A lot of things constitute “science fiction” these days. But, by its strictest definition, science fiction examines uniquely human problems through the lens of technological advancement. In other words, what do we as people learn about ourselves when faced with a new piece of tech? …Read more »
The fall anime season is just a month away, with lots of new and returning shows lined up to premiere in October. As we wrap up our summer watches this month, we’re looking ahead to what’s next. And while isekai as a genre seems to …Read more »
Next month, the Death Note stage musical will be performed in concert at London’s Lyric Theatre. This West End venue has been home to all sorts of legendary shows since it opened in 1888. Now Light and L will tread the same boards as characters ranging …Read more »
This year’s anniversary festivities for the Precure 20th anniversary are huge. From merch to museums, it seems like there’s something new every day. It’s to the point where we’ve even getting new shows for the occasion! In addition to the upcoming team-up movie, we’re getting two …Read more »
It is a truth universally acknowledged that anime fans love a little creature. Just a cute, marketable little friend to accompany our hero through their daily struggles. But the current anime season asks us to consider an alternative: what if anime mascots were big? Here’s a …Read more »
Shinnosuke Miyazawa is a music editor and score mixer in Hollywood, where his credits include everything from Wall-E to Revolutionary Road to A Man Called Otto to the 2023 Pixar film Elemental. But he’s also been involved in the world of anime, and in dubbing …Read more »
The fall anime season is just a few weeks away, and with it come new titles to enjoy. Can’t wait to see what’s ahead? You don’t have to… because lots of new (and returning) titles are based on manga you can read right now! Grab …Read more »
Every new anime season brings with it a seemingly insurmountable queue of fresh and returning shows. Deciding what to watch can be a chore in and of itself. But let us make it a little easier for you: you should be watching Helck. Based on the …Read more »
One Piece never really goes out of style… if anything, it’s hard to imagine a world without it these days. But, for Netflix-related reasons, it’s back in the cultural consciousness more than ever. So it seems appropriate that some truly golden swag is making its …Read more »
We already know that CASETiFY loves anime fans. They shook up Shinjuku for an Evangelion Co-Lab, and there are plenty of other past collabs with anime and manga flair. Later this month, they’re going to be teaming up with Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man… and we’ve got a first …Read more »
We don’t wish to alarm anyone, but summer is coming to an end sooner rather than later. And for the young-uns and grad students amongst you, that means it’s almost back to school time. But if you’re an anime fan, this summer season has already …Read more »
Sometimes it’s hard to be a hero, especially in anime. The world is ending, or a demon king is attacking, or everyone’s out to get you because you’re a bit different. That’s why, when we see a character who keeps the mood high no matter …Read more »
It really is the era of isekai. Every season, we can expect to see several titles in which a normal person is reincarnated as an overpowered hero in a strange fantasy world. Making these series stand out from each other leads to some wild decisions. And …Read more »
If you’ve been keeping up with the recent announcements out of Otakon, you’ve probably heard that Discotek has licensed Chargeman Ken on Blu-ray. Now, they license all kinds of things, so no surprise there. But this one’s gotten some special attention. Why? What the heck is …Read more »
Obviously, we’ll never skip a good anime opening. But there are some fantastic anime endings out there, too! This summer season is no exception. Instead of skipping straight to the next episode preview, we’re sticking around for these tunes. These are just a few of …Read more »
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