If you’ve watched anime through the years, you may have observed that the style and quality have changed significantly in the past years. Because everything animated in the West is now created using computer-generated imagery, you would have just presumed that anime began to do the same. Anime is now a mix of hand-drawing and … Read more
Have you ever encountered a person who said that anime makes them cringe? It’s a common sentiment. And while I can get defensive on behalf of the animes I love, I have to admit that even as an anime fan, there are times when anime makes me cringe as well. Anime makes people cringe because … Read more
When someone I know starts watching anime, I usually recommend that they begin with those that are considered classics. Many of these titles come from the 1990s, and up until today, I consider them as some of the best animes I’ve ever watched. I know I’m not alone in this because if you look up … Read more
Have you ever talked to a person who went on and on about how much they disliked anime? I have. But while I could shrug off their condescension as unreasonable, there may be something to be gained from understanding their perspective. Some people hate anime because there are elements in anime that they consider unpalatable. … Read more
When I first started watching anime, a part of me didn’t want to tell other people about it. At the time, anime fans were generally thought of as weird and awkward, and though I was a social, outgoing person, I still feared that I would be ostracized because of the stigma. Some anime fans are … Read more
Two of the most well-known shonen anime today are Attack on Titan and Death Note, both popular in Japan, as well as internationally. This article strives to compare the two anime and find out which one comes out on top. Attack on Titan has received more awards and overall recognition than Death Note, but Death … Read more
Many people believe that when they buy anime figures and keep them in mint condition, the value for these items will shoot up somewhere down the line. This is why collectors justify their purchases by calling these figures “an investment.” Some rare, hand-painted anime figures can hold or even increase their value. However, mass-produced ones … Read more
No one could argue against the fact that Naruto is one of the most famous anime series ever. However, there has been contention about whether it could already be considered a classic anime, especially since it only finished recently. Nonetheless, Naruto is already a classic anime. Its popularity, longevity, influence, and story elements are proof … Read more
If you enjoy anime and manga, it’s possible that you have come across the term otaku or even refer to yourself as such. The name otaku can be seen as similar to “geek” or “nerd” in English. As with other labels or terms used to describe people, the Japanese term otaku can be used negatively, … Read more