We’re deep in the summer season, and the fall anime lineup is just a couple months away. If you want to get a jump on the incoming season and need some new books to read, you can handle both in one move! These three light …Read more »
In 1991, Gainax—the studio known for Gunbuster, Evangelion, and Gurren Lagann (to name a few)—debuted the two-part OVA Otaku no Video. Equal parts parody, mockumentary, and love letter to fandom, this series follows two fanboys as they strive to transcend otakudom to become “Otakings.” And now, AnimEigo is …Read more »
Harem anime are a strange beast. Some are surprisingly good (or, if they’re by Rumiko Takahashi, unsurprisingly good). Others are formulaic to a fault: stereotypical female characters with one notable trait fall for a boy who has little to recommend him. And yet, one of …Read more »
While we may tend to think more of anime openings when it comes to the music of our favorite shows, anime endings hold a place in our heart, too. Some are nostalgic and heartfelt, while others are peppy and upbeat. We’ve noticed plenty of the …Read more »
Looking for something gorgeous to brighten the hot summer days? We’ve got a list for you! This summer has no shortage of beautiful anime, each just as gorgeous to look at as it is fun to watch. And with the season still in its early …Read more »
Some heroes train deliberately to be at the top of their game. Others may train and train and train… without realizing how broken their powers already are. This summer season, we have some mighty examples of strong anime characters who either don’t know their own …Read more »
We never skip anime openings. No, not even with the little button that lets you. We want to dance along, sing along, and see all the cool animation that comes with a new weekly adventure. And the new summer anime season is full of some …Read more »
There once was a time when YouTube was a social platform for memes, weird videos, and (not that we ever went looking) illegal uploads. Nowadays, though, streaming on various video services can be a full-time job—even an aspirational one! Case in point, these heroines from …Read more »
It’s time to get into the Naruto nostalgia with the re-recording of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s opening theme song “Haruka Kanata.” That track is out now, and it’s part of the band’s upcoming Single Collection album, which comes out July 31. ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION spoke to …Read more »
Suicide Squad ISEKAI is underway, and… well, it’s certainly an interesting take. Combining popular (and less popular) DC universe villains with other-world fantasy, this new anime series is bending genres as it plays out its story. But what’s really going on here? How will it …Read more »
Tasuketsu -Fate of the Majority- kicked off the summer anime season with a bang. In this new survival game series, the population is whittled down bit by bit based on either/or questions posed each evening. Whichever answer encompasses the majority of “players,” those players die. …Read more »
Everything old is new again! In the coming months, we’re getting several new takes on classic anime. We can’t wait to see what modern animation and technology bring to our favorite titles. But if you’re new to these series (or if it’s just been a …Read more »
Anime romances are… complicated. Sometimes one character is too shy to make their feelings known; sometimes both are. Sometimes the love interest is quintuplets. But whatever the complication may be, it makes for an interesting story. And the summer anime season will be bringing us …Read more »
The newest season of Doctor Who is at an end, and we’ve gotten as many answers as we have new questions. Who is Mrs. Flood? What will the next companion be like? Were there three Sutekhs in Day of the Doctor? Only a couple of these questions …Read more »
CASETiFY continues to bring anime-themed Co-Labs to the table! From One Piece to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, each new launch lets fans deck out their daily carry with imagery from their favorite series. For their latest release, the smartphone accessory brand is journeying back to the world of JUJUTSU …Read more »
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