In anime and manga, Akira Toriyama will long be remembered as one of the best. Toriyama helped to make anime what it is today. He did not invent the “shonen hero” format — after all, coming-of-age stories are as old as time itself. However, he perfected many elements which have been copied by other shonen … Continue reading Remembering the Best Anime and Manga of Akira Toriyama
Inuyasha and Yashahime Filler Guide: The Episodes You Can Skip
With a mixture of medieval fantasy, romantic comedy, and lovable, flawed characters, Inuyasha is a must-watch anime. The sequel series Yashahime retains much of the same energy as the original. However, Inuyasha does have some filler. This guide can help you avoid the filler, while still enjoying the tsundere adventures of Inuyasha, Kagome, and their … Continue reading Inuyasha and Yashahime Filler Guide: The Episodes You Can Skip
Is My Hero Academia on Netflix in 2024?
The shonen superhero anime series My Hero Academia will return with season 7 in April. But will you be able to watch it on Netflix? The short answer is “yes,” but there’s a catch. In most places around the world, you will need a VPN if you want to watch on Netflix. We’ll explain in … Continue reading Is My Hero Academia on Netflix in 2024?
Is Demon Slayer on Netflix in 2024?
With the Hashira Training arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba arriving in spring 2024, now would be a great time to watch older episodes on Netflix. This shonen anime series can be watched in a lot of Netflix regions — including the United States, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. However, not all Netflix libraries … Continue reading Is Demon Slayer on Netflix in 2024?
Crunchyroll Closes Funimation Website: What Does This Mean?
In early February, Crunchyroll and Funimation announced that the Funimation website would be going away permanently on April 2. Funimation’s subscribers will have to move to Crunchyroll. The closure of Funimation’s website appears to be the final episode in a long merger story arc which has been ongoing for a couple of years. And it … Continue reading Crunchyroll Closes Funimation Website: What Does This Mean?
Is Made in Abyss on Netflix in 2024?
Are you looking for Made in Abyss on Netflix, but you can’t find it? Is the website/app giving you suggestions for similar anime series instead? This dark fantasy series with misleadingly cute characters is indeed available on Netflix. But first, let’s make sure you’re searching for the right series. What is Made in Abyss? Despite … Continue reading Is Made in Abyss on Netflix in 2024?
What Was the Showa Era (Period) in Japan?
The Showa Era is an interesting period in Japanese history. However, it can also be confusing to understand. In many ways, there were actually two Showa eras. World War II is the obvious dividing point between early and late Showa. These two periods are diametrically opposed. The military expansion and war years (1926-1945) bear little … Continue reading What Was the Showa Era (Period) in Japan?
Where to Watch My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1
My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 is a light-hearted comedy isekai anime which is a lot of fun to watch. If you want to know where to stream this series, we can help you find it. This article will also explain how to use a VPN to watch this anime, no … Continue reading Where to Watch My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1
What Was the Classical Era (Period) in Japan?
If you want to understand Japan, it helps to know about the Classical Era in Japanese history. The Classical Era could be considered one of the historic building blocks upon which Japan was built. During this period, Japan borrowed a lot of Chinese culture, and then modified it into something uniquely Japanese. This period also … Continue reading What Was the Classical Era (Period) in Japan?
My Hero Academia Filler Guide: Can Any Episodes Be Skipped?
My Hero Academia takes a very American concept — the superhero — and gives it a shonen anime twist. And surprisingly, it does so with very little filler. As of December 2023, My Hero Academia has 138 episodes with almost every episode being manga canon. There are no filler story arcs, either. That is an … Continue reading My Hero Academia Filler Guide: Can Any Episodes Be Skipped?