Here at Otaku USA, we’re about all things anime and anime-adjacent. That includes indulging in the inspirations behind our favorite (and soon-to-be-favorite) anime series, be it manga, light novels or games. And with apps and ebooks at our fingertips, keeping up is easier than ever. …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 »
Back in 2022, Masaoki Shindo’s charming new manga RuriDragon started… and then almost immediately went on hiatus. Fortunately, it’s back! And the good thing about the short backlog is that you can get caught up in one sitting and be up-to-date. With the unconventional high school …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 »
What makes a strong anime character? Is it physical fortitude? Loyalty to their friends? That moment when they drop their leg weights and go absolutely wild? What counts for “strength” changes from show to show, as every fictional universe rates things a bit differently. 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 »
There are lots of mecha anime tropes that have endured the test of time, from hot-blooded hooligans in the cockpit to the classic rocket punch. But in recent decades, we’ve noticed a new trend. If you’re a self-respecting giant robot series, you’ve gotta have an …Read more »
February 23 is National Dog Biscuit Day! For pup owners and pup lovers alike, it’s a great day to set aside some extra treats for your favorite pooch. And if we could, we’d be setting some aside for our favorite anime dogs, too. Because they …Read more »
This week, Dear Anemone slithered its way into the pages of Shonen Jump. Penned by Rin Matsui, the manga takes readers to the Galapagos Islands in its first chapter: the home of evolution. But the truth of that reputation is more terrifying than anyone could ever have …Read more »
As you’ve probably heard by now, more Pokémon Concierge is in production! The sweet stop-motion series has won fans all over the world, with some even calling it “the best Pokémon in decades.” And we’re inclined to agree: the (literal and emotional) softness of the series, …Read more »
Kara Dennison
