Look. It’s basically Halloween, right? Either way, no matter when you’re reading this, we declare it “close enough.” Time for pumpkins to scream in the dead of night… and if we’ve jumped the gun, that just means we have to do it again tomorrow until …Read more »
We could use a little music to get our day going. Fortunately for us, anime is full of iconic pop stars — mega-stars, school idols, aliens, holograms, magicals girls, and more. Today, we’re giving it up for a handful of our favorites over the years. …Read more »
Whether you’re going back to school in person, online, or sending one of your own back, the new school year is always a little stressful. If only academia was more like anime… well, in some cases, at least. Here are a few upbeat school anime …Read more »
Way back in 1996, the gaming world was introduced to Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan). That initial PlayStation game, set in a zombie-infested mansion, introduced many gamers to the world of “survival horror” and spawned a massive gaming franchise that continues to this day. There …Read more »
Last week we asked our readers to vote on what they felt was the best romance anime series and films. We’ve compiled a ranked list of the top 20 choices out of the 60+ candidates which were in the running. The results were as follows: …Read more »
If you’ve seen DECA-DENCE and you’re anything like us, you’re still reeling from the series’s early twist, even weeks later. (And if you haven’t seen it… we’re not spoiling it for you. You owe it to yourself to witness it firsthand!) Crazy reveals are one of …Read more »
As The Ramones once said, “gimme gimme shock treatment.” There are plenty of anime series out there that only really get going a few episodes in. We’ve all heard defenders of certain long-running shows say something like, “just wait until episode 30!” And no offense …Read more »
The thrilling, murderous, and oh so kyute Higurashi: When They Cry is getting a new anime this year! As we wait for the return of the killer series, and once you’re done re-watching and replaying the original Higurashi anime and game, why not give some other psychological …Read more »
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid is coming back for a second season in 2021! But, like all good things, we’re going to have to wait for it. As we anticipate the return of the weirdly adorable series, we’re filling some of that time by looking back …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 »
It’s not uncommon for a famous manga to get multiple anime adaptations, especially with the passing of time. Just look at Hunter x Hunter, which has had two separate TV shows, or Berserk, whose early chapters were adapted for TV back in the ‘90s and …Read more »
As you may already know, aside from the Gregorian calendar, Japan also employs its own eras, based on the reign of the current emperor (at last, that’s been then case since the 1800s—it gets complicated). You may recall that Japan recently entered the Reiwa Era, …Read more »
Theme parks are awesome, and they just keep getting awesomer. Besides the thrill rides, you can also take part in immersive experiences based on your favorite shows and movies — especially if you’re into Disney properties. But if you’re an anime fan, you’ll have to …Read more »
Tearjerkers are the subject of the latest poll by Japanese site Anime Anime, which asked its readers to rank the anime that made them cry the most. Sure, we’ve seen ranking sites ask this question before, but it’s always interesting to read the answers. We …Read more »
Oh, to be an anime girl. Great clothes, amazing hair, and — if this new poll is to be believed — an enviable figure. Women in Japan were polled by anime news site Anime! Anime! and asked which animated lady they’d most like a figure …Read more »
Kara Dennison
Matt Schley
Otaku USA Staff
