“THE FABLE” is a Japanese manga series by Katsuhisa Minami, serialised from 2014 to 2019 and renamed as “THE FABLE The second contact” from 2021 to 2023. Two live-action films were released in 2019 and 2021, and an anime adaptation has been broadcast on TV since 2024. Synopsis The greatest genius assassin of all time… But can’t he kill? Fabre, a.k.a. “Fabre”, is an...
“OSHI NO KO” began as a manga series in 2020, with an animation released in 2023. A live-action film adaptation is scheduled to be released in winter 2024. Since the TV animation started, related words have been trending on Twitter every week, and the music video for the theme song “Idol” by YOASOBI has had more than 100 million views in about a month...
“BUNGO STRAY DOGS” is a Japanese manga series by Asagiri Kafka (original story) and Harukawa 35 (artwork), serialised since 2013, with an anime broadcast on TV from 2021. Synopsis “BUNGO STRAY DOGS” is an anime about a group of detectives based on real-life literary giants. BUNGO STRAY DOGS | Recommendations “BUNGO STRAY DOGS” Highlights include a very easy-to-see, beautifully deformed drawing style. The drawing...
“DEATH NOTE” is a Japanese manga work written by Tsugumi Ohba and drawn by Takeshi Obata, serialised from 2003 to 2006; an anime was broadcast on TV from 2006 to 2007; a live-action film was also released.A live-action film was also released, which caused a ‘Death Note phenomenon’ throughout Japan upon its release. The original comics also sold explosively at the same time as...
“Baccano!” is a Japanese light novel and anime work by Ryogo Narita. It is illustrated by Katsumi Enami.It was published in 2003 and has been produced as a drama CD, comic, TV anime, and game. Synopsis The title “Baccano!” is an Italian word meaning “fooling around. It is a thrilling yet lively ensemble drama with numerous characters, and there is no fixed protagonist throughout...
BLACK CAT is an anime adaptation of the manga by Kentaro Yabuki, which aired from 2005 to 2006, spanning 24 episodes. Produced by GONZO and directed by Shin Itagaki, the series follows Train Heartnet, a renowned assassin with a dark past who seeks freedom in his current life. Once an agent for the secret organization “Chronos,” Train now chooses to live as a bounty...
“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” is a manga series created by Hirohiko Araki, first serialized in 1987 in “Weekly Shonen Jump.” The series, known for its unique art style and complex plot, spans multiple generations of the Joestar family, each part featuring a different protagonist. The anime adaptation began in 2012, produced by David Production, and covers various story arcs that highlight the adventures, battles, and...
Paranoia Agent is a Japanese anime directed by Satoshi Kon, which aired in 2004. Kon, known for works like Tokyo Godfathers and Millennium Actress, is highly praised for his unique storytelling and deep themes. This work is rare among anime series, as it combines a psychological thriller with societal themes. The anime aired on television in 2004 and was an original creation without any...
