Next spring, Fukuoka gets its own Gundam statue: a life-sized Nu Gundam, which will officially be the tallest in the world. The ‘bot, seen in Char’s Counterattack, will stand 24.8 meters tall. That puts it higher than Tokyo’s current display, China’s Freedom Gundam, and the big …Read more »
What will you be doing on New Year’s Eve? Partying with friends? Partying at home? Going to bed at a reasonable time and letting 2022 ring itself in? Or will you be getting in one last anime to finish out the year? Fans online have …Read more »
It’s just one more sleep ’til Christmas, but we know a few people are still gift-giving. Whether it’s long-distance friends, family, or that Secret Santa gift at work, we’re still scrambling a bit. (Please say it’s not just me. Not just me?) When you get …Read more »
The Marvel multiverse is getting maddeningly close, and it feels good. With so many different versions of our comic book faves depicted over the years, this is vindication for everyone. Whichever one you like best? It’s real. It’s delightful. We don’t have a Cinematic Universe …Read more »
The Winter Solstice is the longest, darkest night of the year. From here, we’re heading out of the woods toward longer, brighter days. But since we’ve got this night ahead of us, why not go extra-dark? These anime titles are watchable in an evening, and …Read more »
Ghostbusters is back in theaters for the first time in five years. But our favorite anime ghost hunters never left! While a new generation handles big-screen spirits, these animated stars are on call to serve all your supernatural elimination needs. From spectral advice to straight-up …Read more »
We’ve been hyping up our boy Lupin the Third a lot lately, but with good reason — it’s his 50th anniversary! On TV, anyway. Part 6 is underway, new releases of classic films and episodes are coming, and lots more. If you’re new to it, it …Read more »
It’s a great time to be Hideaki Anno. He’s just put a cap on his magnum opus, and now he’s remaking all his favorite shows. Just like he wanted to back in college. And we’re here for it, too. From Shin Ultraman to Shin Kamen Rider and …Read more »
Binge watching is a blessing and a curse. Can’t wait for the next episode? You don’t have to! Don’t have time to watch everything right now? You don’t have to! It’s like going into your home video collection, but for stuff that’s out right now. …Read more »
You ever just wish a compact would fall out of the sky and bonk you on the head so you could become a magical girl? Same. I left the target age of 14 in the dust long ago, but hey. Crazy things can happen. If …Read more »
If you’ve been keeping up with Lupin the Third Part 6, you’ve probably stuck around for its slick, stylish outro. The track, titled “MILK TEA,” is a cheerful jaunt through retro landscapes reminiscent of the 1960s’ Swinging London. It’s a perfect aesthetic choice for a series …Read more »
When you think of a pick for Best Boy, you think of wholesome shonen heroes, right? Kids fighting their way up through the ranks for hope and glory. Or for their demon sister. Or to become Hokage. But… and stick with us… what if Moriarty? 2021 …Read more »
We all know that a true anime Best Girl is eternal. Maybe that’s why two of our top three picks are returning queens. And, like, the third one’s a spider. So what? As we close out the year, we’re looking at some of our favorite …Read more »
There’s nothing like the approach of a new series of anime. After years of reading manga and light novels and months of following production, it’s almost here. And the incoming selection of winter anime has some seriously big hitters… some of them starting this week! …Read more »
You’re together with family for the holidays, and it’s your turn to pick what’s on TV. We all know you’d throw on Re:ZERO in a heartbeat if it wouldn’t freak out 90% of your family. But never fear — some of the best anime out there …Read more »
Kara Dennison
