2026 is an important year for Star Wars; while quieter in many regards, there is still plenty to look forward to for fans. Rogue One will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and the franchise as a whole heads towards its 50th anniversary. Read on to see what is in store for Star Wars in its many forms this year! The Mandalorian &
Read MoreAnime has become a central pillar of pop culture. Its growing popularity has propelled the medium beyond its Japanese roots, reaching Western audiences and connecting fans around the world through a shared love for its captivating visual storytelling. Puerto Rico is no exception. While anime’s mainstream appeal on the island has surged in recent years, a dedicated community has long existed;
Read MoreI have to admit my faults: I foolishly thought that a good animated adaptation of Junji Ito’s works could never be done. I literally wrote a whole article about it. Junji Ito, renowned horror writer and illustrator, makes insane stories that do not translate well the second you change his creepy art style. But you have to in order to get
Read MoreDemon Slayer is arguably one of the most popular manga and anime franchises of the modern era. The hit series has garnered an unbelievable fandom over the years and has amassed many accolades ranging from its incredible storytelling and astonishing animation to fantastic scores and remarkable voice acting. The series, adapted into an anime format by Ufotable, aired in 2019 and
Read MoreNowadays, just about every popular manga gets picked up, spun around, and put out as an anime. For the most part, that’s great! It can be wonderful to have multiple versions of your favorite stories, or to see a story you love reach a wider audience. But manga is an art in its own right, and some manga simply does not
Read MoreAs an American fan of Japanese anime, I’ve sometimes found myself amazed by the creative styling of some creatures and monsters I see in my favorite series. Just look at shows like Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen, and you’ll find some crazy looking monsters that I don’t think I’ve ever seen in Western animated projects. I’ve also always been quite fascinated
Read MoreLet’s be honest: sometimes you need to relax from a long hard day by watching fictional characters experience the joys of first love. Sometimes fake people kissing can heal you. If you’ve been needing that feel-good, lovey-dovey energy lately, oh boy do I have a recommendation for you. A Sign of Affection is an anime currently airing on Crunchyroll, and it
Read MoreWe all know the classic fantasy adventure story: a ragtag group of magical heroes team up to take down evil. Through their perilous journey and the power of friendship, they become strong enough to defeat the wicked demon king and free the kingdom! The end. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, based on the manga written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe,
Read MoreIt’s finally time folks! The One Piece live-action series adapted from the works of Eiichiro Oda has hit Netflix. Now, anime live-action adaptations don’t have a very good reputation. The number of successful adaptations I can list off the top of my head is exactly zero. From the horror of Americanized Death Note to whatever Dragonball Evolution was, most people are
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