GANTZ is an anime based on the manga of the same name by Japanese manga artist Hiroya Oku. The original manga was serialized in Weekly Young Jump from 2000 to 2013. The anime was broadcast in 2004 and consists of 26 episodes. The anime incorporates action, suspense, and science fiction elements, and is characterized by visually intense images and a complex storyline.After the anime...
“Dr.SLUMP” is the first work that made Akira Toriyama a major manga artist. It was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 1980 to 1984, and was published in 18 volumes. In April 1981, the series was adapted into an anime titled “Dr.SLUMP ARALE-chan,” which enjoyed a huge boom, recording the third-highest anime viewership rating of 36.9%. The popularity of the series spread due to...
Negima! is an anime adaptation of the Japanese manga by Ken Akamatsu, which features a unique blend of magic and adventure. The original manga was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” from 2003 to 2012, spanning 38 volumes, and became extremely popular. The anime aired in 2004, followed by several sequels and even a feature film. Directed by Akira Iwanaga, the anime skillfully blends fantasy...
“Maison Ikkoku” is an anime based on a Japanese manga written by Rumiko Takahashi. The manga was serialized in “Big Comic Spirits” from 1980 to 1987, and the anime aired from 1986 to 1988. Like the manga, the anime expertly blends humor and emotional elements, with a focus on romantic drama and the interactions between the residents of the apartment building.“Maison Ikkoku” has not...
The “Fate” series is a group of various works centering on “Fate/stay night” that was commercialized from a coterie circle and released on the PC in 2004. The series roughly describes the “Holy Grail War,” in which magicians (masters) summon mythological and historical figures as servants to kill each other over the “Holy Grail,” which grants wishes to those who obtain it.The “Holy Grail...
In the anime Nodame Cantabile, based on the manga by Tomoko Ninomiya, the story revolves around music and features a blend of romance and comedy. The manga was serialized from 2001 to 2010 in the “Kiss” magazine, spanning 23 volumes and becoming a massive hit. The anime aired in 2007, followed by a sequel in 2008. The series was also adapted into live-action dramas...
Magical Princess Minky Momo is a classic magical girl anime that aired in 1982 and was produced by Ashi Production. Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the series consists of 63 episodes. The story follows Minky Momo, a princess from the “Land of Dreams,” who comes to the human world to help people reclaim their lost dreams. The show gained popularity among both children and adults,...
“Mushoku Tensei” is a Japanese light novel by Rifujin na Magonote, serialised since 2012. An anime was broadcast on TV from 2021. The original work was posted on a novel submission website and maintained the No.1 cumulative ranking on the website for a long period of time.It is a representative work of the type of stories in various fields of Japanese subculture, such as...
