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Japanese filmmaker/novelist, Makoto Shinkai came up with an idea for a romantic fantasy film. He visited a fishing village of Yuriage in Natori after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Brainstormed plot elements with two teenagers who swap bodies. As in most body swap movies like “Freaky Friday,” the pair must adapt to the opposite […]

Sailor Moon Crystal: Season 1

In 1991, manga artist/wrtier, Naoko Takeuchi published a manga series for Japanese manga magazine Nakayoshi titled, “Sailor Moon.” The series follows a schoolgirl named, Usagi Tsukino who learns she’s destined to fulfill her role as a Sailor Guardian under her codename, “Sailor Moon.” Her goal is to find a silver crystal. Under the guidance of […]

Bleach: The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc

Set before The Arrancar Arc, this filler storyline centers on Ichigo who’s assigned as a bodyguard to a little girl named, Rurichiyo Kasumiōji from bad guys. Meanwhile, Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as a new captain. Last but not least, conspiracy tied to the princess and villains. It’s up to Ichigo and his pals to find […]

Bleach: The Arrancar Arc: Part 1

Set after The Soul Society Arc and The Bount Arc, Aizen betrays the Soul Society. He gathers the Arrancar. Stronger and deadlier evil counterparts of the Soul Society. Aizen orders them to eliminate Ichigo and his friends. As the storyline progresses, Aizen has a grand master plan up his sleeve. It’s up to Ichigo and […]

Kill la Kill

Following the success of “Gurren Lagaan,” Gainax animator, Hiroyuki Imaishi founded an independent animation studio known as, “Studio Trigger.” The company worked on their first original project titled, ” Kill la Kill.” It follows Ryuko Matoi who enrolls in high school to hunt down her father’s killer. She obtains an outfit with a mind of […]

Eureka Seven: Good Night, Sleep Tight Young Lovers

Bones Studio and Bandai produced an anime series titled, “Eureka Seven” aired on Adult Swim.Set many years in the future, the show centers on a teenage boy named, Renton Thurston. The son of military scientist Adrock, who sacrificed himself saving the world. Renton dreams of joining the Gekkostate. An anti-government organization led by Holland Novak. […]