5 Iyashikei Anime Perfect for Spring
One of the beautiful aspects of anime is the versatility in stories that can be told. Viewers can seek out series that fit either into a broad genre of fiction, …
Evangelion’s Apocalyptic Ending Is Rooted in an ’80s Mecha Classic
Neon Genesis Evangelion continues to be one of the most influential franchises in mecha, and in anime, in general. The subversive deconstruction inverted numerous tropes of the genre, creating a …
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SSSS.Dynazenon Premiere Teases Powerful Mecha and a Ragtag Pilot Team
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 1 of SSSS.Dynazenon, “What is a Kaiju User?,” now streaming on Funimation. As the next installment in the Gridman universe, SSSS.Dynazenon has some work …
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Kakashi Hatake Vs. Satoru Gojou: Which White-Haired Sensei Is Better?
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen and the Naruto anime love their white-haired senseis, Kakashi Hatake and Satoru Gojou — and for good reason. They’re both quite powerful, known throughout their respective universes for …
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The Demon Slayer Movie Has Paved the Way for Canonical Anime Films
In October of 2020, Demon Slayer: Infinity Train was released in Japanese theatres and quickly proceeded to take the entire Japanese film industry by storm. While the film has yet …
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Which Power Rangers Series Would Make the Best Anime?
The Power Rangers franchise has been going strong since the ’90s, utilizing footage from the Japanese Super Sentai shows. Due perhaps to these Japanese roots, many entries in the series …
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Funimation Previews Its Spring Anime Lineup
Funimation’s anime lineup for spring 2021 has been revealed. Among the upcoming shows are Fruits Basket: The Final Season and The World Ends With You The Animation. New anime series include Combatants Will …
How Kemono Jihen Subtly Portrays the Horrors of Abuse
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Kemono Jihen, available to stream on Funimation, and discussion of sexual abuse and violence. Shonen has recently taken a hard turn towards darker themes, with …
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How Mieruko-Chan Perfectly Balances Humor & Genuine Creepiness
It takes a lot of skill for horror and comedy to be blended together in a way that doesn’t come off as campy or unbalanced. Mieruko-Chan: The Girl That Sees “Them” …
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Laid-Back Camp Film Confirms 2022 Premiere! | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
Slice of life anime Laid-Back Camp is set to return in 2022 with a new film! The following staff members will return for the film: Yoshiaki Kyogoku as director, Jin …