Samarjit Das

Hey there! I’m Samarjit-your go-to anime and manga fan who’s probably either watching the latest episode or thinking up wild theories for my next article. With hundreds of series under my belt, I’m thrilled to bring my lifelong passion to IAN, where I can finally unleash all my takes (the good, the bad, and the downright nerdy)!

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15+ Best Game Anime Series That Bring Gaming to Life
BySamarjit Das November 5, 2024December 18, 2025
Game anime refers to anime series that are based on video games or incorporate strong gaming elements. These include: Without further ado let’s get started. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters(2000): Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters represents a seminal moment in-game anime, centering around the Duel Monsters card game—a blend of strategy, mythology, and magical lore. Based on the manga…
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Featured | Action | Comedy | Drama | Misc | Romance | Samurai | The Deep Dives
11+ Best Experimental Anime Series: Bold, Unique, and Unforgettable
BySamarjit Das November 3, 2024December 18, 2025
Experimental anime refers to works that push boundaries by exploring unconventional storytelling, visual aesthetics, or thematic settings. Unlike traditional genres, experimental anime tend to focus on the whole spectrum of artistic visionary brought to anime, often focusing on abstract, symbolic, or avant-garde elements that challenge narrative norms. These series or films prioritize artistic expression, sometimes…
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Josei | Featured | Romance | The Gateway Collection
13+ Best Josei Anime Picks for Relatable, Mature Storytelling
BySamarjit Das October 31, 2024December 18, 2025
Josei(The term “josei” technically translates to “woman”) anime is a genre targeted primarily toward adult women, typically aged 18 to 40. It often explores more mature and realistic themes related to relationships, work, and personal development compared to its counterpart genres like shoujo (targeted at younger girls) or shounen (targeted at younger boys). The narratives…
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The Best Shinichiro Watanabe Anime, Ranked
BySamarjit Das October 26, 2024December 18, 2025
Shinichiro Watanabe is renowned for his ability to blend diverse genres and unique storytelling approaches in his direction. His works often showcase fluid pacing, with seamless transitions between action, drama, and philosophical reflections. Watanabe’s mastery lies in crafting atmospheric settings that complement the narrative, utilizing music to enhance emotions and immerse viewers in the world….
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Yuri | Drama | Featured | Romance | The Deep Dives
Forgotten Favorites: 6 Underrated Yuri Anime You Can’t Miss
BySamarjit Das October 20, 2024December 18, 2025
After covering the best BL Yaoi anime series, it’s time to turn our attention to the world of girls’ love aka Yuri anime series. Yuri anime has gained widespread popularity for its nuanced portrayal of romantic relationships between girls. It often offers delicate psychological insights and a unique, immersive worldview. As the genre continues to…
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Yaoi | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Featured | Romance | The Gateway Collection
6+ Best BL Yaoi Anime: A Perfect Watchlist for Every Mood
BySamarjit Das October 19, 2024December 18, 2025
Yaoi, also known as “Boys’ Love” (BL), is a genre that focuses on romantic and often sexual relationships between male characters. Originating in Japan, yaoi is targeted primarily at a female audience and explores themes of emotional and romantic intimacy between men. While the genre’s roots can be traced back to the 1970s, it became…
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Winter Anime 2025 | Seasonal Chart | Best Recommendations
BySamarjit Das October 18, 2024November 6, 2024
Winter anime refers to anime series that are released between January and March of every given year, coinciding with Japan’s winter season typically lasting from the end of December till mid-March. These releases often reflect the production cycles of the anime industry and are part of the broader seasonal programming strategy, which includes 4 seasons…
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Sci-Fi | Action | Cyberpunk | Fantasy | Featured | Supernatural | The Gateway Collection
16+ Sci-Fi Anime Every Fan Should Watch
BySamarjit Das October 17, 2024December 18, 2025
Science fiction (often abbreviated as sci-fi) is a genre of speculative fiction that explores imaginative and futuristic concepts, often grounded in scientific principles or technological possibilities. It serves as a canvas for exploring complex ideas about humanity, society, and the universe, using advanced technology, space exploration, time travel, and extraterrestrial life as narrative tools. At…
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Historical | Action | Adventure | Drama | Featured | Samurai | Seinen | The Deep Dives
Step Back in Time: 14 Best Underrated Historical Anime Series
BySamarjit Das October 15, 2024December 18, 2025
Historical anime refers to a genre of anime that is either set in or inspired by historical periods, often depicting real events, people, or cultures from the past. These anime blend fiction with historical elements, offering viewers a glimpse into various eras such as feudal Japan, ancient China, medieval Europe, or even more recent times…
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Best Space Opera Anime That Take You Beyond the Stars
BySamarjit Das October 11, 2024December 18, 2025
Space opera anime is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on grand, sweeping narratives set in outer space, often involving interstellar conflicts, futuristic technologies, and complex characters navigating vast galactic settings. These stories typically blend action, adventure, and romance with political intrigue, emphasizing the personal struggles of characters amidst large-scale events such as war…
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