“Anime did it better”: The One Area Where Tite Kubo’s Bleach Looks Inferior to Pierrot’s Thousand-Year Blood War isn’t Original Fight Scenes
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime has been airing one splendid episode after another. The anime adaptation of the last arc of Tite Kubo’s Bleach has received plenty of praise from…
‘Kaiju No. 8’ Season 2 Is Already Struggling to Keep Up With Other Anime
Kaiju No. 8 season 2 was supposed to debut with a bang. Yet, right off the bat, it is apparent that the sequel series will struggle to find its footing…
“It’s a gag anime, so it can be drawn quickly”: Gintama Director Admitted He Royally Underestimated Hideaki Sorachi’s Magnum Opus
Hideaki Soachi’s Gintama is one such anime-manga series that instantly commands fans’ attention, and evokes a wide range of emotions, from respect to endless laughter. Even those who are unfamiliar…
“I want an Emmy Award”: ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run’ Is Aiming Big With Its Music
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run isn’t just aiming to dominate the anime charts, but also music charts, specifically the Emmys. Yoshikazu Iwanami, the sound director of Jojo’s…
“I’ve always liked military-like things”: Spy x Family Would Have Never Seen Loid, Yor, and Anya Due to its Original Premise
Spy x Family has its fair share of action and comedy, along with heartwarming moments of clarity and wisdom in the series. The production for Spy x Family Season 3 is officially underway,…
‘Gachiakuta’ Anime’s Success Could Also Turn the Tide for the Manga
Gachiakuta‘s anime might be gaining traction, but the same cannot be said about its manga sales; however, there are high expectations that the anime’s success could turn the tide. The…
‘The writing of this entire character arc is flawless’: Don’t Let My Hero Academia’s Botched Ending Make You Forget What Kohei Horikoshi Did With Endeavor
2024 was a sad year for My Hero Academia fans as the enticing story by Kohei Horikoshi finally came to an end after entertaining fans for over ten years. The…
‘Ouran High School Host Club’ Set the Foundation of a Shojo Trope So Good Even Being Labelled as a Cliche Couldn’t Ruin It
Over the years, Japanese animation has created a wide range of romantic stories, from funny and light-hearted to deep and emotional. A prime example of a shojo anime struck by…
“I knew they were fake, but it was easy money”: Con Man Says He Tried Selling 1500 Fake One Piece Cards To Oda Fans Because They Are Easy Targets
Even after 25 years of storytelling and 1,100+ episodes, fans are still hooked on Luffy’s epic adventures! With 2025 underway, the countdown to One Piece’s return is in full swing,…
“I thought it would be a failure”: Katsushiro Otomo Had No Faith in ‘Akira’ Anime Adaptation
Few anime films have had as much cultural impact as Akira. The 1988 cyberpunk masterpiece shaped the sci-fi genre and influenced countless filmmakers, animators, and storytellers. Based on Katsuhiro Otomo’s…