The Gymnastics Samurai is an original anime produced by MAPPA, which aired in 2020. Directed by Hisatoshi Shimizu, the series is known for its unique and heartwarming storyline. The anime follows Jotaro Aragaki, a former gymnastics star facing retirement, as he discovers new challenges and grows alongside those around him. Focusing on the rare theme of gymnastics within sports anime, it caught the interest...
The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? is based on a light novel by Y.A, which started as a web novel on “Shosetsuka ni Naro” in 2013 and was later published by KADOKAWA. The anime adaptation, produced by Shin-Ei Animation, aired in 2020 and was directed by Tatsuo Miura. The story follows Shingo Ichimiya, a modern Japanese man who reincarnates as Wendelin, the eighth...
Back Arrow is an original anime series with story and series composition by Kazuki Nakashima and directed by Goro Taniguchi. Produced by Studio VOLN, it premiered in 2021 and is known for its unique world-building and epic narrative. Set in the world of Lingalind, surrounded by a ring-shaped wall revered as divine by its inhabitants, the story blends elements of action, adventure, and drama....
popularity and was later adapted into a book series. The anime premiered in 2021, drawing attention for its whimsical story and humorous developments. The unique premise of a protagonist gaining the power of evolution and becoming invincible in another world adds a fresh twist, blending action and comedy for a highly entertaining show. The production was managed by a studio known for its expertise...
“D4DJ All Mix” is an anime series produced as part of the D4DJ (Dig Delight Direct Drive DJ) multimedia project by Bushiroad. Centered around music and friendship, this series aired in 2020 and follows the events of “D4DJ First Mix,” showcasing new developments and the characters’ continued musical journey. Directed by a creator known for their expertise in depicting music and performance scenes, the...
Warlords of Sigrdrifa is an original anime series that aired in 2020. It was produced by Aniplex, with A-1 Pictures handling the animation. The series composition was created by Tappei Nagatsuki, known for “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World,” and directed by Daiki Tokuda. The story follows the “Valkyries,” who possess divine power, as they fight mysterious enemies called “Pillars” that threaten the...
“Dorohedoro” is a dark fantasy manga created by Q Hayashida, serialized from 2003 to 2018. It was adapted into an anime in 2020 by MAPPA, with Yuichiro Hayashi directing. The story takes place in the bizarre city of “Hole”, where magic, violence, and humor intertwine. It follows Caiman, a man with a lizard head, as he searches for the sorcerer who cursed him and...
Those Snow White Notes is based on the manga by Marimo Ragawa and was adapted into an anime by Shin-Ei Animation in 2021. Directed by Hiroaki Akagi, the series centers around the traditional Japanese musical instrument, the shamisen, and follows young individuals who devote themselves to its music. Serialized in “Monthly Shonen Magazine” since 2010, the story is about self-discovery and the growth of...
