A Place Further than the Universe is a Japanese anime series that aired in 2018, produced by Madhouse. The anime’s original concept was written by Yorimoi, with Atsuko Ishizuka directing. The story, focusing on high school girls aiming for Antarctica, presents a unique theme of friendship and adventure, which has earned it a strong following both in Japan and abroad. Originally created as an...
Weathering with You is a 2019 Japanese animated film directed by Makoto Shinkai. Shinkai, who gained worldwide success with his previous film Your Name, once again captured the audience’s attention with a perfect blend of stunning visuals and emotional storytelling.The film features exquisite animation typical of Shinkai’s work, as well as the urban charm of modern-day Tokyo, with the rain and sky in particular...
Demon Slayer is a Japanese manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, whose manga was serialized in a weekly magazine from 2016 to 2020. An anime was televised from 2019. In 2020, the theatrical anime “Endless Train” which depicts the middle part of the story, was released. The film’s box-office revenue in Japan reached over 40 billion yen, making it the number one box-office hit of...
“ONE PIECE” is a pirate adventure series by Eiichiro Oda serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Since its serialization began in 1997, the series has quickly gained popularity, and a TV animation series began airing in 1999. It has become a long-running series that has always been highly popular, and in 2018 it finally surpassed 900 episodes.Many movies have also been produced, and it is...
SUZUME is a Japanese animated film released in 2022. It was written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, the director of “Your Name.” The film depicts the liberation and growth of a young girl who closes the “doors” of disaster that are scattered in ruins throughout Japan. Synopsis Suzume, a 17-year-old girl living in a quiet town, meets Sota, a young traveler who says he...
“Heavenly Delusion” is a Japanese manga work by Masakazu Ishiguro, serialised in a seinen magazine from 2018. An anime was broadcast on TV from 2023. It tells the story of a group of children growing up in a walled compound, unaware of the outside world, and a boy and a girl travelling through an abandoned Japan. Two stories are told simultaneously. Synopsis The story...
Rozen Maiden träumend is the second season of the anime series based on the manga Rozen Maiden by PEACH-PIT. It aired in 2005 and consists of 12 episodes. The series was produced by Nomad, with direction by Kou Matsuo. This season delves deeper into the mystery of the “Alice Game,” exploring the conflicts and bonds among the dolls. The protagonist, Jun Sakurada, and the...
Zettai Shonen is a 26-episode original anime that aired in 2005, featuring a two-part story with elements of everyday fantasy. The first part, the “Tana Arc” (episodes 1-12), is set in a rural town during summer, where Ayumu Aizawa, a middle school boy who has stopped attending school, experiences a personal transformation through encounters with mysterious beings known as “Material Fairies.” The second part,...
