Anime

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a timeless masterpiece about the passage of time

The passage of time can be cruel, but there is so much beauty in the little moments shared with each other as you live. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End encapsulates and explores this very idea – and it does so masterfully.

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.

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.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

We love Studio Ghibli’s female characters, here’s why

Amid all the media which hyper-sexualises women and puts them into boxes, Studio Ghibli movies feel like a breath of fresh air.

March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

Is AI the solution to the animation industry’s so-called “labour shortage”?

Are we, as a society, ready to use AI if it is used at the expense of starving artists?

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Here are the winners of the 2023 Anime Awards

Here are the winners of the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023

The endgame: Attack on Titan returns tonight for its final bow

Attack on Titan is finally coming to an end.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

86: An anime about tragedy, trauma, and a war “without” casualties

86 is a rare gem of an anime and one that will certainly satisfy the watcher.

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

In conversation with Fournetsha Bangladesh – the company behind Bangladesh’s latest original manga magazine

SHOUT sat down with the team behind “Source?” to discuss the future of the magazine and the potential it has for cultivating manga culture in Bangladesh.

February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023

The Wind Rises: A heart-wrenching tale of love and war

The Wind Rises is a sumptuous delight for both the sight and the soul.

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

First impressions of the “Source?” manga magazine

The first issue of Source? released on February 1 following a pre-order campaign. The 300-page-long magazine, which can be bought online and currently at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela,

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is yet another underwhelming Junji Ito adaptation

A mangaka of Ito’s calibre deserves far better treatment.