When life is bleak, anime—particularly shonen adventure series—hype us up and warm us with encouraging characters to keep going. What anime fan, after all, hasn’t smiled at Naruto’s “Believe it!” catchphrase or found themselves smiling at Luffy’s determination? But what about when the difficulties we’re facing are too great and difficult for us to find… Read More Grace Notes: When Life Hurts, I Turn to Anime That Hurts, Too
The anime community lost a remarkable voice yesterday with the passing of Mike McFarland at 56. McFarland was far more than a voice actor, though his voice alone made him an unforgettable part of many fans’ anime experiences. He was the English voice of Master Roshi and Yajirobe in Dragon Ball, Jean Havoc in Fullmetal… Read More Remembering Mike McFarland
The Straw Hat Pirates of One Piece are always on the run or being attacked for the bounties on their heads. Not only that, but they’ve stolen countless treasures. Nami, in particular, has a passion for impulsively stealing beautiful jewelry, which in the beginning of this episode is being stolen from her by another group… Read More First Impression: One Piece Heroines
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)
Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions! Over the next several weeks, our writers will be sampling a wide range of new and returning shows and sharing their early thoughts—what excites us, what surprises us, and what might be worth adding to your watchlist. This… Read More Summer 2026 Anime First Impressions
We’re several weeks now into the fall, and that means football, falling leaves, and more One Piece. Huh? Well, One Piece is an anime for ALL seasons, so we hope you enjoy Mike’s dive into the series and how it demonstrates a need for us to be humble enough to ask for help. Plus Con… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 31: Accepting Help Like Luffy
As always, we start this episode of the podcast with football. Wait…what? Yes, college football is on Mike’s brain as he talks about what’s going on in his life before giving this week’s anime recommendation and diving into the 15th anniversary for Beneath the Tangles and what it has to do with One Piece and… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 29: BtT’s Birthday, the Straw Hat Pirates, and Christian Unity
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.