Matt Porter and Trav Valentine met either by accident or because the anime gods wanted it that way. When Valentine’s previous podcast Ramen noodles and grits needed a guest, he turned to his friend Jordan Aris. Before the recording, Aris’ car broke down and he called Porter to drive him to the recording room. Then, … Read more
Summer 2022 is drawing to a close, but the music that has punctuated the past few months with longer days, road trips, festivals and pool parties is sure to linger throughout the rest of the year. So, before you toss those flip flops in the back of the closet, let’s celebrate the hearing trends that’ve … Read more
September 1, 2022 TOKYO – Several embassies and consulates in Japan have sparked controversy by posting messages in Japanese on Twitter, expressing one-sided views and using extreme language – and even anti-Japanese remarks. China and Russia have been particularly active on this platform to disseminate the views of their own governments and apparently try to … Read more
Skeleton Double has already outperformed Doron Dororon, Earthchild, Aliens Area, and Super Smartphone, proving Shonen Jump’s spinoff superior. Spoilers ahead or Skeleton Double Chapter 1! A new action/adventure series called skeleton double in Shonen jump‘s spinoff release proves that the online-only manga anthology releases better titles in the same genre. Shonen Jump+, dubbed MANGA Plus … Read more
A complex love story perfect for those looking for adult manga stories. “Kain and Mel’s relationship has seen its share of tribulations, but each challenge has only strengthened their bond and ultimately led to the altar. But their marital bliss is short-lived: the next day, Mel disappears without a word. With no clear signs of … Read more
In the last 10 years, anime has become a juggernaut in the cultural landscape. People all over the world are familiar with the most popular anime and a significant proportion of them have a favorite series or two. But anime existed for many decades before migrating to the West, and the medium has had a … Read more
The Yomiuri Shim BunAn August 2021 post on the Twitter account of the Chinese Consulate General in Osaka suggested that the COVID-19 virus actually originated in the United States. The Yomiuri Shim Bun 16:41 JST, Aug 31, 2022 Several embassies and consulates in Japan have sparked controversy by posting messages in Japanese on Twitter, expressing … Read more
Anime has seen a surge into the mainstream on the international stage over the past decade, with it now being much more readily available around the world. Last year’s theatrical release of the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train and this year’s Jujutsu Kaisen 0 – and above all the madness about them attack on Titan TV … Read more
Fueled by the media, Batman and Moon Knight continue to dominate the superhero charts. Webtoon Collections are strong in author list; Reflecting its wide appeal, works by Neil Gaiman appear on both. There are some interesting patterns in the charts of the top 20 author, manga, and superhero graphic novels in the Book Channel based … Read more
Everyone wants to be represented in their favorite media. Finding great anime with disabled protagonists and even supporting characters can be difficult. Fans don’t need to worry, however, there are plenty of anime and manga featuring disabled protagonists and supporting characters. Here are some great anime and manga featuring disabled characters. RELATED: The Blind Alchemist’s … Read more