Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 20), Shinobi Undercover (Vol. 2), and Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

The latest Reader’s Corner brings together a fun mix of returning favorites and intriguing new reads. We’ve got ninjas, aliens, romance, saints, princes, and even a terrifying little black cat—plus a fascinating look at the craft of creating manga villains. Whether you’re catching up with a long-running series or looking for something new to add… Read More Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 20), Shinobi Undercover (Vol. 2), and Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

08.25.202608.24.2026 StaffLeave a comment

AniMarch Madness 2026: Play-in Matches

AniMarch Madness is here! Well, almost. The tournament begins a week from today, on March 2nd. But first, we need to determine the field of 64, and to help us do that, you get to vote today on play-in matches for the final few spots! Here are the play-in matches: Classics Region Code Geass vs.… Read More AniMarch Madness 2026: Play-in Matches

02.23.202602.20.2026 TwwkLeave a comment

Reader’s Corner: Spooky Halloween Edition!

Happy (almost) Halloween, all you scary readers out there! We don’t review a whole lot of horror on Reader’s Corner, but we have a few that quality (or nearly do!) for a special spooky edition! Leading the ghastly collection is Uncanny: The Origins of Fear, horror master Junji Ito’s illustrated memoir; joining it are the… Read More Reader’s Corner: Spooky Halloween Edition!

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AniMarch Madness 2024: Play-in Matches

Before we start our tournament proper, we have to set our field. And that means play-in matches! The craziness begins today with ten play-in matches (plus one exclusive to Patreon) to determine the final entrants into the field of 64. Please vote for one anime from each match below to move on to the tourney,… Read More AniMarch Madness 2024: Play-in Matches

02.28.202402.29.2024 TwwkLeave a comment

AniMarch Madness 2023: Round 1, Day 1

Welcome to AniMarch Madness! Our tournament of 64 begins today! Last week, you helped narrow the field through a series of play-in matches. Now we’re on to the real thing! We’ll post eight matches a day starting today and running through Thursday. The winners will advance to round two next week, while the losers are… Read More AniMarch Madness 2023: Round 1, Day 1

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The Labor Day Anime Cookout!

Ah, Labor Day. To some, this could mean the unofficial end of summer. To others, this could mean putting away our white-colored clothes because of some arbitrary fashion rule. Some others, either voluntarily or involuntarily, tend to take Labor Day quite literally. If this applies to you, why on earth are you reading this article;… Read More The Labor Day Anime Cookout!

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Spring 2022 Anime Preview

The birds are twittering, the flowers are blooming, and the winds of spring are blowing in, and with them comes what will almost certainly be a vastly improved anime season. Just as spring renews us after the harsh winter, we’ll be counting on the spring anime series to perk us up after an underwhelming winter… Read More Spring 2022 Anime Preview

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