Anime
YAIBA: Samurai Legend pushes back against fandom’s obsession with aura
The 2025 anime spring season came on strong. Lazarus, the new project from Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe, launched in April, alongside Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Wind Breaker season 2 brought more intense fighting scenes, while Kowloon Generic Romance proved to be the existential posthuman sci-fi I didn’t know I needed. This season, I also…
7 Best Anime by Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli isn’t just an animation studio, it’s a landmark in cinematic history. Co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata in 1985, Ghibli built its legacy on hand-drawn beauty, emotionally grounded storytelling, and a profound respect for nature, childhood, and the complexity of human behavior. Related Top 11 Anime Studios (And Their Best Show) Anime…
Top 9 Netflix Original Anime
Netflix has come a long way from being just another platform to stream anime. It’s now a studio in its own right, producing original anime that rivals even Japan’s biggest names. What began as an experiment with titles like Knights of Sidonia has grown into a full-fledged catalog of bold, genre-pushing stories. Some of these…
Hatsune Miku’s first movie, now in theaters, requires some homework beforehand
I was barely five minutes into the new Hatsune Miku anime movie that hits theaters on April 17 when I realized I was definitely in over my head. I already knew that Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing was the first-ever movie for Hatsune Miku, the virtual idol and synthesized singing software….
7 Anime That Are Better in Dub Than Sub
Purists often insist Japanese audio with subtitles provides the most authentic experience. Yet sometimes, through exceptional casting, cultural adaptation, or sheer creative ambition, English dubs transcend mere translation to create something unique, something… better? These rare dubbed versions don’t just adequately convey the original, they enhance it. Be it through voice performances that capture a…
6 Anime where The Main Character Is Brawn over Brains
Many shonen anime share a common trait in their main characters: they often appear a bit dim-witted but possess remarkable hidden talent. These protagonists tend to show a sweet and lighthearted side, yet they become fierce and determined when it’s time to fight. Related 10 Anime Characters With Strange Habits From Naruto’s insatiable love for…