Star Wars: Visions has become a darling among fans thanks to its repeated proof that the galaxy, far, far away has plenty of compelling stories to tell beyond the Skywalker saga. Recognizing the adoration for fresh narratives, Lucasfilm is poised to release Star Wars: Visions volume three on Disney+ this fall, with a spin-off series of long stories called Star […]
Netflix’s Moonrise Anime Is a Gorgeous Space Opera, but Its Story Is a Mess
On paper, Netflix’s new sci-fi anime, Moonrise, is anime catnip to old and new generations of anime fans as a dream collaboration too significant to fail, even if the platform faltered in promoting it before its release. Directed by Masashi Koizuka of Wit Studio (Attack on Titan), featuring character designs by Hiromu Arakawa of Fullmetal […]
To Be Hero X Is One of Crunchyroll’s Most Promising and Visually Stunning Shows Yet
The shonen anime scene is evolving, bringing in new waves of content as iconic classics like My Hero Academia near their conclusions. While the dust has not settled on which new anime show will usher in a new era under the superhero genre, Crunchyroll’s latest addition, To Be Hero X, has confidently entered the arena […]
Common Side Effects Is as Trippy as It Is Brilliant
Animation is justifiably praised as one of our most significant art forms. Talented writers infuse life into worlds of their own creation, reflecting our own, while artists capture the beauty and imperfections of our lives. If there were ever a time to commend a show for balancing comedy, anxiety, and artistry, it would be Adult […]
Riot Bids Farewell to Arcane With a Hauntingly Romantic Music Video
Riot Games‘ award-winning animated series, Arcane, concluded its story with its second season at the tail end of last year. The major complaint from fans of the show was that they demanded more time with some of its characters. Now, four months after the show’s finale, Riot Games and animation studio Fortiche have given fans […]
The Book Behind Edge of Tomorrow Is Being Turned Into a Stunning-Looking Anime
Yesterday, Warner Bros. Japan announced an anime film adaptation for All You Need Is Kill, the sci-fi light novel that inspired the 2014 Hollywood film, Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. All You Need Is Kill, originally created by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, follows a soldier named Keiji Kiriya trapped in a time loop […]
Netflix’s New Devil May Cry Trailer Was Engineered to Make Your Inner Edgy Teenager Hype
When Netflix unveiled the opening theme for its Devil May Cry anime, fans were astonished by the show’s galaxy brained and thematically appropriate use of the Limp Bizkit’s nu metal song, “Rollin’.” In keeping trend with the show’s use of early 2000s edgy music choices, the new trailer for Capcom’s popular character action game showcases […]
Avatar: Seven Havens’ Apocalyptic Premise Has Korra Fans Worried Their Hero Is Going to Get Slandered
Yesterday, Nickelodeon and Avatar Studios finally unveiled some concrete details about Avatar: Seven Havens, the new animated spin-off of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. While the news came with comforting details like a lengthy episode count and the involvement of series co-creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the plot details of […]
I’ve Seen Enough, The Folks Behind Common Side Effects Should Animate Saga
Now more than ever, adaptations are the most in-vogue trend in entertainment. And for what it’s worth, adaptations like Fallout, Arcane, and Castlevania: Nocturne have demonstrated that the juice is worth the artistic manpower and budgeting squeeze to bring them to life. While animation triumphs like Arcane have fans championing animation studio Fortiche to commit […]
This Self-Aware Harem Anime Must Finish Its Story
Harem anime is akin to junk food in the anime world. It’s filled with empty plot calories, overloaded with the instant gratification of fanservice, and binge-watching it as a sole source of entertainment is crazy work. Like shonen and isekai anime—which equally remain a mainstay in seasonal anime releases—harem anime’s mass appeal comes from it […]