Words are powerful. Anyone who’s been emotionally scarred by thoughtless or harsh words from parents, partners, or other loved ones—which is basically all of us—knows this. So does Taira, an insecure and habitually worried character from You and I Are Polar Opposites. Hurtful comments from past classmates have left him a ball of anxious insecurity,… Read More Taira, Azuma, and the Words That Stay With Us
It’s a catch-up week for us as we give our reviews of volumes that dropped throughout the summer, including the newest releases for Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill, A Condition Called Love, and more! Sailor Zombie, Manga Complete Omnibus In the event of a zombie outbreak, what do you do with… Read More Reader’s Corner: Solo Leveling: Ragnarok (Vol. 1), Kamudo (Vol. 2), and Sailor Zombie (Complete Omnibus)
I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand is a simple story about a mage who was thought dead returning to civilization after a decade-long fight against the demon king. Having emerged victorious, he continues fighting evil while also trying to live a more normal life. I didn’t expect to find anything particularly… Read More From Captive Beast to Master’s Family: A Picture of the Gospel in I Became a Legend
SPOILERS ahead for Spider-Man: Brand New Day! … .. . You’ve been warned! … .. . Really! … .. . I am loving the casting for our newest MCU/X-Men character—and the film was lovely, too! ★ 【Shiren】 「 New friend! 」
As these cute illustrations show, it’s no easy being a teenager—this even without piloting a giant mecha and trying to save the Earth. ★ 【ちょじ】 「 碇は渡さへんで〜 // アスカと! // アスカと // 常々思っている 」
The Power of God and Anime Podcast returns! Even if you’re not at that stage of life yet, Mike suggests working toward being the godly husband and man you intend to be. And he looks to the might hero, All Might, for how he demonstrates some of these qualities (and how he doesn’t). That, plus… Read More The Power of God and Anime, Episode 44: A Godly Dad and Husband Like All Might
Can anime point us toward truth? At Anime Matsuri 2026, I joined Tiff from Few of the Many for a discussion about the biblical themes woven throughout anime. Together, we explored how stories of redemption, sacrifice, forgiveness, perseverance, humility, hope, and reconciliation appear throughout the medium—and why those themes resonate so deeply with audiences around… Read More Christian Themes in Anime at Anime Matsuri 2026
Interested in watching thoughtful, human-centered conversations with people connected to anime?
Watch Something Genuine, our interview series that cuts through the noise and focuses on the people behind the costumes, in front of the mics, and watching anime, just like you and me. Season two premieres on May 27th.