Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-manga" theme.

NANA follows the story of two young women, Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki, who both share the same name. Despite having different personalities and backgrounds, they become best friends when they meet on a train to Tokyo. Nana Komatsu is a naive and romantic girl determined to find love, while Nana Osaki is a rebellious punk rock singer pursuing her dream of becoming a successful musician. The series explores their journey of friendship, love, and the challenges they face as they navigate the music industry and relationships in Tokyo.

Ace of Diamond follows the journey of Eijun Sawamura, a passionate baseball player who joins Seidou High School, known for its strong baseball team. Along with his teammates, Eijun faces various challenges and rivals as they aim to become the best in Japan.

In a society devastated by the effects of an all-out war between heroes and villains, a mysterious giant fortress suddenly appears, engulfing towns and people one after another. Then, a man reminiscent of All Might, the 'symbol of peace', stands in front of Izuku and his friends...

Mysteriously transformed into mini versions of themselves, Goku and his friends travel to the Demon Realm to uncover the truth and find a cure.

Doraemon, a time-traveling robot cat from the 22nd century, is sent to help a young boy named Nobita with his everyday problems. With his magical gadgets, Doraemon helps Nobita navigate through various challenges, adventures, and misadventures.

Into a world of magicians is born Mash, a young boy who lacks magic but is the strongest person around. His existence and destiny will change his world.

In a bet to prove whether ghosts or aliens exist, two high schoolers face terrifying paranormal threats, gain superpowers and maybe even fall in love?!

Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori, a high school student who eats a cursed finger, becoming the vessel for a powerful curse. He joins a secret organization to fight demonic possession and protect humanity.

Initial D follows the story of Takumi Fujiwara, a teenage delivery boy who becomes a street racer in the world of drifting and mountain road racing. With the guidance of his father and experience gained from his job, Takumi discovers his talent for racing. He quickly becomes well-known in the racing community and faces various challenges and rivalries.

In SHAMAN KING (2021), Yoh Asakura, a young shaman, teams up with spirits to compete in a tournament to become the Shaman King and maintain balance between the human and spirit worlds. Along the way, he encounters mighty opponents and uncovers the mysteries of his own abilities.

Kengan Ashura is an anime TV show based on a manga series. The story follows a young fighter named Ohma Tokita, who enters a secret underground tournament called the Kengan matches. He joins the tournament in order to save his father's business, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Ohma must battle against powerful opponents and use his skills in martial arts to overcome challenges and emerge victorious. Along the way, he uncovers secrets about his past and forms unexpected alliances.

A mysterious organization is interested in fledging duelist Shobu Kirifuda's ability to bring Duel Master creatures to life. With the support of his friends, Shobu duels with passion, discipline, and heart as he strives to be like his father and become the next Kaijudo master.

Mazinger Z is a popular TV show from the 1970s that tells the story of a young pilot named Koji who controls a giant robot named Mazinger Z to defend Earth against the evil Dr. Hell and his mechanical monsters. Together with his friends and allies, Koji fights for justice and protects humanity from the forces of evil.

D.Gray-man follows the story of exorcists, specially chosen individuals with the power to fight against the Millennium Earl and his army of Akuma. The exorcists possess a substance called Innocence, which allows them to temporarily gain supernatural abilities to counter the Akuma. The main character, Allen Walker, joins the Black Order, an organization dedicated to protecting humanity from the Earl's evil plans. As Allen dives deeper into the war, secrets of his past and the truth about Innocence are unveiled.

Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a talented surgeon who chooses to save the life of a young boy instead of the mayor. This decision leads to a chain of events that involves a sociopathic serial killer, political corruption, and a journey through the dark and twisted depths of human nature.

Narcotics Enforcement Agent Riko Ikazuchi is undercover with her junior colleague Noma in an apartment that serves as the hideout for a criminal organization. Despite Riko and Noma posing as a newlywed couple, the criminals begin to suspect them after not hearing any marital intimacy during the night. To convince them that they are a loving couple, Noma starts touching Riko's body... Despite the feelings of humiliation and pleasure throughout the undercover investigations, Riko endures them and devotes herself to justice.

Ranma Saotome, a skilled martial artist, is cursed to turn into a girl when splashed with cold water. Along with his friends and rivals, Ranma navigates through various adventures and challenges while dealing with his changing gender.

Azumanga Daioh follows the lives of six high school girls and their quirky adventures. From the first day of school to graduation, the girls navigate through friendships, exams, and their own unique personalities. With its charming humor and relatable characters, Azumanga Daioh captures the ups and downs of teenage life in a lighthearted and entertaining way.

Gon Freecss is a young boy who lives on Whale Island. He discovers that his father, who he was told was dead, is actually alive and a renowned Hunter, a licensed individual who can track down secret treasures, rare beasts, or even other individuals. Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Hunter himself. Along the way, he meets and befriends other aspiring Hunters, each with their own unique abilities and motivations. Together, they navigate treacherous challenges, face formidable foes, and uncover dark secrets that threaten their lives and the world as they know it.

Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary high school student until he accidentally obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper, a celestial being that protects the living world from malicious spirits called Hollows. With his newfound abilities, Ichigo must balance his responsibilities as a student and as a Soul Reaper in order to protect his friends and loved ones from the dangers of the spirit world.