Naruto Uzumaki had a birthday yesterday… and, typical us, we just missed it. But don’t worry — we brought presents! The little ninja that could has become a beloved character to all and an inspiration to many. And his legend lives on as his son Boruto continues …Read more »
Cinderella is a time-honored tale, with a new adaptation every time you turn around. From Disney to Rodgers and Hammerstein and beyond, everyone wants to put their spin on this classic story. Even if it’s not a direct remake, the “rags-to-riches” storyline is one you’ll …Read more »
Squid Game is taking the Internet by storm — the show, not the actual game. (We hope.) The overnight hit South Korean series challenges its 456 debt-ridden players to children’s games. The price of failure is death. To the victor? A prize pot of ₩45.6 …Read more »
Super Robot Wars 30 is just a few weeks from release, marking the first time one of the series’s main games has gotten an official global release. You’ll be able to command legendary classics like Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, and a fleet of Gundams. You’ll also …Read more »
The big news today has been, of course, the addition of Sora Kingdomhearts to Super Smash Bros. And, we all know what that means — time to start adding every Disney character ever to the brawl! Except… not. If you saw the announcement, you probably noticed that …Read more »
Are you hungry? No? Well get hungry, because it’s National Taco Day. Today we pay tribute to that delicious hand-held dish we’ve loved all our lives. Whether fast food, upscale, or homemade, the versatile food is beloved by kids, grown-ups, and starving college students alike. …Read more »
If you’re a Fullmetal Alchemist fan, you known October 3 is a big day. For Edward and Alphonse Elric, it was the day their lives changed forever. For us, it’s a good excuse (as if we needed one) to look back on the show and all the …Read more »
Isekai anime are getting progressively weirder… especially reincarnation isekai. There was a time you could just show up with a couple of cheat powers and get on with things. But now people are waking up as villainesses and soda machines and skeletons and spiders. Light novel …Read more »
The fandom’s relationship with anime dubs is rocky, to say the least. Some swear by them; others can’t stand them. SimulDubs are leveling the streaming playing field, allowing native language preferrers to see their favorite shows in their preferred formats sooner. And, of course, multiple …Read more »
It’s almost the first day of Halloween! Are you feeling the chill in the air yet? Have you got your costumes and decorations ready? Has your playlist been converted to primarily Danny Elfman tunes? And what about your anime playlist? Is it populated with monstrous …Read more »
Wherever you are in the world, Coffee Day is sometime this week! The official international holiday is October 1, but the United States and a few other countries celebrate earlier every year on September 29. That means lots of your favorite cafés may be giving away free …Read more »
Free Guy is coming soon to Disney+, meaning we’ll all get to see Ryan Reynolds turn the table on real and fictional gamers. Anime is full of NPCs like Guy taking on the real world. What we want to know is, what anime gamers are …Read more »
The upcoming Netflix remake of Cowboy Bebop has been one of the most contentious events in the world of anime since… well, since the last time someone made a live-action anime remake. We’ve been burned before, but signs point to a cast and crew that care …Read more »
Say the name “Mark Hamill,” and most people’s immediate thought will probably (for good reason) be Luke Skywalker. But while he made a name for himself as the Star Wars hero, his career is so much more. His resume as a voice actor includes turns …Read more »
Upcoming anime Takt Op.Destiny bring together Madhouse and MAPPA for magical, classical action. Part of a broader media mix project based on specific pieces of classical music, the show sees women who wield Musicart — the power of music — fighting back against creatures who …Read more »
Kara Dennison
