After our weekly dose of action, adventure, mystery, and drama, we need to chill out a little. An action-packed opening gets us hyped for what’s to come; meanwhile, good anime endings put a cap on each week’s story. Whether it’s a satisfying coda to a …Read more »
Whether you’re an avid One Piece enjoyer or just a casual observer, you can’t deny: Gear 5 looks super cool. Luffy’s long-awaited awakened form isn’t just a power upgrade—it’s aesthetically awesome. And if you want to carry some of that sun god goodness with you wherever you go, …Read more »
Spooky season is behind us, and a proper chill is setting it. So now, we’re looking for some cozy anime to keep us warm and cheerful as the nights get darker and the air gets colder. Fortunately, this season alone has plenty to choose from! …Read more »
The spookiest day of the year is here! In between your Halloween plans, trick-or-treaters, and the like, you can still get some anime flavored fun into the mix. There are a few fun things going on at the moment that will feed straight into your …Read more »
The Halloweekend is coming to an end—soon, it will officially be Halloween. If you’re in need of some scary anime to get in the spirit, we’ve got a great place to start! This mix of classic and new series includes titles from horror legends and …Read more »
Let’s face it. Traveling to Japan can get pretty expensive, especially if you’re planning to check out the latest anime exhibits, spending all your 100 yen coins to play crane games, and shopping. If you’re looking for free activities around Tokyo, check out the following …Read more »
The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror XXXIII in 2022 included a brilliant spoof of Death Note titled “Death Tome,” nailing everything from the opulent music to the animation (using an animation studio that worked on the real Death Note!) to Lisa thinking she’s bringing justice as …Read more »
It’s never been easier to watch Gunbuster! The 1988 OVA is now available to watch in its entirety on Crunchyroll. Fans who have seen it before know it’s full of heart, action, and gorgeous art. But if you’ve only ever heard about it in conversation until …Read more »
This season is packed with so many returning and new anime, it can be hard to choose what to watch. So let us help narrow things down for you! For instance… do you enjoy a good mystery? If so, this trio of new series may …Read more »
We all know that anime girls, as a species, are some of the most powerful beings in existence. That’s just a fact of life. But sometimes, one comes along who resets the power scale. Take, for example, these ladies starring in the fall season. Whether …Read more »
Anyone who’s ever owned a cat knows that you can never truly “own” a cat. While they can absolutely demonstrate affection and be a loving pet, they kind of do their own thing. And in the case of these anime cats, “their own thing” runs …Read more »
When we think of anime robots, we tend to think of bright colors, intense action, and rocket punches. Or, if you’re a Real Robot fan, tense political intrigue and tactical prowess. But sometimes, neither of those is the case. For some mecha, you’ve gotta put …Read more »
Time travel isn’t exactly rare in anime. There are whole series based on the concept. But while traversing the temporal vortex can be about saving existence, it can also be surprisingly character building. Take these three anime heroines, for example. For them, time travel is as …Read more »
The fall anime season is here… and with it have come lots of anime openings that are to die for! (Literally, in the case of one protagonist.) And it’s not just the tunes themselves that have us watching every week. The aesthetics themselves are astounding, …Read more »
The new anime PHOENIX Eden 17, with its stories coming from the iconic manga series Phoenix by Osamu Tezuka, had its music composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu, whose musical credentials include working on Studio Ghibli’s When Marnie was There, Mary and the Witch’s Flower, and the …Read more »
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