Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese soccer anime based on the manga by Yoichi Takahashi, which began serialization in 1981. The anime, which first aired in 1983, centers on a soccer-themed story that has had a major impact not only in Japan but also among soccer fans worldwide. The original manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series has been expanded into several seasons,...
“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...
The anime “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions” is based on a light novel series by Torako, which began publication in 2011. The anime adaptation, produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, first aired in October 2012. The series combines themes of youth, friendship, and romance, all wrapped in a unique story. The production later expanded into sequels and movies. Chunibyo: Chunibyo is...
“Gintama” is an anime based on the Japanese manga by Hideaki Sorachi, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2004 to 2018. The anime began airing in 2006, with the first series running until 2010. Since then, numerous sequels, movies, and OVAs have been produced, making it one of the most beloved anime series. The director of the anime is Yoichi Fujita, and...
A Japanese animated film broadcast between 1985 and 1986, and part of the Gundam series. It depicts the world seven years after the first Mobile Suit Gundam. It continues to be directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and is the second Gundam series. In this film, the first appearance of the ‘Enhanced Humans’, new types artificially created by administering drugs and other means, is made. It...
“My Hero Academia” is a Japanese anime that began airing in 2016. The original manga, written by Kohei Horikoshi, started serialization in 2014 in the Weekly Shōnen Jump. The story revolves around superheroes and Quirks (abilities), with the protagonist Izuku Midoriya striving to become a hero despite being born without any powers. The animation is produced by BONES. The anime has gained immense popularity...
Paranoia Agent is a Japanese anime directed by Satoshi Kon, which aired in 2004. Kon, known for works like Tokyo Godfathers and Millennium Actress, is highly praised for his unique storytelling and deep themes. This work is rare among anime series, as it combines a psychological thriller with societal themes. The anime aired on television in 2004 and was an original creation without any...
“March Comes in Like a Lion” is a Japanese manga and anime work about shogi (Japanese chess) by Chika Umino.It has been serialised since 2007; a TV anime and live-action film adaptation were announced in 2015, with the TV anime airing from 2016 and the live-action film released in 2017; since 2010, it has won numerous other awards, including the 35th Kodansha Manga Award...
