GET NOW Big news, sailor scouts! Codename: Sailor V is getting a U.S. re-release as part of the Naoko Takeuchi Collection. If you’ve ever wondered about the origins of Sailor Venus or how the whole magical girl phenomenon got started, this prequel is where it all began. Before Usagi Tsukino transformed into Sailor Moon, there…
Three, two, one, let’s jam. More than two decades after it first aired, Cowboy Bebop still tops many lists of the all-time best anime. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, the series is credited with bringing anime to many new Western audiences, particularly in the US, and is celebrated for its complex character development, phenomenal soundtrack, and…
When you search online for the best horror manga, one of the first results is the question, “What horror manga are there outside Junji Ito?” This one simple sentence sums up how important Junji Ito’s work is in the horror manga genre. With seminal works like Uzumaki, Tomie, Hanging Balloons, and Gyo, Ito has cemented…
Welcome back to another Finds of the Week! For 37 years, Final Fantasy has captured the minds and hearts of fans worldwide. Renowned for its stunning visuals and glorious soundtrack, the series now consists of more than 16 video games that continue to delight fans and gamers alike. Today, we’re bringing you an anniversary edition…
Hunter x Hunter fans have waited a long time for the return of their beloved manga. Created by Yoshihiro Togashi, the iconic series has captured the hearts of millions with its action-packed but moving plot, distinctive characters, and imaginative world-building. With 400 chapters released to date, fans have been yearning to find out what’s next…
In 2001, mangaka Tite Kubo began his legendary masterpiece, Bleach. His work inspired and shaped many other manga and anime that followed and its anime adaptation dominated the 2000s as one of the Shonen Big Three. Declining popularity and Kubo’s health struggles, however, led to the anime’s cancellation in 2012 and an early end to…
The isekai genre has produced some of the best and most popular anime over the last 50 years. The word “isekai” translates to “another world”; in this genre, protagonists are transported to fantasy worlds or alternate realities, often acquiring magical powers or special abilities. There is huge scope for imagination and creativity among these stories,…
My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen: two powerhouses that have set the world on fire. They have earned places on critics and fans’ lists of best anime and manga series in recent years. With both of their manga due to finish this year, it’s a great time to look at what makes them so good…
For nearly three decades, the world of One Piece has enthralled fans across the globe with its captivating storytelling and diverse cast of characters. Created by the brilliant mind of Eiichiro Oda, the iconic franchise is a cultural phenomenon and has changed the course of manga and anime forever. With the recent live-action adaptation on…
In the mid-90s, an anime series emerged from Japan that would change the course of American television, and anime, forever. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing was the first of the Gundam franchise to cross the Pacific and make its way onto American TV. It captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of people and marked the…
