Anime. Manga News & Features
From adorable fluffy animals to helpful and powerful sidekicks, anime has no shortage of memorable, lovable mascots. Mascot characters often become the series’ symbol, impacting the franchise’s visual identity and appearing on best-selling merchandise. Some mascot creatures have a crucial part in the narrative’s progression, like the Straw Hats’ doctor Chopper from One Piece. Others,…
Since the beginning of Demon Slayer, one of the most contended plot points has centered around Nezuko’s age regression. Many fans believe that the decision to have Nezuko behave as childlike as she does post-transformation takes agency away from the only central female character of the series. Not only this but her childishness supposedly contrasts…
Pokémon will have its first-ever panel at San Diego Comic-Con International this year. As detailed on the Pokémon Company’s Official Press site, Pokémon is hosting a special behind-the-scenes panel this year called “Pokémon: Bringing Iconic Animation to Global Audiences.” This event will break down how the series is localized from the original Japanese into various…
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED was a smash hit throughout the early and mid-2000s. This series was a much-needed revitalization for the Gundam franchise. It generated hype and a massive following across Japan and America. All this was supposed to culminate in one big movie, but that day never came. The unnamed Gundam SEED movie was…
Anime is often criticized for its limiting reliance on genre tropes and cliches, most of which lazily migrate from series to series. Yet, tropes in fiction are unavoidable, as the term simply refers to popular and easily recognizable plot elements, themes, or storytelling devices. Utilization of common tropes is a shortcut to creating an impactful…
Anime can tackle any type of story or genre, but there is no shortage of series where characters wield diverse superpowers. There’s some surprising variety between the many superpowers on display in anime. However, a common power that several series explore is the advent of plant-manipulation skills. It’s easy to be impressed by the flashy…
It has never been easier to start reading manga, as more and more titles are being localized every month, with some chapters landing in America within hours of them hitting Japanese newsstands. However, even with these advancements, things are still not perfect, and there are many stumbling blocks that new fans must overcome when starting…
Yandere is one of the most controversial “dere” types in anime, featuring characters who appear sweet and kind at first only to reveal a secret dark side over time. Yandere characters are incredibly possessive of their loved ones, often becoming violent when their relationship is threatened. Despite their disturbing nature, yandere anime characters remain a…
The Suicide Squad Isekai announcement has sparked a lot of discussion within the anime fandom, as rather than being a traditional adaption of the stories found in DC’s comics, the team behind it has instead opted to go in a totally different direction. While this may seem strange on paper, the Suicide Squad Isekai is…
Some anime couples are so well-crafted that they stand the test of time, even if they were written ten or twenty-plus years ago. Other, newer romance arcs are so thoughtfully written and refreshing that fans fall in love instantly with the characters’ journey. Various elements go into an excellent romantic depiction. There needs to be…