Jboi – MY ATTIRE
Wonder if this video is one big reference to that scene in Hot Rod because if not, that is all I thought of while watching it. Rising South Bay of …
EPIZODE ALBANIA announces SOLOMUN’s closing set and reveals the DAY TO DAY LINEUP!
The final countdown for the debut Epizode Albania edition is on! Groundbreaking music and art festival kicks off on September 23rd and runs till September 26th in the picturesque location …
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Princess Jellyfish’s Positive Depiction of Cross-Dressing Is a Rarity in Anime
There are few roles in anime as belittled as that of the crossdresser. Although there are exceptions — usually girls in men’s garb — who escape mockery, most crossdressers in …
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Demon Slayer Animation Studio Founder Admits to Tax Evasion Charges
Hikaru Kondo, the founder and president of Demon Slayer animation studio Ufotable, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and has issued a public apology. The Tokyo Public Prosecutor’s Office issued a formal …
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Former Nendoroid, Figma Execs Allege Tax Evasion, Racism and ‘Oversexualized’ Merch
Two former executives for Good Smile Company, the collectible manufacturer behind the popular Nendoroid and Figma brands, have entered a legal battle with their former employer for alleged discrimination and mistreatment, and …
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The Best Underrated Sci-Fi Anime From the 2010s
Anime fandom and science fiction fandom frequently overlap. The anime medium is perfectly suited to exploring alien worlds, advanced technology and visions of the future. From Astro Boy to Evangelion, …
Why Is Gundam Still a Niche Franchise?
Anime is currently at its zenith of international popularity, with mainstream franchises reaching more audiences than ever. One franchise that’s big in Japan but not so much anywhere else is Mobile …
Black Rock Shooter Gets New Anime! | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
Almost ten years after its first anime adaptation, Black Rock Shooter has a new anime project in the works! Titled Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall, the anime currently has an …
Why Uramichi Oniisan Fails as a Satire
Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is a 2021 anime adaptation of the Gaku Kuze manga featuring a gymnast with a less-than-rosy attitude about life. This is despite his public persona, …
The Case Study of Vanitas: The Importance of Bloodsucking
Warning: the following contains spoilers for The Case Study of Vanitas, Episode 11, “Promises,” now streaming on Funimation. Vampires are some of the most adapted creatures in all of fiction …
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