One of my favorite things about attending anime conventions isn’t the guests, the art, or even the anime itself—it’s the people. I never felt that more strongly than last year, when I cohosted a panel at Anime Matsuri. This year, we’re coming back, as Tiff of ShortStuffArts (Etsy/YouTube) and Few of the Many (Instagram/ YouTube)… Read More Christian Themes in Anime and Church Community at Anime Matsuri 2026
The second you press play, “Playback,” the new opening, instantly fills your senses. The first seconds are a brief recap of things we’ve seen, but soon the gang is back, smiling at the audience by turns as the shadow of Tokiyuki runs. I’m not sure it is quite as iconic as “Plan A” by DISH//,… Read More First Impression: The Elusive Samurai, Season 2
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about Something Genuine this season is how different each conversation has been. We’ve talked football, overcoming setbacks, and animation with Mike Golic, Jr. We’ve discussed creativity and mentorship with voice actor Ben Stegmair. We’ve explored cosplay, faith, and family with Ani. And we’ve spent time with musician Hana… Read More Something Genuine Returns This Thursday
Reirin is the highly esteemed “butterfly” of the inner court, loved by all who know her. Keigetsu, on the other hand, is detested by everyone and given the unsavory nickname of “court sewer right.” When talk spreads that there will be a special comet appearing, Reirin hopes everyone’s wishes come true on that special night.… Read More First Impression: Though I Am an Inept Villainess
Ryusei is NEET who spends all his time holed up in his room playing video games. He’s also a reincarnator from a fantasy world, where he was known as Demon Lord Scarlet Eyes. Then one day Meteor Hanaori, a self-proclaimed “rich, popular, beautiful young woman,” bursts into his room and declares she’s going to kill… Read More First Impression: Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
The Tanabata Festival was celebrated this week—it’s one of those traditions that holds some romance and mystique, but which may have passed you by. So as a reminder of it, here’s a lovely fanart piece of Hatsune Miku taking part in the celebration! ★ 【ののこ】 「 🎋 」
After her mother’s death, village girl Miya Nakamura is sent to live in her father’s household, the noble Kounokura estate. Being an illegitimate child, she expects the worst from her new stepmother and stepsisters. However, while they look scary, Miya’s new family members immediately endear themselves to Miya and waste no time pampering and spoiling… Read More First Impression: My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
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