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
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)
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 」
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!
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
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
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (that’s a mouthful!) is out! Head over to theaters to watch the first in the trio of Demon Slayer films that will conclude this wonderful series. To celebrate, we’re posting a bunch of awesome Shinobu Kocho illustrations today from an artist who specializes in her.… Read More Fanart Friday, Too: Shinobu’s Time to Shine (and Time to Slay)
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