The 1980s had many popular anime, but one of the best is Maison Ikkoku, a timeless romance comedy that follows the eccentric residents living in a typical house. This show has a lot of great opening ...

Some anime simply fail to leave a lasting impression beyond their catchy opening sequence featured in the first few minutes ...

Anime has its distinct feel, and if there’s anything that makes anime more special, it has to be music. Starting with action-packed intro songs to sad insert songs that play at the end of the episodes ...

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, music from Japanese animations is booming on Spotify and at gigs and club nights – especially among young people, who are drawn to its bold hooks and big emotions. Around ...

Shinichirō Watanabe’s distinct musical voice is present in all of his works, regardless of where (or when) the narrative is set. Photo: Sentai Filmworks On the morning I meet Shinichirō Watanabe to ...