Death Note is a Japanese animated series based on the manga of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. It has become a global success as it carries a set of complex plots, characters, and highly philosophical themes.
This series is a worldwide hit because it uniquely combines psychological suspense with intellectual depth and has a very relatable antagonists as well. It is a must-watch not only for die-hard anime fans, but for newbies as well.
Light Yagami from Death Note | Credits: Madhouse Studio
Although Death Note is iconic, there are still some amazing underrated series that can equally match it in story, character development, and themes. Here are five hidden gems that can turn out to be your new all-time favorites, surpassing even Death Note!
Death Parade A still from Death Parade | Credits: Madhouse Studio
Death Parade is one of the most unique anime you can ever find.
This series is a worldwide hit because it uniquely combines psychological suspense with intellectual depth and has a very relatable antagonists as well. It is a must-watch not only for die-hard anime fans, but for newbies as well.
Light Yagami from Death Note | Credits: Madhouse Studio
Although Death Note is iconic, there are still some amazing underrated series that can equally match it in story, character development, and themes. Here are five hidden gems that can turn out to be your new all-time favorites, surpassing even Death Note!
Death Parade A still from Death Parade | Credits: Madhouse Studio
Death Parade is one of the most unique anime you can ever find.
- 9/16/2024
- by Diganta Mondal
- FandomWire
The world of anime is full of epic sagas, some have ended and others still continuing. However, long-running series like One Piece and Naruto can be deterrents for newcomers and even seasoned fans pressed for time. Fortunately, the anime medium offers a wealth of exceptional shorter series that don’t sacrifice storytelling for briefness.
Edward and Alphonse Elric | Credit: Studio Bones
Whether a newcomer looking to dip their toes into the anime genre or a seasoned viewer seeking a quick viewing experience just like Fullmetal Alchemist, these short series will satisfy the craving. These 5 best short anime have only one season, which also proves that quality is not contingent on quantity.
5. Akame ga Kill (24 Episodes)
Though Akame ga Kill has an IMDb rating of 7.8, its narrative
has dark and gritty themes. The story follows Tatsumi, a young man who joins a group of assassins known as the Night Raid in...
Edward and Alphonse Elric | Credit: Studio Bones
Whether a newcomer looking to dip their toes into the anime genre or a seasoned viewer seeking a quick viewing experience just like Fullmetal Alchemist, these short series will satisfy the craving. These 5 best short anime have only one season, which also proves that quality is not contingent on quantity.
5. Akame ga Kill (24 Episodes)
Though Akame ga Kill has an IMDb rating of 7.8, its narrative
has dark and gritty themes. The story follows Tatsumi, a young man who joins a group of assassins known as the Night Raid in...
- 9/9/2024
- by Akihito Chakma
- FandomWire
Blue Lock Season 2 Cast: All Confirmed New and Returning Characters - Main Image
Time-out’s over as the cast of Blue Lock season 2 has been revealed ahead of the anime's October release.
The ball’s about to roll again as old and new characters clash in a heated training session in the confines of the Blue Lock program.
From Yoichi Isagi and Nagi Seishiro to the new characters such as Julian Loki and Nijiro Nanase, meet the cast of Blue Lock season 2 that will keep your blood pumping and take your breath away with their unconventional soccer prowess!
All Confirmed Cast and Characters Appearing in Blue Lock Season 2
Moving forward to the next stage of the Blue Lock training program that Jinpachi Ego organized, our main protagonist, Yoichi Isagi, will face new challenges that will force his potential and test his limits to become the best striker in the world.
Time-out’s over as the cast of Blue Lock season 2 has been revealed ahead of the anime's October release.
The ball’s about to roll again as old and new characters clash in a heated training session in the confines of the Blue Lock program.
From Yoichi Isagi and Nagi Seishiro to the new characters such as Julian Loki and Nijiro Nanase, meet the cast of Blue Lock season 2 that will keep your blood pumping and take your breath away with their unconventional soccer prowess!
All Confirmed Cast and Characters Appearing in Blue Lock Season 2
Moving forward to the next stage of the Blue Lock training program that Jinpachi Ego organized, our main protagonist, Yoichi Isagi, will face new challenges that will force his potential and test his limits to become the best striker in the world.
- 6/4/2024
- EpicStream
The 8 Show is a South Korean dark comedy thriller series created by Han Jae-rim. Based on a Naver webtoon titled Money Game and Pie Game by Bae Jin-soo, the Netflix series follows the story of eight cash-strapped people as they participate in a mysterious game that gives them money just to be present but as time progresses things start to go a bit crazy. The 8 Show stars Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-em, Park Hae-joon, Lee Zoo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Seong-woo. So, if you love psychological drama and dark comedy with brilliant performances in The 8 Show here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Alice in Borderland (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese sci-fi survival thriller series created by Yoshiki Watabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu, and Shinsuke Sato. Based on a graphic novel of the same name by Haro Aso, the Netflix...
Alice in Borderland (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese sci-fi survival thriller series created by Yoshiki Watabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu, and Shinsuke Sato. Based on a graphic novel of the same name by Haro Aso, the Netflix...
- 5/21/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Japanese anime director Tachikawa Yuzuru isn't quite a household name yet, despite having directed the stylish Death Parade series and the totally (and tonally) bonkers series Mob Psycho 100. But his film adaptation of Ishizuka Shinichi's famous manga Blue Giant may go a long way to changing that. At the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the jazz anime scored big with the audiences, and I have spoken with several reviewers who chose it as their favorite film (animated or not) of this year's festival. In Blue Giant we follow Dai, a boy who fanatically practices playing the saxophone. His dream is to become a famous musician, and to do that he moves to Tokyo. He moves in with Shunji, an old classmate and checks out...
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- 2/11/2024
- Screen Anarchy
The “death game” sub-genre sees ordinary people fight for survival through murderous games, puzzles, and exercises. These heightened stories have become so popular because of their tendency to turn torture and suffering into a twisted form of entertainment — a concept that feels increasingly authentic with each passing year. There are dozens of anime that fit the murderous death game mold between Deadman Wonderland, Danganronpa, and Gantz. However, there are also a handful of series that specifically follow Takashi Miike’s As the Gods Will and Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Squid Game’s example, where childish recreational games and activities become the competitive tools of these characters’ destruction. Kaiji, Liar Game, Death Parade, Alice in Borderland, and Btooom! all follow this model to some extent. As the Gods Will predates Squid Game by six years, but there’s fascinating crossover between these two death game stories. As the Gods Will is the...
- 12/6/2023
- by Daniel Kurland
- bloody-disgusting.com
This year has seen many spectacular animated movies. From "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" to "The First Slam Dunk," we've seen movies that make full use of their medium and deliver stunning visuals that push the artform forward. The latest to join that list is "Blue Giant," the highly anticipated adaptation of the Shinichi Ishizuka manga of the same name, directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa and written by Number 8.
The film follows a trio of young Japanese men looking to leave their mark on the jazz scene. Dai Miyamoto plays the saxophone and leads the group with his burning passion for music. Along for the ride is Yukinori Sawabe, who doesn't share Dai's optimism for becoming a star, having played piano since he was 4 years old without much to show for it. And lastly, there's Dai's roommate Shunji Tamada, who is inspired by Dai's love of jazz and decides to pick...
The film follows a trio of young Japanese men looking to leave their mark on the jazz scene. Dai Miyamoto plays the saxophone and leads the group with his burning passion for music. Along for the ride is Yukinori Sawabe, who doesn't share Dai's optimism for becoming a star, having played piano since he was 4 years old without much to show for it. And lastly, there's Dai's roommate Shunji Tamada, who is inspired by Dai's love of jazz and decides to pick...
- 10/16/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Animation producer and distributor Gkids has acquired all North American rights to the music-driven anime feature “Blue Giant.”
The film, an adaptation of the manga of the same name, is directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa. Number 8, the editor of the original “Blue Giant” manga written by Shinichi Ishizuka, penned the script.
In “Blue Giant,” former high school basketball player Dai Miyamoto discovers a love for jazz, and determines to learn the saxophone. He hits the jazz clubs of Tokyo in his quest to be the best sax player in the world. Dai launches a trio with cocky but talented pianist Yukinori, with Dai’s friend Shunji on the drums. But he soon learns that life as a professional musician is harder than it looks from the outside.
Pianist Hiromi Uehara composed the in-story original music and also plays for the character Yukinori. Drummer Shun Ishikawa, of the band Millennium Parade, and saxophonist Tomoaki Baba,...
The film, an adaptation of the manga of the same name, is directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa. Number 8, the editor of the original “Blue Giant” manga written by Shinichi Ishizuka, penned the script.
In “Blue Giant,” former high school basketball player Dai Miyamoto discovers a love for jazz, and determines to learn the saxophone. He hits the jazz clubs of Tokyo in his quest to be the best sax player in the world. Dai launches a trio with cocky but talented pianist Yukinori, with Dai’s friend Shunji on the drums. But he soon learns that life as a professional musician is harder than it looks from the outside.
Pianist Hiromi Uehara composed the in-story original music and also plays for the character Yukinori. Drummer Shun Ishikawa, of the band Millennium Parade, and saxophonist Tomoaki Baba,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Carole Horst
- Variety Film + TV
Spawned from a an animation short titled “Death Billiards”, which was originally produced by Madhouse for the Young Animator Training Project’s Anime Mirai 2013 and released on March 2, 2013, “Death Parade” is a rather unique title, both in terms of presentation, but mostly, due to its intensely philosophical context.
When people die, and before their soul is sent for either reincarnation of banishment in the void, they have to pass through one of many mysterious bars that are situated in a tower that exists in the border between life and after-life. These bars are run by entities known as arbiters, who appear as bartenders, but whose real purpose is to have the dead (who always come in pairs) participate in games, that eventually reveal their true characters, thus allowing the arbiters to decide on their soul. The series follows one such bartender, white-haired, green-eyed Decim, who runs the Quindecim bar,...
When people die, and before their soul is sent for either reincarnation of banishment in the void, they have to pass through one of many mysterious bars that are situated in a tower that exists in the border between life and after-life. These bars are run by entities known as arbiters, who appear as bartenders, but whose real purpose is to have the dead (who always come in pairs) participate in games, that eventually reveal their true characters, thus allowing the arbiters to decide on their soul. The series follows one such bartender, white-haired, green-eyed Decim, who runs the Quindecim bar,...
- 2/15/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Anime is extremely popular around the world. This type of visual entertainment has its own style and deepness. Anime might be just a cartoon, but it usually tackles diverse and complicated themes that relate not only to our daily life but also – serious philosophical questions. These cartoons can boast of impressive graphics and captivating characters who easily connect with the audience. Stories and themes depicted in anime series are never shown in any other cartoons. One of them is gambling. If you have never seen a gambling anime and have no idea where to start, check this list out. We have gathered the most captivating Japanese cartoons that bring this issue up and show it from the new light. Read on and immerse yourself in the most atmospheric and thrilling series ever!
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
This anime is based on manga that was created in 1996. For years, it...
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
This anime is based on manga that was created in 1996. For years, it...
- 8/26/2020
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
(Welcome to Ani-time Ani-where, a regular column dedicated to helping the uninitiated understand and appreciate the world of anime.) In my last post, I wrote that the sports anime genre is home to many great, and at times bizarre shows featuring games big, small, and just plain weird. While Haikyu! represents that genre at its purest, this week we’ll […]
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- 2/19/2020
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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French Montana feat. Drake, “No Stylist”
Sounds like: A stylish anti-style statement
Perfect for: Relaunching a feud with an old friend
“No Stylist” is the spiritual sequel to Drake and French Montana’s 2016 collaboration “No Shopping,” where the Toronto rapper took shots at rival Joe Budden. This time, he’s got a few words for his longtime frenemy Kanye West, following months of tension connected to Drake’s feud with Pusha T: “Keep it a G, I told her don...
French Montana feat. Drake, “No Stylist”
Sounds like: A stylish anti-style statement
Perfect for: Relaunching a feud with an old friend
“No Stylist” is the spiritual sequel to Drake and French Montana’s 2016 collaboration “No Shopping,” where the Toronto rapper took shots at rival Joe Budden. This time, he’s got a few words for his longtime frenemy Kanye West, following months of tension connected to Drake’s feud with Pusha T: “Keep it a G, I told her don...
- 9/28/2018
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Three popular anime voice actors have been added to Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis, February 2-4 at America’s Center, as Bryce Papenbrook, Austin Tindle and Jad Saxton will appear at the Anime Arena on the show floor. The three will be available for photos, autographs and voice recordings.
In addition, RightStufAnime.com is partnering with Wizard World to bring something awesome to the Anime Arena. They will be sponsoring a 20×40 space which will be free to all attendees. The Arena will include PS4’s playing the new DragonBallz fighter game, a 500+ manga library, board games, and even some free swag for attendees. Popular character stand-ups will be waiting to take photos will fans (Naruto, Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh). All items can be rented with some form of ID.
Wizard World attendees can meet them as part of their standard admission, or get an enhanced Anime Gold VIP package with curated anime items,...
In addition, RightStufAnime.com is partnering with Wizard World to bring something awesome to the Anime Arena. They will be sponsoring a 20×40 space which will be free to all attendees. The Arena will include PS4’s playing the new DragonBallz fighter game, a 500+ manga library, board games, and even some free swag for attendees. Popular character stand-ups will be waiting to take photos will fans (Naruto, Bleach, Yu-Gi-Oh). All items can be rented with some form of ID.
Wizard World attendees can meet them as part of their standard admission, or get an enhanced Anime Gold VIP package with curated anime items,...
- 2/1/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Welcome to The Top 5, where every week, we list five things for a given topic. These topics can range from "5 Things We Liked About The Power Rangers Teaser Trailer" to "5 Things We Want (Or Don't Want) In Ben Affleck's The Batman."
Of course, because everyone has an opinion, there is sure to be some disagreements, which is why, despite the title "The Top 5," very rarely are these actual "best of" articles. Instead, they're meant to provide entertaining insight, and to stir a discussion, and give everyone a chance to speak their mind.
If you have a suggestion for a Top 5 piece, send them my way via #TheTop5LRM on Twitter. If I choose your topic, I'll be sure to give you a shoutout!
Now, on with today's topic!
5 Anime/Manga That Could Make Amazing Hollywood Live-action Flicks
If this year was a make or break year for video game...
Of course, because everyone has an opinion, there is sure to be some disagreements, which is why, despite the title "The Top 5," very rarely are these actual "best of" articles. Instead, they're meant to provide entertaining insight, and to stir a discussion, and give everyone a chance to speak their mind.
If you have a suggestion for a Top 5 piece, send them my way via #TheTop5LRM on Twitter. If I choose your topic, I'll be sure to give you a shoutout!
Now, on with today's topic!
5 Anime/Manga That Could Make Amazing Hollywood Live-action Flicks
If this year was a make or break year for video game...
- 11/15/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
1. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Suzumiya Haruhi, is an intelligent high school girl with a mischievous personality, and very egocentric disposition, and upon enrolment at school she announces:
“I have no interest in ordinary humans. If there are any aliens, beings from the future, or super-humans, come see me. That is all!”
Naturally, this did raise a few eyebrows, but Haruhi is dead serious. Things get awkward when everyone realises just how serious she is about it all and establishes the Sos Brigade. What makes her quite ominous though is her unimaginable power to actually change the world, but she is totally unaware of her own power and so she is also unaware of the affect of her power on the outside world. The cynical Kyon, a friend at the Sos Brigade, is among the few who knows of Haruhi’s power, and is desperately trying to keep the world together.
Suzumiya Haruhi, is an intelligent high school girl with a mischievous personality, and very egocentric disposition, and upon enrolment at school she announces:
“I have no interest in ordinary humans. If there are any aliens, beings from the future, or super-humans, come see me. That is all!”
Naturally, this did raise a few eyebrows, but Haruhi is dead serious. Things get awkward when everyone realises just how serious she is about it all and establishes the Sos Brigade. What makes her quite ominous though is her unimaginable power to actually change the world, but she is totally unaware of her own power and so she is also unaware of the affect of her power on the outside world. The cynical Kyon, a friend at the Sos Brigade, is among the few who knows of Haruhi’s power, and is desperately trying to keep the world together.
- 3/3/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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In the fourth episode of Los Fanboys, hosts Kellvin Chavez, Mario-Francisco Robles, and Joseph Jammer Medina discuss the big topics of film news for the week, including a discussion of the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, the new Daredevil trailer, the R-rated cut of Batman v Superman, and Gambit being pulled from the 2016 release slate!
Show Guide:
00:00:00 - Intro & Oscar Diversity
00:17:53 - Daredevil Season 2 Part 2 Trailer
00:21:33 - Finn Jones Cast as Iron Fist
00:27:00 - Steven DeKnight Takes Over for Pacific Rim 2
00:31:45 - Green Lantern and Scott Eastwood Bochinche
00:41:00 - Anthony Mackie Backpedals on Civil War Comments
00:47:39 - R-rated Batman v Superman Cut
01:06:24 - Ben Affleck Rewrote Script on Set
01:18:43- Gambit Pulled From 2016 Slate
01:24:47 - Ava DuVernay to Direct A Wrinkle In Time
01:29:54 - Death Note...
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In the fourth episode of Los Fanboys, hosts Kellvin Chavez, Mario-Francisco Robles, and Joseph Jammer Medina discuss the big topics of film news for the week, including a discussion of the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, the new Daredevil trailer, the R-rated cut of Batman v Superman, and Gambit being pulled from the 2016 release slate!
Show Guide:
00:00:00 - Intro & Oscar Diversity
00:17:53 - Daredevil Season 2 Part 2 Trailer
00:21:33 - Finn Jones Cast as Iron Fist
00:27:00 - Steven DeKnight Takes Over for Pacific Rim 2
00:31:45 - Green Lantern and Scott Eastwood Bochinche
00:41:00 - Anthony Mackie Backpedals on Civil War Comments
00:47:39 - R-rated Batman v Superman Cut
01:06:24 - Ben Affleck Rewrote Script on Set
01:18:43- Gambit Pulled From 2016 Slate
01:24:47 - Ava DuVernay to Direct A Wrinkle In Time
01:29:54 - Death Note...
- 3/1/2016
- by Latino Review
- LRMonline.com
Welcome to the DC Weekly, where every week we cover the land of DC comics, TV, and movies. Be it random bits of news, TV show reactions, or miscellaneous reviews, editorials, or speculation, you can be sure to get your DC fix here!
This Week we take a look at the announcement video of the Batmobile car pack for the game Rocket League and watch as Lex Luthor asks comic book fans who would win in a fight: Batman or Superman? From there, I take a few minutes to talk about the rollercoaster of the Dceu and the Justice League film.
News-LETSRock the Batmobile in Rocket League
If you've ever sat down and played the game Rocket League, you may have walked away incredibly surprised that using a bunch of random cars to play soccer works as well as it does. It's a stupid-fun arcade-style video game that's unique enough to work.
This Week we take a look at the announcement video of the Batmobile car pack for the game Rocket League and watch as Lex Luthor asks comic book fans who would win in a fight: Batman or Superman? From there, I take a few minutes to talk about the rollercoaster of the Dceu and the Justice League film.
News-LETSRock the Batmobile in Rocket League
If you've ever sat down and played the game Rocket League, you may have walked away incredibly surprised that using a bunch of random cars to play soccer works as well as it does. It's a stupid-fun arcade-style video game that's unique enough to work.
- 2/25/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
We recently went to the set of Spectre, the new James Bond movie, in Mexico City, where Sam Mendes and co. were busy filming the film's heart-pumping opening chase sequence. At the time, we were able to report all the action we saw from the set and more details on Bond.s mission to the nation.s capital, but seeing is believing. Watch this new behind-the-scenes video of actors Daniel Craig, Stephanie Sigman and Alessandro Cremona film Spectre.s big opener. Yahoo Movies UK were the lucky ones able to film moments from the 10-day shoot in Mexico City. As you can see, Spectre will kick things off with a colorful Day of the Death parade celebration that leads into Zocalo Square, where a grand helicopter fight scene will take place. In addition to highlighting the intricate costuming, makeup and set designs, the video is accompanied by a play-by-play of...
- 4/13/2015
- cinemablend.com
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