It’s go time! From the beginning, it seemed destined for Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia, arguably the two most popular anime of the moment, to meet in the finals. They were the top seeds in their respective regions (Shounen / Popular and 2019 Anime) and comfortably made their way to the finals. Here’s how… Read More Anime March Madness 2020: Championship Match (My Hero Academia vs. Demon Slayer)
What is up, otaku?! Is is the eve of Heroes Rising, and we’re gonna get you ready for the big event. Tomorrow, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising hits the big screen in North America, and the team is ready to let you know whether it’s worth a watch, and for those that have already seen… Read More TangleCast 72: My Hero Academia Heroes Rising
Feature films from long-running anime like Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and One Piece share some common traits: They ramp up the animation to levels exceeding the television series, create a rousing atmosphere by setting the heroes on a rollicking adventure, indulge fans by letting favorite characters have a shining moment, and feature a one-off story… Read More My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (Review)
Day 12: Celebration In Chapter 242 of the My Hero Academia manga, it’s Christmas at U.A. High School! The students in the dorms all celebrate the holiday together dressed in Santa costumes. They discuss their upcoming winter break internship plans. And that’s about it. Christmas in this chapter is window dressing. The chapter is not about… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime (and Manga!): A Very My Hero Academia Christmas
I recently began reading the My Hero Academia (MHA) manga. Yes, I recognize that the series is a good five years old. I even tweeted to that effect. Me: I just started reading the My Hero Academia manga. Them: That started over 5 years ago and we all recommended the series to you. Like a… Read More Newman’s Nook: Ignoring the Advice of Others
Part of what makes an action scene captivating is when it feels spontaneous, as if anything could happen at any time. Although always carefully orchestrated, it feels like there’s a lack of control in what’s portrayed. That kind of realism can make shounen action scenes great and the absence can make them boring. The final… Read More Iida Tenya and Learning to Lose Control