Anime has tons of stories that can make you emotional, and these ten shows are guaranteed to start the waterworks. Find some of the saddest anime ever made after the jump!
The Queen's Gambit is one of 2020's most engaging new shows, but fortunately, there are plenty of anime out there with a similar appeal. Whether you're struck by the show's keen tactical focus, tenacious heroine, or overall style, there's bound to be a show for you. Today on Why It Works, let's run down some anime to check out after The Queen's Gambit!
Looking to pick up some older shows, but don't know where to start? Hit the jump below to find out which can't miss series on Crunchyroll you might be missing out on!
With Japan's emperor Akihito abdicating the throne, we have entered a new era of Japanese history. But what are the other main eras? When did Oda Nobunaga unify Japan, and when was the Showa era? Hit the jump to find out more!
The official Twitter for Kodansha' bimonthly manga magazine ITAN announced today on July 4 that a live-action TV drama adaptation of Haruko Kumota's rakugo (traditional storytelling performance)-themed manga Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju will be aired for 10 episodes on NHK General TV from 22:00 on October 12, 2018. Hit the jump for more information including its main cast.
The Crunchyroll x Steam Summer Sale returns!! There's never been a better time to pick up some of your favorite Crunchyroll series for 30% off ~
Looking to pick up some older shows, but don't know where to start? Hit the jump below to find out which can't miss series on Crunchyroll you might be missing out on!
The Anime Awards are here!! Today, we'll be sharing the list of nominees for each category as chosen by our panel of independent judges, as well as detailling how the voting process works. We're very excited to reveal these nominees to all of you and hope you're just as excited to vote in these categories over the next few weeks! The winners will all be revealed at The Anime Awards Show at the Ricardo Montalban Theater in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, February 24th, which will be livestreamed around the world via our friends at Twitch. Information on how you can attend the show will be shared shortly, but without further delay, here are the nominees:
In this week's Creative Spotlight, Brandon looks at Mamoru Hatakeyama, the director behind Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū. While he's not the most recognizable name in the industry, Hatakeyama is one of the most brilliant storyboard talents currently working on anime. If you're interested to learn more about this director, hit the jump to read more!
We return to the present in Rakugo where an aging Bon must confront his mortality and the legacy he will leave behind. Shinigami has an even stronger presence in the second season as the ghosts of Bon's past appear before him and his loved ones grow to resemble his dearly departed every day. Hit the jump to see if Bon's flame burns on or is extinguished!
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