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Death Note  [A Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata] TRAILER BASE LINE OF THE STORY "Death Note" is a psychological thriller that explores the boundaries of morality, justice, and power in contemporary society. The story follows Light Yagami, a brilliant yet disillusioned high school student who unexpectedly stumbles upon a mysterious notebook known as the Death Note. This supernatural artifact, dropped into the human realm by a bored shinigami (a god of death) named Ryuk, possesses an extraordinary and terrifying ability: anyone whose name is inscribed in its pages dies, so long as the writer envisions that person’s face. Initially, Light views his discovery as a divine opportunity—a means to eradicate the corruption and crime that infest the world. Convinced that the existing societal systems are irredeemably flawed, he sees himself as the instrument of a new, purer justice. Emboldened by his newfound power, Light adopts the alias “...

  Spirited Away  [A  2001 Japanese animated fantasy film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli] TRAILER BASE LINE OF THE STORY Spirited Away is a mesmerizing fantasy film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli . It follows Chihiro Ogino , a ten-year-old girl who accidentally enters the spirit world while moving to a new town. When her parents are transformed into pigs after eating food meant for spirits, Chihiro must navigate this strange realm to save them and return home. Lost and frightened, Chihiro encounters Haku , a mysterious boy who helps her survive in the spirit world. He instructs her to seek employment at Yubaba’s bathhouse , a grand establishment where spirits come to cleanse themselves. Yubaba, the powerful witch who runs the bathhouse, reluctantly hires Chihiro but steals part of her name, renaming her Sen . Haku warns her that forgetting her real name would trap her in the spirit world forever. As Sen works in the b...

 I WANT TO EAT YOUR PANCREAS [DIRECTED BY "SHINICHIRO USHIJIMA" BASED ON A NOVEL BY "YORU SUMINO"] TRAILER BASE LINE OF THE STORY The story of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas follows an introverted high school boy who stumbles upon a diary belonging to his popular classmate, Sakura Yamauchi. He soon learns that Sakura is suffering from a terminal pancreatic illness, a secret she has kept from everyone except her family. Despite their contrasting personalities, Sakura is drawn to him because of his indifferent reaction to her condition, and they begin spending time together. As they grow closer, they embark on various adventures, including a trip to Fukuoka, where they explore local sights and share meaningful moments. Sakura encourages him to open up and embrace life, while he, in turn, provides her with a sense of normalcy. However, the story takes an unexpected turn when Sakura's fate is sealed by an unforeseen tragedy. ARTWORK OF THE ANIME "I Want to Eat ...

  WEATHERING WITH YOU [THE ANIME FILM WAS CREATED BY " MAKOTO SHINKAI "] TRAILER BASE LINE OF THE STORY Weathering with You ( Tenki no Ko ) is a visually stunning anime film that delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the connection between humans and nature. It follows Hodaka Morishima, a runaway high school student, and Hina Amano, a girl with the power to control the weather. Together, they start a business offering sunshine on demand, but their actions lead to unexpected consequences that impact their lives and the city of Tokyo. The film is celebrated for its breathtaking animation, emotional depth, and a memorable soundtrack by Rad Wimps. It also explores the struggles of adolescence, the impact of climate change, and the extreme people go to for love and happiness. ARTWORK AND ANIMATION STYLE The artwork and animation style of Weathering with You is nothing short of breathtaking. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, the film is celebrated for its hyper-realistic backgro...

KAIJU NO.8 [ Naoya Matsumoto - The creator and mangaka, responsible for both the story and artwork.] STORY BASE LINE Kaiju No. 8 is an electrifying Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto. It is set in a world where massive, destructive monsters called kaiju regularly terrorize cities, and a dedicated Defense Force exists to combat them. The story introduces readers to a unique blend of action, dark humor, and emotional depth, all centered around the theme of transformation and defying societal limits. Kaiju No. 8  is a thrill and adventures manga series that blends action, humor and emotional storytelling which is more relatable and life changing stories. The story follows KAFKA HIBINO, a man working in kaiju cleanup crew who dreams to join in DEFENSE FORCE OF KAIJU to save the people. But his life takes a dramatic turn or life changing moment when he transforms into a kaiju himself, even though he gains more powers. This transformation created the jour...