Deca-Dence has elements of an isekai but it’s not really an isekai anime. The roles are reversed where post apocalyptic Earth is treated as a fantasy world and cyborgs act as the players. However, Deca-Dence is still not technically an isekai as the cyborgs are not being transported or reborn and the setting is not really set in a fantasy world. There is no one from Earth that is transported to, reborn or otherwise trapped in a parallel universe, fantasy…
The Chika Dance is popular because it’s catchy, uplifting, and a great display of animation. The dance, referred to as the Chika Dance, is a dance by Chika Fujiwara from the ending scene of Kaguya-sama: Love is War episode 3. Two key reasons why the Chika Dance went viral are because It instantly elevates your mood uses a cool animation technique called rotoscoping, which makes Chika’s movements very realistic. Behind the Scenes of Chika Dance The animator who is mainly responsible…
Levi is NOT Mikasa’s brother and they are NOT siblings. However, Levi’s mom was an Ackerman, which means Levi is also an Ackerman. Levi and Mikasa both come from the Ackerman family and have the same bloodline so it’s possible that they may be cousins. History of the Ackermans The Ackermans were originally a noble family of warriors that served and protected the Reiss royal family. However, the Ackermans turned their back on the royal family when they discovered that…
The ghost in Gleipnir is a ghost that looks like Honoka but was created by Kaito after he gained the power of the coins. Kaito uses the ghost to attack any human that tries to find the alien’s ship. Who is Honoka in Gleipnir? Honoka was a close friend of Kaito, Aiko, Shuichi, and Elena. She is responsible for the Coin Hunt game after being one of the first people to find one of the alien’s coins. She inspired the…
Aiko killed herself because she was constantly being bullied. Aiko was the target of bullying by classmates because she would defend others who were also being bullied. Aiko’s Personality Aiko was an emotional girl with a strong sense of justice. She wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she believed is right. She was a classmate and friend of Shuichi, Elena, Honoka, Naoto, and Kaito. Aiko was particularly close to Honoka who she considered a best friend. Her death had…
It is called Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! mainly because Eizouken! is a club that allows Asakusa, Kanamori, and Mizusaki to make anime and they are protective of their club. Also, Eizouken is constantly met with challenges and obstacles when it comes to making anime. They also face outside threats (the student council) that hinder the club’s productivity and goals. What Does Eizouken Mean? Eizouken means “motion picture studies” or “video research” in Japanese. This is what Asakusa, Kanamori, and Mizusaki name…
Dorohedoro uses CGI because the source material has a very distinct rough aesthetic with detailed art that can be hard to adapt in traditional 2D animation. Also, Dorohedoro has a modest budget so using CGI helps saves money. Why is Dorohedoro So Weird? Dorohedoro is a weird anime because it blends many genres together and has a fast pace while giving the audience only small pieces of information. Dorohedoro is a unique blend of horror, action and comedy with a…
After Kaname wins Darwin Game’s first major event, the Treasure Hunt, he asks the game master for a privilege that allows him to force his opponent to bet the same or as high as possible as him when Sunset Raven enters a clan battle. Kaname’s special privilege is called “High Roller“. What is a High Roller? A high roller is a gambling term that is used when a gambler consistently wagers large amounts of money. They are also referred to…
Studio Orange delivers another amazing anime with good 3D CGI animation with Beastars. Just like with Land of the Lustrous (2017), another anime studio Orange adapted, CGI animation is used as a conscious artistic choice instead of a cheap alternative and it works. The Beastars manga was written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki. The eye-catching rough art and chaotic paneling from Itagaki made it a challenge for any studio to try to adapt it. Studio Orange decided to be bold…
What happened to Kirito in Sword Art Online Alicization? Kirito is attacked by Johnny Black, the final survivor of the Death Gun incident, and injects him with a poison syringe that stops his heart for more than 5 minutes, which causes damage to his brain and puts him in a coma. Kirito is taken to a hospital and the doctors tells Asuna and Kirito’s family that he is stable but it’s unknown when, or if, he will ever wake up….