Anime

Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you

A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.

Movie / Look Back: An ode to all the reasons we create art

Adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 2021 one-shot of the same name and directed by veteran animator Kyotaka Oshiyama of Studio Durian, Look Back is nothing if not about art and the human connections that give us all the more reason to pursue it.

BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / ‘86 – Eighty Six’: How the light novel series depicts the humanity of dehumanised children

These nuanced characterisations of those who have suffered terribly and are desperately trying to rebuild themselves are what have kept me hooked to the series.

Uzumaki: A faithful but flawed adaptation of Junji Ito’s classic manga

After years of anticipation, the long-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki has finally arrived. While it largely adheres to the unsettling source material, it unfortunately carries some notable flaws.

Need a good cry? Here are 5 films that will leave you sobbing

Whether you are someone who bottles things up or simply love the relief felt from shedding tears over a heart-warming story, these movies are made to wreck you in the best possible way. From animated masterpieces to tender love stories and family dramas, the following 5 films will pull at your heartstrings like a violinist playing a sad melody on a rainy day.

Anime / Kaiju no. 8: The breath of fresh air shounen anime needed

Kaiju No. 8 is anything but conventional, as it subverts any and all expectations right from the get-go.

Anime / The First Slam Dunk is sports anime distilled to its essentials

The First Slam Dunk has, in many ways, perfectly distilled everything that makes sports anime good.

Is Salman Khan a big Anime fan?

Salman Khan's latest fashion choice has sparked speculation that the Bollywood star might be a fan of anime. The actor attended the premiere of the Netflix series "Heeramandi" on Wednesday to support filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who created the series. Khan's outfit at the event drew attention for featuring characters from popular anime series like Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball Z.

Blue Eye Samurai: A visually stunning portrayal of a samurai’s vengeance

What Blue Eye Samurai excels at is elevating common archetypes and plotlines with high levels of finesse.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you

A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Look Back: An ode to all the reasons we create art

Adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 2021 one-shot of the same name and directed by veteran animator Kyotaka Oshiyama of Studio Durian, Look Back is nothing if not about art and the human connections that give us all the more reason to pursue it.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

‘86 – Eighty Six’: How the light novel series depicts the humanity of dehumanised children

These nuanced characterisations of those who have suffered terribly and are desperately trying to rebuild themselves are what have kept me hooked to the series.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Uzumaki: A faithful but flawed adaptation of Junji Ito’s classic manga

After years of anticipation, the long-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki has finally arrived. While it largely adheres to the unsettling source material, it unfortunately carries some notable flaws.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Need a good cry? Here are 5 films that will leave you sobbing

Whether you are someone who bottles things up or simply love the relief felt from shedding tears over a heart-warming story, these movies are made to wreck you in the best possible way. From animated masterpieces to tender love stories and family dramas, the following 5 films will pull at your heartstrings like a violinist playing a sad melody on a rainy day.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Kaiju no. 8: The breath of fresh air shounen anime needed

Kaiju No. 8 is anything but conventional, as it subverts any and all expectations right from the get-go.

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

The First Slam Dunk is sports anime distilled to its essentials

The First Slam Dunk has, in many ways, perfectly distilled everything that makes sports anime good.

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

Is Salman Khan a big Anime fan?

Salman Khan's latest fashion choice has sparked speculation that the Bollywood star might be a fan of anime. The actor attended the premiere of the Netflix series "Heeramandi" on Wednesday to support filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who created the series. Khan's outfit at the event drew attention for featuring characters from popular anime series like Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball Z.

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

Blue Eye Samurai: A visually stunning portrayal of a samurai’s vengeance

What Blue Eye Samurai excels at is elevating common archetypes and plotlines with high levels of finesse.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Anime to look out for in 2024

Keeping aside the continuations of old anime, 2024 has no dearth of new stories that show high promise and potential,