With just one episode left, Dungeon Meshi is wrapping up, and it’s been a while since a fantasy anime has captivated me this much. As the genre grows ever more popular, many works fall into tired, predictable tropes, leading to a dip in quality. But lately, a few fantasy titles
I’m not exactly a tough critic, but I’m not super easygoing either—especially when it comes to comedy. It’s rare for a romcom to have me clutching my stomach from laughter throughout an entire episode, from start to finish, like Makeine. I’d say the last time I encountered a romcom with
Sousou no Frieren left a void in the hearts of many when it concluded (mine included), and I think Spice & Wolf is the perfect work to “somewhat” fill that lingering emptiness. Though this is a seed article for Spice & Wolf, I personally find that it shares many similarities
Plenty of folks might’ve brushed off Mushoku Tensei because Rudy’s behavior isn’t exactly… saintly (though he does get better as the story unfolds). But in doing so, they’ve missed out on some of the most breathtaking moments this series delivers—both in its storytelling and the jaw-dropping visuals meticulously crafted by
This work boasts one of the most striking opening episodes of the season! Dogakobo didn’t disappoint with its expressive character animation, living up to its reputation as a leader in the CGDCT (Cute Girls Doing Cute Things) genre. But with Jellyfish, it’s not just about “cute things”—there’s a sprinkle of
My Teen Romantic Comedy Yahari Yahari Koi wa Machigatteiru—or Bokuyaba for short—stands out as one of the best romance tales I’ve ever watched (and read). After A-1 Pictures’ adaptation of Kaguya-sama: Love is War, it seemed like the “gold standard” for romantic comedies would be a rare sight on screen
Before its anime adaptation, this work had already garnered significant attention, earning numerous awards. It was later brought to life as a 28-episode anime by a talented team with top-tier resources. It’s fair to say they succeeded in crafting a top-tier anime, excelling in story, animation, and character consistency. The
In 2023, a profoundly significant work graced our screens. Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy—one of the earliest and most iconic shounen manga from the post-World War II era—it was reimagined by Naoki Urasawa, a mangaka widely regarded as one of the finest in his craft. This vision was brought
“If you really look at this film, it’s 200% me in there,” Okada Mari once told Otsuka Manabu. In a separate interview with the same animation producer, Kenji Horikawa, another industry figure, described it this way: “When it comes to this film, both its ideas and themes are interwoven with
When you read the title of this article, you might think, “Wait a minute, SUBA! Didn’t I hear that Miyazaki-san is already working on a new film and hasn’t fully retired yet?” I’m well aware of that. However, Miyazaki-san is now in his eighties, and considering he spent over seven
