“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...
“Super Dimension Fortress MACROSS” was broadcast on television from 1982 to 1983.It was also the first Japanese real robot animation to fully incorporate “transformation”, and the variable fighter “Valkyrie” designed by Kawamori Shoji.The variable fighter “Valkyrie” designed by Kawamori Shoji was a symbol of this, and its humanoid form (batroid) was kept secret from the public until the TV broadcast.The air battle action, in...
SCARLET NEXUS is an anime based on the action RPG developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and adapted into an anime by SUNRISE in 2021. Both the game and anime were released in the same year as part of an interconnected media project. Directed by Hiroyuki Nishimura, the story follows protagonists with supernatural abilities as they combat threats known as “Others.” The series incorporates battle...
“The Quintessential Quintuplets” is a Japanese manga and anime work by Negi Haruba.It was published in 2017 as a read-aloud. It was later serialized from 2017 to 2020 following the results of a reader survey.In 2022, a read-along was published.In May 2019, it won the 43rd Kodansha Manga Award for Juvenile Division. The original story and the anime are modeled on the city of...
“Build Divide -#FFFFFF-” is an original anime based on a card game theme, first aired in 2021. Directed by Yuki Komada and produced by LIDENFILMS, the series is set in the city known as “New Kyoto,” where card battles determine the realization of one’s desires. The story incorporates strategic gameplay elements and highlights the growth of its characters, adding depth to the narrative. Synopsis...
“The Heike Story” is an anime adaptation of the classic Japanese epic of the same name, released in 2022. Directed by Naoko Yamada and produced by Science SARU, the series retells the rise and fall of the Taira (Heike) clan during the late Heian period. Known for its historical significance, the original epic has captivated audiences for generations. The anime reimagines this tale with...
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai is based on the popular video game series “Dragon Quest,” originally created and supervised by Yuji Horii. The manga, written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada, was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 1989 to 1996. In 2020, Toei Animation adapted the series into a new anime. The story centers on themes of adventure, friendship, and...
Japanese manga and media-mix work by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. It was serialised in the girls’ manga magazine Nakayoshi from 1992 to 1997.From the first episode of the serialisation, the manga steadily increased in popularity, topping the readers’ survey, and when the TV animation started to be broadcast, it expanded its fan base to a wide range of age groups.The series gained wide popularity,...
