“Tomo-chan Is a Girl!” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Fumita Yanagida, released in 2023. Directed by Hitoshi Nanba and produced by Lay-duce, the story follows Tomo Aizawa, a tomboyish girl who has feelings for her childhood friend Junichiro Kubota but struggles to express them. As a romantic comedy, the series portrays the awkwardness of young love and friendship, with comedic elements...
Higurashi When They Cry – SOTSU is the sequel to the anime series “Higurashi: When They Cry,” based on the visual novel series by Ryukishi07. Produced by Studio Passione, it aired in 2021 and, along with “Higurashi When They Cry – GOU”, provides a fresh perspective on the horror and mysteries surrounding the village of Hinamizawa in 1983. Directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi and featuring...
“Made In Abyss” is a Japanese animated television series and film adaptation based on a manga work by Akihito Tsukushi.The first season was broadcast on TV in 2017 and the second in 2022; a film was also released in 2019 and 2020. Synopsis In a world where every corner has been explored, the Abyss is the only unexplored great hole left.The Abyss is the...
“Spriggan” is an anime adaptation of the manga by Hiroshi Takashige (writer) and Ryoji Minagawa (artist). Initially adapted into an anime film in 1998, it was later released as a series on Netflix in 2022. Directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi and produced by David Production, the story revolves around the battle for ancient relics between those who wish to harness their power for nefarious purposes...
“Villainess Level 99” is an anime adaptation based on a Japanese light novel that combines elements of isekai fantasy and comedy. The original novel was first published in 2020 and gained a dedicated fanbase. The anime aired in 2024, captivating viewers with its unique storytelling and character development. The story follows the protagonist who is reincarnated in another world and strives to change her...
“Arknights” is an anime adaptation of the popular mobile game developed by Hypergryph, released in 2022. Directed by Watanabe and produced by Yostar Pictures, the story is set in a world plagued by the mysterious disease “Oripathy.” It follows Rhodes Island, an organization that is both a medical facility and a military force, as they strive to save those suffering from the disease while...
“Tomorrow’s Joe” is a boxing-themed manga created by Asao Takamori (pen name for Ikki Kajiwara) and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba. It was serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” from 1968 to 1973 and gained immense popularity, leading to two anime adaptations in 1970 and 1980. Directed by Osamu Dezaki and produced by Mushi Production, this series became a cultural phenomenon in Japan, sparking a nationwide...
“METALLIC ROUGE” is a science fiction and action-themed Japanese animated feature that first aired in 2024 and utilizes advanced CG and animation techniques by the studio. The animation is produced by BONES, Yutaka Izubuchi a studio that has produced hit movies in the past, and features a tension-filled storyline that captivates viewers. Although set in the future, the story is strongly based on themes...
