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AnimeCraig Of The Creek Uses Pokémon As A Perfect Metaphor For Growing Up
In “The Evolution of Craig” episode of Cartoon Network’s refreshingly pure animated series Craig of the Creek, our young hero struggles with the idea of growing up and the fear of transforming into a different, older person. With a tadpole taking the place of a pocket monster, Craig learns a Pokémon-inspired lesson about the benefits…
By Mike Fahey Published September 12, 2019 -
AnimeThe Pokémon Anime Is Now Old Enough To Drink
On September 7, 1998, the first episode of the Pokémon anime aired in the United States. That was 21 years ago. Oh God. The show’s first-ever episode, Pokémon – I Choose You!, is the beginning of the whole Pokémon universe, showing Ash’s first meeting with Pikachu. It’s all fairly pedestrian when you just watch this…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 8, 2019 -
AnimeLooking Back on Dragon Ball Z’s Best Filler Episode
When the Dragon Ball Z anime premiered in April of 1989, it was a mere six months behind its Dragon Ball manga source material. For a half-hour show that aired every week without fail, this wasn’t much of a gap to fill. It was important to the Dragon Ball Z showrunners that the anime storyline…
By Ben Bertoli Published August 25, 2019 -
AnimeKyoto Animation Will Release Its New Film As Planned
This September, Kyoto Animation’s Violet Evergarden spin-off anime will be released as originally scheduled. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the premiere for Violet Evergarden Side-Story: Eternity and the Auto Memories Doll was scheduled for an August 3 premiere at Germany’s Animagic convention. According to the event’s organizers, the showing will commence as planned “at the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 29, 2019 -
AnimeFinal Rebuild Of Evangelion Movie Gets A Freaky Trailer
The first Rebuild of Evangelion movie came out in 2007, when I was in high school. Over a decade later, after many delays, the last movie in the series, Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 finally has a teaser trailer, and will hit theaters in Japan in June of 2020. The Rebuild of Evangelion movies are reinterpretations…
By Gita Jackson Published July 19, 2019 -
AnimeThe Kyoto Animation Studio Was About More Than Just Anime
Back in April 2006, as an American living in Osaka, I had only been working here at Kotaku for a few months when a new anime took the internet by storm. At that time, cosplayers at otaku events across Japan were dressing up as the lead character in Kyoto Animation’s latest show, The Melancholy of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2019 -
AnimeCosplaying Haikyuu’s Nishinoya May Have Improved My Volleyball Skills
This weekend, I attended Blerdcon, a convention in Washington, D.C., aimed at black nerds of all ilks. There were beautiful black people everywhere, and it was absolutely amazing. The cosplay was wildly creative, spanning anime, video games, movies, TV, and even commercials. I saw the character Jaws from the Burger King Kids Club ads, as…
By Natalie Degraffinried Published July 17, 2019 -
AnimeSailor Moon Mod Makes Slay The Spire Even More Magical
In the name of the Moon, you should try this mod! Slay the Spire is really two games in one. There’s the version the creators at MegaCrit made with a campaign that spans three acts and includes three heroes. Then there’s the version that allows mods, through which the game’s many fans have cooked up…
By Ethan Gach Published July 9, 2019 -
AnimeYour Summer 2019 Anime Guide [Updated]
It’s summer. Nobody wants to go outside anymore. Everyone wants to stay inside and watch anime. But which shows will you watch? Let’s have a look at what shows are airing this summer season. Let us know in the comments which ones interest you. Updated: 7/12/2019, 6:30 a.m. ET: The guide has been updated with…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 8, 2019 -
AnimeWatch The First Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 Footage
Over the weekend, over 10 minutes from the Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0, the upcoming final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series, were shown at locations around the world. On-screen clips of the footage with varying quality have surfaced online. These clips look quite good The footage below is from the outdoor screening at Shinjuku…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 8, 2019 -
AnimeNew Akira Anime Project And Brand New Anime Film Keep Katsuhiro Otomo Busy
This is Orbital Era. It’s a new anime feature film from Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo and Sunrise, the folks behind Gundam. This isn’t the only thing that he has been working on. Otomo has also announced a new Akira anime project as well as a 4K remaster of the original 1988 film. Below is the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 5, 2019 -
AnimeTen Anime To Watch If You Liked Neon Genesis Evangelion
So you just finished watching Evangelion on Netflix, and you’re wondering where to go from here. I have a few suggestions. Although Neon Genesis Evangelion is considered a classic among anime fans, a lot of people are seeing it for the very first time thanks to its availability on Netflix. If you’re one of those…
By Gita Jackson Published June 28, 2019 -
AnimeNew Anime Series Sarazanmai Is More Than Just Butt Jokes
When it comes to the work of anime director Kunihiko Ikuhara, you either connect with it or you don’t. Ever since the director, writer, provocateur, and social critic made his mark in 1997 with Revolutionary Girl Utena, he has delivered nothing but ambitious and surreal anime that deliberately addresses (and comments on) systems and major…
Christopher Lee Inoa Published June 26, 2019 -
AnimeA 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…
By Gita Jackson Published June 25, 2019 -
AnimeWhy 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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2019 -
AnimeThe 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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 16, 2019 -
AnimeDon’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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 26, 2019 -
AnimeYour 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:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 17, 2019 -
AnimeFirst 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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2019 -
AnimeDude 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…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 8, 2019