Little Jirou would sometimes come back from school in the summer, complaining that the other kids called him a “weirdo animal whisperer,” and the warm words of his motherly white dog would always cheer him up. But after an artsy, moody, quite inventive opening, we find out that he has become a teenager, and has… Read More First Impression: BLACK TORCH
Welcome to the Ooku, the harem of the Tenno, the Emperor of Japan. In this colorful, luxurious space, forbidden to men under the penalty of immediate beheading, an all-female service takes care of the eight concubines of the one sitting on the Chrysanthemum Throne. They also perform various sacred ceremonies, and the first among them… Read More First Impression: Mononoke. The Phantom in the Rain
Today’s post is a guest piece from Tyler Burnette, a great supporter of Beneath the Tangles and admin on our Discord server (email beneaththetangles AT gmail for a link). We’re proud to present this sensitive and spirit-filled take on a topic that has become a battle now more than it has in many years—the unborn… Read More Guest Post: Mononoke and a Chance Ungiven
One of the challenges of writing this column is deciding which show to write about each time. While I have a fair number of shows to choose from, I know that people’s tastes vary and my tastes in particular tend to be somewhat different from most anime viewers’. While I rarely let that stop me… Read More The Secret Stars of Anime Special: Crunchyroll’s Hidden Gems
Write a little story. See it come to life! Our November writing contest’s winning entry will feature Myu’s artwork and Amanda Gish’s voice acting. No drawing skills needed!
Join our Discord and visit #november-writing-contest for details. Deadline: November 30.