Anime series you should check out this fall By MICHAEL TAGGART
H
ey Coogs! With the pandemic still barrelling on in its 8th month (ugh … try not to think about that …) you’ve probably gone through most of your watchlists and backlogs of TV shows and movies by now. Thankfully, the new fall anime season is upon us, and with more than 40+ new shows hitting the market, I’m here to point out a few of the standout series that deserve your attention. Including a couple of new shows, a few returning favorites, and sadly a global phenomenon entering its final season. So, here are five anime shows I can’t recommend enough, let’s go!
shotgun blast of horror and adrenaline that is sure to make it a hit.
New Shows
Akudama Drive (First Season) The latest entry from Studio Pierrot is absolutely stunning to watch. Set in a futuristic Osaka, the world of “Akudama Drive” is a cyberpunk dreamscape filled with crime and every vice imaginable. Long ago a brutal war between two regions in Japan, Kansai and Kantou, resulted in the world splitting apart and a new policed state grew from the ashes. While trying to maintain order after the war, over-policing and a weakening political structure led to the rise of criminals. Criminals dubbed “Akudama” which now infest the city and fight to live their lives, their way.
Jujutsu Kaisen (First Season) Let’s start off with the biggest newcomer on the block, “Jujutsu Kaisen”. If you were ever looking to get in on the ground floor of a blockbuster anime phenomenon, this is it! The story centers around a high school student named he Itadori Yuji, who turns out to be extremely athletic and great at sports. However,Yuji doesn’t like playing sports, what he really loves is the world of the occult. One day while saving his friends from a Curse (demon),Yuji ends up swallowing a finger from a 4-armed demon. This allows the Curse named Ryoumen Sukana to take over Yuji’s body and then calamity ensues. Combining the supernatural along with fast-paced action, “Jujutsu Kaisen” is a 18
COOGLIFE // November 2020
Quick Show Plot: Think “Harry Potter” meets “Supernatural” When to Watch: Streaming now on Fridays @ 12:45 p.m. Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
The story centers around a young girl who happens to be at the wrong place, at the wrong time. She ends up surrounded by Akudama and pretends to be one of them to survive. The hyper-
