i really hope that the recent trend of more adult-aimed animated shows outside of anime that aren’t comedies and actually have an appealing art style continues bc i will eat that shit up
Hey, y'all! I'm working on a brand new horror manga as an editor with a team of extraordinary creators. It's set in the Philippines during the early 1900s and follows the journey of a young monster hunter named Nava.
Artists Azam Raharjo and Borg Sinaban are working with the talented new writer Joshua Alfaro to create some horrifyingly amazing art in this book that makes the folklore from the Philippines shine in a brand new light.
This started with just me doodling the kambal while I was bored in class. Then, I began wondering how they could afford to have pristine suits every time we see them when they literally get torn apart on a daily basis xD and thus my Trese daydreaming ended up with this short comic lol
Best Underrated Anime Group A Round 4: Symphogear vs Trese
#A6: Symphogear (Senki Zesshou Symphogear)
Sad lesbians sing while fighting monsters
#A8: Trese
Badass woman deals with the supernatural
Details and poll under the cut!
#A6: Symphogear (Senki Zesshou Symphogear)
Summary:
The world is beset by creatures known as the Noise. Nothing can touch them, and if they touch a human being, both turn into carbon dust. But, with the symphogear system-magitech battle armor powered by music and singing, humanity has a chance to fight back.
Propaganda:
This is the best example of music fights I’ve ever seen. They sing WHILE fighting. It’s amazing. The fight choreography, how the music plays into it, and let’s not forget the incredible character development. The entire cast is full of characters that would be the highlight of any other show. And last but not least, it is off the walls insane fun. You think it reaches its heights at the end of season 1, but no. It keeps climbing, and you are along for the ride.
All warnings apply to the main characters, some are for the later seasons (drugs, guns (especially S2)). Slavery and kidnapping are rather said than shown and are from a flashback.
#A8: Trese
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Summary:
In Manila, where dark supernatural forces pervade the criminal underworld, it’s up to one woman to keep the peace—but there’s a storm brewing.
Propaganda:
It’s the first Filipino anime (at least, that I know of) to feature the country’s supernatural creatures, so if you’ve only watched Japanese anime up to now, you will find the magic in Trese very novel. I also like how the protagonist is a woman when the Lakan, in Philippine history, tended to be a man. She’s also quite badass. Although she has two bulky twin sidekicks who can serve as her bodyguards, she is in no way less than them when it comes to fighting. The show’s on Netflix with different language audios. If you’re gonna watch it in English, you can even hear Dante Basco (Zuko’s voice actor) voicing one of the minor characters.
Trigger Warnings:
Child Abuse – for the episode about a reanimated baby
There’s Violence from fight scenes. There’s also Gore for when the monsters get killed brutally, but because of the art style, it doesn’t appear that extreme.
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