Alan Mehanna

Oct 31, 2024 | cbr.com | Alan Mehanna

Brilliant Minds Sign in to your CBR account Procedural dramas have been filling our screens for what feels like millennia, and while the formula has remained quite the same, the shows have shifted tonally. While some find themselves with elements of comedy and lighthearted stories, others fall into pits of bleakness and despair. The latter is where a certain FOX program found itself. Critically acclaimed House premiered almost 20 years ago during a time when most dramas around it had more...

Oct 30, 2024 | cbr.com | Alan Mehanna

Dandadan Sign in to your CBR account I had no idea what to expect when I first started watching Dandadan. To be frank, with the onslaught of dark shonen, I had a feeling that Dandadan was going to be another in a long line of gloomy shonen that hit hard and heavy with violence, death, and bleak themes. It was a pleasant surprise when the anime was anything but that. Sure, Dandadan tackled sensitive topics, but it did so in its own way. It had a unique and bold voice and was not afraid to put...

Oct 29, 2024 | cbr.com | Alan Mehanna

Steins;Gate Sign in to your CBR account In celebration of Steins;Gate’s 15th anniversary, I had the pleasure of sitting down with visual novel producer Tatsuya Matsubara to explore the journey of this sci-fi anime franchise from its origins as a visual novel to a beloved global phenomenon. Matsubara shared insights on the adaptation process, the challenges of condensing a branching storyline into a cohesive narrative, and some powerful moments that still resonate with him today. He also...

Oct 10, 2024 | cbr.com | Kohei Horikoshi |Alan Mehanna

My Hero Academia Sign in to your CBR account With My Hero Academia Season 8 just announced for 2025, fans are buzzing with bittersweet excitement as the beloved anime begins its journey towards the end. The upcoming season is expected to mark the final chapters of the final fight against All For One and their journey towards becoming number one heroes. However, while some anime franchises have taken to wrapping up their stories with big-budget movies, MHA is choosing a different path. As...

Oct 4, 2024 | cbr.com | Alan Mehanna

Anime Sign in to your CBR account When composing the score for Uzumaki, Colin Stetson embraced the challenge of translating the eerie and unsettling spirals of Junji Ito’s manga into a haunting, yet captivating auditory experience. In a conversation with CBR, Stetson delves into the creative process behind the music, highlighting how he blended his unique playing style with the themes of obsession and transformation. From exploring serpentine musical structures to incorporating unexpected...