If there’s one thing we know for sure about anime, it’s that it has an incredible way of ensuring that the viewer forms an emotional connection with the characters. We’ve all watched anime and fallen in love with a specific character, but sometimes the character you form the greatest connection with is the character you…
Author: Eric Barnhill
The Best Anime for Kids
There are some things adults can enjoy and some that are aimed at kids, and then there are those that are suitable for both. But just like adult games has to offer, not all anime is appropriate for kids, so we’ve rounded up the top kid-friendly options for the little ones. Pokémon Yes, we know you…
The Top Anime Shows for Grown-Up Viewers
Anime is a genre that has always prided itself in its ability to access a wide audience of all tastes, preferences, and, of course, ages. And while there is plenty of anime for children to watch, sometimes it’s worth finding a show that has a more adult theme that offers more intelligent, thoughtful plot-lines and…
Anime’s 5 Most Powerful Characters
One of the reasons that anime as a genre took off across the world was because of the many vibrant characters that gave life to the show. But for many, it wasn’t always about the plot lines or the twists, but by the sheer strength and fortitude of those characters, and how they always found…
A Brief History of Anime
Anime has an amazing history and it’s a genre that never fails to amaze on so many levels. The following anime and manga trivia may blow your mind, so be prepared!
The Top 5 Biggest Twists in Anime
Like any medium of storytelling, anime has come with its own plots, character development, and, of course, surprising twists. And while many shows have had twists of their own, some where so unexpected and so mind-blowing that they ultimately changed the nature of the industry, becoming some of the most well-known moments in anime history….
Top 2019 Anime Releases
2019 looks set to be another great year for anime and there are so many hot new releases heading our way. Take a look at what you have to look forward to… Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane are their school’s president and vice president of the student council. The two of them…
The Dawn Of Anime – A Brief History of The Art
It’s hard to believe it, but anime has actually been around for over 100 years! The earliest Japanese animation was released in 1917 and comprised of 3 one-reel cartoons that were between 1 and 5 minutes long. By the 1920’s a number of anime cartoons had been shown, and while some were based on foreign…
5 Oldest Anime Shows Ever
Despite its popularity only exploding in the last few years, Japanese anime has been in circulation since the beginning of the 20th century when the country was working to try and modernise their culture. While historians debate it, most agree that 1917 was the milestone for Japanese animation. One of the oldest recorded pieces of…
The 10 Most Popular Non-Human Anime Characters
It’s no secret that we love everything anime here! We’ve created lists of our favourite villains, protagonists, and half-humans, and here we explore the 10 most popular non-human anime characters. Yato from Noragami Yato is the deeply complex God of Calamity in Noragami and is the absolute master of keeping everyone guessing. He may not…