It seems anime and manga fans have a soft spot for tales of domestic espionage. SPY x FAMILY. The upcoming Sakamoto Days. And Mission: Yozakura Family, this season’s addition to the stealthy subgenre. In this series, quiet high schooler Taiyo Asano finds himself married to his childhood friend, …Read more »
As much as the Precure franchise pulls in fans of all ages, the fact is that its primary demographic is little kids. There’s nothing wrong with that—little kids deserve good entertainment, too! But it’s also why every season of the long-running magical girl series comes packaged with …Read more »
After a hiatus, the Black Butler anime is back with Black Butler -Public School Arc-, now streaming on Crunchyroll. That also means that Brina Palencia and J. Michael Tatum are back to play their characters, Ciel Phantomhive and Sebastian Michaelis, respectively. Otaku USA spoke to …Read more »
Anime and manga series about aspiring bands and musicians have been a big deal for a long time… but K-ON! changed everything when its in-series band, Ho-kago Tea Time, became the first fictional characters to top the Oricon weekly music charts. Now the age of anime …Read more »
Everyone’s favorite domestic intrigue series will be back for a third season! SPY x FAMILY will be continuing in the future, with more animated adventures for the Forger family. Of course, manga readers can keep up with Loid, Yor, Anya, and Bond on the Shonen Jump …Read more »
On May 20, legendary voice actress Eiko Masuyama passed away at the age of 89. Prior to Miyuki Sawashiro taking up the role in 2011, Masuyama was the unmistakable voice of Fujiko Mine, the more-than-friendly rival of Lupin the 3rd. And while this is quite …Read more »
When some viewers think of pretty anime, they default to Studio Ghibli or The Rose of Versailles. And yes, those are legitimately beautiful. But watch anime for long enough, and you’ll learn that beauty in animation comes in all shapes and sizes—from giant robots to fistfights …Read more »
At long last, Yuto Suzuki’s hit Shonen Jump manga Sakamoto Days is getting an anime adaptation. Fans everywhere are excited for the series, which debuts at the beginning of 2025. In fact, hype for an anime adaptation has been going strong for months, even before any official …Read more »
Got plans this Memorial Day? Great! Get out there and soak up some sun, enjoy time with friends and family, and start pre-gaming summer. Staying in or need a break? Then live vicariously through these anime! Whether you can’t go out over the weekend or …Read more »
If you want the ultimate sushi experience in the United States, Kura Sushi USA introduces the popular kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) to sushi lovers. Pairing fresh, high-quality ingredients and experiences from Japan with anime gachapon makes Kura Sushi an authentic sushi choice. For those unfamiliar, …Read more »
On the surface, this season’s Tonari no Yokai-san looks like a laid-back show about humans and mythical beasties living a slow, Ghibli-esque life together. And, to a certain degree, it is. Where else will you get to see a nekomata study for his driver’s license? But there’s …Read more »
Yes, this is a JoJo reference. CASETiFY, the electronic accessories brand behind many recent anime collaborations, is teaming up with Hirohiko Araki for the first time. The result is a new line of smartphone goods showcasing the Stardust Crusaders era of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. After their One …Read more »
In the year 2024, a career on YouTube is, if not viable for everyone, at least aspirational. Plenty of people—whether in person or as a VTuber—have plunged into the world of streaming and content creation. So, naturally, the trend has made its way to anime. …Read more »
When two strong, clever, and talented characters get together, anything is possible! They can save the world, take their team to Koshien, or whatever the goal of their respective series might be. And the spring anime season is full of dynamic anime duos, who would …Read more »
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the spring anime season! As many of our new favorite shows reach their middle point, we’re looking ahead to this summer. And while there are lots of new titles and anime adaptations coming our way, we’re eyeing …Read more »
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