The more realistic a horror movie seems, the more terrifying it's likely to be. That's why most Western filmmakers tend to reserve animation for childrens' media and comedy. In Asia, however, things ...

Anime is booming. And it's everywhere. With each series as inventively animated and imaginatively plotted as the next, it’s easy to find a show (or hundreds) that entertains you, characters you fall ...

Streaming platform Crunchyroll is starting 2026 with a host of new series launching throughout January, including brand-new series launching for the first time and long-awaited continuations of ...

If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance it’s because you came across a confusing new term like Shonen or Isekai in an article about anime and then clicked on a link hoping to learn more.

Tom Bowen is a senior editor who loves adventure games and RPGs. He's been playing video games for several decades now and writing about them professionally since 2020. Although he dabbles in news and ...

Me: normal situation Also me: over-the-top gasp, dramatic fall, sparkly eyes. I swear anime has rewired my brain. Peter Greene, actor known for 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask,' dead at 60 Judge orders ...

Everyone wants to understand the generation below them. Can young people rebuff those efforts by being completely absurd? Everyone wants to understand the generation below them. Can young people ...

(The Conversation) — Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what anime is saying about life. As a ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) As a scholar who studies Japanese religion and has a lifelong love of visual ...