“STEINS;GATE” is a Japanese adventure game released in 2009. An anime was broadcast on TV from 2011. It is part of the “Science Adventure” series, in which the main character, who has built a time machine, struggles to change the future. Synopsis The main character “Rintaro Okabe” is a mad scientist who calls himself the leader of a weak invention circle “Future Gadget Laboratory....
“The Secret World of Arrietty” is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli. The film is directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, who makes his directorial debut. Based on Mary Norton’s book “The Borrowers,” the film depicts a family of dwarfs living in hiding in a human mansion while borrowing things, and the interaction between the dwarf girl, Arrietty, and the human boy, Sho. Synopsis...
“Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day” is an original anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai. It received high praise for its emotional storytelling and deep character portrayal. The screenplay was written by Mari Okada, known for her ability to create intricate, character-focused narratives. This anime has been adapted into a manga, a light novel, and even a live-action...
“Skip and Loafer” is a Japanese manga series by Misaki Takamatsu. Serialisation began in 2018. An anime was broadcast on TV from 2023. Synopsis Mitsumi Iwakura, the protagonist, enters a high-bracket high school in Tokyo at the top of her class from a small provincial junior high school. A child prodigy from the countryside who came to Tokyo on her own with a perfect...
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...
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...
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...
