The current season of anime is full of high magic and epic battles. But some of the most impressive anime powers don’t require ludicrous amounts of mana. In fact, some come from a very mundane place, or completely unexpectedly. But they’re still pretty intense, and …Read more »
Being an anime mom is tough. If you manage to make it into the series itself alive, you might not make it to the end. And if you’re one of the lucky ones who lives, there are your kids to think about. Will they be …Read more »
Looking for some fresh anime cosplay inspo? Look no further than the new anime season! There are fantastical suits of armor, stylish school uniforms, and stunning idol dresses. But we can’t help but notice some seriously adorable options in the mix, too. Here are a …Read more »
Internationally-produced anime is nothing new. The Gen X-ers among us remember Mysterious Cities of Gold fondly, and Miraculous Ladybug has a heck of a following. Plus, with streaming companies co-producing series regularly, it’s becoming even more common by the season. But there are several new anime whose …Read more »
Even when the episode is over, it isn’t really over. This season, there are tons of anime endings that keep us watching and listening straight through the credits. We’ll never skip these hits, even when we’re marathoning to catch up to the latest simulcasts! Here are …Read more »
Love is in the air again this spring, with lots of new anime couples to get to know. But we can’t help but notice that some of them have some very odd first meetings. Not so much coffee shop run-ins as human sacrifice and political intrigue. …Read more »
Amid all the otherworldly fantasy of this (and every) season, it’s nice to see something a little more down-to-earth sometimes. Fortunately, we’ll never run out of school anime for a slice of the more familiar. This season, there are several series set at schools of …Read more »
This season’s Oshi no Ko is winning over fans with its blend of gorgeous art and dark subject matter. As we delve deeper into Ai Hoshino’s backstory each week through her children’s eyes, we’re hungry for more. As terrifying as the implications may be. If this …Read more »
There are famous characters, then there is Hello Kitty. Reaching her 50th anniversary, Hello Kitty has been a part of the global market for a few decades. One could argue the expressionless cat is more popular than Mickey Mouse. From marketable goods in all shapes …Read more »
While story and characters are important to the shows we watch, nothing beats a really beautiful anime. And there are lots of different definitions of “beautiful.” Some may have gorgeous character designs, while others are simply stunning from the ground up. And others still are …Read more »
This Spring ‘23 anime season has shaped up to be a promising one! Although we’d be lying if we weren’t already looking forward to the new series coming later this year. Can you blame us? An endless stream of new titles is coming from Japan …Read more »
Where would we be without anime mascots? These cute, friendly, and (above all) marketable friends add a little something to our favorite shows. Whether they’re weird talking beasts or something else entirely, we love them. And this season’s full of them… though they’re notably pretty …Read more »
Magical Destroyers is officially here to tear up the spring 2023 anime scene! And if you find yourself in the mood for even more aggressive magical girls between episodes, you’ve come to the right place. The lovely warriors of the anime world have been kicking …Read more »
In the high-powered world of fantasy anime, only the strong survive. So you need to have your wits about you and your skills trained up. But this season, some of our heroes are way over the top! Meet the spring anime protags who are skewing the …Read more »
Yuri Is My Job! has kicked off as part of the new spring anime season, and it’s already winning over fans. Based on the manga by Miman—Kodansha USA’s first yuri release—the series is a unique rom-com that draws on a lot of familiar sources. It’s …Read more »
Kara Dennison
Brianna Fox-Priest
