Aired: July 12, 2014 – September 20, 2014Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, HistoricalLength: 10 Episodes (22 min. per ep.)Source: Manga Conundrum is a word that aptly describes how fans and critics view Nobunaga Concerto. Is it good or is it bad? The…
Aired: April 7, 2007 – September 29, 2007Genre(s): Action, Adventure, FantasyLength: 26 Episodes (25 min. per ep.)Source: Novel Are you yearning for a fantasy anime, with a strong female lead? You may wish to check out the spring 2007 series,…
Aired: October 5, 2005 – April 5, 2006Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, SupernaturalLength: 26 Episodes (25 min. per ep.)Source: Original Are you tired of navigating the ocean of seasonal cookie-cutter anime? Might I recommend checking out the fall 2005 series,…
Fantasy and romance are popular with anime, manga, and light novel fans. The combination of these two genres makes for successful series, even the worst ones. The Devil is a Part-Timer, Fruits Basket, InuYasha, and Kamisama Kiss barely scratch the…
In the West and comparatively speaking, manga has a smaller audience than anime. This is in spite of the medium’s influence on our seasonal viewing. With over forty-five thousand series, only about twenty-seven thousand make it to the small screen. When…
The steady stream of seasonal anime pales in comparison to the vast library of manga and light novels deserving an adaptation. MyAnimeList lists approximately 45,250 manga series, of which roughly 27,150 have an anime adaptation. This means nearly 40% of…
The interwar years (1919-1939) would mark the foundation for modern Japanese anime. A period without televisions, pre-war animated, and news shorts would enhance a patron’s movie-going experience. The period’s anime explosion would captivate Japanese audiences eagerly seeking an escape from…
The ’70s marked the beginning of the end of the dark ages for Western anime fans. With specialty stores and limited television play, the foundation for our current culture of anime, including 1970s anime, appreciation was forming with non-Japanese audiences.…
The ‘80s marked the worldwide, distribution and awakening of anime appreciation. Cable and satellite television along with video home releases were instrumental in broadening the medium’s global reach. But did you know that some of the most beautiful and wholesome anime…
