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 »
Looking for a little adventure? Nothing shakes things up quite like journeying into a dungeon and having dozens of horrific monsters try to murder you. Since that’s not an option (thankfully), how about some exciting dungeon anime? These five titles will take you to lands …Read more »
The Victorian aesthetic is a popular one, and for good reason. The dignified dress and nearly-modern technology are familiar but fantastical. Admittedly, some creators take a lot of liberties, choosing beauty over historical accuracy. But unless you’re setting out to write a fully accurate historical …Read more »
Next month, fans around the world will get to read the memoirs of celebrated voice actress Megumi Hayashibara. The star has appeared in dozens of anime, in iconic roles known around the globe. We can’t wait to read all about her experiences… so today, we’re …Read more »
These days, anime isn’t just anime anymore. Companies like Bushiroad are rolling out more and more media mix projects. You can be certain that half the new series you watch will come with bespoke mobile games, stage shows, CDs, and more. With Touken Ranbu about to …Read more »
Akane Shimizu’s popular manga Cells at Work! has officially ended its run. The is currently in its second season (inspired by Cells at Work! Code Black), but we’re going to miss our favorite hardworking cells. How will we fill the void? With more educational anime, of course! We’ve …Read more »
Earwig and the Witch is coming soon to DVD, marking Studio Ghibli’s first fully 3DCG endeavor! And, of course, it marks yet another cool English dub. If you’ve followed Ghibli movies for any length of time, you know that prestigious (and unexpected) actors make it …Read more »
Yep, it’s happened again. Evangelion 3.0+1.0 is once again delayed. How long ’til we can see it? Right now, we have no idea. So what do we do? In the meantime, we’ve grabbed a few goodies to keep you occupied. Try other offerings from Gainax, see …Read more »
Anime is full of super-cool robots of all shapes and sizes. And while we may tend to think more of giant battle mechs, there are also much smaller units winning our hearts. With all respect to their big brothers and sisters, today we’re talking about …Read more »
Hey, you. Yeah, you. I see you playing the Resident Evil Village demo. I saw you when that big goth vampire mom busted through the door. You can’t hide from me. So that’s how it is, huh? Fine, I’m here to give the people what …Read more »
If you’ve looked around Twitter this month, you may have seen mention of Pui Pui Molcar. The stop-motion series is one of many short subjects featuring on children’s variety shows. But this one in particular has the Internet squeaking wiht excitement. Even Yoshihiro Watanabe of BEASTARS dedicated …Read more »
Anime tourism is an ever-growing industry. Fans journey to the settings of their favorite series for photos, cosplay, and souvenirs. Plus there are concerts, cafés, theme parks, and more. Or, at least, there usually are. Obviously, a lot of us are currently grounded and can’t …Read more »
Anime stories can continue in a lot of different directions after a TV run. Even if they don’t return to TV, they might get a run as a web series, novel, or OVA. Those can be easy to miss due to licensing or branding… but …Read more »
Kara Dennison
