What are Production I.G.’s Top 30 Anime? We Reveal All.
On January 11th, 2022, Netorabo Survey Team posted the results from their poll on the top 30 fan favorite Production ...
Tag: 2000s
Itsudatte My Santa! (2005) — A Fun, Weird Christmas Special
Ken Akamatsu is certainly a man with much talent. Whether it's taking harem anime to new heights with Love Hina ...
Zipang (2004-05): An Historical Isekai with Depth
As ubiquitous as isekai works are nowadays, it's easy to forget how they're not a new phenomenon. One example from ...
Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor (2005-06) is Underrated
As you may have seen over some of my previous posts, Yoshiki Takaya’s Bio-Booster Armor Guyver has had more than its fair ...
Candidate for Goddess (2000) – A Confusing Train Wreck
The late ‘90s and early 2000s marked a time of renewed interest in mecha anime, fueled by works as varied ...
Speed Racer (2008) – A car crash you can’t look away from
When it comes to Hollywood adaptations of Japanese anime, Dragon Ball Evolution (2009) has gone down in infamy as an ...
Golgo 13 (2008-09): Records of a Japanese Hitman
The old-school manliness of Golgo 13 is so self-evident that even the DVD covers need little effort to embellish it. ...
Abunai Sisters Koko & Mika (2009) – Production I.G.’s Black Sheep
When it comes to Japan’s top anime studios, Production I.G. has certainly earned a spot among the giants. Yet while ...
A Second Look at School Days (2007)
By this point, many anime fans are bound to have heard the name School Days. Chances are, you’re more likely ...
Tenkuu Danzato Skelter Heaven (2004) – The Bottom Tier
At some point, perhaps out of morbid curiosity or boredom, you might find yourself wondering what’s further down at MyAnimeList. ...
Tokyo Godfathers (2003) – A 21st Century Christmas Classic
The original theatrical poster for Tokyo Godfathers is about as unique and jarring as the film itself, highlighting it as ...
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa (2005)
The Japanese theatrical poster for Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa manages to convey the clashing of two worlds simply ...
Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) – A Surreal Eco-Warrior Trip
Shoji Kawamori needs little introduction. On top of being the creator of the Macross franchise and executive director of animation ...
5 Centimeters per Second (2007) – A Coming of Age
Theatrical poster for 5 Centimeters per Second, showcasing what has since become a Makoto Shinkai staple. (Source: IMDb) By the ...
Weighed Down by Gravity: Gundam’s Western Blunders
You don’t have to be an otaku to see how big Gundam is in Japan. The franchise’s presence in foreign, ...
What Makes Sakura Taisen so Alluring?
The release of Shin Sakura Taisen (2019) in Japan saw the return of the long-dormant Sakura Wars series. While not ...
MS IGLOO: A Dated yet Poignant Snapshot
The Gundam franchise has dabbled in various genres and media over the decades. This includes computer-generated animated works, which is ...
Beauty and Warrior (2000) – An Incomprehensible Mess
DVD cover for Beauty and Warrior, which is perhaps better than the actual film. (Source: IMDb) To say that foreign ...
Dragon Ball Evolution (2009) – An Infamous Adaptation
It’s a given that otakudom has an impact well beyond the islands it came from. So it's inevitable that other ...
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within — a Flawed Trailblazer
Theatrical poster for Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. Circa 2001. (Source: IMDb) Whenever the Hollywood film Final Fantasy: The Spirits ...
Master of Martial Hearts (2008-09). Or, How Not to Subvert Expectations
Master of Martial Hearts (2008-09). Or, How Not to Subvert Expectations Funimation's DVD cover for Master of Martial Hearts, which ...
