As Gintama comes to an end (no, for real this time), we’ve finally learned Gintoki’s age. And it turns out he’s in his late twenties! While it’s not unheard of for anime and manga to have grown-up stars, a protagonist who isn’t a teenager is both …Read more »
When The Rose of Versailles first began in 1972, Riyoko Ikeda set out to tell a tale of the French Revolution. Contrary to fears that such a story wouldn’t fly, it quickly became a hit. And one of its secondary characters, Lady Oscar Francois de Jarjeyes, …Read more »
It’s not an overstatement to say Earwig and the Witch has some of the most divided opinions of any anime in recent years. Studio Ghibli’s first fully 3DCG feature film enchanted some audiences, but left others less than impressed. Regardless, we’ve found plenty to enjoy …Read more »
There’s lots of Lupin III out there — more than half a century’s worth, in fact. So you’ll almost never be out of material to watch. But there’s one series in particular — The Woman Called Fujiko Mine — that deserves your special attention. Released in 2012, the …Read more »
It’s officially the Year of the Ox! People born under this sign are honest, hardworking, diligent, and reliable. And plenty of our anime faves are just like that. Of course, not all of these characters are actually under the sign of the Ox. But we …Read more »
Anime is full of robots, humans, and everything in between. That “in between” is where some of our favorite characters lie. Cyborg heroes, from all across time and space, bring an extra level of cool to every story. And it’s not just because they’ve got …Read more »
For the last few weeks, we’ve been intrigued by Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-. The new original anime debuts this spring — and while we don’t know much yet, we love what we’ve seen so far. The breadcrumbs we get are leading us to some interesting implications. …Read more »
Black Clover is airing its final episode this March, meaning one of our big weekly watches will soon be over. But if you’re looking for more shonen adventure to fill the upcoming gap, you’ve got plenty of choice! The best part? Most of these shows are …Read more »
Whether you’re alone or with a loved one this Valentine’s Day, it’s a great time to watch some of your romantic faves. Want something a little different from the typical Netflix fare? Kick back with some retro romance anime! These selections are largely rom-coms, but …Read more »
Bad news: we still haven’t found out how to go inside our favorite anime. We’re still working on it, but in the meantime we’ll have to satisfy ourselves with video games. And trading card games! Because there are lots of trading card anime out there …Read more »
Things are constantly changing in Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, as normal guy Subaru Natsuki reboots his life over and over again. But one thing that doesn’t change is how he does it: via painful (and sometimes gruesome) deaths. With the second cour of the second …Read more »
It’s been a decade since we last saw the stars of Macross Frontier onscreen. The series closed out with two films — The False Songstress and Wings of Farewell. Since then, we’ve had a new series in the sci-fi romance franchise, as well as concerts featuring stars …Read more »
Need someone to solve a mystery for you? Look no further than these anime detectives. From legendary sleuths to tiny crime-solvers, each of them has something unique to bring to the table. No Sherlock Holmeses in this list, either: they’re all original (or at least …Read more »
A good fight is exhilarating… provided you’re a good fighter. If you’re not, watching a good fight will do the trick. Fortunately, anime is just full of them, from epic ninja battles to giant robot combat. But sometimes you just want some hand-to-hand brawling, like Megalobox or Ashita …Read more »
Is there anything more satisfying than a well-written anime ending? It feels so good when all the threads come together and all the questions get answered. We’ve spent so long with these shows, it’s rewarding to see our devotion pay off. And then, sometimes, anime …Read more »
Kara Dennison
