Fanart Friday, Too: Kyojuro Rengoku, Fiery History Teacher
Have you watched or read Kimetsu Academy? It features Rengoku as a history teacher, which I think is pretty clever and right on!
Tag: demon slayer
Christian Themes in Anime at Anime Matsuri 2026
Can anime point us toward truth? At Anime Matsuri 2026, I joined Tiff from Few of the Many for a discussion about the biblical themes woven throughout anime. Together, we explored how stories of redemption, sacrifice, forgiveness, perseverance, humility, hope, and reconciliation appear throughout the medium—and why those themes resonate so deeply with audiences around… Read More Christian Themes in Anime at Anime Matsuri 2026
Uma AX 2026: Pretty Busy (Daily Dispatches from Anime Expo 2026)
Umapyoi! Umapyoi! (Horse joy! Horse joy!) Time to lace up the track shoes. It’s Fourth of July weekend, which means three things: backyard barbecues, fireworks, and Anime Expo. And while the peak of summer uma racing bursts from the gate on July 3 at Saratoga, the starting bell rings one day earlier in downtown Los… Read More Uma AX 2026: Pretty Busy (Daily Dispatches from Anime Expo 2026)
Fanart Friday: The Hashira Are Ready to Strike
News dropped that the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie is finally hitting Crunchyroll for streaming (on July 29th), so we’re celebrating by posting these amazing illustrations of those brave Hashira! ★ 【灸場メロ】 「 柱 」
AniMarch Madness 2026, Rounds Three and Four: The Road to the Final Four!
Rounds one and two are complete, and the bracket has been narrowed from 64 anime to just 16 remaining. Now the tournament arc intensifies as we move into the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight of AniMarch Madness 2026, beginning today! AniMarch Madness is our month-long, single-elimination anime tournament where series go head-to-head until only one… Read More AniMarch Madness 2026, Rounds Three and Four: The Road to the Final Four!
Something Genuine, Ep. 6: Jonah Scott on Grief, the End of Beastars, and Community That Carried Him
For the season finale of Something Genuine, we welcome voice actor Jonah Scott, best known as Legoshi in Beastars, Tatsu in The Way of the Househusband, and Kaguragi in Kaiju No. 8. In this conversation, Jonah shares the story behind his career — from nearly leaving Los Angeles before landing Beastars to the community that… Read More Something Genuine, Ep. 6: Jonah Scott on Grief, the End of Beastars, and Community That Carried Him
Fanart Friday, Too: Passing From Shinobu to Kanao
I’ll avoid sharing spoilers from the most recent Demon Slayer film, except to say that I can’t wait for the next one and to see how this relationship between mentor (Shinobu) and follower (Kanao) bears fruit in the battle ahead. ★ 【トト】 「 カナヲ // しのぶ 」 reprinted w/permission
