“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...
PLANETES is a Japanese manga by Makoto Yukimura, creator of the historical manga Vinland Saga, serialised irregularly from 1999 to 2004 in four volumes. Also, a TV animation series directed by Goro Taniguchi, based on the manga. Synopsis The time period is the 2070s (after 2075). The protagonist, Hachirouta Hoshino (nickname: Hachimaki), is a salaryman. He is a professional astronaut whose job is to...
“CITY HUNTER” is a manga work by Tsukasa Hojo, as well as an anime, film and other media mix works based on it.The manga was serialised from 1985 to 1991, and was the second series following the previous “Cat’s Eye”. It was adapted into an animated TV series in 1987 as CITY HUNTER, and has been animated four times and broadcast three times as...
“Asari-chan” is based on a manga by Mayumi Muroyama, which was serialized for 35 years from 1978 to 2014. It was followed by an anime produced by Toei Animation and broadcast from 1982, which became especially popular as a family-friendly comedy. The animation was directed by Naohito Takahashi, who brought humor and charm to the work. The work revolves around Asari’s daily life and...
