Ashiya Mizuki is transferring into Osaka Private High School for a very specific reason—and his name is Sano Izumi, a star high jumper. It won’t be easy, since Ashiya is an American, and though she speaks the language well, she has to get used to the customs and culture. But there’s one more catch: Ashiya… Read More First Impression: Hana-Kimi
There is a greater punishment than torture or execution. In this world, the vilest of criminals are sentenced to be heroes—warriors meant to defend the Holy Knights as they keep Demon Blights at bay and battle against mighty demon lords and their man-eating faerie armies. Heroes not only fight on the front lines, they are… Read More First Impression: Sentenced to Be a Hero
Happy New Year, friends! I hope that your 2025 went well, that it was full of blessings and steps forward in your journey of faith. Although failures, pain, and loss can color our feelings about how life is going, I encourage you to remember the goodness, too—the work God is doing in your life, the… Read More Happy New Year!
I can’t believe 2025 is coming to an end. It’s been such a lovely year here at Beneath the Tangles that I really don’t want to turn the page! We celebrated our 15th Anniversary and saw so much growth happen in our community. What blessings! And it’s all due in great part to our financial… Read More Thank You, Patrons and Supporters!
Last month, I sat down with seiyuu Hiiro Ishibashi at Anime Frontier, where he appeared as a guest of honor, to talk about Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers, the long-awaited sequel project in the Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors) universe that premieres next month. Despite his youth, Ishibashi brings a notable level of talent and self-awareness to his… Read More Interview with Hiiro Ishibashi at Anime Frontier
This is the anime season you have been waiting for. As we enter a new year, we also enter a new anime season—guys, the winter 2026 season is packed full of shows that so many of us are anticipating. Here’s a little sample of what’s ahead (or if you prefer, jump straight down to our… Read More Winter 2026 Anime First Impressions
My Anime of the Year (AOTY)? It might very well be the one featuring this courageous, kind, brilliant young lady—Monica of Secrets of the Silent Witch! ★ 【袖化饼】 「 小松许 」 What’s your AOTY?
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