Is an anime Blu-Ray worth the wait? For Western media, a Blu-Ray release is just a way to own your favorite TV shows and movies at stunning high resolution. But for anime? A Blu-Ray can absolutely transform the experience. A Blu-Ray release of an anime can look completely different than…
Can Goku Smash? Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has made a multitude of far-fetched fighters a reality. Ridley, King K Rool, and Banjo were all assumed to be impossible inclusions despite widespread fan request. Yet here we are, playing these characters in quite possibly the biggest crossover in media history. But…
Should you get excited about Isekai Anime? The Isekai subgenre of anime refers to any show in which a character from our world (or at least one a lot like it) gets magically transported to a different universe or timeline. The main character often winds up in a medieval…
These 4Kids edits are my favorite! Nothing beats a 4Kids edit. Question: how do you learn almost everything about an anime fan in one question? Answer: Ask them their opinion on 4Kids’ anime localisations from the 90s and 2000s. Yes, this is a fancy way of asking “subs or…
Get up to speed with basic anime tropes. If you’re an anime newbie listening to a conversation about the latest shows, it can feel like everyone’s speaking a different language. And after you remember to turn on the subtitles, you might still be a bit confused. Don’t get me…
If you believe in the heart of the cards, you’ll find good NES Dragon Ball games. Dragon Ball is one of the most influential franchises to ever hit Japan, so you’d think there were some pretty good video games based on it. I mean, it’s a no brainer, right?…
How the live action Akira movie turned into a monster The promise of an eventual live action Akira adaptation has been ongoing for over 15 years. That seems crazy, but it’s 100% true. Akira is not only one of the most iconic anime movies ever made, it’s one of…
Answering the one real question about manga. Is it just a meme to always say “the manga was better?” Maybe so, but we’re taking this statement seriously anyway! Anime fans have long joked about how “the manga was better” when talking about anime. It’s become such a well known…
