“YAWARA!” is a Japanese anime series that aired from 1989 to 1992. The original manga, written by Naoki Urasawa, was serialized in “Big Comic Spirits” from 1986 to 1993, and it was later adapted into an anime. The anime, directed by Hiroko Tokita, aired 124 episodes. The story revolves around the protagonist, Yawara Inokuma, and her growth as a judo athlete. The anime received...
“Crayon Shin-chan” is a Japanese anime that first aired in 1992. The original manga was written by Yoshito Usui and ran from 1990 to 2010. The anime was broadcast on TV Asahi and later expanded into movies and OVAs (Original Video Animations).Shin-Ei Animation is in charge of the animation production. The anime depicts unique and interesting episodes of everyday life and is extremely popular,...
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...
Hataraki Man is a socially conscious anime that aired in 2006, based on the manga by Moyoco Anno. Directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi and produced by Studio Gallop, the series follows Hiroko Matsukata, an editor at a publishing company. The show captures the struggles and dedication of working individuals in contemporary society, highlighting how Hiroko’s commitment to her job often comes at the expense of...
“The wonderful world of Sazae-san” is a Japanese animated television series based on a manga by Machiko Hasegawa, which was broadcast from 1969. The manga was serialised in newspapers from 1946 to 1974. It depicts the daily lives of the Isono and Huguta families, including the main character Sazae. There are 6477 episodes in the book collection. It has been on air for more...
“DRAGON BALL” is a manga work by Akira Toriyama that was serialized in ‘Weekly Shonen Jump’ from 1984 to 1995. It was originally serialized as an excuse to end the serialization of “Dr. SLUMP,” which preceded “DRAGON BALL,” but it was adapted into an animated television series and became a world-famous work. It is an adventure anime with gags and adventures, in which the...
The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee is a classic anime series produced by Tatsunoko Production, first airing in 1970. Directed by Ippei Kuri, this show gained significant popularity as a children’s series. The story centers around Hutch, a young bee searching for his mother, embarking on a journey filled with challenges and encounters. Themes of survival, the harsh realities of nature, and the value...
“Kiki’s Delivery Service” is a 1989 Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli. It was the first feature film directed by Hayao Miyazaki for Studio Ghibli, and was based on an original story by someone else. Originally intended to be a 70-minute medium-length film, it became over 100 minutes long as production progressed.The schedule was pushed, the production cost reached 400 million yen, and...
