Anime & Manga

Showa Nostalgia in Anime: What’s the Deal?
Erased (Boku Dake ga Inai Machi) Recently, many anime from multiple genres have been making explicit references to the “Showa period.” For example, in the first episode* of the comedy...
Showa Nostalgia in Anime: What’s the Deal?
Erased (Boku Dake ga Inai Machi) Recently, many anime from multiple genres have been making explicit references to the “Showa period.” For example, in the first episode* of the comedy...

In Defense of Nico Yazawa from Love Live!
Source: Love Live! School Idol Festival One of the most fascinating aspects of Love Live! School Idol Project and Love Live! School Idol Festival fandom is the sheer divisive nature...
In Defense of Nico Yazawa from Love Live!
Source: Love Live! School Idol Festival One of the most fascinating aspects of Love Live! School Idol Project and Love Live! School Idol Festival fandom is the sheer divisive nature...

How Monster Musume Attracts Hardcore Fans
Source: Monster Musume Episode 1 At Comic Market 88 last summer, Japanese book publisher Tokuma Shoten brought with them an astounding seven-meter long hugging pillow. Featuring a character named Miia...
How Monster Musume Attracts Hardcore Fans
Source: Monster Musume Episode 1 At Comic Market 88 last summer, Japanese book publisher Tokuma Shoten brought with them an astounding seven-meter long hugging pillow. Featuring a character named Miia...

One Punch! JAM Project’s Gateway to Western Suc...
Source: One Punch Man Anime Official Site Whether it’s the exquisite action sequences, the superhero aesthetic, or the clever humor, the One Punch Man anime has been turning a lot...
One Punch! JAM Project’s Gateway to Western Suc...
Source: One Punch Man Anime Official Site Whether it’s the exquisite action sequences, the superhero aesthetic, or the clever humor, the One Punch Man anime has been turning a lot...