Not long ago, we compiled a short list of fun time travel anime to keep you going when your internal clock is off. Now we have more… but these have a twist! Or, rather, several unique twists. Rather than just straight-up temporal adventures, we’re looking …Read more »
A game series as full of puns, wordplay, and contradictions as Ace Attorney requires a solid localization. Fortunately for all of us, it does! And not just a serviceable one… one that actually preserves as much of the original meaning and mood as possible. With more …Read more »
The stock market has… how do we put this… become the subject of a surprising amount of interest on the Internet. Regular traders leaned in even further recently, and complete newbies were educating themselves. Even with the big excitement past us, there’s lingering interest among …Read more »
The world of anime magical girls is massive, starting from Sally the Witch and Himitsu no Akko-chan back in 1969. So it’s understandable that we’ve forgotten a handful along the way. Standouts like Sailor Moon and Minky Momo have survived… but how many lesser-known series have you seen? Here’s …Read more »
Death by truck isn’t the end for the heroes for reincarnation isekai anime. There’s a whole new lifetime ahead. And sometimes you get a boost — reborn as a magical creature, or obtaining cheat-level magical powers. And sometimes you just turn into a vending machine. …Read more »
The Quintessential Quintuplets is a How I Met Your Mother-esque love story with a surprise ending. Our protagonist Futaro will marry one of these sisters — we’ve even seen her on her wedding day. But as she’s one of a pair of identical quints, we still …Read more »
Anime themes are always a good pick-me-up. They remind us of our favorite shows, and (if you’re anything like us) you know all the words and can sing along. Even better? Giant robot anime themes! The best ones are full of power and action, and …Read more »
It’s here at last! ZOMBIE LAND SAGA REVENGE has premiered, and the strange journey of idol group Franchouchou continues. Things aren’t quite where we left them, and there are new challenges ahead. But what exactly can we expect to see this season? The early episodes have given …Read more »
Idol fans are always looking for new ways to show their love and support. Buying albums and merch, attending concerts, and shouting their love across the Internet — all benefit their favorite groups. But there’s one particular practice where idol management is looking to pull …Read more »
When we think of slice of life anime, our mind goes to normal humans. Schoolkids, office workers, and NEETs populate lots of these shows, focused on relatable daily activities and simple interactions. But angels, demons, and superheroes have daily lives, too! With The Great Jahy Will …Read more »
Earlier this week, anime designer and director Masami Obari declared on Twitter that he’d very much like to make a super robot anime. While the tweet doesn’t constitute anything official, it does have us excited. And, as far as we’re concerned, he should do exactly …Read more »
The Project A-ko films are a wild, wacky, action-packed part of anime history. Kicking off in 1986, the movies have a style and energy all their own. We’re on our way to getting them brighter and shinier than ever, thanks to a restoration project via notable classic …Read more »
Without a doubt, Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the most influential anime series ever made. While the original series wasn’t a success in its own time, determination and a healthy Gunpla fandom made the Real Robot series Sunrise’s most enduring title. And you know what …Read more »
The presence of mascot characters is a major part of Japanese life. Everyone has them, from businesses to prefectures. Entire companies build brands around them for their own sake. You’ll see cities with official Pokémon, and tourist spots with their own big cuddly characters. It’s …Read more »
Anime and game song supergroup JAM Project has had a busy few months. Lockdown hasn’t slowed them up, with an anniversary film out and a theme for the upcoming Getter Robo finale on the way. The talented team has been making songs together for two decades, …Read more »
Kara Dennison
