My Neighbors the Yamadas / Tonari no Yamada-kun Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Comic Strip, Watercolor, Studio Ghibli First Released: July 1999, 104-minute film Summary: Meet the Yamada family: Takashi, the loving father with a … Continue reading
Whisper of the Heart / Mimi wo Sumaseba Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance, Studio Ghibli, Country Roads First Released: July 1995, 111-minute film Summary: Shizuku is a 14-year-old on summer vacation who spends most … Continue reading
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) / Gake no Ue no Ponyo Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Kids, Studio Ghibli First Released: July 2008, 101-minute film Summary: Sousuke lives with his mother, Risa, on a … Continue reading
My Sweet Tyrant / Akkun to Kanojo Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Comedy, Romance, School, Slice of Life, Short-Form First Aired: Spring 2018, 25 short-form episodes Summary: Nontan is head-over-heels for Akkun. The two high school students are technically … Continue reading
Cells at Work / Hataraku Saibou Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Comedy, Educational, Body First Aired: Summer 2018, 13 episodes Summary: This story takes place inside the human body with the trillions of anthropomorphic cells that work tirelessly to … Continue reading
Mind Game Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Dementia, Psychological, Romance, Trippy First Released: August 2004, 104-minute film Summary: Nishi has loved Myon since they were young. As an adult, he dreams of becoming a manga artist and … Continue reading
Ikki Tousen Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Martial Arts, School, Superpower, Ecchi, Turf War First Aired: Summer 2003, 13 episodes Summary: A war is raging between seven famous high schools (Rakuyo High School, Nanyo Academy, Kyosho Academy, Youshu Private … Continue reading
