Coco loves magic. Magic is vibrant and helpful. When she was a child, she bought a picture book and “magic wand” (from a street vendor who is the definition of “sketchy”) and dreamed of becoming a witch. Unfortunately, only those born with magic can become witches—everyone knows that. However, a chance encounter with a witch… Read More First Impression: Witch Hat Atelier
Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions series here at Beneath the Tangles. 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… Read More Spring 2026 Anime First Impressions
In today’s column, we dive into steampunk, gothic romance, and werewolves—and that’s just in one release! Besides the omnibus collection for Soulless, our reviews this week include volume of Re:Zero, a Lycoris Recoil anthology, and an older release getting new life as an anime next month. Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (Vol. 2) • Lycoris… Read More Reader’s Corner: Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection, Soulless: The Complete Omnibus, and Re:ZERO (Chapter 4, Vol. 10)
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of June 2nd! Check out the latest episode in our player below! Are you excited for more FNaF? Will you be attending the American Manga Awards? Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to us on… Read More Doki Doki News: New FNaF, Dan Da Dan to GKIDS, and the American Manga Awards
Happy International Women’s Day, everyone! In honor of the day, we here at BtT are excited to celebrate some of our favorite women working in anime, manga, and light novels. We’re also joined by our friend Atelier Gokujou, who shares a few faves with us from the perspective of a professional anime artist. From the… Read More An Ode to the Women of Anime, Manga, & Light Novels
You’ve probably noticed by now that here at Beneath the Tangles we are pretty massive fans of Kageki Shojo!!—aka the best series of the summer 2021 season. So imagine the excitement that rippled through our staff discord when an animator on the series, Atelier Gokujou, agreed to an interview! Here in Part I of that… Read More So You Wanna be an Anime Artist? Interview with American Animator Atelier Gokujou, Part I
When a manga reminds you of the joy and wonder of a younger protagonist, it is indeed a special one. Witch Hat Atelier was a manga I hadn’t been super curious about even though I had seen it in bookstores. However, thanks to a recommendation that helped improvise on the lack of magical girl at… Read More Embrace Your Inner Child & The Beauty of Magic: Video Review of Witch Hat Atelier
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