Like it, loathe it, tolerate it, or pretend to hate it while secretly enjoying it — anime and fanservice sort of go hand in hand. It’s been like that for literal decades, and it’s probably going to stay like that. Some series sneak by without …Read more »
At this point, most of the internet has likely heard of the phenomenon known as ASMR. Hard to describe unless you experience it, it refers to a comfortable tingly sensation in your scalp as a result of certain sensory triggers. If you’ve ever felt a …Read more »
It feels like, not so long ago, the phrase “VTuber” was completely foreign to us. Most of us knew Kizuna AI, and perhaps one or two others we’d found randomly and subscribed to. But in mid-2020, the anime-style mo-cap stars are big enough to have …Read more »
It’s been a while since Pop Team Epic was last on the air, but we’ll confess… we just can’t stop thinking about Hellshake Yano. Unless, of course, it’s because we’re thinking about Magma Mixer Murata. That goes double this week, considering the epic saga started in …Read more »
Recently, the official YouTube video of loved (and memed) “Chika Dance” surpassed 20 million views. Voice actress Konomi Kohara commented on the milestone on her Instagram, thanking fans for their support. This milestone, though, only covers views for Aniplex’s video of “Chikatto Chika Chika,” which …Read more »
It’s an awesome time for Re:ZERO fans, with a new season underway and more than one new game in the works. One of them, Lost in Memories, has been showing off its cool new animation (hailing, of course, from WHITE FOX). It’s promising some pretty amazing experiences, and …Read more »
When it comes to gacha games, Fate/Grand Order is still riding high around the world. It rules the mobile game roost even in bad quarters — earning not quite as much as it did before, but still overshadowing all comers. But how long with this reign …Read more »
Back in 1995, magical girl fans in Japan had the chance to dive into the world of their favorite series. Sailor Moon: Another Story was released for the Super Famicom, filling the space between what would become the S and SuperS seasons of the original anime. …Read more »
Junji Ito’s twisty, terrifying Uzumaki is on its way to Adult Swim, thanks to Production I.G. The manga series, about a town with a bizarre curse that turns everything (and everyone) into spirals, is set to be a chilling addition to Cartoon Network’s late-night block. If …Read more »
Back in 2005, Bandai released a video game adaptation of Gainax’s Top o Nerae! Gunbuster. The action-adventure game spun the classic OVA out into a two-cour storyline, bringing back familiar voices to reprise their roles as the heroic mecha pilots. While the game had fairly standard …Read more »
When Strike Witches first premiered, few of us probably believed that the pantsless, animal-eared fighters would kick off a multi-series franchise. But now in 2020, we’re looking at multiple spinoffs. One of them, the music-centric Luminous Witches, continues the tradition of featuring heroines inspired by real-world figures. …Read more »
When you’re a powerful demon king reincarnated 2,000 years in the future, you need all the help you can get — especially when your descendants are not living up to their full potential. That’s the situation the hero of The Misfit of Demon King Academy …Read more »
The concept of “media mix” projects is nearly as old as anime itself, encompassing everything from early adaptations of Japan Sinks to the mere existence of Sanrio. But in the 21st century, it takes on a whole other meaning: music-centric projects designed from day one …Read more »
Ever since it burst onto the scene in the mid-2000s, Pretty Cure has been winning over fans all over the globe. However, fans in the US have had few to no options when it comes to legal acquisition of the show. After a few false …Read more »
If you’re an anime fan and not a native Japanese speaker, odds are you’ve been inspired to study Japanese after a certain amount of time. Maybe it’s because you want to watch your favorite shows in your original language. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn …Read more »
Kara Dennison
