From Ergo Proxy (2006) to Psycho-Pass (2012-2019), here are the best cyberpunk anime, ranked. Cyberpunk, a subgenre of science fiction and a significant part of anime history, focuses on the human experience in a technology-dominated, post-industrial, and dehumanized dystopian future. It’s an extension of the counter-cultural and anti-authoritarian view that was prevalent in 1960s America. ...
From Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) to Princess Mononoke (1997), here are all Hayao Miyazaki movies, ranked. Miyazaki is one of the world’s greatest animation directors. Born January 5, 1941 to a well-to-do family that owned an aircraft-part manufacturing company, Miyazaki naturally had a fascination for aeroplanes. Flying imagery, in fact, is a staple in his ...
While Hayao Miyazaki, one of animation’s greats, has produced and directed a wonderful body of work, Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) is a masterpiece in his filmography. The gentleness and charm with which he tells the coming-of-age tale create a heartfelt and timeless experience that resonates with us. The magic of the film lies in its blend ...
From Hinata Hyuga (Naruto) to Nezuko Kamado (Demon Slayer), here’s ranking the most iconic female anime characters. So we all know this hard fact; anime as well as live-action cinema has long reinforced stereotypes about women. Hearken back to its formative phase in the mid-1900s, anime generally reduced female characters to either being a male protagonist’s love interest ...
From Yuri Katsuki (Yuri on Ice) to Alphonse Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist), these are our most favorite INFP anime characters. INFP is a personality type on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. People who fall under this category have the traits of the mediator or idealist. They are imaginative, introverted, principled, and values-driven. These people have the pure intention to create ...
It is an exciting year for anime fans; Yoshihiro Togashi announced the end of the hiatus of Hunter X Hunter, Fire Force was renewed for season 3, and One Punch Man will be returning for a new season under a new production company. After almost three years of waiting and disappointment from the last season, fans ...
From Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996) to Monster (2004-2005), we pick the greatest dark anime of all time. Those who haven’t delved deep into anime misinterpret it as a limited genre. Truth is anime is a separate artistic medium which can offer stories of every kind. The Japanese animated tales withhold something for everyone. From sci-fi, horror to ...
From Nichijou – My Ordinary Life to Food Wars, here are 15 heart-warmingly cute anime to add to your watchlist. Anyone who is acquainted with anime knows it’s a gourmet of delight. With an array of delectable genres ranging from shounen/shoujo (for young boys/girls), iyashikei (slice of life), kodomomuke (for children), cyberpunk and robotics etc., anime ...
From Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) Ghost in the Shell (1995), we bring you some of the best and most loved 90s anime. Pop-culture has often served as a pivotal source of soft-power. Cultural exports are not only a lucrative commodity that offer economic incentives, but also improve a nation’s image across the globe. One such cultural phenomenon ...
From A Silent Voice (2016) to Only Yesterday (1991), here are the best romance anime movies that should be on your watchlist. Romance is the most popular film genre, and its cultural influences are numerous. At the same time, for Gen Z, anime has evolved into an ideal form of escapist entertainment. And when you combine ...
Animation is repeatedly misunderstood as a medium for kids. In cinema, animation is reduced into a genre for family entertainment. But in Japan, anime and manga have long been major cultural forces, and in the 21st century have gained admirers and fans across the globe. The Japanese graphic or comic novels, known as manga, don’t ...
From Ponyo (2008) to My Neighbor Totoro (1997), here’s my ranking of the best Studio Ghibli movies. Characterised by a sense of whimsy, innocence and deep spirituality, a Studio Ghibli film is a unique experience. It is not just a prominent presence in the field of animation, but a cultural phenomenon of sorts. Founded by directors Hayao ...
Animated shows have had a strange journey in popular culture. Once considered a kids-only zone, animated material has come full circle and burst onto the adult zone big time, thanks to the endless diversity and ever-increasing globalisation of content. Animated series are now taken seriously — even the ones which don’t take themselves seriously — as ...
Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) traverses several themes — humanity, selfhood, compassion and belonging. However, the film derives its most enduring message from its ideas of war and its evils. Miyazaki identifies as a pacifist. He has said of the film: “I wanted to convey the message that life is worth living, and I don’t think ...
When it was released in 2009, no one could have guessed Up would so quickly become a beloved classic not just among kids but moviegoers across ages. The audience laughed, wept and travelled along with the characters to the bright world of Paradise Falls. The relationship between cranky Carl Fredericksen and adorable Russell made the ...
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