Grendizer has stormed back onto screens across Europe and the Middle East with its latest installment, Grendizer U. As a longtime fan of this iconic mecha anime series from the Mazinger franchise created by Go Nagai, I’ve been thrilled to see it reignite the excitement of old fans and capture the hearts of new viewers…
Introduction Final Fantasy has been a constant companion throughout my life, shaping my love for RPGs and storytelling. When my brother first bought his PS2, he also bought the Japanese release of Final Fantasy X. Eventually he beat the game but I never made it past the initial introduction. After more than 20 years, now…
Introduction Final Fantasy has been with me nearly as long as I’ve been alive, and yet Final Fantasy IX or FFIX for short is one of those entries that I never paid much attention to. Almost no one I know actually talked about it and in my immediate entourage and I didn’t know anyone who…
For decades, a pattern emerged in Japan where the popularity of certain manga or anime led game developers to swiftly create video games based on those licenses. However, the success of these adaptations varied widely, as many of them were rushed and aimed primarily at a young audience. Yet, amidst this trend, an unconventional move…
Captain Tsubasa, a legendary football anime and manga series, has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with its exhilarating action, intense rivalries, and memorable characters. Among the stars of the manga, there are some players whose appearance left a mark but was never properly revisited again. Here I will be revisiting Japanese players instead of…
Hey there! I’m back with another review of the two new chapters of Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun: The Final. Chapter 3 In this chapter, with Payol’s assistance, Michael successfully halts the Golden Combi’s High Speed Tornado Sky Alpha by utilizing the renowned Skylab Hurricane technique from the Tachibana brothers. The impact is so powerful that…
Hey there! So I just finished reading the first two chapters of Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun: The Final, the final arc of the manga, and let me tell you, it’s intense! The Madrid Olympics semi-final between Japan and Spain is heating up with the score tied at 2-2. Both teams are giving it their all…
Today we’re going to look at a bunch of football anime that was released over the decades. From the old school Captain Tsubasa to the new kid on the block, Blue Lock, there’s something for almost anyone interested in the sport. Captain Tsubasa Author: Yoichi Takahashi Air date: 1983-1986 Episodes: 128 Manga: 1981-present (108 volumes)…
Today we are going to take a look at some great Mecha Anime from the 80s including some really good retro titles. Mobile Suit Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム) In Universal Century 0079, humanity is once again at war. A space colony named Side 3 has proclaimed itself the Principality of Zeon and separated from the Earth Federation….
The last anime reboot of Captain Tsubasa is finally getting a sequel after 4 years of waiting! At least this time they’re not rebooting the whole thing for the 4th time and instead decide to simply adapt the third arc of the original manga. With this new exciting announcement and the sad announcement of the…
