Monsters – OAV (DNA and NETFLIX)
Available from January 21.
Available on DNA and Netflix, Monsters: Hell of the Flying Dragon of 103 Passions is the first one-shot anime adaptation by Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece. This is a prequel to this iconic work that was created before its serialization.
Monsters takes us to the epic samurai Ryuma. Years ago a dragon’s horn was stolen by magical powers, a samurai finds himself embroiled in the drama of this theft and the dragon’s devastating appearance in the city.
The anime is produced by E&H Production studio. Its founder Sunghoo Park (Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 and Jujutsu Kaisen 0) signed on to produce, guaranteeing artistic and narrative consistency. Fans who discovered this one-shot are already convinced, as is Akagami, who mentions a “Stratospheric Animation” on his X account.
The Witch and the Beast (Crunchyroll)
It is currently broadcasting from January 11.
Members of a strange organization called Black Echo, Ashaf and Guideau travel the world in search of an unknown sorcerer at the root of a powerful curse. Through a dark and poetic aesthetic, this polar opposite duo takes us on a terrifying and wondrous adventure.
With a disturbing first episode, The Witch & the Beast convinces with its charismatic characters, its fantastic world brilliantly animated by Yokohama Animation Lab studios and its unique story.
However, don’t let its fabulous title fool you. Its gruesome scenes and vulgar language make it primarily an anime for adults.
GLUTTONS & DRAGONS (NETFLIX)
It is currently broadcasting from July 6.
This is the anime of the season that will put you in a good mood! Follow the perilous journey of a merry band of warriors who, in order to survive their journey, are forced to eat these fantastical creatures from which they must escape.
Glutons & Dragons is a true epic of taste, full of humor and that stands out from other anime in the genre. Rhythmic and perfectly balanced between fight, relaxation and hate scenes, this is the perfect anime for relaxation.
New releases can be found on ADN, Crunchyroll and Netflix.
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