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‘Uzumaki’: Rising to the Challenge of a Junji Ito Adaptation

September 30, 2024 Izzy Friedman Adult Swim, Animation, Anime, Horror Films & Shows, Manga, Max, Production I.G. 6 min read

I have to admit my faults: I foolishly thought that a good animated adaptation of Junji Ito’s works could never be done. I literally wrote a whole article about it. Junji Ito, renowned horror writer and illustrator, makes insane stories that do not translate well the second you change his creepy art style. But you have to in order to get

Solo Leveling anime on Crunchyroll Review

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Review: ‘Solo Leveling’ is a Groundbreaking Anime Phenomenon

January 3, 2024 Alex Perez A-1 Pictures, Animation, Anime, Crunchyroll, Production I.G. 5 min read

The highly anticipated anime adaption of Solo Leveling is finally premiering on January 6th on Crunchyroll, and fans worldwide are excited about the upcoming series. The franchise began as a Korean web novel written by Chugong, dating back as early as 2015. The novel was later adapted into a webtoon and Manhwa in 2018, with illustrations by DUBU. The series has garnered a massive following,

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The Best Anime Starting Points For Beginners

December 18, 2023 Izzy Friedman Animation, Anime, Crunchyroll, Madhouse Studio, My Hero Academia, Production I.G., Shaft Studio, Studio Bones, Studio MAPPA 12 min read

The problem with getting into anime is that there is so much of it, and it’s all so incredibly different. Anime is a medium that’s full of its own genres and tropes, it can be confusing and even a little intimidating to figure out where to start. Not to worry! This guide is here to help you on your journey exploring