Anime in pop music has experienced a surge in top-chart hits over the past year. In the mainland US, Megan Thee Stallion is our resident anime-supporting rap artist. Creating earworm songs such as “Otaku Hot Girl”, referencing JUJUTSU KAISEN and Naruto; “Boa”, referencing One Piece; …Read more »
The anime adaptation of Taizan 5’s Takopi’s Original Sin got an early start this summer, airing the first of its six episodes last week. This episode begins with a warning, and not without reason. Within this very first episode, we see the grim inciting incident that …Read more »
Good news, everyone! Ranma 1/2 returns this October. The classic Rumiko Takahashi rom-com made a splash in the 1980s in both its manga and anime form. Now, a whole new generation of fans gets to enjoy this bizarre, beloved story. With a new season come tons …Read more »
On the one hand, it’s great that anime is available on so many streaming services. From anime-specific platforms like Crunchyroll and HIDIVE to mainstream venues like Netflix, anime is more available than it’s ever been. The bad new is, every streaming service means a separate …Read more »
Anime love stories have a special something… and sometimes that “special something” is a relationship chart that simply cannot be contained. Forget love triangles—there’s some seriously advanced geometry in some of these series! From an 80s classic getting new life to a pair of series …Read more »
As much as we love adaptations of manga, light novels, and games, sometimes you just want something brand new. And fortunately, there are a few original anime coming to the summer 2025 season! Check out these three inventive upcoming titles, from fresh isekai to sports to… …Read more »
The summer anime season is two weeks away, and we can’t wait to start watching both new and returning titles! But if you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands, why not play these titles first? Many of this season’s offerings are attached …Read more »
The summer 2025 anime season is just around the corner, packed with new and continuing series. A few returning anime series have been on a minor hiatus, to the point that it might be easy to forget they’re coming back! Fortunately, we’re keeping an eye …Read more »
When in Tokyo, it’s almost impossible to avoid spotting anime—whether it’s splashed across billboards in Akihabara, featured in themed cafes, or printed on everything from bottled drinks to kitchen towels. But some collaborations go beyond novelty and into full-blown, interactive fan experiences. During my most …Read more »
The upcoming summer anime season is packed with exciting titles. From a new Rascal Does Not Dream movie to the beginning of the end of Demon Slayer, many of our favorites are returning. And that includes three of our favorite titles from recent seasons, all of which …Read more »
Time files when you’re an anime fan! One minute a show is premiering, the next it’s organizing anniversary events. And 2025 marks big anniversaries for lots of classics. It’s been ten years since One Punch Man premiered, twenty years since the infamous School Days, and a whole …Read more »
Appreciating is a pretty straightforward thing: you see an anime you like, and you like it. Done! But the history of anime is vast, and series are constantly building on and taking inspiration from each other. From remakes to spiritual successors, you can learn a …Read more »
My Dress-Up Darling returns for a second season this summer! And while seeing Wakana and Marin being awkwardly cute with each other is exciting enough, there’s more we want to see. Manga readers know there are lots of inventive, cute, and daunting costumes on the …Read more »
What do we think of when we think of magical girls? It depends on the era. Some might imagine magically gifted helpers doing favors, and possibly making (and fixing) comical mistakes. Others might imagine a post-Sailor Moon superhero, balancing monster-fighting with daily obligations. Either way, …Read more »
The Wild Faery Company’s “Attack on Titan – Beyond the Walls World Tour” is a thrilling tour de force. It takes a live orchestra, live singers, and has them bring the Attack on Titan soundtrack to life as the anime plays on a massive screen …Read more »
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