Anime
Looking back, Mr. Osomatsu used to be one of the weirdest yet hilarious anime that aired in the early 90s! The story about how sextuplet brothers try and fail to win over the same girl not only parodies the familial bond shared between siblings but all their futile romantic endeavors. Written[…]
The upcoming supernatural, dark fantasy anime “The Case Study of Vanitas” will differ from other shows in the genre. Unlike other franchises, this one promises to go deep into the world of vampires and give the fans a glimpse of the complex problems the vampiric society faces. While […]
Tired of the usual cliches and one-dimensional story, but still want to enjoy a rom-com? The upcoming The Detective is Already Dead might just be up your speed. The series might look like an all-out detective anime at first but it pulls off the rom-com part in a unique fashion. The story begins in[…]
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S is the sequel to the ultra-cute anime about humans and dragons living together. No, it is not about an isekai world where a hero tames all the dragons. Instead, it is about a soft-hearted girl, Kobayashi, who often ends up doing a favor to dragons, to the point[…]
So many forms of media drop the ball when it comes to time travel. With only a handful succeeding in executing the concept, Remake Our Life! sets out to etch its name in the Hall of Fame this July. While most anime today ride the isekai wave to offer their viewers escapism, Remake Our Life![…]
Stripped of his title of the hero and banished from the land he was supposed to save, Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- is not your regular isekai! Makoto Misumi was called to save an alternate world but instead was exiled due to his not-so-simpworthy face. And even though he was called ugly by the[…]
Handsome vampires have always been in demand with the audience, whether it’s manga, anime, or live-action. The Case Study of Vanitas brings in two dashing vampire protagonists into play! Okay, they might be childish and bicker with each other from time to time, but this upcoming anime’s artwork[…]
Yamishibai takes both well-known and not-so-known Japanese urban legends and puts them into the modern setting to give us nail-biting horror. Though many anime series do this, none can do it better than Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories. With animation and art inspired by the Shōwa-era paper[…]
As hard as it is to digest, some isekai anime are actually good. By The Grace of Gods might just be the one to change your mind. With its slice-of-life approach to isekai, By The Grace of Gods surprised many fans of the genre. Despite its adventure setting, the lack of escapades was well-liked[…]
Ah! Nothing is as exhilarating as re-reading or re-watching the Naruto series. I mean, you have to admit that Naruto is one of those shows from your childhood that you’ve heard so much about. And whether you have children, you’ll hear kids and teens stumbling upon such a legendary series of the early 2000s! After […]
As one of Shōnen Jump’s “Big Three”, One Piece is the King of Shōnen Manga and it rightfully deserves this title because it stands tall among hundreds of action-oriented and adventure-packed series. Henceforth, everywhere you look on social media, you can’t help but recognize Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy may be that straw-hat boy who may […]
Seeing anime criticized for having fanservice scenes has always somewhat perplexed me. After all, isn’t the point of fanservice to please the audience? Sure it takes up precious time and can be a distraction from the main plot, but that means fanservice can also be a short, much-needed reprieve at[…]