The world of Alneath was embroiled in war between immortals and mortal armed with powerful magical artifacts. In the end, the war was ended when the human hero, Gram, slew the Demon Lord, Veltol Velvet Velsvolt. Over the next 500 years, Alneath underwent a Fantasion, a catastrophe where the magical world merged with the industrialized, […]
Since ancient times, the ninja have assassinated enemies from the shadows for the sake of Japan’s security and stability. In modern times, it was decided that the ninja would branch out to international operations and welcome others from outside the country into their organization. Higan, a ninja who once had the potential to rise into
In the spring, Kimberly Magic Academy, a prestigious – and famously dangerous – magic school welcomed its incoming freshman. Among these new students is the mysterious Oliver Horn who hides his dark past and an even darker purpose for his enrollment. When a troll runs wild at the opening ceremony, Oliver unites a group of
Brandon Heat and Harry MacDowel grew up on the streets together and both turned to crime in order to get by. However, when their activities are noticed by the eyes of the expansive Millennion mafia syndicate, the pair find themselves brought under their wings and rising through the ranks. Things go well until one fateful
Unlike anime adapted to games, games adapted to anime usually end up being an enjoyable experience. While it is rather strange to want a game’s story adapted shot-for-shot into an anime when you have already experienced it that way, anime based on games are usually a distinctly fun form of fan service. Instead of adapting
Flashbacks are a popular storytelling tool to freely give information and establish characters in visual media like anime as well as traditional television and movies. That said, it is widely regarded as one of the lazier storytelling devices. That doesn’t mean flashbacks shouldn’t be used, but sometimes anime can lean a bit heavily on them.
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Scraping by a living in the rough technologically augmented society of Night City, David’s mother managed to send him to a prestigious school in hopes he could become a Corpo and climb the ladder of the business world. However, after his mother dies suddenly in a car accident and due to lack of appropriate care,
Anime is awash with weapons, but not all of them are particularly remarkable or memorable. No one fondly recalls the many times the lowly kunai saved the day in Naruto. No, no. They remember Zabuza’s big sword even if it was just in one rather short arc. Now being a big weapon doesn’t necessarily mean
Nicholas Brown and Worick Arcangelo work as handymen, mercenaries that will do anything for the right price. Working for the mob and police alike, they delve into the underbelly of the city, a place that was once haven for Twilights, people who were augmented by a special drug. Gangsta is a series with much potential,
Set during Prohibition, a man named Avilio returns to Lawless, a town famed for brewing illegal liquor, after the murder of his family by the mafia. A mysterious letter prompted him to return and infiltrate the Vanetti family to get his revenge. This anime tells the story of 91 days leading to the tragic end
