Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 5: Anastasia Muñoz on Teaching, Storytelling, and Anime

With more than 100 productions to her credit, Anastasia Muñoz may be one of the most prolific voice actors in anime, having built an impressive resume over 15+ years that includes memorable roles in series such as Fruits Basket, Death Parade, Strike Witches, Jormungand, and, more recently, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, where she voices the… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 5: Anastasia Muñoz on Teaching, Storytelling, and Anime

Something Genuine Returns This Thursday

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

First Impression: Though I Am an Inept Villainess

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

First Impression: Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life

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

First Impression: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II

Disaster has been averted, and life returns to normal in the capital—or so Beryl assumes. But Lucy has other ideas in mind and, bringing Ficelle along, requests that the middle-aged swordsman help his former student teach a class. Beryl isn’t so sure, but goes along with Ficelle anyway to observe—her teaching, the students, and whether… Read More First Impression: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II