In the golden age of 90s shonen manga, Rurouni Kenshin (also known as Samurai X) carved its name into history with a blood stained blade and a heart of gold. Created by Nobuhiro Watsuki, this seminal work blends sword swinging action, historical drama, and profound character study into a tale of atonement that remains unmatched. Following the […]
When Pokémon debuted in 1997, it wasn’t just a cartoon, it was a cultural earthquake. Adapted from the record breaking games, this anime about a boy and his electric mouse became a global phenomenon, teaching kids about friendship, perseverance, and the thrill of adventure. With its vibrant world, memorable characters, and deceptively deep themes, Pokémon: Indigo
In 2007, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 didn’t just release on PlayStation 2, it perfected the art of virtual Saiyan combat. As the final entry in Spike’s Budokai Tenkaichi series, this game remains the gold standard for Dragon Ball fighting games, offering an unrivaled roster, explosive 3D battles, and sheer fan service that modern
When Hellsing first dripped onto the manga scene in 1997, it didn’t just bite into the vampire genre, it ripped out its throat with a silver bullet. Created by Kouta Hirano, this ultra-violent, theological horror epic redefined gothic action with its over-the-top gore, Nazi vampire armies, and a protagonist who makes Dracula look tame. More
When Initial D first screeched onto screens in 1998, it didn’t just introduce audiences to the world of street racing, it defined it forever. Based on Shuichi Shigeno’s manga, this anime about a tofu delivery boy who moonlights as a downhill racing prodigy became a global sensation, blending hyper realistic car physics with a synth heavy Eurobeat
In 2005, Team Ico’s Shadow of the Colossus didn’t just release on PlayStation 2, it shattered expectations of what games could be. More tone poem than traditional action game, this minimalist epic transforms a simple quest (kill 16 giants to revive a lost love) into a meditation on sacrifice, violence, and the cost of devotion. With its desolate landscapes, emotionally
Before The Last of Us made cordyceps terrifying or Venom turned symbiosis into blockbuster fodder, there was Hitoshi Iwaaki’s Parasyte (1988 – 1995). This seminal manga blended body horror, existential philosophy, and pulse-pounding action into a story that remains shockingly relevant decades later. With its tale of alien parasites devouring humanity and one young man’s gruesome coexistence with them Parasyte isn’t just about monsters, it’s a razor-sharp dissection of evolution,
In 1998, when dial-up internet still screeched and “social media” was a sci-fi concept, Serial Experiments Lain envisioned a world where the boundaries between reality and the digital realm would dissolve, and it did so with terrifying prescience. Directed by Ryūtarō Nakamura and written by Chiaki J. Konaka, this 13 episode avant-garde anime is less a narrative and
When Resident Evil 4 launched on PlayStation 2 in 2005 (after its GameCube debut), it didn’t just elevate the franchise it revolutionized action-horror gaming forever. Directed by Shinji Mikami, this genre defying masterpiece tossed out fixed cameras and tank controls, replacing them with over the shoulder shooting, heart pounding set pieces, and a perfect blend of tension and empowerment. Even today, its PS2 port
The Plot: A Symphony of Violence and Sorrow The story begins in 199X (yes, that’s the date), after global war has turned Earth into a desert hellscape ruled by warlords. Kenshiro, our stoic hero marked by seven scars on his chest, wanders this wasteland searching for his kidnapped fiancee, Yuria. Along the way, he punches people
