ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION: 2023
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Rose of Versailles Special
Apr 30, 2023 · 28 min
ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION is a new series that dives into the world of Japanese anime and manga, both of which have gained an immense global following. The first episode features The R
Captain Tsubasa Special
Jun 4, 2023 · 28 min
This time, we're featuring Captain Tsubasa, the timeless soccer manga from Takahashi Yoichi. The series has sold over 90 million copies worldwide, and the hit anime has been broadc
Anime Encyclopedia: MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Jul 23, 2023 · 28 min
In this episode, we feature the mechanical designers responsible for some of Japan's most famous anime and manga robots, including Okawara Kunio, creator of Gundam, and Kawamori Sh
THE ANIME STUDIO―MADHOUSE―
Jul 30, 2023 · 28 min
This time, we're featuring MADHOUSE, an anime studio with over 50 years of history. Go behind the scenes of recent productions like OVERLORD, Sonny Boy, and A Place Further than th
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Hori Takahide
Aug 27, 2023 · 28 min
In this episode, the spotlight is on Hori Takahide, director of the sci-fi feature film JUNK HEAD. How did Hori create a critically acclaimed stop-motion animation on his first try
FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST Yokoshima Toshihisa
Oct 21, 2023 · 49 min
This time, we're featuring animation director Yokoshima Toshihisa, who was selected to direct the feature SAND LAND, based on Toriyama Akira's manga of the same name. Yokoshima's s
Baki Special
Oct 29, 2023 · 28 min
This episode focuses on Baki the Grappler, a martial arts manga in publication for 30 years. Featuring an extended interview with series creator Itagaki Keisuke, watch and learn ho
THE ANIME STUDIO: TMS ENTERTAINMENT
Dec 24, 2023 · 28 min
In this episode, we're featuring TMS ENTERTAINMENT, a long-established studio celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024. Known for beloved hits like Lupin the 3rd, Detective Conan a