Seasons & Episodes
The Rose of Versailles Special
ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION is a new series that dives into the world of Japanese anime and manga, both of which have gained a
Captain Tsubasa Special
This time, we're featuring Captain Tsubasa, the timeless soccer manga from Takahashi Yoichi. The series has sold over 90
Anime Encyclopedia: MECHANICAL DESIGNER
In this episode, we feature the mechanical designers responsible for some of Japan's most famous anime and manga robots,
THE ANIME STUDIO―MADHOUSE―
This time, we're featuring MADHOUSE, an anime studio with over 50 years of history. Go behind the scenes of recent produ
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Hori Takahide
In this episode, the spotlight is on Hori Takahide, director of the sci-fi feature film JUNK HEAD. How did Hori create a
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Yokoshima Toshihisa
This time, we're featuring animation director Yokoshima Toshihisa, who was selected to direct the feature SAND LAND, bas
Baki Special
This episode focuses on Baki the Grappler, a martial arts manga in publication for 30 years. Featuring an extended inter
THE ANIME STUDIO: TMS ENTERTAINMENT
In this episode, we're featuring TMS ENTERTAINMENT, a long-established studio celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024.
Male Idol Anime Special
This time, we introduce you to male idol anime, a booming genre in Japan. We feature IDOLiSH7 the Movie, an anime produc
Legendary Creator Nagai Go
This episode features Nagai Go, a manga artist who has released over 180 works, including Mazinger Z, which turned Japan
Legendary Producer Maruyama Masao
This time, we get to know anime's pioneering force, Maruyama Masao. His illustrious career spans over 330 titles, includ
Legendary Creator Amano Yoshitaka
This time, we feature artist and character designer Amano Yoshitaka. With a career that spans decades, Amano created som
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Tachikawa Yuzuru
This episode spotlights the talented Tachikawa Yuzuru, director of hits like Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine and B
Girl Band Anime
This time, we take a look at the booming genre of girl band anime. Learn the origins of BanG Dream!, where voice actors
THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR Special
In this episode, we spotlight THE MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR, a series that remains immensely popular more than 30 years aft
THE ANIME STUDIO: CloverWorks
This episode spotlights CloverWorks, the acclaimed animation studio established in 2018, celebrated for its stunning vis
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Ishida Hiroyasu
This episode spotlights Ishida Hiroyasu, a standout animation director recognized early for his talent and known for his
BEASTARS Special
This episode features BEASTARS, a popular manga that uses a world of anthropomorphic animals to explore modern social is
THE ANIME STUDIO: Pierrot
This episode highlights renowned anime studio Pierrot, known for countless international hits. Hear creators share untol
American Comic Book Anime
This episode focuses on anime adaptations of American comic book characters, reimagined with a distinct Japanese flair.
Legendary Creator Yasuhiko Yoshikazu
This episode features creator Yasuhiko Yoshikazu, an industry legend that worked on many early Japanese TV anime, includ
The Apothecary Diaries Special
This episode features The Apothecary Diaries, a mystery-entertainment series gaining popularity worldwide. The author re
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Yoshiura Yasuhiro
This episode spotlights director Yoshiura Yasuhiro, who gained attention at age 28 with Time of EVE and later earned glo
Classic Tales Reborn: SAINT SEIYA / TOUGEN ANKI
This episode explores manga and anime that breathe new life into classic myths and folktales. We take a closer look at S
THE ANIME STUDIO: bones
This episode features the anime studio bones, known for captivating fans with high-quality action. We go behind the scen
DIGIMON Special
This episode focuses on DIGIMON, the global hit that has evolved from simple pixel-art games into a beloved anime series
Anime Sound Special
In this episode, we explore the craft of anime sound. Voice actor Otsuka Akio, who has performed in over 400 anime title
Sports Manga & Anime
This time, we spotlight sports manga and anime, a genre beloved in Japan and worldwide. How has the portrayal of sports
NEXT GENERATION PIONEER: Yamashita Shingo
This episode spotlights next-generation creator Yamashita Shingo, known for his key animation work on NARUTO SHIPPUDEN a
MAO Special
This time, we're featuring MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko, creator behind Urusei Yatsura, Inuyasha,
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime SPECIAL
This episode spotlights That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, a fantasy series that has grown from a web novel into a
Sound! Euphonium Special
This episode shines a spotlight on Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age story set in a high school concert band. Original n
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Kameyama Yohei
This episode spotlights rising director Kameyama Yohei. His debut anime series Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Expr
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