Trinity Blood is an anime based on the novels by Sunao Yoshida, which aired in 2005 with a total of 24 episodes. Produced by GONZO and directed by Tomohiro Hirata, the story is set in a future Earth where tensions between humans and vampires are ongoing. The protagonist, Abel Nightroad, is a special operative for the Vatican’s “AX” division, possessing the power of a...
“ANPANMAN” is an animated television series based on the picture book “Anpanman” by Takashi Yanase.Several TV stations and animation production companies had previously planned to make an animated version of Anpanman, but they were all dropped in the final stages. In 1985, TMS Entertainment and NTV offered to make an animated version to Yanase almost simultaneously, and in 1988, NTV began broadcasting the series....
Ah! My Goddess is an anime adaptation of the manga by Kosuke Fujishima, starting as an OVA in 1993 and later developed into a 24-episode TV series in 2005. The series was produced by AIC and directed by Hiroaki Gōda. The story follows college student Keiichi Morisato, who unexpectedly meets the beautiful goddess Belldandy. She stays with him, and they start a life together,...
“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...
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...
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,...
Bakemonogatari is a fantasy novel by Ishin Nishio in two volumes. The first volume (volumes 1 and 2) of the Monogatari series was published in 2006, with the first volume published in 2006 and the second volume in 2006. It was subsequently broadcast as a TV animation in 2009 and has since been distributed on the web. Synopsis One day in May, while preparing...
