Ah, Labor Day. To some, this could mean the unofficial end of summer. To others, this could mean putting away our white-colored clothes because of some arbitrary fashion rule. Some others, either voluntarily or involuntarily, tend to take Labor Day quite literally. If this applies to you, why on earth are you reading this article;… Read More The Labor Day Anime Cookout!
The further we get from Serial Experiments Lain, the more I find the themes of that series to be current and meaningful—a classic series, joining another one that’s perhaps even more meaningful, Haibane Renmei, as masterpieces from Yoshitoshi ABe. I implore you to check out our episode-by-episode march through Lain from a few years back… Read More Fanart Friday, Too: Serial Experiments Lain
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of August 28th through September 3rd! Check out the latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes! Are you excited to watch One… Read More Doki Doki News: One Piece Surpasses Evangelion, Death Note to Netflix, and JJK0 and ODDTAXI In the Woods Stream on Crunchyroll
The anticipation of barbecue on the Labor Day holiday. The sight of school buses making stops to pick up children wearing their bright new backpacks. The smell of pumpkin spice lattes in the air. Yes, it’s September, and fall has unofficially begun! And here’s Miku, beautifully illustrated by Rumoon, an artist who has recently become… Read More Fanart Friday: Miku and Summer’s End
SHIHORI is a Japanese pop singer/songwriter, best known for her collaborations with Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Kohei Tanaka (One Piece). She has written and composed for contemporary artists and anime series including Fairy Tail, Macross Frontier, and The Irregular at Magic High School. I had the pleasure… Read More Crunchyroll Expo 2022: Interview with SHIHORI
It’s finally time for new content in the Rascal Does Not Dream franchise! The latest volume of the light novel series dropped last week, and with this release, the English-language publications officially outpace the anime. In the wake of the dramatic conclusion of Shouko’s arc, it’s time for Sakuta and his friends to face the… Read More Review: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out (Light Novel)
Happy 15th anniversary (and as some call it, birthday) to Hatsune Miku! She was released 15 years ago today, on August 31st, 2007. There’s been so much lovely fanart coming out in tribute to her, and this is one of my favorites! ★ 【Li Flag】「 夏が終わる 」 ☆ Do you have a favorite Miku song… Read More Happy 15th Anniversary, Miku!
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