Ushio and Tora is based on the legendary manga by Kazuhiro Fujita, which was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday from 1990 to 1996. The story begins when an ordinary middle school student, Ushio Aotsuki, discovers an ancient spear called the “Beast Spear” in an old temple, which has been sealing a yokai named Tora. In 2015, an anime adaptation was produced with modern technology,...
Major is based on the popular baseball manga by Takuya Mitsuda, which was serialized in *Weekly Shōnen Sunday. The story depicts an emotional drama centered on the growth, setbacks, and challenges of the protagonist, Gorō Shigeno, as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. The anime aired on NHK Educational TV from 2004 to 2010, spanning six seasons. The film *Major:...
“Black Butler” is a Japanese manga series by Yana Toboso, serialised in a shōnen magazine from 2006. An anime was broadcast on TV from 2008. Although based on a Japanese manga, the anime is set in late 19th century England and has a parallel world view. Synopsis The story takes place in 19th century England, where people live under the rule of Queen Victoria....
Kaiba is an animated television series that aired from April to July 2008. It won the Excellence Award in the Animation Division of the 12th Japan Media Arts Festival.Directed by Masaaki Yuasa, who worked on The Tatami Galaxy and Ping Pong as an animator on CHIBIMARUKO and CRAYON SHINCHAN. Synopsis A world in which memories can now be converted into data, and physical death...
Space Brothers is based on the popular manga by Chūya Koyama, serialized in Morning magazine starting in 2008. The story follows the journey of two brothers, Mutta and Hibito Nanba, who promised as children to become astronauts. The anime aired from 2012 to 2014 and was well-received by audiences. In 2012, a live-action film adaptation also premiered, spreading the theme of chasing one’s dreams...
The Japanese anime “The Prince of Tennis” was created by manga artist Takeshi Konomi and serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1999 to 2008. The anime version was broadcast on TV from 2001 to 2005, followed by OVAs, movies, and many other media. Directed by Takayuki Hamana, the anime features realistic depictions of tennis and adolescent drama. The series “The Prince of Tennis” boasts...
Tales from Earthsea” is an animated film released in Japan in 2006 and produced by Studio Ghibli. The film is based on the “Earthsea” series of fantasy novels by American author Ursula Kroeber Le Guin and was directed by Japanese animation director Goro Miyazaki. The original novels have been published since 1968 and are widely recognized as masterpieces of fantasy literature. In Japan, the...
Only Yesterday is an animated film by Studio Ghibli, released in 1991. The film is based on the manga of the same name by Hotaru Okamoto and Yuko Tone, set in the backdrop of Showa-era Japan. Directed by Isao Takahata, who is renowned for his realistic approach in Japanese animation, this film explores the journey of Taeko, a young woman from the city who...
