2018-08-12 12:09
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2018-08-11 12:42
Have you ever noticed how few anime websites are dedicated to news? Apart from the handful of websites I know of which I’ll...
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2018-08-11 11:01
As usual – anime figures and merchandise is announced everyday. And every other week. This has been especially true in...
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2018-08-10 11:31
You hear it all the time, no matter which part of the world you’re from. Work hard. Hard work pays...
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2018-08-09 11:32
Who do you choose? Rem or Emilia, and why? Whatever your answer, hold that thought. When I got into Re...
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2018-08-08 12:00
Featured image source: MHA Manga Wallpaper There are only 2 reasons you’re here right now: You LOVE Manga. Or you’re curious...
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2018-08-07 11:56
Because of how the internet works, anime videos gain the most shares from YouTube. At least before it starts reaching networks like Twitter, Facebook,...
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2018-08-06 13:03
Featured image source: Depressing anime wallpaper Depression is a condition few people understand, and even more people are ignorant to. You’ll know this...
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2018-08-04 12:19
Featured image source: Lonely anime boy “No matter how many relationships we seem to have, we’re all alone.” – Mei Misaki...
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2018-08-02 16:06
Featured image source: Violet Evergarden crying Is there such thing as being too sensitive, too emotional, or too kind? That depends...
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2018-08-01 12:04
Anime characters with confusing genders are all too common. It’s what we call “trap” characters in the anime world after...
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2018-07-31 11:20
Featured image source: Anime girl wallpaper How do you define what makes an anime girl beautiful? As cliché as it is,...
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2018-07-30 13:09
Featured image source: Deviant Art What defines the “best” anime OST’S? To me it’s an original soundtrack that: Gets you fired...
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2018-07-28 11:25
Pain is something you can never avoid. Ever. The pain of loss. The pain of tragedy. The pain of making...
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2018-07-26 14:44
Featured image source: Kaori Wallpaper Sadness and happiness are 2 sides of the same coin. In the end it comes down...
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2018-07-25 12:00
Featured image source: Ichigo Wallpaper What are your favorite quotes from Bleach off the top of your head? The thing...
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2018-07-24 13:10
Dear The Anime Industry, my name’s piracy. It’s NOT nice to meet you. You probably know me as the pain...
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2018-07-21 13:19
Buying an anime figure is one thing. It’s easy enough because you already know which characters you love, and which figures tickle...
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2018-07-20 13:01
2018 is moving fast in the anime industry. With preorder figures and merch being released almost every day. And every week without...
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2018-07-20 11:03
There are plenty of anime gifts worth considering on “her” birthday. Whether that’s: For a friend. Partner. Family member. It’s something worth...
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2018-07-19 15:37
Featured image source: Gakkou Gurashi Wallpaper Gakkou Gurashi (School Live) is a horror series with a deceptively cute appearance. Even I...
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2018-07-18 12:10
Yes, there are pros AND cons to buying anime figures. Of course no anime business on earth would even think about telling you...
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2018-07-17 12:02
Featured image source: Samurai Champloo Wallpaper Samurai Champloo is one of the few anime I know to have mixed hip hop with old-school Samurai culture. There’s nothing… Read More
2018-07-16 13:12
That special someone’s “birthday” is coming up, and he’s a fan of anime. But you have no idea what gifts are appropriate, or what “he” would eve… Read More
2018-07-15 13:36
Anime food is a like watching a strip tease on TV. Because no matter how tempting it is, you’ll never get to experience it first hand. If only we could jump inside the TV and get… Read More
2018-07-14 13:01
Who doesn’t love a good smug-face every now and then? Smug anime faces are the reason comedy shows are so hilarious, funny, and full of laughs. Because it usually means… Read More
2018-07-11 19:00
What defines the “best anime” of all time? The most logical answer is based on ratings and reviews from sites like MAL (MyAnimeList). The problem with that though is: it&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-07-11 13:08
Featured image source: Allen Walker Wallpaper Unlike most Shounen of its kind, D. Gray Man has a dark-ish town that’s reflected in its animation, artwork and use of colors. Sadness, pa… Read More
2018-07-10 16:04
Featured image source: Best HQ Wallpapers Violet Evergarden was one of the most hyped up anime series of late 2017. When I first heard the announcement, my thought was: “It better… Read More
2018-07-10 12:16
Featured image source: Wallpaper UP Cowboy Bebop is an anime set in the year 2071, which is ironic because this old school classic was ahead of its time. The unique space adventure… Read More
2018-07-09 16:00
Featured image source: Zerochan Taylor Swift is able to play multiple instruments, unlike your average musician in 2018. So I thought I’d use her as a reference. You don’t always… Read More
2018-07-09 11:00
Featured image source: Wallpaper Abyss Love Live School Idol Project is all about teamwork, inspiration, working hard and having fun along the way. Each of the 7 characters offers somet… Read More
2018-07-08 15:30
Featured image source: Wallpaper Abyss Danmchi, better known as: Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? is a hare/fantasy series known all over the world. Here are th… Read More
2018-07-08 12:04
All anime figure photos belong to the owners via: Myfigurecollection. Every day, week and month, myfigurecollection runs a “best photo” contest. And whichever photos have th… Read More
2018-07-07 17:00
How is it possible for an anime to blend comedy with sadness, without killing itself in the process? This is one of the best elements of Hinamatsuri, a slice of life that focuses on 2 sets o… Read More
2018-07-07 12:37
Who’s the best anime girl with white hair? Who’s the strongest anime character of all time? Who’s the funniest anime character? These are reasonably difficult questions to… Read More
2018-07-05 11:27
Plenty of anime figures have been announcement since January 2018, and there’s only more to come from July on-wards. Make sure you bookmark this page so you don’t miss the latest… Read More
2018-07-04 12:26
Starting an anime blog is easy. You find a domain name you like. You buy it,. You install software. And you’re all set. But what comes after that is the hard part of starting an anime… Read More
2018-07-03 16:10
Featured image source: Fairy Tail Wallpaper. Success means different things to different people. It could be: Staying fit and healthy. Graduating in university. Achieving a financial goal yo… Read More
2018-07-02 13:57
Looking for the latest Naruto/Boruto anime figures to purchase? In 2018 there’s been a couple dozen releases of Naruto figures. With some figurines set for 2019, manufactured by compan… Read More
2018-06-30 11:39
Featured image source: Anime Girl Guitar Wallpaper. – Every anime fan has an opinion on what’s the best anime song of all time. So that kind of debate is endless. If it… Read More
2018-06-29 12:34
Anime figures are still set for 2018. With some figurines releasing as late as December this year. But what about next year? 2019 seems like a while away, but before you know it we&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-06-28 11:43
Anime isn’t at the level of 500M-1B+ views on YouTube yet. If ever. The only videos like that are music videos (Gangnam style for example). Or songs by singers like Justin Bieber… Read More
2018-06-27 13:10
Featured image source: Get Wallpapers. – One of my favorite video games of all time is Halo. A first person shooter for Xbox, with millions of supporters worldwide. It’s also one… Read More
2018-06-24 11:45
Outside of the USA, the next best places for anime companies are the UK and Europe. With Germany and France being one of the main bases for a lot of European anime businesses. We won’t… Read More
2018-06-23 08:24
Featured image courtesy of: Deviant Art. How has the anime industry grown since 2004? That’s the question I’ll be answering today. But why 2004? Why not 2001? Or 1999? The answer… Read More
2018-06-22 11:03
Featured image source: Zerochan Based on Mars, Aria The Animation takes place on planet Aqua. Centered around the Aria Company, and a set of teenage girls who bring the series to l… Read More
2018-06-21 12:07
English dubs don’t get much love. But for all the English dubs we do have, let’s thank companies like Funimation for that. Because out of the 5000-6000 romance/comedy shows, a go… Read More
2018-06-20 12:05
Featured image source: Rem And Ram Wallpaper Re Zero is a psychological series I don’t hear many people mention. Even though it was rated a top anime in 2016. And like most that c… Read More
2018-06-19 11:41
In case you don’t know what Buzzsumo is, it’s a platform for discovering content and measuring how many people have shared it on social media. The data is gathered from: Facebook… Read More
2018-06-18 16:36
Featured image source: Your Name Wallpaper With over $200 million in sales, Kimi No Na Wa is a hit with anime fans all over the world. Especially in the teenage demographic. If it’s ro… Read More
2018-06-17 10:59
Featured image source: Anime Girl Wallpaper The US is home to the best and biggest anime companies in the world… Outside of Japan, of course. Outside of the US, there are only a handf… Read More
2018-06-16 11:36
Ever wondered what the biggest anime websites in the world are? Subjectively you can think of big anime websites like Anime News Network… But there’s so much more than just ANN… Read More
2018-06-15 11:22
Featured image source: Wallpaper.alphacoders.com – Food Wars is one of my favorite anime for a couple of reasons. I love competition, and I’m a competitive person. Food Wars… Read More
2018-06-14 11:22
Ever notice how “small” anime companies are in the UK, compared to the USA? Even if we’re talking about “anime” in general, a UK company is the last thing to co… Read More
2018-06-13 12:03
Featured image source: wall.alphacoders.com Eureka Seven is a Mecha series with a touch of mystery and thought-provoking themes. So it’s different to other Mecha like Code Geass or Ful… Read More
2018-06-12 12:48
Anime taught me if you scream loud enough, you can become a Super Saiyan and make the earth shake. The problem is: when I tried it, the earth didn’t shake and my hair is still black. M… Read More
2018-06-11 11:35
Taboo Tattoo is an action/fantasy series I compare to Akame Ga Kill. Because both series have extreme violence, great action scenes and dark undertones. Taboo Tattoo might not be as famous a… Read More
2018-06-10 12:21
Here’s the OFFICIAL definition of anime: “a style of Japanese film and television animation, typically aimed at adults as well as children.” And yet adults still believe an… Read More
2018-06-09 14:00
What makes an anime character’s outfit stylish, cool, or beautiful to look at? We could argue that it comes down to: Design (a big factor). Colours. How unique it is compared to other… Read More
2018-06-09 11:07
You won’t notice it unless you pay attention, but tons of anime have their own set of distinctive art styles. Almost every show fits into at least one of these categories. Intentionall… Read More
2018-06-08 11:49
Featured image source: The Ancient Magus Bride Wallpaper The Ancient Magus Bride is a sweet, slow paced series first aired in late 2017. As far as romance goes, it takes a completely di… Read More
2018-06-07 12:14
What defines good taste in anime? In fact: what defines GOOD taste in anything? Is it talent? Is it the way you think? Is it watching Shounen like Naruto, DBZ or One Piece? Is it how cool yo… Read More
2018-06-07 11:00
2017 was a big year for anime figures and Nendoroids. Tons and tons of Nendoroids were released by Good Smile Company, Orange Rouge and a few other companies. But in 2018 Good Smile and othe… Read More
2018-06-06 12:32
Featured image source: Violet Evergarden Wallpaper Violet Evergarden’s one of the most emotional anime I’ve seen so far. And that’s no surprise since Kyoto… Read More
2018-06-05 11:20
Featured image source: wall.alphacoders.com Future Diary is an anime built on unfair circumstances. Forcing the players of the game to fend for themselves, and fight for their live… Read More
2018-06-04 11:16
A person who’s “cold” isn’t the same as someone who’s cold-hearted. They’re easy to confuse, but they’re not the same thing. A cold person only appe… Read More
2018-06-01 12:27
Getting into stupid arguments about who’s stronger than who isn’t my style. It surprises me how some anime fans will waste days and weeks on forums, crying about something… Read More
2018-05-25 11:02
Featured image source: wallpaper.alphacoders.com Black Bullet is one of my favorite anime series. Especially when you strip away the supposed “silly” moments from the series, and… Read More
2018-05-24 14:33
I like weird. Especially weird, eccentric female anime characters. Weird implies you’re different and miles ahead of what’s considered “normal”. Assuming that’s… Read More
2018-05-23 13:11
Blood+ is an anime about Saya Otonashi, and her partner: Haji (who is a demon of sorts). The antagonist of the series is Saya’s sister: Diva who has a tragic upbringing. Unlike Blood+… Read More
2018-05-22 12:28
When was the last time you seen anime on National Television? For me it was in the late 90’s/early 2000’s. The only shows I remember seeing were: Dragon Ball Z. Sailor Moon. Poke… Read More
2018-05-21 11:09
Hunter X Hunter is one of the BEST rated Shounen anime of all time. Despite it not being as famous or popular compared to DBZ, Naruto or One Piece. And as expected with Shounen, the ins… Read More
2018-05-13 11:06
Featured image source: wallpaper.alphacoders.com Kokoro Connect is one of my favorite anime shows to date. Even in 2018. Each character, especially Iori Nagase, has a surprising level of dep… Read More
2018-05-12 13:01
Featured image source: wallpaper.alphacoders.com Darling In The Franxx is one of the most talked about anime of 2018. And for good reason. It’s made by A1-Pictures AND Studio Trigger… Read More
2018-05-11 13:35
According to MyAnimeList, there are 43 anime genres in total. But we all know in reality, only a handful of those genres are popular. Can you find a good anime within all 43 genres… Read More
2018-05-10 11:46
Featured image source: wall.alphacoders.com Pokemon shot off like a rocket back in the 90’s. In a way it was as if it was put into the barrel of a gun, and shot off at high speed. Beca… Read More
2018-05-09 12:31
Whichever way you look at it, Death Note is one of the most meaningful anime shows created. This is even obvious if you haven’t watched it. And like psychological shows that came after… Read More
2018-05-08 12:34
How do you define 18+ anime series? By their tag? Some anime in the 13+ range seem too mature for their rating. By how explicit they are? This one is more accurate. By their violen… Read More
2018-05-07 11:26
57 years is a long fucking time. 99% of us modern-day anime fans weren’t even alive in the early days of animes growth. But we have a lot of history behind us to thank for series like… Read More
2018-05-01 15:30
Featured image source: wallpaperbetter.com Gintama is known as one of the funniest anime shows with high ratings wherever you look. And it does one of the best jobs of making a mockery of tr… Read More
2018-04-30 12:45
I love Sword Art Online. Yeah I fucking said it. I love SAO. Few fans will say that publicly, so I might as well be the spokesperson. In the early stages of the anime it takes a unique turn… Read More
2018-04-28 15:28
Tokyo Ghoul is one of the most gruesome, cannibalistic anime to exist. If you haven’t got the stomach for it, it’ll make your stomach turn. And even cause you to feel uneasy and… Read More
2018-04-22 11:31
Featured image credits: zerochan.net Many titles are licensed and then forgotten about while others even go unlicensed in spite of demand and popularity. This article looks at 10 of the lice… Read More
2018-04-18 10:39
Featured image source: wall.alphacoders.com – Full Metal Panic is one of the more memorable mecha shows of the last 2 decades. What makes it so different? I’m not here to sh… Read More
2018-04-17 11:40
Featured images source: Anoncraft.com – Haikyuu is one of the most successful sports anime of recent years. Making itself known like popular sports anime: Kuroko No Basket. One of… Read More
2018-04-16 12:30
Dealing with anime haters is common if you love anime. The worst kind are people who have NO idea what they’re talking about. And those who’ve never even watched a single anime s… Read More
2018-04-15 12:00
What makes an anime character relatable? Regardless of where you’re born, we all go through different experiences that are unique to us. It’s this fact that makes certain people… Read More
2018-04-14 12:30
Before I begin let me take two terms and compare them against each other. First “ANIME” and second “CARTOON”. These are two different terms but are oft… Read More
2018-04-13 11:58
Mecha isn’t a “cool” genre. Code Geass, Full Metal Panic, Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion… Yes, these anime are successful and even well-liked. But that doesn’… Read More
2018-04-12 18:57
Today’s podcast is about why the anime industry lacks innovation. This was inspired by a question found on the Q & A platform: Quora! And is the 2nd edition to the anime motiv… Read More
2018-04-09 12:36
According to MyAnimeList, there are over 2500+ adventure anime in existence. With comedy and fantasy being the only genres with more shows. I guess you can say adventure… Read More
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