SPRIGGAN offers a blast from the past with all its foibles, ranging from toeing the line with anti-semetism to engaging in some of the Cold War's stereotypes and its source material's plot weakness, with some degree of style and a lot of gore.
Jul 12, 2022 • Subscribe
More like this
Spriggan Then vs Spriggan Now
Despite being based on the same story, these anime offer very distinct experiences. But for those unfamiliar with any version of Spriggan, what exactly is it?
Spriggan (Supurigan)
Spriggan (Supurigan) 1998 So! I was stunned to learn that Netflix is creating a series for Spriggan and that it’s due next year. I think you could argue…
Katsuhiro Otomo Retrospective: Spriggan
Just in time for the new Netflix series, we’re getting to the more tenuously-associated parts of Katsuhiro Otomo’s filmography, with 1998’s…
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #1007) Spriggan
Shownotes :: (show 1007) :: () :: () :: () :: () With Spriggan, recorded live September 22nd, 2024. This week we stayed classic. What did we…
Mini Review – Spriggan (2022)
The Spriggan series differs from the film in plenty of ways – expanding storylines and cast, adding fun new settings, adding humour and including a bit more depth…
Anime Series Like Spriggan
The secret organization ARCAM operates independent of national loyalties and uses skilled special operatives known as Spriggan. It is these powerful super
Jormungand, Katanagatari, Sirius the Jaeger, Aldnoah.Zero, Black Lagoon
Retro Anime Reviews: Spriggan (1998)
Retro anime review #21: Spriggan (1998) directed by Hirotsugu Kawasaki #anime #retroanime #90sanime #manga
Summer 2022 First Impressions – Spriggan
Streaming: Netflix Episodes: 6 (45 minutes apiece) Source: Manga Episode Summary: The ARCAM organization is guided by the writing on a mysterious golden tablet, imploring anyone who might…
Pick of the Week: Spriggan Into Action
SEAN: It’s a super quiet week for stuff, and I’m not attracted to the debuts this week, so I’ll pick the 2nd volume of Modern Villainess: It’s Not…
Spriggan (2022): Some Fun Combat and Mythology
This series was a surprise to everyone. A lot like the many other things on Netflix, Spriggan (2022) really felt like it came out of thin air. I…
This Week in Anime - Is Spriggan Worth Watching?
Netflix revamps the classic action-adventure anime in a six-episode format. It's got a fresh coat of paint, but can Spriggan finally step out of Akira's shadow?
Spriggan (1998): Before the Netflix Series | KYOTO VIDEO
With the Netflix series released this summer, I think it's high time we explore the first attempt to get an animated adaptation of the Spriggan manga off the…
It’s Spooky Season! – Day 3: Spriggan Episode 3 “The Forest of No Return”
So apparently there was a new “Indiana Jones” film released this Summer. My life’s been a bit hectic the last couple of months, so though I had some…
Episode 1: Akira Vol 1
It's the first episode of Mangasplaining, the podcast where we make Chip Zdarsky Read Great Manga to see what he thinks! Featuring Chip, Deb Aoki, David Brothers, and…
SHY – Episode 1
Shy is an endearing protagonist, and I hope we get to see her outgrow her embarrassment and show that heroic pizzazz in her everyday life
Gleipnir – Episode 1
I have a certain soft spot for ridiculous gorefests with over-inflated estimations of their philosophies. Gleipnir, unfortunately, also comes right out of the gate smelling of the genre’s…
Uzumaki – Episode 1
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’re checking out a new production, as we explore the long-awaited adaptation of horror mangaka Junji Ito’s Uzumaki,…
Kakushigoto – Episode 1
Kakushigoto is sweeter, softer, and gentler than the mangaka's previous work Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, and the first episode was a delight to watch. The post Kakushigoto – Episode 1…
Dorohedoro – Episode 1
I’ve heard plenty about Dorohedoro's wit and charm punctuated by graphic ultraviolence, about the ensemble cast and their dynamics, about just how danged good it is. As of…
Tonbo! – Episode 1
Head to the course with Tonbo and Igarashi, a child golf prodigy and a man down on his luck who happen to meet when the latter leaves traditional…
Cue! – Episode 1
Cue is a perfectly fine anime that offers up a solid enough premiere that's well-executed, mildly memorable, and promises more in the coming weeks as the plot finds…
Medalist – Episode 1
Compelling and warmhearted, Medalist will capture the gold in your heart as a story with a lot of potential to be one of Winter's best.
Arte – Episode 1
What’s it about? Arte, a young noblewoman during the Italian Renaissance, loves to draw. She longs to be an artist but after her father dies, her mother burns…
NekoparA – Episode 1
It is I, Anime Feminist’s resident catgirl and catgirl-respecter Chiaki, and I am here to tell you NekoparA is exactly what I thought it would be and I…
Episode 1, "Pilot"
Episode one of the podcast is out! It’s roughly 40 minutes, probably shorter than the normal podcast will be. Next time we’ll also pump the audio up a…
AYAKA – Episode 1
What? You’re telling me this generic orphan who was always a bit of an outcast secretly has a supernatural family legacy and gets to go live on a…
ZENSHU – Episode 1
Ambitious anime originals created by two successful women aren’t things we get every day, and I intend to savor this one.
VLADLOVE – EPISODE 1
Once again I am faced with a title that should be extremely relevant to my interests—in this case, a lesbian vampire romance with a pretentious artsy streak—only to…
Overtake! – Episode 1
Even if cars going zoom isn't your thing, the intriguing characters and highlight of financial barriers to competing make a good hook.
Yasuke – Episode 1
Yasuke is the Black, SFF historical anime we all needed, but didn't expect to get in such a gorgeously animated package.
Farmagia – Episode 1
What could have been a fun adventure farm sims game is now a race to fight oppression, with a distracting bit of fan service on top.
Pet – Episode 1
An escapee from the edgelord days of 2005. The post Pet – Episode 1 appeared first on ANIME FEMINIST.
BUCCHIGIRI!?! – Episode 1
BUCCHIGIRI!?! has so much going on that it’s hard to really nail down anything except that I had a ton of fun watching the first episode, and I…
Horimiya – Episode 1
A teenage love comedy that's got a few problematic beats to an otherwise solid premiere.
SSSS.DYNAZENON – Episode 1
While fans of SSSS.GRIDMAN will immediately recognize the director/writer duo's signature style, this premiere is perfectly friendly (and perfectly gorgeous-looking) for newcomers to the Gridverse.
Noblesse – Episode 1
Apparently the market for manhwa adaptations is considered unreliable enough that we are now here, staring down the barrel of a 2020 anime based on a series that…
UniteUp! – Episode 1
UniteUp! combines beautiful animation with a well-paced debut to provide one of the best idol anime premieres in the genre.
86 – Episode 1
Hello everyone, and welcome on back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’ll once again be watching an actual ongoing show, as my generous supporters (that’s you guys!) are…
Joshiraku – Episode 1
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’re going to be sampling another new production, or at least new to me, as we check out…
Uzumaki – Episode 1
Stunningly animated, with the kind of avant-garde soundtrack you almost never hear in anime, and genuinely stomach churning, if you are any fan of Ito’s style of horror…
Orient – Episode 1
Musashi and Kojiro are determined to overthrow their demon overlords and liberate their people from tyranny.
Exception – Episode 1
Philosphy and questions about the human soul abound in a bland premiere that has a lot of promise, but just doesn't hit the mark despite having a fascinating…
HAIGAKURA – Episode 1
A show that's managed to escape from 2008 and appear, fully formed, in 2024.
Dorohedoro – Episode 1
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I am excited to be embarking on a journey through one of 2020’s most intriguing properties, the long-awaited…
GIBIATE – Episode 1
Gibiate is not, how you might say, good. I can’t wait to watch more of it.
BNA – Episode 1
This is a beautiful action premiere that sets the stage for its conspiracy plot and the oddball team-up of its leads, and I will absolutely watch at least…
SAKUGAN – Episode 1
9-year old, Memempu wants to explore the Labyrinth, but overprotective dad, wants to keep her safe from the strange creatures lurking around.
Koikimo – Episode 1
I hated Koikimo, and I’m going to hold fast to that because there’s no world in our infinite galaxy---not any culture on this planet, including Japan---where an adult…
CHIMIMO – Episode 1
Not gonna light the world on fire, but it's a soothing watch.
