The Ghost in the Shell Short Synopsis: In the year 2029, a newly formed cybercrime task force investigates an orphanage accused of brainwashing. Wooper: “Maximal” is the word I’d use to describe The Ghost in the Shell, the latest incarnation of Japan’s preeminent cyberpunk series. Its reenactment of the 1995 film’s opening scene is backed …
So…today I learned that this exists thanks to this tweet by Japan Society Film that randomly appeared in my feed out of nowhere. I was already intrigued by the movie it talked about, Rex: A Dinosaur’s Story, both because its premise sounds like a mashup of both ET and Jurassic Park (Both movies even came …
Red River Short Synopsis: A teenage girl gets transported back to ancient Anatolia (now Turkiye), where she is saved by a prince. Mario: I have so many mixed feelings watching Red River. On the one hand, its storytelling and visual style make it a throwback to a bygone era. I’ve also read a good portion …
Sayonara Lara Short Synopsis: A little mermaid trades everything – and eventually loses everything – for her wish to be loved by a human. Mario: Sayonara Lara might be the most well-known “original” show this season, but it tells a story that the majority of us are familiar with. Yes, it’s a retelling of The …
Sparks of Tomorrow Short Synopsis: In an alternate history Meiji era, a teenage boy embarks on a quest to begin the new era of electricity. Mario: It’s great to see Kyoto Animation finally release Sparks of Tomorrow after 8 years in the making. The production quality is as you would expect from them – the …
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Short Synopsis: A curious slave girl is sent to live with a scholarly family in 13th century Persia. Wooper: I’d be surprised if there were another summer anime with as strong a start as Jaadugar, especially since it released its first two episodes simultaneously. Though I’ve only seen the first …
