Anime Table
- sarahwilk24
- Apr 27
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 15
Hunter has been a fan of anime, a style of Japanese film and television animation, for as long as he has had access to the internet and was aware of its existence (so, quite young). Sarah had dabbled in the mainstream of the genre before meeting Hunter, but he was determined to help introduce her to more anime shows, especially the ones that he loves and wanted to share with her. Their Anime Table is a curated collection of anime shows that the couple has watched together. (For those who argue that Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are not true anime shows, please remember whose wedding you're at and let the couple have this moment in peace.)
Howl's Moving Castle
1,219 pieces | Bricklink: X214
Assembled by Vanessa Reyes, February 2025
Interaction Rating: 3 / 5 (interaction with the set is okay, but only with help from an adult)
Howl's Moving Castle is a Studio Ghibli animated film loosely based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones. It follows Sophie, a young milliner, who is cursed by a witch and turned into an elderly woman. She seeks refuge in Howl's moving castle, a wizard's home that is both magical and mobile. Along with Howl, she encounters Calcifer, a fire demon, and Howl's apprentice, Markl; together, they navigate a world on the brink of war, finding love, friendship, and acceptance in the process.
Full Metal Alchemist
182 pieces | Buildify: Heart
Assembled by Hunter Williams, January 2025
Interaction Rating: 4 / 5 (interaction with the set is encouraged, but use extra care)
Two brothers, after a horrific alchemical accident while attempting to resurrect their dead mother, had their bodies maimed and destroyed. It sets them on a quest to find the mythical philosopher's stone, which will restore their bodies to their original states. This is one of Hunter's favorite shows, and arguably one of the best anime ever made (you could argue otherwise, but you'd be wrong). Hunter's only tattoo is a symbol from the show: Flammel's cross, which the brothers wear.
Your Lie in April
1,131 pieces | Zhegao: 663000
Assembled by Sarah Wilkinson, Hunter Williams; October 2024
Interaction Rating: 2 / 5 (interaction with the set is discouraged unless an experienced builder is helping)
A young musical prodigy, Kousei, has lost the ability to hear himself play the piano after his abusive mother dies. He meets a cellist, Kaori, at school, who persuades him forcibly to be her accompanist at a competition, causing him to confront his traumas. Along the way, he learns that she is very ill.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Original Firebender
767 pieces | YEECHAO: T2088
Assembled by Sarah Wilkinson, Hunter Williams, Dustin Williams; October 2024
Interaction Rating: 3 / 5 (interaction with the set is okay, but only with help from an adult)
Appa
1,479 pieces | Unbranded
Assembled by Hunter Williams, January 2025
Interaction Rating: 4 / 5 (interaction with the set is encouraged, but use extra care)
Yue the Moon Spirit
934 pieces | JIE STAR: JJ9094
Assembled by Vanessa Reyes, January 2025
Interaction Rating: 3 / 5 (interaction with the set is okay, but only with help from an adult)
The Fortuneteller
420 pieces | Unbranded
Assembled by Sarah Wilkinson, January 2025
Interaction Rating: 3 / 5 (interaction with the set is okay, but only with help from an adult)
The series follows the journey of Aang, the "Avatar," who is the only person able to master all four elements (water, air, earth, and fire). Aang must learn to control his powers and bring balance to a world threatened by the Fire Nation, which has waged a century-long war against the other three nations.
The Legend of Korra
1,641 pieces | Funwhole: F9014
Assembled by Hunter Williams, February 2025
Interaction Rating: 3 / 5 (interaction with the set is okay, but only with help from an adult)
Taking place 70 years after the events of "Avatar: The Last Airbender," this story follows the adventures of the Avatar after Aang—a passionate, rebellious, and fearless teenage girl from the Southern Water Tribe named Korra. With three of the four elements under her belt (Earth, Water, and Fire), Korra seeks to master the final element, Air. Her quest leads her to the epicenter of the modern "Avatar" world, Republic City—a metropolis fueled by steampunk technology. It is a virtual melting pot where benders and non-benders from all nations live and thrive. However, Korra discovers that Republic City is plagued by crime as well as a growing anti-bending revolution that threatens to rip it apart. Under the tutelage of Aang's son, Tenzin, Korra begins her airbending training while dealing with the dangers at large.
Madoka Magica
360 pieces each | Kivi: 288072 (blue) & 288073 (pink)
Assembled by Vanessa Reyes, February 2025
Interaction Rating: 3 / 5 (interaction with the set is okay, but only with help from an adult)
The show follows a group of young schoolgirls who make a contract with a magical being, Kyubey (who resembles a cat), to grant them a wish in exchange for magical powers that they must use to fight witches. You may also spot a plush version of Kyubey included as part of the table display!
One Piece
1,3761 pieces | LEGO: 75639
Assembled by Hunter Williams, August 2025
Interaction Rating: 3 / 5 (interaction with the set is okay, but only with help from an adult)
One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young man whose body gains rubber-like properties after eating a Devil Fruit, as he gathers a crew of diverse pirates called the Straw Hats to search for the legendary treasure, the "One Piece," and become the next King of the Pirates. The show has over 1,100 episodes and is still ongoing.