Anime

The Japanese Town That’s Covered In Evangelion

Hakone, Japan is known for mountain views, hot springs, and Evangelion. The anime is set in Tokyo-3, a city constructed in Hakone. Earlier this year, it was first reported that the area would be teaming up with the iconic anime for an “Evangelion x Hakone 2020: Meet Evangelion in Hakone” collaboration that, most likely, hoped…

Rent-A-Girlfriend Is A Surprisingly Honest Comedy About Paying For Intimacy

I wasn’t expecting to be as into Rent-A-Girlfriend as I am. From the previews, I figured it would be more or less typical ecchi fare. And while I love horny anime as much as the next horny anime lover, I was pleased to find Rent-A-Girlfriend is a fun comedy with well-developed characters covering subject matter…

Up Close With The Latest Giant Evangelion Statue

This fall, a 49-foot-tall Evangelion Unit-01 bust will open in Kyoto. Website RyuTokyo got to check out the attraction, which is pretty much just a photo spot—but then again, that’s what nearly all these giant anime-themed statues are. Eva Kyoto Base will open at Toei Kyoto Studio Park in Kyoto and will also feature a…

Ash From Pokémon No Longer Has Superhuman Strength

Ash Ketchum’s strength is legendary. He can carry heavy Pocket Monsters with ease. He can lift logs and throw them. Rather, he could. In the latest episode of the Pokémon Journeys anime, Ash and Goh tried to lift a heavy log but they could not. Ash said it was “impossible.” Remember, in 2006, Ash lifted…

Kyoto Animation’s Delayed Swimming Anime Will Be Out Next Year

Free!, the popular swimming anime, was supposed to get a feature film this summer. In 2019, during the wake of the Kyoto Animation tragedy, it was announced that the feature anime would be delayed due to “various circumstances.” Now, in good news for fans, the movie has been confirmed for 2021. The teaser below announces that…

First Look At The Newest King Of Fighters CG Animation Movie

In 2022, SNK’s popular fighting game franchise is getting a feature film CG animation. Titled The King of Fighters: Awaken, it will debut in China. The trailer features Goenitz (pictured), the final boss of The King of Fighters ‘96, as well as Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami. No word yet about an international release. According…

The Cowboy Bebop Soundtracks Just Hit Spotify So Excuse Me While I Freak Out

OK. I need to take a deep breath and steady myself, because what I’m about to tell y’all has me vibrating with excitement. The vast majority of Cowboy Bebop soundtracks just hit Spotify That’s a lot of Bebop music. Of course Spotify has your staple soundtracks—Cowboy Bebop, Blue, Future Blues. But! And god bless whomever…

Great Pretender Is A Con-Artist Anime Comedy Full Of Twists

Great Pretender, the new con-artist anime from Wit Studio (Attack on Titan, Vinland Saga), just ended the first half of its freshman season in Japan. Pretender’s comedy comes together not unlike the machinations of the elite scammers it follows, making for one of the most exciting anime of the summer. Makoto Edamura is Japan’s #1…

Your Summer 2020 Anime Guide

It’s summertime. In Japan, right now, it’s the rainy season. Wherever you are, it might be hot and maybe even humid. So let’s stay inside and watch some anime! Below are this season’s latest shows. Which ones are you watching? Let us know in the comments below. Baki The Great Raitai Tournament Saga Studio: TMS…

Japan Sinks Is Grim But Relevant

This was supposed to be Japan’s year. The Olympics were to be held in Tokyo, and the whole world was going to turn its eyes to Japan. Things didn’t work out that way. The anime Japan Sinks feels like a reminder of that fact. Note: This review contains spoilers. Within the first few minutes of…

The Time Studio Ghibli Stood Up To Harvey Weinstein With A Katana

Among the many things for which former Hollywood mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein was notorious for was re-editing movies as he saw fit, earning the nickname “Harvey Scissorhands.” But when Weinstein was handling Princess Mononoke’s US release, Studio Ghibli wouldn’t be bullied and sent Weinstein a samurai sword to prove it. Back in a…

Introspective Furry Anime Are Having A Moment

Beastars. Gleipnir. BNA: Brand New Animal. Three of the year’s hottest anime series are what you might describe as “furry,” in one way or another. These series all share an introspective, animalistic thread that, while not new to the medium (coughWolf’sRaincough), does make for one of the most hyper-specific anime trends in recent memory. Rather…

Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Anime Director And Voice Actress

Fukuta Kishimoto, a 21-year-old Kyoto man, has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Tatsuki, the anime director best known for Kemono Friends. Kishimoto also allegedly threatened Yui Ishikawa, who did voice work for Kemono Friends 2, as well as an anime production company. Ishikawa also voices Mikasa in the Attack on Titan anime. NHK…

After production was temporarily halted due to covid-19, new episodes of Pokémon Journeys will restart airing on June 7 in Japan. In the US, the show is a Netflix exclusive and will begin streaming on June 12. 

First Look At The Final Season Of Attack On Titan

This is it. Here’s the trailer for the final season of the massively popular Attack on Titan anime. The anime debuted in 2013 and spawned several live-action films. It’s based on Hajime Isayama’s manga, which began serialization in 2009. The studio Mappa is handling animation duties. Wit Studio did the animation for seasons one to…

Japan Sinks: 2020 Is My Most Anticipated Anime Of This Summer

Each season there are shows I, and perhaps you, look forward to. But this summer, there is one show that I am excited about most—Japan Sinks:2020 The upcoming ten-episode series is helmed by Masaaki Yuasa, known for directing Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Devilman Crybaby, Ride Your Wave, and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken. The…

8 Great Anime Series For People Who Don’t Like Anime

A lot of people love anime… this article isn’t for them. No, it’s specifically for those people in your life who claim to have no interest in anime as a genre. But the thing is, anime isn’t really a genre: It’s an entire medium, full of many genres and specific styles. I’ve loved anime and…

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Delayed Due To Covid-19

Originally slated for June 27, 2020, the eagerly anticipated Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 has been delayed due to concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic. The movie’s official Twitter has posted a new poster with the release date changed to “Coming Soon.” Studio Khara, the animation company behind the upcoming Evangelion feature film, has not yet announced the…

Mangamo Is A Nice New Way To Read A Lot Of Manga

Launching today for iOS and coming soon to Android, Mangamo is a $4.99 monthly subscription service that aims to serve up hundreds of volumes of Japanese comics in a completely legal and creator-supporting way, which is a lovely idea. There are many manga subscription services out there, each with their pros and cons. Some cater…

Your Spring 2020 Anime Guide

It’s spring 2020. Now more than ever is a good time to stay inside and watch anime. Below are shows debuting this spring. Are there any you are interested in watching? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy the spring anime. Be well. Stay safe. Ascendance of a Bookworm Part II Studio: Ajia-do Animation Works…