“All I have to do is copy and paste”: Junji Ito Uses a Controversial Method in Manga to Bring His Spine-Chilling Stories to Life
Junji Ito is the famed author of various horror manga like Uzumaki, Tomie and Gyo. His spine-chilling tales will make you question the sanity of the author, however, his real-life…
“I want an Emmy Award”: ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run’ Is Aiming Big With Its Music
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run isn’t just aiming to dominate the anime charts, but also music charts, specifically the Emmys. Yoshikazu Iwanami, the sound director of Jojo’s…
‘I will miss my weekly meltdowns’: There Won’t Be Another Jujutsu Kaisen for a Long Time and Fans are Realizing That Now Despite the Rushed Ending
Be it dark and gory themes or power-packed battles, Jujutsu Kaisen is a class apart. It differs from most anime through its blend of supernatural and dark elements. Apart from…
‘Gachiakuta’ Anime’s Success Could Also Turn the Tide for the Manga
Gachiakuta‘s anime might be gaining traction, but the same cannot be said about its manga sales; however, there are high expectations that the anime’s success could turn the tide. The…
‘Ouran High School Host Club’ Set the Foundation of a Shojo Trope So Good Even Being Labelled as a Cliche Couldn’t Ruin It
Over the years, Japanese animation has created a wide range of romantic stories, from funny and light-hearted to deep and emotional. A prime example of a shojo anime struck by…
‘To Be Hero X’ Almost Fooled Me With How It Uses Humor
Comedy has always been a tool to mask the real pain and trauma underneath. It’s a coping mechanism for many people, including myself, but it can also be utilized effectively…
‘The Apothecary Diaries’ Season 2 Made Me Realise That Romance Anime Should Embrace Cliches Again
The Apothecary Diaries mostly focuses on the internal politics of the kingdom and the inner palace. Though romance is present, it does not overpower the rest of the plot. In…
“Anime did it better”: The One Area Where Tite Kubo’s Bleach Looks Inferior to Pierrot’s Thousand-Year Blood War isn’t Original Fight Scenes
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime has been airing one splendid episode after another. The anime adaptation of the last arc of Tite Kubo’s Bleach has received plenty of praise from…
‘The writing of this entire character arc is flawless’: Don’t Let My Hero Academia’s Botched Ending Make You Forget What Kohei Horikoshi Did With Endeavor
2024 was a sad year for My Hero Academia fans as the enticing story by Kohei Horikoshi finally came to an end after entertaining fans for over ten years. The…
“I thought it would be a failure”: Katsushiro Otomo Had No Faith in ‘Akira’ Anime Adaptation
Few anime films have had as much cultural impact as Akira. The 1988 cyberpunk masterpiece shaped the sci-fi genre and influenced countless filmmakers, animators, and storytellers. Based on Katsuhiro Otomo’s…