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.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Living a pop culture fantasy

Anica Hossain shares her cosplaying experience – how she got into it, what it takes to cosplay, and how enthusiasts can get into this art form of brining fictional characters to life.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Heavenly Delusion: A show that keeps you on the edge of your seat

Heavenly Delusion is one of those shows that has compelled me to think and feel, both to unexpected depths.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Hell’s Paradise: A fantastic gateway to the world of dark fantasy shounen

Hell’s Paradise’s unapologetically grotesque nature makes it a memorable experience throughout its runtime.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Hosting Pokémon battles with your friends

These online Pokémon games have grown into immersive experiences for an individual to dive into

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Anime music helped me study for A levels. Here’s how

I repeated the process throughout what time was left, playing a different tune for every question paper.

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

Vinland Saga is a Viking classic for the ages

Vinland Saga builds on top of the central war motif by taking the viewers on a spell-bounding journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery. 

May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023

Boogiepop And Others is an underrated enigma you don’t know of

Boogiepop And Others is a 2019 anime that is hardly known or talked about.

April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023

Why Studio Ghibli’s men are the standard

Studio Ghibli's portrayal of men is deemed as the standard by many.

April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023

5 anime series to catch up on during Eid vacation

Here are five short anime series you can spend your vacation binging on.

April 22, 2023
April 22, 2023

5 anime movies to binge during your Eid vacation

The Eid vacation wouldn’t really feel complete without a long binge-watching spree.