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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: A Modern Anime Epic
Gurren Lagann starts in an underground village and ends in a fight across the universe. In size and scope, it's an anime epic.
Michiko & Hatchin: A Love Letter to Brazil
I randomly looked up a Portuguese word and recognized it from a 2008 anime. Michiko & Hatchin is a love letter to Brazil, and it's hiding in the phone booths.
Anime Filler Can Actually Be Good…Sometimes
Anime fans will tell you to avoid filler and that it has no value...but there are actually some hidden gems you shouldn't miss.
There Hasn’t Been A ‘Hot’ Godzilla Anime. Why Not?
Godzilla is an absolute icon. He dominates every screen he's on, but for some reason, there hasn't been a great Godzilla anime yet. Why?
The Manga That Founded a Genre
Yokohama Kaidashi Kiko founded the cozy "healing" manga genre in 1994, and it's still one of the best.
Studio Ghibli in a Post-Miyazaki World: Does it Work?
Studio Ghibli has been wowing audiences for years now, but its co-founder and main creative, Hayao Miyazaki, may not be around for much longer.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Transcending Anime and Changing Culture
Any time spent in anime circles over the last few decades means talking about Neon Genesis Evangelion. It's heady, and there's still nothing like it.
Anime and Latin America: What's the Connection?
There seems to be a special connection between anime and Latin America beyond just idolizing Goku...
Togashi Is Currently Writing Hunter x Hunter’s Best Arc
The hiatuses and lore are scary, but Hunter x Hunter might be one of the best manga series out right now.
Is Something like Samurai Jack Anime? Does It Even Matter?
Samurai Jack is something that reminds me a lot of the anime I love, but is it 'anime'? If it wasn't, would that be so bad?
Everything is Live-Action Now, and I Don't Know If That's Good
Live-action adaptations have been a thing for many years, but even more are coming out, and it's a trend that worries me.
Rock Lee vs. Gaara is the Best Fight in Naruto, and Maybe All of Anime
Rock Lee vs. Gaara is an iconic fight in Naruto, and when you actually think about it, it may be the best anime fight of all time.
What Does the End of One Piece Look Like, for Us
One Piece is reaching its final saga, if it's not there already. With an already massive global impact, what will the actual ending look and feel like?
Why Piccolo Is the Best Dad in Dragon Ball
Piccolo is not the stepfather, he’s the father that stepped up. Out of all the dads in the whole Dragon Ball series, Piccolo is the best by far.
Berserk in 2026: What’s New, and Why You Should Care
After a 9-month gap, Berserk Chapter 384 lands a revelation Miura agonized over for 20 years. His closest friend is the one finishing the story now.
The Same... But Different? How to Read the Shelf
Paperback, omnibus, deluxe, box set, or app chapter: each manga format is a different bet on how sure the publisher is about you.
Why The Climber Took Seventeen Years to Reach English
A beloved manga took 17 years to reach English, and money and risk explain the wait better than translation does.
Why Slam Dunk Is Still Legendary Almost 40 Years Later
Slam Dunk made a basketball fan out of someone who didn't care about sports. Nearly 40 years on, Takehiko Inoue’s manga still shapes basketball culture.
And the Winner Is… Sony
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards look like anime’s Oscars, but Sony’s control over Crunchyroll, its judges, nominations and winners makes them feel like marketing.