“Anime” Archives
Netflix is making a live-action Cowboy Bebop. So what?
Good or bad, Netflix’s remake won’t affect Cowboy Bebop’s status or legacy one bit.
Studio Ponoc’s Mary and the Witch’s Flower Carries on Studio Ghibli’s Delightful Legacy (Review)
Mary and the Witch’s Flower could easily be mistaken for a classic Studio Ghibli film, and that’s not a bad thing.
Random Nerdery: Batman Ninja, Awaken Akira, Godzilla
A Japanese take on the Caped Crusader, fans pay homage to an iconic anime movie, and the Big G himself comes back to Netflix.
Isao Takahata, 1935-2018
The “Grave of the Fireflies” director was one of the founders of the legendary Studio Ghibli.
The Beautiful World of Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
All flaws aside, there’s no denying that this anime series is visually stunning.
Netflix Is Bringing Us a Lot of Anime in 2018
The streaming service will produce 30 anime titles alone next year.
I Would Definitely Watch a Crest of the Stars Remake
Hiroyuki Morioka’s space opera boasts impressive world-building, complex storylines, and a realistic approach to space combat.
10 of My Favorite Anime Openings: Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Last Exile, Paranoia Agent & more
The best openings offer condensed versions of everything that’s good and promising about the title in question.
Anime Previews: A Silent Voice, Genocidal Organ, Godzilla, and the Return of FLCL
Visually stunning melodrama, hardcore sci-fi action, futuristic kaiju, and the return of a zany classic.
Studio Ghibli Fest 2017
An excellent opportunity to see some of the greatest and most beloved animated films of all time.
Netflix’s Blame! Adequately Captures the Spirit of Tsutomu Nihei’s Cyberpunk Manga (Review)
But those hoping to see lots of the manga’s vast, dystopian weirdness may be slightly disappointed.
Random Thoughts (and Theories) About Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name
Makoto Shinkai’s latest is a thoughtful, winsome, and visually gorgeous film.
Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone by Hideaki Anno (Review)
The first Evangelion walks a tricky line between appealing to otaku without feeling like a shameless cash-grab.
Tune in to Radio Ghibli and Enjoy Classic Studio Ghibli Soundtracks
These hour-long mixes of Studio Ghibli music reveal a body of work that’s also deserving of recognition.
Attack on Titan’s Second Season Reveals “The New Darkest Day in Humanity’s History”
The human-devouring giants are back, along with more existential dread, bloody melodrama, and high-flying action.
Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves and Princess Mononoke Are Coming to American Theatres
This marks the first time that “Ocean Waves” will get a theatrical run throughout North America.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress May Help Fill That Attack on Titan-Sized Void in Your Life (Review)
The latest from Wit Studio and Tetsurō Araki is a gruesome, action-packed series featuring human-devouring monsters and steampunk samurai.