Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 3: Hijabi Cosplayer Ani on Navigating Faith and Fandom

One of the goals of Something Genuine is to introduce viewers to people whose stories might challenge our assumptions about fandom. This week’s guest, Ani, does exactly that. Ani is a cosplayer, content creator, and anime fan who has built a following through her creative approach to cosplay as a hijabi. But what struck me… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 3: Hijabi Cosplayer Ani on Navigating Faith and Fandom

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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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Reader’s Corner: Billy Bat (Vol. 1), cocoon, and Double the Trouble, Twice as Nice (Vol. 3)

We go back—way back—for today’s Reader’s Corner, with the release of two manga taking place in the 1940s: the volume one rerelease of Naoki Urasawa’s Billy Bat and the one-volume manga about the heroic Himeyuri schoolgirls during the Battle of Okinawa, cocoon. Reviews of other new releases are also below. Check them out and let… Read More Reader’s Corner: Billy Bat (Vol. 1), cocoon, and Double the Trouble, Twice as Nice (Vol. 3)

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Fanart Friday, Too: Scenes From Witch Hat Atelier

I think it’s safe to say that the most impactful anime this season (which is almost over—can you believe it?) is Witch Hat Atelier. One of my favorite artists, Jolseon, has illustrated a ton of fanart pieces featuring the series—including those below (reprinted with permission). Have you been watching the adventures of Coco, Qifrey, and… Read More Fanart Friday, Too: Scenes From Witch Hat Atelier

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Reader’s Corner: I’m No Angel (Vol. 1), Cosmos (Vol. 6), and Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards (Vol. 9)

This week’s offerings on Reader’s Corner include the first extra-long volume of Ai Yazawa’s shoujo classic, I’m No Angel, the latest volumes of Hirayasumi and Tsumiki Ogami’s Not-So-Ordinary Life, and more! Read our thoughts below! Cosmos (Vol. 5) • Hirayasumi (Vol. 9) • Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards (Vol. 9) • I’m No Angel (Vol. 1) •… Read More Reader’s Corner: I’m No Angel (Vol. 1), Cosmos (Vol. 6), and Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards (Vol. 9)

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