Something Genuine Season 2 Finale, Part 1: Katie Wetch & Morgan Berry on Clevatess II, Complicated Relationships, and Finding Yourself

We’re kicking off a special three-part finale of Something Genuine Season 2 with a conversation about Clevatess II! As part of a Crunchyroll press junket, I had the chance to talk with Katie Wetch (Alicia) and Morgan Berry (Klen) about the second season of Clevatess, the growth of their characters, and the unusual relationship developing… Read More Something Genuine Season 2 Finale, Part 1: Katie Wetch & Morgan Berry on Clevatess II, Complicated Relationships, and Finding Yourself

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Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 7: Raises, Ghosts, and Blushing

We’re back, baby! Well, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You never left for some of you, but for those of us who watched all the mini-episodes when they debuted early, we’ve been waiting for new material ever since. And finally, episode seven starts the all-new content—and with it, a series of posts giving brief impressions… Read More Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Ep. 7: Raises, Ghosts, and Blushing

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Anime Takes Center Stage at SXSW 2026

As a local, you’d think I’d attend South by Southwest (SXSW), the annual festival bringing several hundred thousand travelers into Austin, Texas, to screen movie premieres, go to concerts, and attend industry and business panels, annually. But I don’t. I’m in anime, and there’s rarely (or just barely) anything for me. But that changed in… Read More Anime Takes Center Stage at SXSW 2026

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Daily Dispatches from SXSW 2026

For many years, Beneath the Tangles has attended anime and pop culture conventions, but in recent years, we’ve expanded our coverage to include festivals, like The Annecy International Animation Film Festival. These events, which aren’t always top of mind for anime fans, can feature anime and anime-adjacent films, topics, and panels—which is exactly why this… Read More Daily Dispatches from SXSW 2026

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Father’s Day Gifts for the Otaku Dad in Your Life

What’s harder than finding a Father’s Day gift for dear old dad? Finding one when your dad is that rare breed of nerd—the anime fan (or otaku)! Should I get him one of those anime shirts I see everywhere? Where do I buy Japanese treats since he likes sweets? What kind of anime figure would… Read More Father’s Day Gifts for the Otaku Dad in Your Life

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Doki Doki News: The Quintuplets Return, Kaiju No. 8 Spins Off, and XDefiant Releases This Month!

Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 29th! Check out the latest episode in our player below! Are you excited for more Quintessential Quintuplets? Are you planning on playing XDefiant? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on Apple,… Read More Doki Doki News: The Quintuplets Return, Kaiju No. 8 Spins Off, and XDefiant Releases This Month!

05.03.202405.03.2024 StaffLeave a comment

Doki Doki News: Free Games on Prime, 100 Million MHA, and Funimation Says Goodbye

Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of March 31st! Check out the latest episode in our player below! Do you collect My Hero Academia manga? Will you be taking advantage of the Amazon Prime free games offer? Thanks for listening, and… Read More Doki Doki News: Free Games on Prime, 100 Million MHA, and Funimation Says Goodbye

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