April is here, and that means the spring anime season is kicking off! Mixed into the returning series, original projects, and manga adaptations are a fair share of light novel adaptations. And because we live in the future, we can actually read along with many …Read more »
Netflix went all out at this month’s AnimeJapan, releasing an absolutely packed 2024 slate. There’s lots to be excited about, from the final season of BEASTARS to the continuation of Delicious in Dungeon to new Gundam and Ultraman. With so many big titles coming to the streaming juggernaut, it’s understandable …Read more »
It’s that time of season when we discover which shows are ending for good, which are coming back, and which are in that awkward limbo of maybe coming back eventually. There’s good news for some of these winter anime titles, though: no matter what happens …Read more »
Big news for fans of robots, space battles, awesome music, and love geometry: Macross (or at least most of it) will be streaming on Disney+! For many fans, this will mark the first time the legendary series is viewable at all, with most of the franchise …Read more »
It’s no secret that entertainment and advertising go hand-in-hand, especially for anime. Whether it’s celebrities and beloved characters teaming up with brands or a show trying to move its own merch, it’s been part of the landscape for decades. Shows like Precure show off toys you …Read more »
Even if you’ve never watched an episode or read a chapter of Doraemon, you’ve likely encountered a reference to it. The classic kids’ manga and anime series is an enduring part of the Japanese entertainment landscape, referenced in other titles and even inspiring an ongoing series of …Read more »
With the winter anime season coming to a close, we’re closing the book on the Undead Unluck anime. Whether that’s permanent or temporary is up in the air… which is a shame, since some of the series’s best battles are yet to come. Fortunately, if you’re …Read more »
With the winter anime season coming to a close, one of the most beloved anime of last year and this year appears to be ending, too. With 28 episodes planned, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End looks like it will run just long enough to wrap up the exam arc. …Read more »
Whether through anime, TV dramas, or scary games, you’ve probably heard of White Day at this point. If not, you’re about to learn! The holiday began in Japan in 1977 under the name “Marshmallow Day.” Invented by a Fukuoka-based confectioner, it was meant to be …Read more »
The last few seasons have been great for anime openings. We got Zom 100‘s “Song of the Dead” and Oshi no Ko‘s iconic “Idol,” to name just two. The winter anime season has continued with some absolute bangers of its own… so many that we don’t …Read more »
Seeing your favorite manga, games, and light novels adapted into anime can be exciting. But sometimes, you want something totally new. Fortunately, there are plenty of original anime debuting next month! These projects will introduce us to brand-new characters and stories, meaning everyone will be …Read more »
The spring anime season is just a month away! From returning series to original projects to a cavalcade of light novel adaptations, there will be lots to keep up with. Fortunately, there’s a way to get a jump on the coming season: read the manga! …Read more »
March 2 marks Read Across America Day: a day when people of all ages are encouraged to expand their horizons and celebrate the joy of reading. We’ll be picking out some favorites to read today, but you can also watch anime based on beloved literary …Read more »
It’s always a good feeling when your favorite anime comes back for another round. And while we can’t wait for the crop of new and exciting spring anime coming our way next month, we’re also happy to see some familiar faces in the line-up. And …Read more »
A lot of things go into making an anime worthwhile. Story, music, voice acting, and (of course) animation are all part of the package. A show doesn’t have to have stunning animation to be memorable. But when it combines all those other factors with beautiful …Read more »
Kara Dennison
