BANANA FISH is based on the manga by Akimi Yoshida, serialized in “Bessatsu Shoujo Comic” from 1985 to 1994. The anime adaptation was produced by MAPPA in 2018, directed by Hiroko Utsumi. The story, set in modern-day New York, is a crime suspense centered around the protagonist Ash Lynx and his unexpected friendship with Japanese assistant photographer Eiji Okumura. The anime’s serious themes and...
The Japanese anime “My Home Hero” is a story of family love and suspense, and focuses on crime and its cost. Based on a manga by Naoki Yamakawa (original story) and Masashi Asamoto (artwork), the series began serialization in Weekly Young Magazine in 2017. The anime version will air in 2023 and is directed by Takashi Kamei. It portrayed a father who makes dangerous...
The Boy and the Heron is a Japanese animated film released in 2023 and directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli. The film is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Genzaburo Yoshino. Genzaburo Yoshino’s novel is about a young boy contemplating life and society, and is loved by many generations in Japan. Director Hayao Miyazaki has been a major influence...
“Spirited Away” is a Japanese animated feature film released in 2001. It was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli. It is a masterpiece of animated feature film and won the Golden Bear at the 52nd Berlin International Film Festival.The impetus for the production came from Hayao Miyazaki’s desire to please a 10-year-old girl, a personal friend of his.Through the efforts of...
“AYAKA” is an original anime that premiered in 2023, directed by Yoshinobu Nagayama and produced by Studio Blanc. The original story is by GoRA and depicts strange phenomena and mysterious dramas on the island of Ayaka, a chain of seven islands. It features unique visual expressions and complex emotions held by the characters. The thrilling development and fantastic depiction leave a strong impression on...
Introduction of the Author and Animation Director AKIRA” is a film created by Japanese manga artist Katsuhiro Otomo. Katsuhiro Otomo is known for his unique style that incorporates elements of science fiction and cyberpunk, and is highly acclaimed for his visual beauty and storytelling. The animated film version of “Akira” was directed by Otomo himself in 1988 and revolutionized the world of Japanese animation....
Introduction of the author and animation director The Three-Eyed One” was created by famous Japanese manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka is known as the “God of Manga” and has created many masterpieces. This work is one of them, and has one of the most unique themes and worldviews among Tezuka’s works. The animated version was broadcast in Japan in the 1980s under the direction...
“Feast of Amrita” is an animated feature film released in 2023, directed, animated, written, and composed by Saku Sakamoto, who also wrote the screenplay and music. The movie is a horror/suspenseful story with a dark and fantastical atmosphere, rich in both art direction and music that captivate the senses. It features meticulously detailed visuals and a unique narrative, embodying the deep thematic elements that...
