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"It's Unfortunate": It Turns Out Hollywood's Biggest Misconception About the Industry Is Incredibly NSFW
Despite anime’s global rise, Hollywood struggles to see past old stereotypes and embrace the medium’s full creative range.
8 Reasons Why Netflix's Cowboy Bebop Totally Missed the Mark
The live-action Cowboy Bebop struggled to balance homage and innovation, leaving fans with a glossy but shallow version of the original classic.
Gundam Wing Is Absolutely Iconic, But How Does It Hold Up Three Decades Later?
A fresh rewatch of Gundam Wing reveals that while the visuals may have aged, the characters and story still pack an emotional punch.
The Real Reason Neon Genesis Evangelion's Creator Made The Series Explains Why Its Success Can Never Be Replicated
Rather than following the market, Anno turned inward to create Evangelion, making it a singular work that defies imitation.
Hayao Miyazaki's First Reaction To Meeting Evangelion's Creator Was Absolutely Brutal, Which Is Why It's So Perfect
Hayao Miyazaki called young Hideaki Anno an “alien” and a “caveman,” a brutally honest first meeting that helped shape anime history.
Need a New Anime That Has Studio Ghilbi's Classic Feel? Then You Need to Watch a New 2025 Release
Japan revisits a literary favorite with Anne Shirley, a new anime that follows Anne’s journey into adulthood across three beloved novels.
Netflix's Next Live-Action Anime Wants to Bring a New Kind of Adaptation to Life, But Will It Land?
BET adapts the Kakegurui manga into live action, but without the right tone, this bold swing could the ranks of failed adaptations.
It's Official, Mobile Suit Gundam Just Announced a New Series and It Looks Gorgeous
Mobile Suit Gundam Eight launches in June 2025, set in a post-apocalyptic world with only 258 survivors and one lone Gundam.
20 Years Ago, Evangelion's Creator Explained Its Ending's True Meaning That Everybody Missed
Evangelion's strange and emotional ending sparked decades of debate. Hideaki Anno says that confusion was always part of the plan.
Akira Creator Katsuhiro Otomo Isn't Saying No to a Comeback, And Their New Manga Would Be Epic
Otomo hints at a comeback while Naoki Urasawa throws in his , fueling speculation of a historic creative partnership.
"There's No Hidden Meaning:" Evangelion Has Been Called Many Things Over the Years, But Its Creator Just Calls It Pretentious
Evangelion's creator says it only looks deep. Decades later, the mystery lives on in every fan theory and rewatch.
As Bad As Dragonball Evolution Was, the Movie Was Actually a Blessing For the Anime
The 2009 disaster Dragonball Evolution nearly doomed the franchise until it pushed Toriyama to return and reignite the series.
Did Netflix Kill One of 2025's Best Anime? Several New Accusations Want You to Decide
WIT STUDIO’s Moonrise had all the makings of a hit, but fans are calling out Netflix for burying it at launch.
20 Years Ago, a Gundam Anime Took Over the United States, And I Finally Get Why
Gundam Wing was a turning point for anime in America. Now, the franchise faces the challenge of capturing a new generation.
Why Doesn't Beserk Have a Half-Decent Anime Yet? Not Even Experts Get It
Why hasn’t Berserk gotten a proper anime? Between dark themes, high costs, and rights issues, no one’s been able to do it justice.
Do You Love Anime? Then McDonald's Next Menu Collaboration Is Meant for You
Anime icon Detective Conan stars in McDonald’s Japan’s latest collab, complete with food specials and original animated shorts.
Japan Already Decided The 3 Strongest Anime Characters, And Even We Were Surprised By The Results
Poll of 20,000 anime fans selects Rimuru as strongest, edging out powerhouses Saitama, Zeno, and fan-favorite Goku.
My Happy Marriage's New Trailer Is Here, And We've Never Been More Excited For The Series' Future
New My Happy Marriage promo video hints at emotional turns ahead as fans await details on the next anime project.
Ever After 30 Years, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Stands as One of Anime's Biggest Successes
Wing was the breakthrough moment for Gundam in the West. Now, GQuuuuuuX and a big-screen adaptation hope to continue what that anime started.
Stop Comparing Lazarus to Cowboy Bebop: Why Shinichiro Watanabe's New Anime Deserves Better
With its sleek visuals and tense story, Lazarus makes a bold debut—but can Watanabe ever step out from under Cowboy Bebop’s long shadow?