It’s why Grave of the Fireflies author Akiyuki Nosaka only agreed to let his short story be adapted into an anime film by Isao Takahata’s team at Studio Ghibli: The form could capture the emotions of ...

There is a unique charm in Studio Ghibli movies but these anime are great alternatives for those looking for something similar to Miyazaki's work.

Our mother’s body, according to our Buddhist custom, was to stay in place until dawn, undisturbed. My relatives took turns ...

With 720 episodes split between the original Naruto (220 episodes) and Naruto Shippuden (500 episodes), Naruto stands as one of the most beloved anime franchises of all time. It delivered some of the ...

Anime romances are all well and good, but what some fans overlook are anime heartbreaks. The best, and saddest, anime ...

How “bad” is America’s reigning bad boy of choice ... he gives in to his sad-sack tendencies a lot more. “Nothin’ left there in the bottle / Nah, it’s all up on my breath,” he ...

Anime distinguishes itself through its examination of deep human feelings, and the theme of unrequited love in anime stands as one of its strongest elements. In anime, one-sided romances reveal ...

While there are various well known emotional anime stories released over the years, these unknown gems are sure to get your ...

We're covering SGF 2025 with a small team on the ground in LA and a far larger group of writers tuning in remotely to the ...