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
Dragon Ball Z Filler Guide: Which Episodes Can Be Skipped?
Figuring out Dragon Ball Z filler is not easy. Start with a long-running manga series. Add in an anime adaptation, and four sequels. Actually, one of those sequels probably isn’t canon, one retools existing canon, and the most recent “midquel” takes place during a timeskip. And that doesn't include Dragon Ball Daima, which will start … Continue reading Dragon Ball Z Filler Guide: Which Episodes Can Be Skipped?
What is Japanese Senbei?
If you’re looking for a crunchy Japanese snack, you ought to give senbei a try. Senbei is one of Japan’s classic, traditional snack foods; much older than Pocky sticks (by a couple of centuries). But, you may be wondering, what is senbei? What’s in senbei? Is senbei healthy? Read on to find out: Senbei basics … Continue reading What is Japanese Senbei?
