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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The term “mecha” is derived from the Japanese words “mekanikaru” (mechanical) and “niku” (flesh). Mecha anime is a genre defined by its focus on giant, humanoid robots, piloted by humans who often find themselves entangled in intense warfare, complex political struggles, or profound philosophical questions. These mechs, or machines, are not just technological marvels but…
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…
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…
Synopsis CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS tells a standalone, 10-episode story about a street kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obsessed city of the future. Having everything to lose, he chooses to stay alive by becoming an edgerunner—a mercenary outlaw also known as a cyberpunk. (Source: CD Projekt Red) Note: “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” serves as a…
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…
