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Whether it’s new titles hitting streaming, classic titles hitting Discotek, or a certain sequel smashing its crowdfunding goal, mecha anime is here to stay. But if you’re new to the world of giant robots, it can be a bit daunting. Especially if, say, a friend …Read more »
It’s never been easier to watch Gunbuster! The 1988 OVA is now available to watch in its entirety on Crunchyroll. Fans who have seen it before know it’s full of heart, action, and gorgeous art. But if you’ve only ever heard about it in conversation until …Read more »
Anime is full of bunny girls—some more literal than others. So many, in fact, that we could fill several articles with our favorites. But this Easter weekend, we’re at least going to hat tip a few of them. Because of the sheer number out there, …Read more »
The latest issue of Otaku USA should be arriving in the hands of subscribers and on newsstands throughout the week, and this is a big one! Longtime shonen staple Ichigo Kurosaki is once again in the spotlight thanks to the new Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War …Read more »
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury is taking the anime fandom by storm. Whether you’re a returning Gundam fan here for the latest installment or an Utena fan counting the similarities, you’re in for a good time. And if this is your first time really enjoying a …Read more »
This season, Akiba Maid War shows us that living your best maid life can be brutal. The maids at the Pig Hut need to do more than be cute and serve up omurice. In fact, their job can be downright deadly. But they’re not the first to …Read more »
Japanese rock band the pillows have been a staple for the past three decades, and they made their presence known in the U.S. and beyond when they provided the unforgettable soundtrack to the FLCL anime back in 2000. With the soundtracks to both the original …Read more »
Turn your eyes to the skies—we’re going back. Today, NASA reveals more information about 2024’s Artemis program. The mission will take us back to the Moon, and then on to Mars. If you’re like us and love space travel, you’re probably super excited. While we …Read more »
A lot went down during Anime Expo 2022 over the weekend, but of all the reveals no one saw coming, the biggest had to have been at Trigger’s panel. On hand at the panel were Trigger’s Hiromi Wakabayashi and Yoh Yoshinari, and they were joined …Read more »
The winners of the spring 2022 Medal with Purple Ribbon have been announced! These medals are given out by the Japanese government and are meant for “individuals who have contributed to academic and artistic developments, improvements and accomplishments.” This year both Hideaki Anno and founder …Read more »
We’re super stoked to hear that Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is coming back to home viewing! GKIDS has kept us fed at the cinema with their screenings — Studio Ghibli and otherwise. And their home video acquisitions are just as exciting. If you’re a …Read more »
Like Digimon, Delicious Party Pretty Cure, and others, One Piece has had its production schedule altered by the recent Toei hacks. It’s going to be a few weeks until we see any new adventures from the Straw Hat Pirates. In the meantime, we’re finding other ways to …Read more »
After the last couple years, it would be really nice if we could predict what 2022 has in store. But there’s good news: thanks to our favorite anime, we can! … okay, so I’ve just been told that legally I cannot make this claim. The …Read more »
It seems like only yesterday when we found out that two of Gainax’s best and brightest were going on to found Studio TRIGGER. The company has brought us a variety of bright, exciting anime, from Little Witch Academia to Promare. And ten years later, we still can’t …Read more »
Back before Gainax was Gainax, it animated two openings for the Japanese sci-fi convention DAICON. Their first was a hit, but their second — set to ELO’s “Twilight” and full of even more pop culture references — has become a touchstone for anime fans throughout …Read more »
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