In volume 18 of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga, our heroes are being chased by two chimeras – people whose bodies have been merged into a dissimilar species’ body. They are defeated by our heroes and tied up. The chimeras then ask the heroes to kill them, noting they have no hope, no reason to live,… Read More Newman’s Nook: In What Do We Hope
For months, we’ve been promising an update to The Tangles Podcast since it went on hiatus… and it’s finally here! We are proud to present to you our new official podcast, complete with new hosts, a new logo, and a new format: The TangleCast! In our new podcast format, instead of one 1-2 hour episode… Read More TangleCast 1: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (Koutetsujou no Kabaneri)
…modesty is ultimately essential to obtain that purity of heart without which we shall not see God… Read More Examining Old School Anime: On Modesty
First of all, congratulations to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for winning the first ever Beneath the Tangles March Madness tournament! It seems the show has won a lot of fans’ hearts, and that is no doubt in part thanks to the writing skills of the original mangaka, Hiromu Arakawa. So you might be wondering what other works… Read More The Secret Stars of Anime: Silver Spoon
I didn’t expect to like Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash. But, as I wrote in the season reviews, it turned out to be fairly enjoyable. In fact, I found it soothing, almost like something from the slice of life genre: a perfect wind-down show for the end of a busy day. I saw it as a kind of… Read More Annalyn’s Corner: Grimgar and Discordant People
Kiznaiver, for anyone who hasn’t heard the hype, is an original anime by Studio Trigger, airing in the current Spring 2016 season. Its premise involves a high school student (naturally) who can’t feel pain, and who becomes a part of a group of people who are connected in such a way that the pain of… Read More Kiznaiver Episode 1: White Hair and Questionable Tactics
For those who still don’t realize, I will reiterate as much as necessary that I am a huge Nana Mizuki fan. I love, adore, and respect this woman more than anyone else (except Jesus, of course… whew, that was a dangerous line). So much so, that people have pointed out more than once that my… Read More Nana Mizuki and the Burden of Social Stigma
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.