You don’t need to look far to see J-Pop idols across the internet or referenced in anime. Now, what if I told you J-Pop idols are a lot closer than you realized? In your own country, even. Idols have been around for quite a few …Read more »
When it comes to anime, one thing is undeniable. The opening and ending sequences are essential to the overall experience. Of course, some are better than others and that was clear this last anime season. Once you find your new favorite song, it lives in …Read more »
When speaking of trends and trending hashtags or words, they can blow up overnight or maintain a running streak for much longer than anyone could anticipate. ‘Tis the way of the internet, I suppose. When it comes to anime or any other globally popular Japanese …Read more »
In a blink of an eye, VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) have taken over live streaming. What started out and popularized in Japan in the early 2010s has made waves globally and made its debut in the west around 2020. Now, VTubers are so popular that you …Read more »
Every week gets better and better this anime season. Us anime fans have been spoiled with a fully loaded fall schedule, featuring highly revered series, reboots, and returning seasons of fan favorites. Of course, no great anime would be complete without a great theme song …Read more »
Whether you previously heard of the original Urusei Yatsura or not, now’s a good time to get familiar with the 2022 reboot. If you grew up watching classics such as Ranma ½ and Inuyasha like I did, you are already a fan of Rumiko Takahashi, …Read more »
Spooky season reaches its crescendo this Halloween! As you prepare your cosplay costume and treats, don’t forget to queue up your anime watchlist with series that send a shiver down your spine. Of course, you can go as scary, gory, or tame as you want, …Read more »
Anime fans have a lot to look forward to this Fall season. With highly anticipated headliners, i.e. Chainsaw Man, SPY x FAMILY, and Urusei Yatsura to name a few, there’s a lot to look forward to in the coming months. You may even say we’re …Read more »
We are in for a treat this Fall ‘22 anime season. With heavy hitters like Mob Psycho 100 III, the return of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War after 10 years, Pop Team Epic II, and ‘80s kids favorite blue-haired alien, Lum from Urusei Yatsura, there’s a …Read more »
After two and half years Japan is considering opening its borders to independent tourists, but as of now, no concrete plans have been made. Currently, the daily cap remains at 50,000 and tourists need to visit in a group or individual tour package. Allegedly, Prime …Read more »
Our favorite Vocaloid is celebrating 15 years since being released into the world. Whether you’re a huge fan of Hatsune Miku or not, you have seen her around the internet at one time or another. And now, she is infiltrating the anime realm. To celebrate, …Read more »
Recently, anime fans have received announcement after announcement of new adaptations and returning series for the upcoming Fall 2022 season. One of these has garnered worldwide attention — MAPPA dropped a third trailer on August 5, 2022, for the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Chainsaw …Read more »
What do you get when you mix ‘80s city pop, ‘80s-’90s anime, and disco beats? That my friend is sweet, sweet Future Funk. You may have heard Future Funk after clicking on a music video on YouTube with an anime girl as the cover, or …Read more »
Already caught up on this season’s hottest anime? It may be time to take the plunge into Japanese live-action TV shows. I get it, some of you may be leary to jump to live-action based on the reputation it gets. Aside from the Netflix live …Read more »
Luckily, there are plenty of shows and anime that thrust their characters into a deadly game of survival. So, if you’re itching for another binge-worthy death game title, these are the series that need to be on your list. Alice in Borderland Released one year …Read more »
Brianna Fox-Priest
