Slayers, the seminal fantasy series that started life as a series of light novels before being turned into a popular anime, just turned 35. The first volume of the long-running series of adventures starring sorceress Lina Inverse by author Hajime Kanzaka was published on January …Read more »
With the Dungeons & Dragons movie in theaters, we’re back to thinking about our ideal party builds. When you’re putting together a party, you want a team that covers a little bit of everything. You also don’t want one person who’s going to carry the whole party …Read more »
Yes, you heard right — there’s more KONOSUBA on the way! The isekai comedy announced its return today. Sadly, we don’t know much beyond that there will be more, but that’s already a bit deal. It’s also going to be a big wait for the next chapter of Kazuma’s …Read more »
Actress Megumi Hayashibara is putting on a virtual concert as her Slayers character Lina Inverse. Called the Lina Inverse 3D Concert, it will stream on XWorld VR Chat on May 7, and it costs about $30 to attend. The next day it will stream on …Read more »
Next month, fans around the world will get to read the memoirs of celebrated voice actress Megumi Hayashibara. The star has appeared in dozens of anime, in iconic roles known around the globe. We can’t wait to read all about her experiences… so today, we’re …Read more »
Before streaming and the broader appeal of anime, your college anime club wasn’t just a place to watch the latest shows… for some people, it was the only place. In my case, Friday night meetings were a rare chance to see new series and get new recommendations. Of …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 »
For many, fantasy/comedy Slayers was a gateway anime. The action-packed adventures of Lina Inverse and her friends delighted fans from light novel to anime and beyond. The original series is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and fans get all the goodies. Here are just a few of …Read more »
When it comes to anime heroes, we love them larger-than-life. Epic space battles, feats of strength, magical or technical prowess — we’ll take it all, and the universe-shattering fights that come with them. But once in a while, you run across a hero who’s a …Read more »
Missing your Dungeons & Dragons group? Can’t align your schedules even with the magic of the Internet? It’s a common problem. With so many people involved in any one game, schedules can collapse at any time. Sometimes it’s a brief blip; other times, you wait for …Read more »
Believe it or not, the Slayers franchise is 30 years old. The series about sorceress Lina Inverse and pals that became a touchstone for anime fans in Japan and abroad started life as a light novel series back in 1990. The first anime adaptation, a …Read more »
Writer Hajime Kanzaka and illustrator Rui Araizumi’s Slayers light novels first debuted back in 1989, so last year marked their 30th anniversary. Just because it’s 2020 doesn’t mean the celebration has ended, though, and one of the upcoming pieces has Lina Inverse voice actress Megumi …Read more »
Writer Hajime Kanzaka and illustrator Rui Araizumi’s Slayers light novel series marked its 30th anniversary last year, but the celebration is far from over. The latest comes from Megumi Hayashibara, who voiced lead character Lina Inverse ever since the first TV anime hit the airwaves …Read more »
Man, being an anime fan in the 90s was something. Tapes (yeah, tapes ) were over 30 bucks and only had two episodes on ‘em, you had to choose between sub and dub, and the selection of stuff available in English was a drop in …Read more »
For fans of 90s anime in particular, the name Starchild is instantly recognizable. The anime arm of giant record label King Records, Starchild was involved with the financing and music production of a string of hits in the 90s, including Evangelion , Nadesico , and …Read more »
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