“The Tatami Galaxy” was adapted into an animated TV series in 2010, based on a novel by Tomihiko Morimi. It was directed by Masaaki Yuasa. Synopsis A first-person novel about a third-year male student at Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan, and how his chosen club has changed his own university life and its possibilities.Elements of parallel worlds are incorporated, with ‘I’ belonging to different...
Japanese manga and media-mix work by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. It was serialised in the girls’ manga magazine Nakayoshi from 1992 to 1997.From the first episode of the serialisation, the manga steadily increased in popularity, topping the readers’ survey, and when the TV animation started to be broadcast, it expanded its fan base to a wide range of age groups.The series gained wide popularity,...
High School DxD is a light novel series by Ichiei Ishibumi. Illustrated by Miyama-Zero, it was published from September 2008 and completed in 25 volumes in 2018.A ‘school love comedy battle fantasy work’ based on mythology, including demons, fallen angels and angels. The story concept is “Dreams, love, battles and youth!” .The first anime season “High School DxD” ran from January to March 2012,...
“Tomo-chan Is a Girl!” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Fumita Yanagida, released in 2023. Directed by Hitoshi Nanba and produced by Lay-duce, the story follows Tomo Aizawa, a tomboyish girl who has feelings for her childhood friend Junichiro Kubota but struggles to express them. As a romantic comedy, the series portrays the awkwardness of young love and friendship, with comedic elements...
“Villainess Level 99” is an anime adaptation based on a Japanese light novel that combines elements of isekai fantasy and comedy. The original novel was first published in 2020 and gained a dedicated fanbase. The anime aired in 2024, captivating viewers with its unique storytelling and character development. The story follows the protagonist who is reincarnated in another world and strives to change her...
“Blue Period” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, which premiered in 2021. Directed by Katsuya Asano and produced by Seven Arcs, the original manga has been serialized since 2017 and has captivated readers with its themes of artistic pursuit and self-discovery. The anime follows Yatora Yaguchi, a talented yet uninspired high school student who finds himself drawn to the world...
“Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic-” is the third season of the anime series adapted from the manga by Aka Akasaka, aired in 2022. Directed by Mamoru Hatakeyama and produced by A-1 Pictures, the story revolves around student council president Miyuki Shirogane and vice president Kaguya Shinomiya, who both try to make the other confess their love first through clever strategies. This season further...
“Girls Und Panzer” is the first completely original work by Tsutomu Mizushima, who has shown his genius in numerous works.In 2012, 10 episodes were broadcast on TV, followed by a film in 2015, and in 2016 it won the Sanctuary Film Award in the animation category at the 25th Japan Film Critics Awards.As an anime about a beautiful girl who manipulates a tank, it...
