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Every year, the sheer number of anime shows released fluctuates, with some months seeing a large number and others seeing nearly none. Fortunately, we have weekly anime series to keep us entertained, and they do the job splendidly. For instance, anime shows released in December 2024 and January 2025 are still being discussed in numerous fan communities as they bring something new to the audience every episode. Some examples include Solo Leveling, Dr. Stone, and The Apothecary Diaries.

However, fans expect more new additions to the roster, and while February isn't the best month for anime releases, it is poised to draw viewers into the fantastical world of Chinese animation. It's a well-known fact that only a small percentage of the Otaku community actively consumes Chinese anime, but those who do are aware of the incredible quality and exquisite animation seen throughout the episodes. So, if you're looking for some amazing anime shows to watch in February,...

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Romance anime often incorporate feel-good love stories and characters that are mostly part of the “comfort” watch. It rarely happens that a series with romantic themes turns into something dark or sinister. However, several hidden gems start as harmless romances but then spiral down into complex plots and explore dark themes. Anime like Your Lie in April or Golden Time...

Lee Sun-kyun, who played the wealthy Park family patriarch in the Oscar-winning film Parasite and whose TV credits included My Mister and Apple TV+’s Dr. Brain, has died at age 48.

The South Korean actor was found on Wednesday morning in a car parked in central Seoul, dead in an apparent suicide, South Korean police told NBC News. Law enforcement had reportedly begun looking for Lee upon receiving a tip from his manger that he had left behind what appeared to be a suicide note.

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South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” has died in an apparent suicide, South Korean police told NBC News on December 27. He was 48.

Lee’s body was discovered December 27 by authorities in his car parked on a street in northern Seoul. Police were searching for Lee after his family reported him missing, per NBC News. A cause of death hasn’t officially been ruled upon, but Lee reportedly left a message similar to a suicide note before his disappearance, and a charcoal briquette, commonly used in South Korea to induce suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, was discovered in the passenger seat.

In the U.S., Lee was best known for his work in Bong Joon-Ho’s 2019 class satire “Parasite.” In the film, Lee plays Park Dong-ik, a wealthy man whose family is unknowingly the target of a poorer family’s schemes for employment.

A few years ago, actor Lee Sun-kyun had a major role in a film that made history: director Bong Joon-ho’s dark comedy thriller Parasite, which racked up multiple Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film. It was the first non-English-language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. But now Lee’s life has come to a tragic early end. South Korea’s emergency office has confirmed that Lee has passed away at the age of 48, and it’s suspected that he committed suicide.

As Deadline notes, since October Lee had been “under investigation after drug use allegations amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs by the South Korean government. Local news service Yonhap reported that Lee had been questioned multiple times by authorities, including for 19 hours this past weekend. The actor had said he was tricked into taking drugs.” Lee...

High school stories may have all the drama, but anime about college life has all the charm. Stories of young adults transitioning from carefree teenagers to mature individuals have their separate appeal and resonate well with their respective audiences.

While the fans get to experience the nostalgia of school festivals, clubs, and over-the-top love triangles, anime about college life highlight the struggles of characters both professionally and personally. From masterpieces like Paradise Kiss to wholesome watches like Golden Time, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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White Album (2009)

White Album is a typical college-life love story for hardcore romance anime fans. It centers around Touya Fujii, who tries to balance his life as a college student along with barely managing his love life with upcoming idol Yuki Morikawa.

White Album gets a lot of hate for its stereotypical plot and bland characters, but...

Female leads dressed to impress, especially in rom-coms, is a Japanese anime staple. Several female anime protagonists in particular have wowed the audience with their jaw-dropping fashion sense and eye-catching outfits.

When it comes to anime fashion, the most prominent category in this regard is the magical girl. However, apart from glittery dresses that are obviously spectacular, a few anime heroines have managed to channel the fashionista in them without resorting to magical transformation. Whether it's to dress up for a date or simply show off their dazzling wardrobe, these beautiful ladies have let their outfits speak for themselves.

Kana Arima (Oshi no Ko)

Kana Arima was a "genius" child actress who lost her popularity growing up. Even as a child, she dressed elegantly, mostly going with a delicate dress with a hat or a matching headpiece. When Aqua and Ruby encounter Kana in their new high school, she turns...

Light novels are written for a young adult audience. Most anime are based on manga, but more light novels are being adapted into anime. Whether romance is the main conflict or a more understated subplot, these light novels are known for their love stories.

Light novels may have far fewer images than manga, but their specific writing style is fast-paced and engaging. They're written so that the emotions feel very close to the reader, and the protagonists' perspective is immediate and immersive. They make the perfect source material for adapted anime romances. Many classic titles stem from light novels, and their popularity is only growing as they're translated for wider audiences.

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Rascal Does Not Dream Of Bunny Girl Senpai

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is an off-beat contemporary romance with speculative elements. Fantasy and real-life character development is well-balanced; Sakuta doesn't display emotions easily,...

Romance anime contains a broad spectrum of emotions, including drama, love, longing, and tragedy. While most romance shojo stories are light-hearted and comedic, even shows like Ouran High School Host Club can have something dark lurking in the background. Not all shojo characters are happy-go-lucky innocents. When romantic stories have sad themes, the culprit is usually either the male or female protagonist's disturbing past.

Shojo male protagonists have been under fire for a while for being walking red flags and exhibiting toxic traits. However, some anime boys have incredibly tragic backgrounds that shaped their cold-hearted or complicated personalities. It's interesting to note how most of these shojo anime boys, despite their sad background stories, managed to turn their lives around before their series ended.

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Golden Time follows the story of Banri Tada, who suffers from amnesia due to a tragic accident. He cannot remember his past, his hometown, his loved ones or even his best friend Linda. Now a college freshman, Banri looks forward to leaving his past behind. After befriending Mitsuo Yanagisawa, he decides to begin a new life at law school in Tokyo. However, just as he is ready to adjust to his new life, the enchanting Koko Kaga barges into his life. As Banri tries to find his real self and let go of the person he was before the accident, the relationships surrounding him grow and change and prepare him for a brighter future.

When it originally aired back in October 2013, Golden Time was an instant hit among the shojo audience. Coming from J. C. Staff, a studio that has previously produced some of the biggest shojo and josei hits,...

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s new strand in which, each fortnight, we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. So we’re going to do the hard work for you.

We kick off with a buzzy resurrection drama breaking records in Korea, the nation that introduced the world to Netflix’s Squid Game but in reality has been making smash-hit shows for decades.

Name: Reborn Rich

Country: Korea

Network: Jtbc

Seller: Studio LuluLala

Where can I watch: On Viu in Korea, South East Asia and the Middle East

For fans of: Netflix’s Dark or Christopher Nolan’s Inception

There had never been a “reincarnation drama” on Korean cable before...

Sabu‘s 16th fiction feature film “My Blood & Bones in a Flowing Galaxy” which screens in the ‘Current Waves’ program of PÖFF (Tallinn Black Nights) is based on the best-selling novel by Yuyuko Takemiya, the author of light literature on which the anime Toradora! and Golden Time are based. If I could summarize its plot in just one sentence, I would by no means use a single word from any of synopses I have read about it so far besides the names of the film’s protagonists.

Let’s start by calling it a joyride in the genre-themed amusement park. It all begins as a teenage saga, with a 17-year-old dreaming to became a hero like his dad, who lost his life few hours before his son was born. Hero is here not an exaggeration or a product of the boy’s fantasy about the parent he had never met; during a heavy flood,...

Supernatural Season 15 was confirmed by The CW back in January 2019, obviously to no one’s surprise. However, it turns out that the Winchesters aren’t going to live forever, since we would later learn that said fifteenth season will be the final one for the long-running genre series, set for a 20-episode run. Believe it or not, Supernatural is the longest-running genre series in American broadcast television history. The series is also the last remaining vestige of The WB network, which merged with Upn in 2006 to create The CW network as we know it today.

The latest news? Supernatural Season 15 is back from a covid-driven hiatus for its final episodes.

You can read our review of the latest episode here.

Supernatural Season 15 Episode 17 Trailer & Synopsis

What’s next? Episode 17, titled “Unity,” which is slated to air on October 29th. Check out the promo…

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Supernatural delivered a swift kick to the gut earlier this season when Sam was forced to kill Rowena (Ruth Connell) in order to save the world. This week's episode, titled "Golden Time," honored her heartbreaking sacrifice with an emotional hour that saw Sam (Jared Padalecki) fully lean into magic,

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Supernatural delivered a switch kick to the gut earlier this season when Sam was forced to kill Rowena (Ruth Connell) in order to save the world. This week's episode, titled "Golden Time," honored her heartbreaking sacrifice with an emotional hour that saw Sam (Jared Padalecki) fully lean into magic,

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Buckle up, Supernatural fans! The long-running CW drama is approaching the finish line for its 15th and Final season.

Supernatural Season 15 was confirmed by The CW back in January 2019, obviously to no one's surprise. However, it turns out that the Winchesters aren't going to live forever, since we would later learn that said fifteenth season will be the final one for the long-running genre series, set for a 20-episode run.

Believe it or not, Supernatural is the longest-running genre series in American broadcast television history. The series is also the last remaining vestige of The WB network, which merged with Upn in 2006 to create The CW network as we know it today.

Check out our recent interview with Ruth Connell, aka Rowena.

Supernatural Season 15 Return Date

Supernatural returns on Thursday, January 16th with Episode 9 of the season, titled "The Trap." Check out the synopsis...

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