You might notice that I didn't even mention the giant robots in that description of the series; in fact, the series' mecha, known as Arm Slaves, don't even make an appearance until episode 5.

Blue Giant made its big screen debut last year, and for months now, fans have been wondering when the movie would head overseas. Now, Netflix has confirmed it has licensed the much-anticipated anime.

In 1994, Eric Nakamura launched a zine he dubbed Giant Robot, a photocopied, hand-stapled fanboy’s ode to manga, anime, Japanese punk bands and skateboarding. Thirty years later, what started as ...