From the first few frames of director Masahiro Shinohara’s anime film Trapezium, we are introduced to the hazy and glitzy fever-dream world of J-pop idol fame. This opening is a rush of purple and green and glitter, with some fantastic vocals too. As the movie progresses, we learn that it’s …
Delicious in Dungeon is a new anime series that follows adventurers on a dangerous journey into a dungeon filled with fantastical creatures and gruesome monsters. If you liked Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and maybe even Chopped, this show is for you. The series, airing on Netflix, combines adventure, comedy, and fantasy elements …
The Boy and the Heron is the latest animated film from Studio Ghibli and writer and director Hayao Miyazaki. Mahito is a 12-year-old who is dealing with the death of his mother. His father remarries Mahito’s aunt, and they return to her childhood home. There, Mahito has to learn to adjust to …