With her squad of Sailor Soldiers and inspiring wisdom and girl power buzzwords, Sailor Moon, has fought evil and saved the planet on more than one occasion and captivated the hearts of young girls and boys. She won our hearts, taught us the benefits of exercising and studying, and in the 1990s, she was one … Read more
If you’re a troubled teen, life feels terrible indeed. When you’re the son of Satan, it becomes much worse. Blue Exorcist takes you through the trials and tribulations of the son of Satan. Blue Exorcist is a manga written and illustrated by Kazue Kato, inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and features many Biblical … Read more
If you had the chance, would you want to have magical powers? What if you got that magic and were granted one wish to have anything you want, what would it be? These are the questions found in Madoka Magica. Magic is something very real when we are kids, it’s only when we get older … Read more
– [nextpage] Europeans Don’t Get These American Problems There is no doubt that the United States is one of the leading countries when it comes to trend-setting. With a population of more than 350 million, it is also one of the most populated countries in the world. Perhaps due to this, many Americans seem to … Read more
Inuyasha is a popular manga/anime series that many enjoy for its diverse selection of characters, supernatural adventures, and the romantic story underlying it. It’s a classic that gave birth to a handful of movies, a novel, and video games. Inuyasha follows the journeys of high school student Kagome Higurashi and the half-demon Inuyasha as they … Read more
The series 91 Days is an anime love letter to mafia films. It is set in the 1930s when Prohibition is in full effect; its cast is packed with bootleggers and gangsters. It is driven by a character on a singular-minded mission for vengeance. Angelo Lagusa and his desire to seek vengeance against the Vanetti … Read more
Kiki’s Delivery Service is a 1989 Toshio Suzuki-produced animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is based on Eiko Kadono’s Japanese children’s book of the same name. The main character in the book is 13-year-old girl Kiki, who has witch’s blood. She begins her new life all alone in a new town. … Read more
The Cat Returns is a 2002 film directed by Studio Ghibli’s Hiroyuki Morita; it was released on July 19, 2002. This is the only movie to be directed by Morita at the moment. The film is a spin-off of the early Whisper of the Heart of Yoshifumi Kondô, in which the characters Muta and The … Read more
. [nextpage] Anime to Watch Anime is one of the most exciting forms of entertainment, partly because many of these shows manage to keep you engaged across episode counts of one-hundred, and sometimes more. These Japanese animated epics typically feature bold, yet recognizable art styles, as well as complex, winding narratives starring some of the … Read more
Many of us fantasize about entering the music industry one day, but the majority of us don’t ever get past those fantasies to reach the big music stage. That’s kind of BanG Dream’s premise. BanG Dream! has received global acclaim because of its live concerts and Girls Band Party!. It starts with a childhood dream … Read more
Written and directed by Isao Takahata for the Shinchosha company, Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 anime movie. This is the first film produced by Shinchosha, who hired the animation production work from Studio Ghibli. It is an adaptation of Akiyuki Nosaka’s semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, meant as a sincere apology to … Read more
Cartoon movies are not just for children – if anything, no one needs an escape from reality as much as us grown-ups do. The older you get, the more likely you can pick up on the complex nuances in Disney cartoon movies. Whether you’re going under the sea, discovering a whole new world, or feeling … Read more
Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, Free Solo is a 2018 American documentary film that stars rock climber Alex Honnold on his June 2017 mission to achieve El Capitan’s free solo climb. It took three climbers – Warren Harding, Wayne Merry, and George Whitmore – and 47 days to reach the top when … Read more
Anyone who has spent a lot of time browsing through Disney+ knows there are some great oldies and newbies available. The service explores Disney’s history, with launches dating back to the first half of the 20th century. There’s plenty of animal films as there should be for a studio recognized for its great family viewing. … Read more
Released on November 27, 2013, Frozen has become one of Disney’s most popular releases. First of all, it is the magical finding-your-power kind of story. And Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel voiced the leading princesses of the film. There are many things to enjoy in the “Frozen” film – crowd-pleasing sisterhood, cool fantasy, fairy-tale hi-jinks, … Read more
. [nextpage] Assassin’s Creed Timeline Assassin’s Creed is one of the largest and most popular franchises in the world. Most people are familiar with the games, but a lot of people aren’t aware that there are actually books, films, and mini-series in the franchise as well, that make up the overall Assassin’s Creed timeline and … Read more
The notion of youthful love is peculiar. Kids pull hair, make fun of and even throw things at those they love. While cartoons have a unique chance to reflect on romance this way, some cartoons have gone the traditional route. Most of the cartoon’s primary audience doesn’t know about the ways of roses and chocolates … Read more
Other than the tsundere, no sort of character gets near to being just as much a staple of anime as a cat girl itself. Cat girls are a popular type of character, but they usually appear in light-hearted, funny shows. That is possibly because they are used in “cute girl” appearances. Their cat ears are … Read more