April's Worthwhile Surprise Picks 🥂
Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese
April's new anime are pretty good—let me share a few surprising picks I've finished recently:
1. 《Nihon Three Kingdoms》
Combining political scheming and absurd comedy, the style is really unique—Chuugoku classical taste plus American comic superhero vibes, mixed with Nihon-style ukiyo-e, a rough and over-the-top aesthetic. The male lead is well-developed, the narrative is engaging, and the pacing is smooth. Although it's called Three Kingdoms, it's not the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' we know—worth a try.
2. 《Witch Hat Atelier》
After 'Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End', this is another eye-opening magical story. The male lead has a certain 'old friend' aura, and the art is top-notch—they can really draw! It's mainly about the female lead growing up with a bunch of kids learning magic—one to look forward to.
3. 《The Messenger of Yomi》
A work by Arakawa Hiromu Sensei and Bones, continuing the Sensei's usual flavor in art and character designs. Shounen-style passionate battles plus the bond between siblings, and the setting and combat scenes are pretty good.
4. 《Akane-banashi》
It's based on the traditional Nihon art of 'rakugo', a bit like Hong Kong's stand-up comedy or solo xiangsheng. The theme is niche, but don't you dare miss it. The female lead's journey, fighting for her Otou-san's beliefs, is so hot-blooded.
Which ones have you seen? Any other recommendations from this April's new shows?
1. 《Nihon Three Kingdoms》
Combining political scheming and absurd comedy, the style is really unique—Chuugoku classical taste plus American comic superhero vibes, mixed with Nihon-style ukiyo-e, a rough and over-the-top aesthetic. The male lead is well-developed, the narrative is engaging, and the pacing is smooth. Although it's called Three Kingdoms, it's not the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' we know—worth a try.
2. 《Witch Hat Atelier》
After 'Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End', this is another eye-opening magical story. The male lead has a certain 'old friend' aura, and the art is top-notch—they can really draw! It's mainly about the female lead growing up with a bunch of kids learning magic—one to look forward to.
3. 《The Messenger of Yomi》
A work by Arakawa Hiromu Sensei and Bones, continuing the Sensei's usual flavor in art and character designs. Shounen-style passionate battles plus the bond between siblings, and the setting and combat scenes are pretty good.
4. 《Akane-banashi》
It's based on the traditional Nihon art of 'rakugo', a bit like Hong Kong's stand-up comedy or solo xiangsheng. The theme is niche, but don't you dare miss it. The female lead's journey, fighting for her Otou-san's beliefs, is so hot-blooded.
Which ones have you seen? Any other recommendations from this April's new shows?
