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.

December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021

My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission: The biggest challenge yet

The movie shines the most is in its visuals and action scenes.

October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021

Cells At Work! is A Constructive Watch That Makes Learning Fun

Cells at Work! entertains the viewers while also keeping them well informed.

October 3, 2021
October 3, 2021

The Appeal of Shounen Anime

Shounen moulded our childhood into the whimsical world it used to be.

September 7, 2021
September 7, 2021

Appreciating Hiroyuki Sawano, The Hans Zimmer of the Anime Industry

Sawano’s works have been featured in various pieces of media.

August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021

Gintama, the Jack of All Trades for Shonen Anime

The show concluded with the movie Gintama: The Final in 2021.

August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021

Dipping Your Toes into the World of Anime

Anime fascinates me with its ability to capture nuanced human emotions.

August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021

The Anime and Video Game Hype at the Tokyo Olympics

Imagine playing volleyball to the soundtrack of Haikyuu!!

July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021

How Neon Genesis Evangelion is Still Relevant

A series that remains critically acclaimed yet controversial even today.

July 11, 2021
July 11, 2021

Berserk, Kentaro Miura’s Unfinished Masterpiece

Looking back at Miura's best work on his 55th birthday.

June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Hits Star Cineplex Tomorrow

Star Cineplex announced the news on its Facebook page on June 16.