When it comes to intriguing and thought-provoking shonen anime, you can’t go wrong with Fullmetal Alchemist. This Fullmetal Alchemist review will concentrate on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the 2009 reboot series. The 2009 series mixes together elements of steampunk adventure, intrigue, angst, philosophy, and light comic relief. If you haven't seen it yet, it's definitely worth … Continue reading Fullmetal Alchemist Full Series Review: Looking Back at Brotherhood
An Essential Guide to Sailor Moon Characters: The Entire Solar System
Even if you’re not a fan of magical girl anime, you probably know at least some Sailor Moon characters. But with a ton of heroes and villains, it can be hard to keep track of all of them. Luckily, this Sailor Moon character guide can help. Table of Contents Inner Sailor Guardians Sailor Moon Sailor … Continue reading An Essential Guide to Sailor Moon Characters: The Entire Solar System
What is a Happi Coat? – An Intro to Japanese Traditional Clothing
The happi coat is probably the most informal and casual traditional Japanese garment you will ever find. It’s best known as a festive, festival outfit. Outside of Japan, it hasn’t gotten as much attention as the kimono or yukata. Internet search engines don’t help matters by misreading the name "happi" as “happy” (which makes it … Continue reading What is a Happi Coat? – An Intro to Japanese Traditional Clothing
What is Sake? – Nectar of the (Japanese) Gods
If you’re a fan of Japanese culture, you’ve probably heard about sake. Maybe you want to try some for yourself, but you have some questions. What is sake? How strong is it? What is proper sake etiquette? These questions and more will be answered here. Before we begin, keep in mind that sake contains alcohol, … Continue reading What is Sake? – Nectar of the (Japanese) Gods
The Spy x Family Characters Essential Guide: Meet the Forgers
In most shonen anime stories, the creators invent all the characters. But as we shall see in this character guide, the main Spy x Family characters forge their own identities within the anime itself. Let’s look at what happens when a spy, an assassin, and a mind reader create a family. Table of Contents The … Continue reading The Spy x Family Characters Essential Guide: Meet the Forgers
Ultimate Yuru Camp Characters Guide: Laid-Back Girls Make for a Cozy Anime
The slice-of-life comedy Yuru Camp (a.k.a. Laid-Back Camp) is a charming, cozy, and character-driven anime series. Since a third TV season was officially announced in October 2022, now would be a good time to review the Yuru Camp characters. These characters are a big part of what makes the show worth watching. Table of Contents … Continue reading Ultimate Yuru Camp Characters Guide: Laid-Back Girls Make for a Cozy Anime
5 Best Anime VPNs for Netflix, Crunchyroll, and More
If you’re an anime fan, you might want to get a VPN. Crunchyroll (the biggest anime streamer in the world) isn't available in every country. Similarly, certain anime titles on Netflix may not be accessible in your country. A VPN can solve that. But which company provides the best VPN for anime? In this article, … Continue reading 5 Best Anime VPNs for Netflix, Crunchyroll, and More
5 Best Places to Watch Hajime No Ippo Online (Free and Paid Streaming Sites) (Updated 2026)
Updated for 2026: We refreshed this guide to remove dead services, update the legal streaming options, and cut outdated VPN/platform advice. Streaming catalogs change by region, so use the links below as a current U.S.-focused starting point and double-check inside each app before subscribing. Where to Watch Hajime No Ippo Online in 2026 If you … Continue reading 5 Best Places to Watch Hajime No Ippo Online (Free and Paid Streaming Sites) (Updated 2026)
5 Best Places to Watch Haikyu Online (Free and Paid Streaming Sites) (Updated 2026)
Updated for 2026: We refreshed this guide to remove dead services, update the legal streaming options, and cut outdated VPN/platform advice. Streaming catalogs change by region, so use the links below as a current U.S.-focused starting point and double-check inside each app before subscribing. Where to Watch Haikyu Online in 2026 If you want to … Continue reading 5 Best Places to Watch Haikyu Online (Free and Paid Streaming Sites) (Updated 2026)
One Piece Full Series Review: Setting Sail for the Final Stretch
Since Eiichiro Oda himself has confirmed that the end is near, now would be a great time for a One Piece anime review. Let’s take a look at this epic shonen pirate adventure story. If you never got around to watching the series, or if you need a refresher, keep reading. We will also see … Continue reading One Piece Full Series Review: Setting Sail for the Final Stretch