Many Junji Ito manga, by their very nature, don’t lend themselves to recurring characters. When the fate of your protagonists ranges from being twisted into a spiral to being squeezed out the business end of an ancient mountain crevice, you don’t really invite a lot …Read more »
Yes, this is a JoJo reference. CASETiFY, the electronic accessories brand behind many recent anime collaborations, is teaming up with Hirohiko Araki for the first time. The result is a new line of smartphone goods showcasing the Stardust Crusaders era of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. After their One …Read more »
In the year 2024, a career on YouTube is, if not viable for everyone, at least aspirational. Plenty of people—whether in person or as a VTuber—have plunged into the world of streaming and content creation. So, naturally, the trend has made its way to anime. …Read more »
When two strong, clever, and talented characters get together, anything is possible! They can save the world, take their team to Koshien, or whatever the goal of their respective series might be. And the spring anime season is full of dynamic anime duos, who would …Read more »
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the spring anime season! As many of our new favorite shows reach their middle point, we’re looking ahead to this summer. And while there are lots of new titles and anime adaptations coming our way, we’re eyeing …Read more »
Train to the End of the World is a weird and wonderful new anime about friendship, forgiveness, growing up, and the eldritch consequences of advanced wireless technology. The post-7G world—or what still exists of it—has spread out wider than ever, and each town has its …Read more »
Looking for something sweet and funny to add to your anime watchlist this season? It’s gotta be Astro Note! This original anime project created by film company Shochiku is a unique blend of lovely art, cute romance, and over-the-top silliness. And there are lots of reasons why …Read more »
The weather’s getting warmer in our part of the world, and right now we’d do anything for a friend who could summon a blizzard. Fortunately for the characters of our favorite shows, there are lots of anime girls who just happen to be yuki-onna! The …Read more »
There’s no shortage of fantasy anime in the world, be it this season or in general. But if you only watch one this season, consider Unnamed Memory. Based on the light novel by Kuji Furumiya, this new title blends politics, romance, and multiple schools of magic …Read more »
Sure, cat girls kind of corner the market in anime, but let’s not forget wolf girls. These lupine ladies are cute, loyal, and will probably rip someone’s throat out if they need to. And they have a proud history in fantasy anime… whether high fantasy, …Read more »
Okarun a UFO conspiracy theorist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. Momo is a spiritualist who doesn’t believe in aliens. Together, they fight ghosts and aliens… and look for missing private parts. There’s no doubt Yukinobu Tatsu’s Dandadan is one of the wilder Shonen Jump+ selections currently out …Read more »
We all love a good power couple. But when it comes to anime couples, “power” can mean a lot of things. Maybe it’s influence. Maybe it’s popularity. Or maybe they’re both possessed of supernatual abilities. You know, the usual anime stuff. Today, let’s meet three …Read more »
Even the strongest anime protagonist needs a little back-up. And we can’t help but notice that, when it comes to our favorite anime boys so far this season, lots of them are the supportive type. Whether they’re pitching in with their brains, their brawn, or …Read more »
The highly-anticipated Netflix anime The Grimm Variations takes classic fairy tales we know and love and turns them into something… a little different. In this anthology anime from Wit Studio, everything from Cinderella to the Pied Piper gets recontextualized. And, as long-time anime viewers know, this …Read more »
Earlier this month, Elck Itsumo’s sports manga Two on Ice took its final bow. Clocking in at 28 chapters, the series followed self-taught figure skater Hayuma as he chased after Kisara, whose skill led him to pursue a life on the ice. As they venture into …Read more »
Kara Dennison
