Bocchi the Rock! was not only one of 2022’s most critically acclaimed series—it was also incredibly popular. It’s been a surprisingly strong competitor in its first AniMarch Madness tournament for us and has been one of the most popular new anime for the fanart artists at Pixiv. In fact, Bocchi herself is so popular that… Read More Fanart Friday: Bocchi Crosses Over
If you listened to our podcast episode that dropped yesterday, you know that I’m rewatching Naruto for the first time since I was 11 years old. I’m obsessed!!!! I had the opportunity to cosplay Hinata as a cosplay guest at Hill Country Comic Con recently. It would have been a bummer to not get a… Read More Cosplay Beats! Hinata Strikes!
The Sweet Sixteen is complete and we’re on to the Endless Eight! Er, the Elite Eight! No, no endless loop here, folks. Your votes over the next 24 hours will determine which of these eight series move on to Monday’s Final Four matchups! And boy, are these matches today a doozy! Three #1 seeds made… Read More AniMarch Madness 2023: Elite Eight
The arc that properly introduced us to the amazing cast of Naruto characters is still a great watch today, and not just because of its action and humor. The “Chunin Exams” arc of Naruto is filled with inspirational stories and even further, models of how one should be living out a life of faith. Paris,… Read More Tangle x Cast 12: Walking by Faith Through the Chunin Exams
A quick glance at our Reader’s Corner selections for this post, many of which are debuting today, reveals part of the reason why manga continues to grow in popularity. The variety of stories being told through these releases is breathtaking. From a young woman reliving her yesterday a thousand times to a food truck running… Read More Reader’s Corner: Ima Koi (Vol. 5), The Executioner and Her Way of Life (Vol. 6), and Call the Name of the Night (Vol. 1)
Today we conclude round three of AniMarch Madness with the final four matches of the Sweet Sixteen! We’ll compile all the votes and determine the winners by tomorrow in time for round four, which will take place on Thursday! Here’s the current bracket: Vote below and on our social media platforms as well: Instagram, Facebook,… Read More AniMarch Madness 2023: Sweet Sixteen, Day 2
“I guess I had to learn there is no freedom without love” – “Without Love” (Vinland Saga Season 2 ending theme), LMYK Canute and Thorfinn are as far apart on the spectrum of Viking life as can be. Canute is the King of England: powerful, respected, and seemingly at the height of his leadership. Thorfinn… Read More There is No Freedom Without Love: Enslavement and Spiritual Freedom in Vinland Saga, Season 2
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