On the surface, Shangri-La Frontier is about the joy one kusoge lover finds in a god-tier game. Thanks to the glitches our hero Sunraku has mastered, the challenge of SLF is both approachable and fun. But there’s much more to this anime than its initial conceit. In fact, …Read more »
Hitsuji Gondaira’s Mission: Yozakura Family put a cap on its multigenerational adventures in the most recent issue of Shonen Jump. With their greatest foe defeated and a whole life ahead of them, Mutsumi and Taiyo can concentrate on raising their family in peace. Right?… With the series …Read more »
This new season is full of cute anime couples to follow! From young love to eternal love, from childhood crushes to weddings, it’s all here. But we can’t help but notice that there’s a small problem with a few of these pairings. Mainly, they’re just …Read more »
It’s always nice to know someone’s got your back. And fortunately for the cast of this season’s new shows, there are lots of anime girls who want nothing more to keep people safe. Whether protecting their associates from bullying, medical malpractice, or literal monsters, these …Read more »
Prepare your TBR pile! The Kodansha manga releases for February are just around the corner, and there are some seriously stunning new titles on the horizon. Whether you love high school romance, tragic yuri, or urban horror, there’s a new manga volume waiting for you. …Read more »
This season’s sports anime are pouring all their blood, sweat, and tears into aiming for the top. And the girls starring in these series are going for the gold—in some cases literally! Whether it’s a last chance at high school glory, a late start in …Read more »
Titan Manga is preparing their release slate for early 2025! Next month sees lots of new titles coming out, including more volumes of ATOM: The Beginning and Working for God in a Godless World. Besides these continuing titles, they’re kicking off three new series—one of which will …Read more »
When you think of romance manga, you likely imagine a lovelorn heroine in her teens. Maybe a shy girl who’s never had a crush, or an outspoken girl who doesn’t need to date but finds herself unexpectedly in love. In Kaori Ozaki’s Dogs and Punching Bags, however, …Read more »
New season, new fantasy anime… and new cheat skills! We’ve seen some pretty bizarre anime powers in our time, from impossible stats to interdimensional portals. Each new season is full of surprises, and Winter 2025 is no exception. For example, check out these surprising super …Read more »
The Grisaia Phantom Trigger anime is now underway as part of the Winter 2025 anime season! The latest chapter in the Grisaia visual novel universe comes to life as Rena, Haruto, and their classmates train up to wreak extrajudicial havoc on the seedy underbelly of Japan. If …Read more »
Mobile game TASOKARE HOTEL puts players in the shoes of Neko Tsukahara, an idol-loving schoolgirl in a twilight purgatory. While working as a maid at the hotel between worlds, she helps patrons remember the circumstances of their life, and possibly death. As she does, she attempts …Read more »
The bad news is, the new Ranma 1/2 anime adaptation is already over for the season. The good news? A second season is already in production! While we’re waiting for it to come back, there are lots of ways to fill time. If you’ve got lots …Read more »
We’ve seen some pretty wild new lives in the world of anime, manga, and light novels. Some heroes reincarnate as swords; others become vending machines. Some are so overpowered they threaten the gods; others have one skill they learn to manipulate. But next season’s new …Read more »
‘Twas the day after Christmas, and if you’re anything like us, you don’t want to do anything today. Ideally, even your binge-watching should be laid-back. And we can help! To help you achieve optimal relaxation today, we’ve compiled a list of short, sweet, low-stakes anime. They’re …Read more »
DAN DA DAN is over, but only for now! The hit Science SARU anime will return next summer with more stories of the paranormal. And judging by what we’ve seen in the teaser and key visual, we know at least a little of what’s ahead! …Read more »
Kara Dennison
