Bhaskar Mandal

Indian Anime Network Founder & Editor-in-Chief.

He loves anime, manga, and music, and is exploring every day. As the editor-in-chief of IAN, he is introducing anime facts & reviews from his own perspective every week.

In 2016, he became independent as an anime-writer, editor, and translator. He writes/edits coverage articles and desk research articles, mainly in the Anime Manga and ever-growing otaku community-related news field. He stays up to date with the latest information on anime, voice actors, and games. And he values media that entertain people, such as light novels, comics, monthly magazines, and weekly magazines.

In 2021, he formed the creative anime website Indian Anime Network which provides trendy information news reviews centered on anime, manga, animated films to many people both in India and overseas.
Find all of his articles below.

Featured | Action | Comedy | Fantasy | Manga | Misc | Seinen | Shounen | Slice-of-Life | Sports | The Deep Dives
Yusuke Murata: Life, Career, and Manga Masterpieces
ByBhaskar Mandal March 24, 2025December 18, 2025
Yusuke Murata is a celebrated Japanese manga artist known for his dynamic illustration style. His iconic works, “Eyeshield 21” and “One Punch Man,” not only redefined the action genre but also captivated audiences worldwide as they transitioned into popular anime series. Join us as we delve into his creative journey, uncover key career milestones, and…
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Psychological | Drama | Featured | Game | Manga | Mystery | Seinen | The Deep Dives
Liar Game Manga 101: A Complete Guide for New Fans
ByBhaskar Mandal March 21, 2025December 18, 2025
Welcome to the labyrinth of deceit—a world where nothing is as it seems, and trust is the deadliest game of all. It all begins on an ordinary day when a nondescript package mysteriously lands on the doorstep of Nao Kanzaki, a bright-eyed college student still untouched by the cynicism of the world. The package bears…
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Featured | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Harem | Historical | Mecha | Movies | Mystery | Psychological | Romance | Sci-Fi | Seinen | Shoujo | Shounen | Slice-of-Life | Space Opera | Sports | The Deep Dives
90’s Anime Gems: The Best of an Era
ByBhaskar Mandal March 19, 2025December 18, 2025
In the 1990s, anime wasn’t just a form of entertainment—it was a cultural revolution. The anime of this era were filled with hard-won battles, quiet moments of introspection, and characters who carried the weight of both dreams and hardships. Today, we journey through the decades’ most influential works, a list of 50 titles that reshaped…
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Movies | Fantasy | Featured | Romance | Seinen | Supernatural | The Gateway Collection
Best Makoto Shinkai Movies: Love, Rain & Cosmic Romance!
ByBhaskar Mandal March 9, 2025December 18, 2025
Few directors capture the bittersweet poetry of existence quite like Makoto Shinkai. With films such as Weathering with You and The Garden of Words, Shinkai presents a vision that is at once visually stunning and emotionally resonant—a true feast for both the eyes and the soul. His distinct, heartfelt perspective has captivated many, though for…
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Featured | Comedy | Drama | Rare Finds
Savory Stories: 8+ Underrated Food Anime Gems to Savor
ByBhaskar Mandal and Samarjit Das November 24, 2024December 18, 2025
Food anime is a genre of anime that centers around cooking, eating, and the culture of food. These series often highlight the preparation, presentation, and consumption of various dishes, making food not just a backdrop but a central theme of the narrative. After treating you to our ‘Best Food Manga‘ list, we thought it was…
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Sports | Action | Featured | Manga | Seinen | The Deep Dives
8 Cool Facts You Didn’t Know About “Initial D”
ByBhaskar Mandal October 4, 2024December 18, 2025
Manga artist Shuichi Shigeno, born on March 8, 1958, in Matsunoyama, Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, is the genius behind one of the best and iconic manga anime series Initial D. After debuting in 1981 with Oretachi Zecchou, he achieved fame with Baribari Densetsu, which ignited a motorcycle boom. However, it was Initial D—serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly…
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Featured | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Slice-of-Life | Supernatural | The Deep Dives
18+ Insane Facts about The Boy and the Heron That Will Blow Your Mind!
ByBhaskar Mandal and Samarjit Das September 30, 2024December 18, 2025
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand its diverse collection of Japanese animated films, Netflix has announced the exclusive distribution of The Boy and the Heron, the Oscar and Golden Globe-winning masterpiece from Studio Ghibli. Beginning October 7, 2024 the film will be available globally on the platform, excluding Japan and the United States….
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Comedy | Drama | Featured | Manga | Romance | Seinen | The Deep Dives
Just Read These 5 Manga by Aka Akasaka
ByBhaskar Mandal April 23, 2024December 18, 2025
For fans of Akasaka’s work, the opportunity to explore his stories and engage in discussions about his manga is a source of excitement and delight. His ability to captivate and entertain knows no bounds, leaving readers eagerly anticipating what he has in store next. He is a fantastic writer. He understands the timing needed for…
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Featured | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Historical | Romance | Samurai | Shounen | The Gateway Collection
What to watch after Rurouni Kenshin
ByBhaskar Mandal December 23, 2023December 18, 2025
After years of mastering the art of swordsmanship and killing thousands of people, the elite assassin finally decided to live a life of pacifism and view the world from a different way. That is pretty much about the story in a nutshell. Anime has been there for a long time. And given the popularity of…
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Shounen | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Featured | Manga | The Gateway Collection
Just Read These 5 Manga by Yoshihiro Togashi
ByBhaskar Mandal August 8, 2023December 18, 2025
The 57-year-old from Yamagata has written countless manga, all while pushing the boundaries of shounen and its settings. He remains the king of the shounen, but his works also dabble in other genres such as occult fiction, comedy, romance, and more. People nowadays may recognize him as the author of Hunter x Hunter but there’s…
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