James Fujita Anime, Film & TV

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

James Fujita Anime, Film & TV

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?

James Fujita History, Living in Japan

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?

James Fujita Anime, Film & TV

Where to Watch My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 (Updated 2026)

Update: This list is maintained and refreshed for accuracy. It has been updated for 2026. 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. … Continue reading Where to Watch My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1 (Updated 2026)

James Fujita History, Living in Japan, Travelling to Japan

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?

James Fujita Anime

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?