Anime is a genre of entertainment that’s known for its compelling story arcs, its memorable characters, and it’s amazing artwork. But most anime fans can also agree that the medium also has some of the very best fight scenes of all time. Usually starring the main heroes and villains, anime artists are known for their…
Author: Eric Barnhill
Little Known Facts About Anime
Anime refers to hand-drawn and computer animation originating from Japan. It is a term derived from the English word animation and is used in Japan to describe all drawings, no matter which style or where it originates from.
Upcoming Anime For Next Year
2020 hasn’t been the best year on record, from global pandemics to difficult recessions, but the world has found a way to keep going despite all of the hardships. One way that people have remained sane while trapped inside is by keeping up with all the latest series on Netflix, ranging from new sci-fi shows…
Great Anime Shows That Were Cancelled Early
It’s a tale as old as time: something is created many people love, but it’s cancelled before the story can reach any sort of conclusion. This has been a recurring theme through much of modern media, from favourite TV series to gaming franchises, there’s always that one gem that gets called off to early, leaving…
Most Impressive Anime Heroes
Over the past decade, the world of anime has grown in popularity. With this growth in popularity came a surge in the number of anime series being created and released in various forms. Major series have come out, many of them featuring some of the strongest characters that anime has ever seen.
The Biggest Villains in Manga
Every good story needs a bad guy – the ruthless villain who instigates trouble wherever they go, and who seems to thrive on the pain and misery of others. Luckily for fans, there’s no shortage of villains in manga. In fact, they’re often some of the most memorable characters of all. Go on, admit it…
The Most Popular Anime Genres
There are about as many genres in anime as there are for any other type of media and some are more popular with viewers than others. You’ll very often find blends of different categories in a single film or show which is what keeps things interesting. A straight action anime is not as compelling as…
3 Popular Classic Anime Themes That Show Up Quite Often
We’ve all heard that there are only about seven actual storylines in the world. These are just then put together in different ways to be entertaining and new to audiences. In some ways, anime has done the similar thing and tends to revolve around one or several of the same themes.
Why The Big Eyes in Anime?
A common feature that comes up again and again in both anime and manga is the use of overly large eyes on the human and other characters. It’s not a given that characters will have big, round eyes but it is one of the traits that many around the world use to define the genres…
The Best Anime Shows On Netflix
Next to sushi, anime is, without a doubt, one of Japan’s most popular exports. While previously something that only appealed to a select few, over the past couple of years, anime has grown in popularity. In an article published on the CNN website in 2019, in 2017, anime sales topped $19.8 billion, which was largely…