Persona’s Stage Shows Are Overlooked Gems
Stage shows based on popular anime, manga and video game franchises are a common thing in Japan. Any franchise that gets big enough will receive a stage play that either …
My Hero Academia: 5 Times Ochaco Let Her True Feelings for Deku Show
Fans have many different romantic pairings in mind for My Hero Academia protagonist Izuku Midoriya. While no one can say who he’ll ultimately end up with, there’s substantial evidence to suggest Ochako …
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Castlevania EP Says Fans Will Love the Franchise’s Next Animated Project
With the release of its fourth season, the acclaimed Netflix original animated series Castlevania has come to an end as Trevor Belmont and his friends battle the forces of evil …
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How Toriyama’s Jackie Chan-Influenced One-Shot Paved Dragon Ball’s Path
Though its more action-oriented sequel is the best-loved part of the franchise, Akira Toriyama’s original Dragon Ball was the starting place for both the series as a whole and the anime fandom of …
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One Piece’s 5 Most Overlooked Pieces of Foreshadowing
Among all the long-term manga serials out there, only a handful come close to One Piece in its expert use of foreshadowing. Creator Eiichiro Oda will hint not only at future events …
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New Sunrise Anime Scarlet Nexus to Debut July 1! | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
Upcoming Sunrise anime series Scarlet Nexus has released its first trailer along with a new key visual! The trailer includes glimpses of new characters and the Others. Scarlet Nexus is …
Kakegurui Creator’s Newest Manga Literally Murders the Isekai Genre
As isekai continues to proliferate the anime, manga and light novel worlds, it only makes sense that creators would be inspired to deconstruct it. This means not just having particularly …
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Shadows House: The Dolls Begin Their Deadly Debut
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Shadows House Episode 5, “The Debut,” now streaming on Funimation. Episode 5 of Shadows House finally beings the Debut, a ceremony that introduces the …
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The Slime Diaries Proves Summer Festivals Are An Important Anime Trope
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 5 of The Slime Diaries, “Return of the Summer Festival” now streaming on Crunchyroll. Like many isekai anime, The Slime Diaries features certain tropes …
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Castlevania: Carmilla’s Plan for Humanity Is the Plot From Daybreakers
Upon her entry in Castlevania Season 2, it is clear Carmilla is not down for Dracula’s plan to eradicate all of humanity, primarily concerned about what vampires would do about food if all …
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