Based in Japan’s Saga prefecture, the zombie idol group Franchouchou get their big break when they get a chance to perform at a major concert venue. Unfortunately, they only manage to sell one per cent of their tickets, and as a result the girls find themselves with a massive debt to the venue and needing […]
Referred to fondly as ‘The Samurai’ by his fans due to his ponytail, Jotaro Aragaki is an olympic-level Japanese gymnast who has been losing relevency as he grows older and can’t keep up with the new generation of gymnasts. When his coach suggests retirement, Jotaro attempts to break the news to his daughter Rei during […]
Developed by the Tezuka Productions and MAPPA animation studios, Dororo (2019) is an adaptation of the 1969 Dororo anime, based on the manga of the same name by the prolific “father of Manga”, Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack). However, the series goes beyond simply adapting the original story and adding […]
After a disastrous first appearance at the international Grand Prix Final, Japan’s number one figure skater Yuri Katsuki struggles to pick himself back up. Easily susceptible to the pressures of competition, Yuri experiences crippling bouts of anxiety that affect his figure skating, and as time goes on his repeated poor performances in the rink lead […]
Despite the recent victory, Horrors are an ever-present threat to the Kingdom of Valiante, and Prince Alfonso is struggling to balance his duties both as the next king and as a Makai Knight. León has gone missing and the question of whether he’s even alive is on everyone’s lips, yet all they can do is trust that […]
The Kingdom of Valiante is in a state of chaos as witches run amok through the streets. The king, in his infinite wisdom, has ordered a witch hunt under the guidance of his adviser, Mendoza. After seventeen years and the slaughter of countless magic users known as Makai Knights and Makai Alchemists throughout the kingdom, […]