You might have noticed a certain aesthetic to how bishonen are usually portrayed in anime and manga, and that includes a penchant for the men being smooth-skinned. According to a new survey, this just matches up with Japanese women’s preferences. Men’s Hair Removal Salon surveyed …Read more »
Some say the eyes are the windows to the soul. We say the eyes are a good way to know just how powerful your opponent is… or, on the flip side, how adorable. That’s what we’ve learned from staring into a whole lot of anime eyes …Read more »
When you think of the last decade of modern anime films, which features strike you as the most impressive? Japanese survey site Rankingoo aimed to find the answer by polling 10,314 people between the age of teenagers and 60-year-olds, with the only major stipulation being …Read more »
Need a super-boost between My Hero Academia episodes? We know the feeling. Superhero anime is exciting and inspiring, and makes you want to go out there and give your all. And sometimes it’s just fun to watch the epic battles play out. Both are good. So …Read more »
Do you ever just want to treat your eyes to some absolutely beautiful art? There are so many aesthetically-pleasing anime out there that are a joy just to look at. If that’s the kind of mood you’re in, be sure to check out these shows. …Read more »
There’s a lot of talk about live-action adaptations lately, from rumors that a Demon Slayer show is in the works to casting news for the upcoming Cowboy Bebop series. But for some fans, a live-action adaptation stomps all over the memories of their favorite anime. …Read more »
Whether your family is together or at a distance for Thanksgiving this year, we’ve all got food on the brain. (Not literally — at least, I hope not.) So as you’re navigating those holiday cravings, why not feast your eyes on some food-centric anime and …Read more »
We’ve all got a soft spot in our heart for our favorite cute anime girls. And when it comes to our Best Girls, we’re willing to forgive a lot. But let’s face it: there are some girls in anime who could absolutely destroy us, and …Read more »
Good ol’ ranking site Goo is back with a list that asks this simple question: who are anime’s sexiest heroines of all time? Hey, man, sometimes you just need some sexiness. About 4,000 fans answered the call and added their sexy opinions to the list. …Read more »
Anime can make just about anything cute… even the flesh-eating undead who threaten our very existence! Yeah, we’re a little weirded out, too. But these zombie anime girls are weirdly lovable. From idols to fighters to (apparently) the zombie girlfriend our hero has always wanted …Read more »
Some Shonen Jump series are great at tugging on the ol’ heart strings, which is bound to happen when you have some of the biggest manga in the world collected in one weekly magazine. To find out which Shonen Jump series made Japanese fans cry, …Read more »
Among the many, many -dere types out there is the kamidere — the “god” type, be it literal or figurative. Whether they want it all or already have it all, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Sometimes the “dere” side gets a little buried under the …Read more »
Pandas are one of the cutest animals in the world. I mean, c’mon otakus! They have a rolly-polly white and black body! They spend their days eating bamboo and taking naps. What about baby pandas!?! They are absolutely adorable! Why not cozy up in a …Read more »
Regardless of who enjoys it, we tend to describe anime and manga by demographic. By now we’ve all heard of shonen and shoujo series and know what they mean. But for some, josei is a less common term. So what exactly is the meaning of josei in terms …Read more »
Nearly every anime fan has issues finding the perfect merch, especially on websites where sellers can coax high ratings to make their low-quality hoodies and t-shirts look like they could be the real deal. It can sometimes seem like you’re discouragingly sifting through endless images, …Read more »
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