“Shuwa-wan!” is a unique anime focusing on learning sign language and promoting communication beyond sight and sound. The production was carried out by organizations aimed at raising awareness of hearing impairments and popularizing sign language. With educational elements and a touching storyline, the series engages viewers and provides a fresh perspective on visual and auditory interactions. Synopsis This anime illustrates the challenges faced by...
Yomawari Neko (Night Patrol Cat) is a Japanese manga created by Kahoru Fukaya, first serialized in 2015. The story follows “Heizo Endo,” a cat who walks the streets at night to console people burdened with sadness. This touching tale resonated with many readers, quickly gaining popularity through social media. It was later adapted into an anime, bringing its emotional and healing essence to a...
“BLUE GIANT” is an anime adaptation based on the manga of the same name by Shinichi Ishizuka, focusing on jazz. The original manga began serialization in 2013 and was highly regarded by both music enthusiasts and manga fans. The story of the protagonist chasing his dream through music is filled with passion and inspiration, receiving acclaim both domestically and internationally. The anime recreates the...
“Deaimon” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Rin Asano, released in 2022. Directed by Fumitoshi Oizaki and produced by Encourage Films, the series is set in Kyoto and centers around Nagomu Irino, who starts working at his family’s confectionery shop, “Ryokushou,” and his interactions with Itsuka Yukihira, a young girl who is considered the heir to the shop. The anime highlights the...
“SPY×FAMILY” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Tatsuya Endo, released in 2022. Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and co-produced by WIT STUDIO and CloverWorks, the series follows the story of a skilled spy named Loid Forger who forms a “family” as part of an undercover mission. His “wife” Yor is an assassin, and their “daughter” Anya is an esper. The show masterfully combines...
Food Wars! is an anime based on a manga work written by Yuto Tsukuda (original story), Shun Saeki (art by Shun Saeki), and Yuki Morisaki (cooking supervision). The manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2012 to 2019, and the popularity of the manga helped the anime adaptation to become a reality. The first season of the anime aired in 2015, and several...
“Grave of the Fireflies” is a Japanese animated film directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli. It was released in 1988 and is based on the semi-autobiographical short story by Akiyuki Nosaka, published in 1967. The film is set during World War II and follows the struggles of two siblings trying to survive in the aftermath of the war in Japan. Its...
“Jarinko Chie” is a Japanese manga series created by Etsumi Haruki. The original manga was serialized from 1978 to 1997 in the weekly magazine “Weekly Manga Action,” depicting the lively life of unique characters in Osaka. The anime adaptation was released in 1981, directed by Isao Takahata, who is also one of the founding members of Studio Ghibli. Additionally, a movie version was produced...
