantasy. The first part, the “Tana Arc” (episodes 1-12), is set in a rural town during summer, where Ayumu Aizawa, a middle school boy who has stopped attending school, experiences a personal transformation through encounters with mysterious beings known as “Material Fairies.” The second part,...
RED GARDEN is a mystery-horror anime that aired from 2006 to 2007. Directed by Kou Matsuo and produced by GONZO, the story is set in New York and follows the supernatural experiences of four high school girls. One day, they awaken to find out they had died and are now forced to fight for their survival under the command of mysterious figures. Known for...
“The wonderful world of Sazae-san” is a Japanese animated television series based on a manga by Machiko Hasegawa, which was broadcast from 1969. The manga was serialised in newspapers from 1946 to 1974. It depicts the daily lives of the Isono and Huguta families, including the main character Sazae. There are 6477 episodes in the book collection. It has been on air for more...
Welcome to the N.H.K. is an anime based on the novel of the same name by Tatsuhiko Takimoto. The anime aired from July to December 2006, spanning 24 episodes. The original novel was published in 2002, followed by a manga adaptation. The anime was produced by GONZO and directed by Yusuke Yamamoto. The story follows Tatsuhiro Satou, a recluse avoiding social contact, whose life...
Glass Fleet is a sci-fi space opera anime that aired in 2006, directed by Minoru Ohara and produced by GONZO and Satelight. The series is set in space and follows the struggles of a resistance force fighting against an oppressive regime, interwoven with plots of political intrigue and epic battles. The story centers around Cleo, the leader of a magnificent glass fleet, and those...
“Ranma 1/2” is a Japanese manga work by Rumiko Takahashi, whose best known works are “Urusei Yatsura,” “Mezon Ikkoku,” and “Inuyasha”.It is the follow-up to “Urusei Yatsura” and was serialized from 1987 to 1996 and published in book form.As of 2007, the book has been published in 19 language editions in at least 22 countries and regions. It was also the first Japanese manga...
