Akira Toriyama, creator of the beloved Dragon Ball series passed away on March 1st
Here’s a recap of the top stories and adaptations that the year gave us, in no particular order
The anime tells the story of a lone elf who has lived many lives and wonders, what next
The finale episode of 'Attack on Titan' marks the end of Eren Yeager
The Netflix adaptation of the video game series will leave you wanting to drive a stake through your own heart
Streamer’s adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s uber-popular manga (and the subsequent anime series) features overlong episodes and too much backstory
Tomoko Ninomiya’s manga turned live-action show (turned anime) transports you to the world of classical music and gives you a glimpse of what it takes to be a professional musician
The Japanese anime series is in a league of its own—a sight for sore eyes, awash in wonder, imagination, ease, and hope
One of the most revered animators in the history of the medium, his works are the most prolific, appealing, and exquisitely drawn tales of amazement
The light novel, anime and manga explores the hikkikomori phenomenon of introversion