Movies and TvShows featuring "manga-artist" theme.
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou follows the story of Sorata Kanda, a second-year high school student who is forced to live in Sakura Hall, a dormitory for problem students. He becomes the caretaker of a pet cat named Hikari and gets caught up in various shenanigans with his fellow residents. As Sorata struggles to balance his own dreams of becoming a game developer with the eccentricities of his dormmates, he also finds himself falling in love with a talented artist named Mashiro Shiina.
Dagashi Kashi is a TV show that follows the story of Kokonotsu Shikada, the son of a candy store owner, who is determined to become a manga artist instead. However, his plans are disrupted when Hotaru Shidare, a self-proclaimed confectionery expert, visits his father's store with the intention of recruiting him to take over the family business. With her eccentric personality and love for all things sweet, Hotaru brings excitement and chaos into Kokonotsu's life, making him question his dreams and the future of the candy store.
Usagi Drop tells the story of Daikichi, a young bachelor who takes in Rin, the illegitimate 6-year-old daughter of his late grandfather. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of family life, learning about love, loss, and what it means to be a parent. Throughout the series, they encounter various challenges such as navigating the world of daycare, dealing with the pressures of society, and coping with the loss of a loved one. Usagi Drop is a heartwarming slice-of-life anime that explores themes of family, friendship, and coming of age.
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.
Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro is a romantic comedy TV show that revolves around the interactions between a high school girl named Nagatoro and a shy male student known as Senpai. Nagatoro enjoys teasing and tormenting Senpai, often making fun of his hobbies and interests. However, as their interactions continue, a deeper connection begins to form, and Senpai starts to see Nagatoro in a different light. Will these two opposites attract or will their misunderstandings keep them apart?
Set in the early 1980's, Moyuru is a student at an art school in Osaka. He is full of passion and desire in his pursuit to become a manga writer. He also doesn't lack confidence in his abilities. Morinaga Tonko is Honoo's senior at school and the manager of the badminton team which Honoo belongs to. Right before summer vacation, Moyuru makes a decision. He decides to take his manga manuscripts to a publishing company in Tokyo.
Eromanga Sensei is a story about a high school student named Masamune Izumi, who is a successful light novel author under the pen name 'Eromanga Sensei.' He leads a solitary life as a hikikomori, rarely leaving his room. However, his life takes a turn when he discovers that his mysterious illustrator Eromanga Sensei is actually his shut-in step-sister, Sagiri. Together, they embark on a journey to create manga while navigating the complexities of their relationship.
High school student Chiyo Sakura has a crush on her classmate Umetarou Nozaki, who is actually a famous manga artist. When she confesses her feelings to him, she ends up becoming his assistant and gets involved in the world of manga creation. The show follows their comedic and romantic adventures.
Where the Lost Ones Go tells the story of the first love of young art student which lead to a lifetime of unforgetable love. Ye Zi, a major in chinese art painting and Xiang Ze Yi, a major in oil painting met and fell in love in college. However Ye Zi was heart-broken when Xiang Ze Yi suddenly left without a word. Years later, Ye Zi became a famous manga illustrator. In hope of getting back together again, Xiang Ze Yi came back with a confession of what happened and why he had to leave. How will Ye Zi decide?
The "cute and soft bread four-panel manga" centers around Minami, an air-headed girl who is starting high school and who loves eating bread for breakfast. Baked goods bring happiness everyday to her and her classmates the reliable Yuu, the pastry-baking Fuyumi, and the independent Noa.
Sleepeeer Hit! (2016) is a comedy-drama TV show that follows the story of a manga artist who works in a publishing house. The show explores the challenges and humorous situations she encounters in the manga industry. With an optimistic female lead, the show also touches upon themes of business, teamwork, and the pursuit of dreams. Additionally, it features elements of judo and the Japanese culture. Overall, it provides a delightful and entertaining experience for viewers.
Otaku no Video follows the story of a young man named Kubo and his friend Tanaka, who are both hardcore otaku. As they struggle with their daily lives, they decide to create their own anime production company. The series explores their journey from being passionate fans to becoming successful entrepreneurs in the world of anime.
After his father’s death, Ichiro is left to care for his siblings alone. They’re barely scraping by with only a small inheritance and his job as a manga artist, which isn’t going so great. That is until a talented and beautiful assistant is hired! Her name is Shiori, and she’s a gift from above—literally. While working late one night, her true identity is revealed and they’re instantly engaged!?
Since his father died, manga artist Ichiro has barely scraped by, forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. He doesn't even have time to learn how to use a computer, which forces him to keep wrestling with pen and paper. When his art assistants quit to strike out on their own, on top of juggling deadlines, family, and the constant fear of losing his job, Ichiro feels close to a total breakdown. But then a new assistant pops into Ichiro's life, and his prospects immediately start to brighten! She's an incredible artist, she always finishes on time, and she's beautiful, to boot! But she also seems to know an awful lot about him, and soon, she makes a confession that bends Ichiro's mind beyond the confines of Earth…
In Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972), Godzilla teams up with Anguirus to fight against the alien monsters Gigan and King Ghidorah. The alien monsters disguise themselves as humans and plan to take over Earth by building a theme park. Godzilla and Anguirus must use their powers to save the world from the destructive plans of the aliens.
An unpopular manga artist named Shin Karino has to care for his new neighbor, Kotaro Sato, a 5-year-old child who lives alone. Despite his young age, Kotaro seems to be more put together than his own strange neighbors, and Shin learns valuable lessons about life, friendship, and responsibility through their unique bond.
The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is also expanding, reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021. Those unique visuals and stories from Japan have struck a chord with fans around the world and are growing into a huge industry. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION will actively feature major works that are highly recognized by overseas fans and reveal the secrets of Japanese anime and manga creation through the series.
When a zombie outbreak hits Japan, a reclusive comic strip artist named Hideo embarks on a journey to find his girlfriend and discovers his own inner strength along the way.
Lucius, an architect in ancient Rome, discovers a time portal that transports him to modern-day Japan. There, he becomes inspired by the country's advanced bathhouse culture and brings back ideas to improve the public baths of ancient Rome.
Bakuman follows the journey of two high school friends, Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi, as they pursue their dreams of becoming successful manga artists. With the goal of creating a manga series that will be adapted into an anime, the duo faces various challenges and obstacles. Along the way, they navigate the highly competitive world of manga publication, while dealing with friendship, rivalry, and the pressure to succeed. Will they be able to achieve their dreams and create the ultimate manga?