Anime

A Translation Change Can’t Make That Evangelion Scene Less Gay

Though anime fans are overjoyed that Neon Genesis Evangelion has hit Netflix, making the series available to watch legally for the first time since 2011, the translation has frustrated some fans. The issues with the series’ translation seem to coalesce on one already divisive character: Kaworu Nagisa. Kaworu Nagisa is a teenage mech pilot who…

Why Dragon Ball Super‘s Fight Scenes Have Looked Different On Toonami

The original Japanese versions of the Dragon Ball Super fight scenes are quick and relentless. However, on Toonami, they were edited and slowed down with dropped frames. Warning: This article contains footage that might be harmful to those with motion sensitivity or those prone to seizures. Dragon Ball Super began airing on Adult Swim since…

The Perfect Apartment For An Evangelion Fan

Do you like Evangelion? Like, a lot? Then, you should live in this apartment in Gunma, Japan. Amazingly, it’s not the only apartment in the country that is Evangelion themed. Go figure! Located in the city of Maebashi, the two-bedroom apartment is 45,000 yen ($411), including maintenance fees.  The kitchen cabinets, sliding doors and wallpaper…

Don’t Come To Japan To Make Anime, Says Japanese Animator

Freelance character designer Terumi Nishii is a talent artist (see above) and has an impressive list of anime credits. She’s worked on Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, among others. She has lots experience and some frank advice. Via Game New Flash, here is some real talk for…

Your Spring 2019 Anime Guide [Updated]

Spring is in the air. But that’s not all. Anime is, too! Which new shows are you watching? Below are the shows for the latest spring season’s anime. Let us know in the comments which ones interest you. Updated: April 16 – 6:30 am: More simulcasts added. Ace of Diamond: Act II Studio: Madhouse Genre:…

First Look At Weathering With You, The Follow Up To Your Name

Your Name was one of the best films of 2016. This summer, director Makoto Shinkai is back with a new anime feature. Here’s our first look. Called Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko, or “Weather Child” in Japanese), the movie once again features the music of Radwimps, the band that provided the memorable songs for…

Dude Trains Like One-Punch Man, Gets Buff

In the anime One-Punch Man, Saitama has a workout routine that includes 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10k-run. Investor Sean Seah tried this for real, and the results were certainly noticeable. Over the years, there have been multiple games and anime that have inspired people to get into tip-top shape. Seah first…

Comparisons Of Captain Marvel To Dragon Ball Won’t Stop

For the past few months, Captain Marvel has been compared to Dragon Ball. Now that the film is out, those comparisons keep on coming. Since the trailers hit, there have not only been comparisons between Captain Marvel and Goku, but also between the Skrulls and the Piccolo in the live-action adaptation Dragon Ball Evolution But…

My Roommate Is A Cat Is The Purest Anime Of The Season

Two broken souls find each other and begin to mend in a human/cat love story for the ages

It’s The Real-Life Master Roshi 

This is pro bodybuilder Nhon Ly. He’s better known by his Instagram handle @master_roshi_real_life and for good reason. Previously, Kotaku introduced body builder Taichi Shimizu who pulled off the Dragon Ball character with real muscles and fake facial hair. Nhon Ly doesn’t need a phony bread! As Karapaia points out, he certainly does resemble the…

The Japanese Voice of One Piece‘s Whitebeard Has Died 

Voice actor Kinryu Arimoto began his career in the mid-1960s. Since then, he lent his vocal talents to numerous anime. Perhaps his most famous role was the One Piece pirate Edward Newgate (aka “Whitebeard”). Today it was announced that Arimoto has passed away. Besides Whitebeard, Arimoto voiced Commissioner Nogami in City Hunter, Patrick Zala in…

The Deep World of Anime… Cabbage

In Japan, cabbage is a go-to veggie. It’s used a lot in cooking! No wonder the vegetable is often depicted in anime, such as in Taboo Tattoo (above). Let’s look at anime cabbage from over the years. Twitter user Kyo-mu chan recently posted this image, comparing cabbage in several different anime, including Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon…

Sasuke From Naruto Is The First Anime Meme of 2019

It’s mid-January, and we have our first anime meme of the year, with a Naruto still being reworked for internet fodder. The above image is from a fight between Itachi and Sasuke and shows th elder Itachi choking his younger brother. The meme has caused “Sasuke” to start trending.

Your Winter 2019 Anime Guide

The weather is cold outside. But inside, there’s anime. Let’s figure out what shows we want to watch. Here are the new seasons for the latest winter season. Which ones interest you? Bang Dream! 2nd Season Studio: Sanzigen | Passione | Creators in Pack Genre: Idol, Music Premiere Date: January 3 Where to Watch: Hidive…

Netflix Remakes Saint Seiya And So Far, The Fan Reaction Is Not Good

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac is Netflix’s updated take on the classic anime. Andromeda Shun, originally a male character, has been reworked as a female character. The trailer (below) is racking up dislikes on YouTube. Eugene Son, the remake’s producer, took to Twitter to explain the decision. Via Japanese site Hachima, here are his…

Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Is Coming To Netflix 

Cowboy Bebop is getting a live-action series on Netflix, with the anime’s creator Shinichiro Watanabe consulting. The Cowboy Bebop anime debuted back in 1998 with Watanabe at the helm. The live-action first episode will be written by Christopher Yost, who recently penned Thor: Ragnarok In the late 2000s, Keanu Reeves was attached to a live-action…

First Trailer For Production I.G’s Ultraman Anime

As Kotaku previously reported, Production I.G is making an Ultraman anime. Here is the debut trailer. Last December’s teaser showed the new Ultraman character design. Production I.G is teaming up with Sola Digital Arts for the anime, which will be helmed by Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed).

Evangelion Isn’t Fun, But It’s Still Worth Watching

Neon Genesis Evangelion is coming to Netflix in the spring of 2019, making it available to watch in America without pirating it or shelling out hundreds of dollars for an out-of-print box set for the first time since its American license ran out in 2011. It’s a show that’s had a huge impact on me,…

Anime Tough Guy Gets A Fitting Ruler. (Yes, Ruler)

In the Baki manga and anime, Yujiro Hanma is the toughest character. He has superhuman strength and now, his own ruler. Via the Baki wiki, here are some examples of just how strong he is: Yujiro was able to defeat the American military forces by himself during the time of the Vietnam War… Some of…

Once again, the Hunter x Hunter manga is going on hiatus. This should be no surprise for fans of the manga, as its creator is notorious for taking breaks. No word as to when serialization will resume. As Kotaku previously reported, creator Yoshihiro Togashi says he wants to finish the manga.