Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 2: Ben Stegmair on Mentorship, a Manga Rushmore, and Living the Anime Dream

For the second episode of season two, I had the pleasure of sitting down with voice actor and ADR assistant director, Ben Stegmair (Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Kaiju No. 8). What immediately stood out to me about Ben’s story wasn’t just the work he’s doing today—it was how intentional his journey has been from… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 2: Ben Stegmair on Mentorship, a Manga Rushmore, and Living the Anime Dream

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A Relentless Enemy: Zeiram and the “Roaring Lion” Called the Devil

Happy Friday, otaku! Here I come again with another “old school” anime devo, but as Discotek Media says in all their sizzle reels, “Blu-rays are forever. So are the classics.” Speaking of them, they released today’s subject on Blu-ray a few years ago: Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994). This six-episode OVA (original video animation) from… Read More A Relentless Enemy: Zeiram and the “Roaring Lion” Called the Devil

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Fanart Friday, Too: Frieren with a Pearl Earring

The Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka is having a special exhibition this summer featuring the famed Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer, including his most recognizable piece: Girl with a Pearl Earring. Tsukasa Abe, the artist half of the duo behind Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, contributed an illustration as a collaboration piece, inspiring other artists, like… Read More Fanart Friday, Too: Frieren with a Pearl Earring

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Fanart Friday: 2000s Shoujo

As one of our writers, Laura Grace, is wont to say: “Be still, my heart!” So much 2000s shoujo goodness in the lovely artwork below, with pieces depicting Fruits Basket, Kamisama Kiss, and Ouran High School Host Club. Can you feel the love?? ★ 【osu】 「 2000’s shoujo animes in my style 💗💗💗 」

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Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 18), Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 15), and Handyman Saitou in Another World (Vol. 9)

Kaiju, apocalyptic aliens, cryptid witches, and loving couples fill the pages of the volumes we’re reviewing this week. Read on to see if we recommend the latest releases of Dandadan, It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love, and more! The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse (Vol. 3) •… Read More Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 18), Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 15), and Handyman Saitou in Another World (Vol. 9)

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