Something For The Weekend: A The Winners Are… Rounding Up All Our ‘Best Of’ Lists
Welcome to the New Year, but before we look forward, let’s look back over our shoulder as we celebrate another
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Anime
Comicon’s Best Anime Of 2025
As we approach a new year, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the amazing animation we’ve received in 2025. And
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A New Holy Grail War Begins In ‘Fate/strange Fake’
Based on the light novel series set within the Fate/Stay Night Universe, Fate/strange Fake is an urban fantasy where Mages
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Mercer Labs Gives ‘One Piece’ An Immersive Experience
Fandom is a curious thing. It involves individuals absorbing a story and characters so much that their excitement for a
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Adult Animation Revolution: ‘Virgin Punk’ Is ‘Kite’ 2.0
Umezu Yasuomi is the creator of the infamous X-rated OVAs Kite (1998) and Mezzo Forte (2000). Each depicts over-the-top sex and hyper-violence while also delivering
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Streaming And Screaming: ‘Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26’
It’s no exaggeration to say that Tatsuki Fujimoto is a manga wunderkind. Not only did Fujimoto create the global success
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Hope And Originality Are Just Two Reasons Why You Need To Watch ‘Sanda’
From Beastars creator Itagaki Paru and anime studio Science Saru comes a new rom-com battle shonen titled Sanda. Set in
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Commentary: ‘Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc’ Succeeds By Knowing Exactly What It Is
There’s something to be said about stories that are fully aware of what they are and have no qualms about
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Commentary: ‘Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc’ Surprises With Love
Sometimes it’s easy to judge a story by its metaphorical cover. What looks like a wild and crazy experience often
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AnimEigo Announces ‘Looking For The Full Moon’ Vol. 2 Blu-Ray Home Media Release
The conclusion of the shojo anime series about a young girl’s quest for pop music stardom debuts in HD with
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‘Virgin Punk: A Clockwork Girl’ Coming To US Theaters
Umezu Yasuomi is the creator of the infamous X-rated OVAs Kite (1998) and Mezzo Forte (2000). Each depict over-the-top sex and hyper-violence while also
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Check Out This New Trailer For ‘All You Need Is Kill’
All You Need Is Kill is a new anime film from STUDIO 4C based on the sci-fi novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. The
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One Piece Diaries #72 – One Piece x Toriko Collaboration Special
One Piece is one of the most beloved anime in history, but at over 1,000 episodes, it’s tough for those who
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Commentary: ‘Super Crooks’ Takes A Unique Approach To Its Pacing
Pacing is extremely important regardless of the medium in which the story is being told. Pacing that moves too slowly
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Commentary: ‘Super Crooks’ Highlights A Different Kind Of Anime
The manga-to-anime pipeline runs like a smooth machine at this point. Japanese comics are released in droves, many of which
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Tokyopop Announces New Manga Debuts And Series Launches For Fall And Winter 2025
Tokyopop has announced a collection of new manga titles set to debut in Q4. These include new BL and shojo
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One Piece Diaries #71 – Fishman Island Arc #2
One Piece is one of the most beloved anime in history, but at over 1,000 episodes, it’s tough for those who
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YouTube Channel Beyond Ghibli Announces New Book: ‘Ultimate Anime’
I first mentioned the YouTube channel Beyond Ghibli in “What Comic Creators Can Learn From The Manga Boom“. The channel
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‘Devilman: Crybaby’ Coming To Blu-ray
The Netflix Original Anime, Devilman: Crybaby will release on Blu-ray from Anime Limited and Shout! Studios. The Devilman: Crybaby Deluxe
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The Rise, Fall, And Rebirth Of Tokyopop – AnimEigo Releases Episode 7 Of ‘The Anime Business’
AnimEigo and parent company MediaOCD have released episode 7 of The Anime Business, a documentary series featuring interviews with a
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Animeigo Secures Home Media Rights For Tezuka’s ‘A Time Slip Of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose’
AnimEigo has announced their acquisition of the home media license for A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose during
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Fantastic Fest 2025 Offers A Killer Film Lineup
Fantastic Fest 2025 celebrates the 20th anniversary edition of the festival with the best in genre films from around the
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‘One Piece’ Gets A New Anime Opening And Live Action Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to the table, Check this out… Oh man, that was fun! I’m a big fan of One Piece. I
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First Ever Japanese Voiceover Stars Scheduled To Appear At L.A. Comic Con 2025
Los Angeles Comic Con is shaping up to be a great event. They are hosting big stars from the Marvel
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Adult Animation Revolution: Guillermo del Toro on Studio Ghibli
If you are new to anime and want an introduction/overview, I would implore you to watch Guillermo del Toro‘s masterclass
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Opinion: Exploring The Intersection Between Auteur And Commercial Art
As a teenager, I was really blown away by The Matrix and The Dark Knight trilogies. It was my naive
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Apocalyptic Anime Fantasy TCG/Comics — Jake Masters And Drawsmile Talk ‘Demon Rush’
Welcome to the table, I recently had a chance to sit down with Jake Masters and Drawsmile to talk about
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New ‘Magical Girl Madoka’ Movie Gets 2026 Release Date
Magical Girl Madoka is a seminal anime from 2011. What starts as a cute adventure centering on girls with magic
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Commentary: ‘Dragon Ball’ Has Evolved To A Next Level Franchise
There comes a point in the life of a franchise when it evolves beyond a singular story. Great examples of
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‘Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc’ Finally Coming To Theaters
Chainsaw Man is one of the most popular and insane manga on store shelves. Those who are caught up with
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New Mega Evolutions — The ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game’ Keeps Evolving
Welcome to the table, I’ve really been enjoying the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket game. The ability to earn daily
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