Imagine magical girl idols in a Gundam type scenario! Symphogear is an anime set in that exact ridiculous setup. The show goes a step further to take its peculiarity very seriously and builds up the entire plot on it. The battles feel intense even when the main characters seem too OP. There is nothing more […]
When all hope is lost, and you need to start from ground zero, all you need is loyal allies, supportive friends, and loads of courage. Chain Chronicle is an anime that starts off with the defeat of the protagonists and follows the story of how they made themselves into a better version of themselves for […]
Hitori no Shita is a zombie anime with a twist! While the story is not extremely innovative, it goes out of the way to provide us with an oriental style story. The show heavily relies on martial arts action sequences, over-the-top dry humor, and some ecchi elements. The mc is a university student whose goals […]
Rascal Does Not Dream Of Bunny Girl Senpai is an anime that focuses more on the trials and tribulations of teens rather than actual bunny girls. The show tackles the problems faced by adolescents in a bizarre yet understandable way. We all deal with various troubles while growing up. Issues like insecurity, need for attention, […]
Anime and manga are increasingly becoming popular in today’s world. Their demand is exponentially growing, which is helping creators to create more and more content. However, some pirates (Gogoanime, Kissanime, Mangafox, etc.) take away a large amount of support these artists deserve by illegally streaming and publishing popular anime and manga on their personal servers. […]
Symbolism becomes a fascinating aspect of any story if done right. It should neither be forced nor be completely ignored. Mawaru Penguindrum is an anime that skillfully incorporates many allegories related to fate and destiny. The multiplicity of various characters and genres form a delicious curry. Interestingly, it is also one of the symbols for […]
Revolutionary Girl Utena is a coming-of-age anime that fuses surrealism with magical girls, breaking all norms that define the genre. It is full of complex symbolism and indulges with themes like illusions, ambitions, sexuality, abuse, and incest. All these themes are never direct and are represented by many recurring allegories in the show. Revolutionary Girl […]
Imagine watching an anime that is a parody of everything you love! From famous movies like Your Name and My Neighbor Totoro to video games like Final Fantasy, Pop Team Epic is a random mess of everything and makes no sense at all. A typical episode of Pop Team Epic spends the majority of its […]
First-time watchers of FLCL will often wonder if it’s a fever dream. I mean, how do you write something so topsy-turvy without being high enough to float with the clouds? While the franchise is a whole journey by itself, beginners might feel stumped due to its storyline. It’s very easy to think[…]
Sometimes, the most physically challenging situations don’t require any physical strength at all. Instead, they need a sense of calmness, confidence, and an absurd amount of obsession over gambling! Kakegurui is a gambling anime with a high school setting. The seemingly posh school has peculiar inner workings that include gambling and manipulation as a part […]
Story-telling is a beautiful art. It fills your heart with a mixture of uncountable emotions. The best stories are those that completely immerse you in their worlds. Once your journey is over, the stories turn into beautiful memories. Studio Ghibli is a master of story-telling. Created by famed directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, the […]
Have you ever experienced a strange melancholic feeling after right after finishing a show? A feeling where you don’t really know what to do next or how to handle the bitter-sweet after taste the story left you with? Clannad does exactly that. Its touching plot makes your heartbreak multiple times and fills your heart with […]