It’s that time of year. Gift shopping has (probably) begun for all of us. With Cyber Monday offering the chance to sit home and shop online, it’s a little less stressful. And, if you’re anything like us, most of the people on your list will …Read more »
KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR is all set for a third season this April. The rom-com battler manga-turned-anime has won fans all over the world, and it’s not surprising. Rather than being a stereotypical take on romance, it’s an adorable tale of hard-headed tsunderes in love. And …Read more »
If you’re a fan of the KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR anime—based on the manga by Aka Akasaka—you’re in for a treat. The series is set to return in April 2022 with a third season titled KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR -Ultra Romantic-, and the announcement came …Read more »
Everyone loves well-drawn anime food. (Like, we can kind of understand why Chihiro’s parents went for that buffet in Spirited Away. Did you see it?) But if you’re a long-time anime viewer, you’ll have seen some basic Japanese snacks making the rounds. And after seeing how …Read more »
The manga Kaguya-sama: Love is War by Aka Akasaka is currently being published in Japan by Shueisha’s Young Jump and in America by VIZ Media. Young Jump just announced that the manga will go on hiatus, but thankfully it’s not because Akasaka is hurt or …Read more »
The manga Kaguya-sama: Love is War is getting a second live-action film adaptation. A new trailer disclosed that the movie will be titled Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai – Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunōsen Final, and that it will hit Japanese theaters August 20. VIZ gives this description …Read more »
Anime themes can come from just about anywhere. Some performers have dedicated their careers to anison. Some shows enlist the talented cast to sing the themes themselves. And some shows, like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, hit their Spotify playlist for some faves. Sometimes, though, the producers will enlist …Read more »
It’s that time of year: time to compare Spotify stats and see which songs, artists, and genres we loved best. While you’re at it, why not throw a few new anime tunes onto the list to keep things fresh? This year had some awesome opening …Read more »
Airi Suzuki joined legendary singer Masayuki Suzuki for the season two KAGUYA-SAMA OP, “DADDY! DADDY! DO!,” which was an instant hit. To show more love for the series while also strutting her stuff, Airi Suzuki hit up YouTube to share a video of her dancing …Read more »
It was only a matter of time, but we finally have some info on KAGUYA-SAMA season 3 and some other doings surrounding the anime adaptation of Aka Akasaka’s manga. Not only is KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR‘s third season in the works, but there’s also an …Read more »
It’s fun to watch action-packed, dramatic, scary, and sad shows. But sometimes, we just need to feel like all’s right with the world. Seeing our favorite characters being happy is just what the doctor ordered on a rough day. And while there are plenty of …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 safe to say that Masayuki Suzuki’s OP theme song for KAGUYA-SAMA season 2—”DADDY! DADDY! DO! feat. Airi Suzuki”–is a bonafide hit. The music video for the singer’s 40th single hit YouTube on the same day as the TV anime’s premiere, was viewed a million …Read more »
Chinese cosplayer and singer Liyuu was a regular at Comiket and moved on up from there, eventually performing as the opening theme song artist for the Hatena☆Illusion anime. Now, despite the inability to actually go and show off her work at events, she’s back online …Read more »
Last week we asked our readers to vote for the anime they’ve enjoyed most in the Spring 2020 season. Out of 39 series in the running, we’ve narrowed it down to the top five favorites, of which there are a surprising number of ties. Edit …Read more »
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