Anime. Manga News & Features
English adaptations of Japanese anime, often referred to as “dubs,” have been plentiful since the art form started experiencing international growth during the mid-20th century. While not every one of these translations resulted in positive changes to the source material, many of them added important depth and nuance to their respective casts. Sometimes, a production…
Every action anime fan will have to deal with disappointment eventually. They will experience enjoying an otherwise excellent series when suddenly one of the big fight scenes becomes a problem. It’s not necessarily a bad scene, but it’s certainly not what the series needed it to be to maintain the show’s momentum. Some fight scenes…
All fans have, at some point or another, found themselves bawling their eyes out while watching some of their favorite movies and TV shows. Anime is no different. Be it the death of a beloved character, the unfairness of life, or a cathartic experience of relating to a character beyond the realm of fiction, anime…
Fire-type Pokémon are often considered to be among the strongest of the entire franchise, and for good reason. Depending on the species and its secondary typing, Fire-types can often find themselves in advantageous situations as long as they stay away from Water, Ground, and Rock types. Their offensive moves are generally devastating as well. Fire…
In the past, subbed anime series were tucked away in random YouTube channels and fan-made streaming websites. However, today the biggest television companies have picked up on the genre’s popularity. While there are a number of mainstream streaming services available, HBO Max has its own anime roster to compete with. For anime fans questioning if…
Subplots aren’t just a necessity in long-form storytelling, but a tradition of their own. In brief, subplots are needed to give more life to their story’s setting and to develop side characters who normally don’t get that much attention. Some anime don’t just follow this unspoken rule diligently but exceeded expectations as well. Whether it…
Everyone loves anime these days. Whether it’s the courageous heroes, the dazzling animations, or the lovable characters, anime simply can’t lose — supposedly. With all the hype, it’s easy to think the most popular anime franchises can do no wrong. Unfortunately, it appears that, as a series’ fan base grows, so do its shameless corporate…
Anime characters have various hobbies and talents, and that often includes creative expression. Some characters are good at painting or drawing, while others are poets or professional writers. Then there’s music, with anime characters playing every instrument there is. Trumpets, Violins, guitars, and pianos are all fair game, and plenty of anime characters can sit…
Comedy is an underrated genre within the anime world. It’s not surprising, since many anime already have comedy in them while doing something else. Dragon Ball Z and One Piece, for example, include comedy while being primarily action series. Even dramatic series sometimes need to lighten the mood with a joke to avoid things becoming…
In any given season of the year, anime fans are graced with the new releases of dozens of new shows. With how often new anime comes out, it’s no surprise that many anime end up being relatively lackluster throughout the year. Some anime struggle so hard to find their audience that they fail to get…