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9 Rebellious Anime About Overthrowing the Government
Who doesn't love a revolution? Well, probably the normal people just trying to live their lives during one, that's for sure. However, fighting for something
Attack on Titan, Eureka Seven, Guilty Crown, Sabikui Bisco, Terror in Resonance
Asatte Dance
Here's another ecchi OVA from Knack: 1991's Asatte Dance ( Dance till Tomorrow ), adapted from a seven volume manga by Yamamoto Naoki. It's...
Blue Sonnet, Kitty-Cat Fantasia, Run Melos, Oedo wa Nemurenai!, No Money!
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: January 8 – January 14, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…
Mellow
Another year, another ecchi OVA about cross-dressing from Knack. This time it's 1993's Mellow , which is based on a manga by Kasahara Rin th...
Run Melos, Marmalade Boy, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Exper Zenon, Girl from Phantasia
Heart Cocktail Vol 1
Heart Cocktail , based on a manga series by Watase Saizou, has been on my wish list for a long time. Our media maven in Japan acquired the…
Ai no Kusabi, Karuizawa Syndrome, Urusei Yatsura, Fumoon, Kobo-chan
Anime Like Yona of the Dawn
After having her luxurious life shattered by the betrayal of her cousin, Princess Yona is forced to escape with her childhood friend and bodyguard, Son Hak.
Raven of the Inner Palace, Snow White with the Red Hair, Yona of the Dawn, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, The Heroic Legend of Arslan
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 119: ReView: Amon Saga
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This month’s episode is another sh...
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge, Vampire Hunter D, Amon Saga, Arion, Five Star Stories
Anime Like Magi
After spending his life in isolation, Aladdin and his djinn Ugo set off on a journey to see the world. Soon after, he becomes friends with Alibaba, a…
One Piece, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Tower of God, Black Clover, Fairy Tail
Tengai Makyou
Our 300th release, or at least that's what is says on the release page. Orphan starts out 2023 on the right note with the first English-subt...
Cosmic Fantasy, Crest of the Stars, Tree in the Sun, Laughing Target, Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid
Haruka Naru Toki no Nake de 3: Owarinaki Unmei
And now the other shoe drops; Orphan presents a new version of the 2010 TV special, Haruka Naru Toki no Nake de 3: Owarinaki Unmei ( In…
To Heart, Yowamushi Pedal, Gintama, Gravitation TV, Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom (2010)
14 Dark Fantasy Anime Like Castlevania
After his wife was burned at the stake for witchcraft, the powerful vampire Vlad Dracula Tepes declares that all of Wallachia will die. He summons an army of
20 Chronic Damsels in Distress Anime Characters That Always Need Rescue
Everybody needs a little help sometimes. Even the most plot-armored shounen hero needs to get into a sticky situation they may need saving from every now
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 106: ReView: BASTARD!! OVA
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! I’m finally back after my brief hi...
The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Berserk, Berserk, Gokudo, Sorcerer Hunters
13 War Anime Series That Feature Large Scale Battle Tactics
There is plenty of war in anime. It is a pretty easy setting and/or plot motivator. However, not all war anime is created equal. There is anime about…
Beyond the Heavens, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Lord Marksman and Vanadis, Saga of Tanya the Evil, Tactics
Weekly New Manga: Again!!, Shugo Chara Chan, and More!
👋 Welcome to your weekly Azuki update, featuring tons of new manga chapters! This week we’re bringing two fantastic series to Azuki for the first time, plus expanded…
Urasekai Picnic: Has My Seal of Approval
Urasekai Picnic is an anime from Lidenfilms & Felix Film. You may recall Liden from Arslan Senki and that dumb anime about cockroaches from Mars. It’s based off…
Anime Series Like The Heike Story
The Taira Clan, also known as the Heike, have developed authority in Japan. When a young girl disrespect a representative of the clan, her father pays the price…
Kurozuka, ONIHEI, Shigurui: Death Frenzy, Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju, The Heike Story
Anime Series Like Ranking of Kings
In this world, kings are ranked based on their power, skill, and how they treat their subjects. Bojji is the first son and heir of powerful 7th ranking…
Snow White with the Red Hair, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, To Your Eternity, Girls' Last Tour, Guin Saga
To-Y Blu-ray
To-Y is a 1987 OVA about a Japanese indie rock band and its lead singer. It is based on a ten-volume manga by Kamijou Atsuji. To-Y …
Death Note, Karuizawa Syndrome, Satsujin Kippu wa Heart-iro, VINLAND SAGA, Black Lion
Legend of the Dragon Kings
Few anime come with so much pre-packaged prestige as Legend of the Dragon Kings. The original novel was penned by Yoshiki Tanaka, the author of classic epics such…
Legend of the Dragon Kings, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Tytania
B.B. Fish
There just aren't enough anime about scuba diving. Yes, there was Grand Blue , but it was primarily a gross-out comedy. And there was Amanch...
Tokyo Revengers: Pre-Release Thoughts
Release date: April 11 Studio: Liden Films (also known for The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Berserk and Cells at Work! Code Black) Synopsis from MAL: Takemichi Hanagaki’s life…
Berserk, Berserk, Cells at Work!, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Tokyo Revengers
The Green Cat v2
One of Orphan's earliest Tezuka Osamu projects was the set of six OVAs known as the Lion Books: 1 The Green Cat 1983 2 Rain Boy 1983 3…
Billy Inu, Makoto-chan, The Green Cat, Sherlock Hound, Techno Police
Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro
Let's get 2021 started with a bang (so the speak), with another really obscure OVA, 1990's Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro ( Milky ...
Ai no Kusabi, Akai Hayate, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, The Magnificent Zorro, Naruto
Apfelland Monogatari
For some time, BlueFixer has been looking for a better source to redo the 1992 movie Apfelland Monogatari ( The Tale of Apfelland ). When a ...
Metropolis, One Piece, High Speed Jessie, Yuukan Club, Serial Experiments Lain
15 Best Anime Reboots and Remakes That Improve on Older Series
Rebooting things is all the rage these days, isn’t it? It isn’t limited to movies and video games, even anime has gotten on the train. While some fault…
Dororo, Devilman, Hells, Hellsing, The Heroic Legend of Arslan
15 Anime Series Where the Main Character Gets Betrayed
Hell hath no fury like a main character scorned. They are the pillar of their series, the series just doesn’t know it! However, betrayal can be both an…
Guilty Crown, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, VINLAND SAGA, Yona of the Dawn, 91 Days
Silver Spoon, Vol. 15
By Hiromu Arakawa. Released in Japan as “Gin no Saji” by Shogakukan, serialized in the magazine Weekly Shonen Sunday. Released in North America by Yen Press. Translated by…
Nagasaki 1945: Angelus no Kane (The Angelus Bell)
The atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, is less well known that the bombing of Hiroshima three days earlier, for several reasons. ...
The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Barefoot Gen, Hikaru no Go, Kuro ga Ita Natsu, Kuroi Ame ni Utarete
12 Days of Anime #3: Heroics in Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance
There are many wonderful moments to enjoy in Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance (Arslan Senki: Fuujin Ranbu), but the opening fight between Gieve and Hilmes stole the premiere…
The Heroic Legend of Arslan, The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance
Summer 2016 – Season Preview
Tis the season for new anime, fa la la la la la la la la la. Hopefully all the shows are okay, fa la la la la la…
BATTERY the animation, Fate/stay night, 91 Days, Berserk, Majestic Prince
Spring 2015: Part 2
Oh, it’s been a month. Quite a month! Lots of things to say and lament, and over much fewer shows than the first installment. But let’s not wait,…
Spiraken Anime Corner Ep 02: Spring Anime 2015
Xan is joined by Alain Mendez, Co host of the Speakeasy Podcast and one of the driving forces of the Reverse Thieves in this awesome episode of Spiraken's…
Fairy Tail, Fairy Tail (2014), Fate/stay night, High School DxD BorN, Wish Upon the Pleiades
OtakuGeneration (Show #514) Spring Impressions
Shownotes :: (show 514) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Spring Impressions, recorded live April 12th, 2015. This week continued the…
Hello!! KINMOZA!, High School DxD, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TOO!, Naruto: Shippuden, Nyuru Nyuru!! Kakusen-kun 2
OSMcast! The 2014 OSMawards Part II: Manga and Anime 2-23-2015
The 2014 OSMawards for Most Awesome Manga and Anime February is almost over! And as everyone agrees that Febuaray is the best month for looking back at the previous…
OSMcast! Anime, Games, Interviews, & More!
Parasyte -the maxim-, Rage of Bahamut: Genesis, Samurai Flamenco, Space Dandy, The Heroic Legend of Arslan