Anime Production Schedules are a Growing Nightmare
The infamous, evermore central, anime studio MAPPA has once again stepped into the spotlight on social media. Rumor has it the animation studio has forced its staff to sign non-disclosure agreements related...
Sonny Boy: Finding Purpose Through Creativity
Sonny Boy is a quiet and complicated story that looks into characters who have had their normal everyday lives uprooted. It's an original anime created by writer and director Shingo Natsume (One-Punch...
Goodbye Eri: Embracing Escapism
Goodbye Eri is a perfect display of how media affects our perceptions of reality. Its creative use of found footage as a thematic tool, as opposed to a directorial gimmick, shows us...
Best Romance Anime Films to Watch This Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to kick back and watch your favorite romance anime? From coming-of-age films to Studio Ghibli tear-jerkers, our list...
Voice Actor Sean Schemmel Talks New Projects and Playing Goku (Interview)
There will always be those voice actors in the anime industry and beyond who stand the test of time as household names. It's safe to say that one such person is the legendary voice...
Ohayocon Talks About Their 2022 Return (Interview)
Anime conventions, following many cancelations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, started slowly returning in 2021. And as we head into 2022, one convention that is making its return is Ohayocon, a convention...
Christmas Anime to Enjoy During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time where we often spend countless hours having Christmas movie marathons. So why not mix it up and have an anime Christmas episode watching party instead? Although...
The Canon of Japanese Monsters
In the Western world, we have a canon of monsters and ghouls that we are used to. While folklore and stories of monsters have been passed down from generation to generation across...
On Zine Creation with Let’s Magical Cooking~!
Within fandom spaces, fan-created magazines (most commonly called "zines"), are unique projects. Writers, artists, and other creators within a fandom work together to create zines that are chock-full of art, fan fiction,...
The Weird World of Japanese Variety Shows
What comes to mind when you think about Japanese variety shows? They’re wild, off-the-wall, and hilarious to watch. Many think about their wild, unique nature. And while they come in many forms,...
