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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Reveals Trailer, Main Cast
The Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia anime revealed the first trailer alongside the main cast announcement. The anime premieres in July 2026 and has been selected for the…
Pregnancy In Japan
It’s amazing how two little lines popping up on a stick can change your life. Here's what you need to know about pregnancy in Japan.
The Trials and Tribulations of My Next Life As a Noblewoman: A Ray of Hope, Part 1
By Kamihara and Shiro46. Released in Japan as “Tensei Reijo to Sūki na Jinsei o” by Hayakawa Shobo. Released in North America by J-Novel Heart. Translated by Hengtee…
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NEWS: “WITCH HAT ATELIER” Anime Set For Double Premiere & Same-Day English Dub Release Starting April 6
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been anxiously waiting for the release of Witch Hat Atelier. The anime, which is…
Jujutsu Kaisen Announces Season 4 as "The Culling Game Part 2"
Following today's final episode of Season 3, the Jujutsu Kaisen anime announced that the second half of "The Culling Game" arc will be covered in Season 4. The…
I Finally Watched For All Mankind
Growing up I was always fascinated with space. And that has continued to be an interest of mine into adulthood and becoming a parent. Im glad I finally…
Yuki Kajiura & Co appeared at NHK’s “tiny desk concerts JAPAN.”. It will air on NHK World!
Yuki Kajiura & Co appeared at NHK’s “tiny desk concerts JAPAN.” along with vocalists and musicians. Tiny Desk Concerts are a music platform originating in the U.S. that…
Yatta-Tachi’s Choices of 2025 Best New Manga
Adam, AJ, Kai, Katy, Tony, and John put together a list of new manga released in 2025 and shared their thoughts as to why they believe you should…
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- (Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD) Unboxing
Sung Jinwoo returns with his shadow crew in this second season of the A-1 Pictures anime adaptation now on Blu-ray from Crunchyroll.
Solo Leveling, Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Gets English Dub Trailer
Crunchyroll announced a same-day English dub for the upcoming Witch Hat Atelier anime series. The anime is slated to premiere on April 6 with two episodes. English dub…
The Mystery Duo That Brought You Frieren
Wait, is Frieren written by a woman? This is the story of the creators of Frieren. 00:00 Who Created Frieren? 01:34 The Writer 05:43 The Illustrator 07:37 Frieren is…
Slave of the Elite #24 — All Hail Bureaucracy
God yes. More meetings. Read that agenda. Impressions: Poor ending here too, for largely the same reason; getting sucked into about fifteen minutes of setup for a…
Japan’s Old-School “Snack” Drinking Spots Enter the Digital Age
Japanese pop culture news edited by Patrick Macias
WEBTOON pushes to expand indie creators’ reach on CANVAS; introduces AI-powered translation program
WEBTOON announces brand-new CANVAS features, which they say are entirely opt-in and will not train on creator art.
GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST! Manga Series Review
GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST! is for the people who want to see a grown, tax-paying adult revel in petty revenge on everyday annoyances.
Plinko: Gioco da Casinò Quick‑Hit per Vincite Immediate
Plinko ha creato una nicchia per i giocatori che desiderano gratificazione istantanea. La disposizione classica del tabellone, completa di cascata di perni e
Sentenced to be a Hero #12 — Monster Mash
Yes, yes, everybody's a monster. Impressions: Extra long episode that really didn't need the extra eight or so minutes. The first ten minutes were solid, though Spriggan…
NEWS: Seven Seas Entertainment Announces 7 New Licenses
Seven Seas Entertainment announces seven new licenses, including an audiobook, two light novels, and a new BL short story collection.
Vtuber Spotlight: Dreamie
Long-time followers know that I’m very invested in video games. In fact, as I’m writing this article, I’m wearing one of my favorite video game t-shirts. So when…
Two Rants Or A Long Time Anime Fan Yells At Cloud
Dangers of Nostalgia This could be something that comes from my own generation, but I do worry about how our society is worried about nostalgia. I am mainly…
This Week in Anime - The Interior Worlds of Tomoko Yamashita
Does manga creator Tomoko Yamashita know us better than we know ourselves? Sylvia and Coop have their suspicions.
Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love- Review
Otome Daoshi Fighting for Love is a vibrant martial arts inspired otome set in the fictional kingdom of Kayu where a person's strength determines their worth.
Jingai Kyoushitsu no Ningengirai Kyoushi Episode #11
Let’s begin with a flashback where Rei Hitoma is just a teacher at a normal high school, and he’s friends with Mirai Haruna in which she hangs out…
Spring 2026 Anime First Impressions
Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions series here at Beneath the Tangles. Over the next several weeks,…
CIRRA – one-way runway / Always (EP Review)
I did promise in my earlier coverage, which you can read here, that I would give the girls their debut EP a review. Now we’re here, and well…
The Power of God and Anime, Episode 39: Kaguya, Miyuki, and Waiting on God’s Timing
Kaguya and Miyuki start out by playing games, but over the course of Kaguya-sama: Love is War, they come to feel genuine attraction to and love for one…
REVIEW: Shin Otokogi- Kyoutarou-hen
A returning yakuza boss and concerned father will do anything it takes to prevent his delinquent son from following in his footsteps and becoming a yakuza- even if it means sending…
Re-Introducing the Backstory Builder
I used to have two Aisha/Nex-themed blogs: The Yin-Yang Couple blog and a separate blog for my AU fanfiction. On that second blog, I posted a writing tool…
Even Exiled, She’s Still the Beloved Saint! St. Evelyn’s Weird and Wonderful Friends, Vol. 2
By Harunadon and Kurodeko. Released in Japan as “Tsuihousareta Seijo desu ga, Jitsu wa Kunijuu kara Aisaresugitete Kowain desu kedo!?” by Earth Star Luna. Released in North America…
E203 - Akane-banashi (Ch.1-10)
We read a manga about Rakugo.
Now this Was a Cool Fight!
Sentenced to Be a Hero Ep 9 Review Well, when diplomacy fails, there’s always good old-fashioned violence to fall back on. Xylo and Kivia’s harebrained plan to get…
Kill Blue Unveils New Trailer, Key Visual
The upcoming KILL BLUE anime revealed a new trailer and key visual ahead of its April 11 premiere date.
Devil May Cry Season 2 Unveils Trailer, May 12 Debut on Netflix
The previously announced Season 2 of the Devil May Cry animated series revealed a teaser trailer. The series will stream on Netflix starting on May 12, 2026. Studio…
Marriagetoxin Anime Unveils Second Trailer
The Marriagetoxin anime unveiled a new trailer ahead of the April 7, 2026, premiere. Yurina Hirate is performing the “Kill or Kiss” opening theme song, while AKASAKI is in charge of…
Terrytoons “The Prize Guest” (1939)
Terrytoons don’t often get noted for their backgrounds, but they really should - since there’s so much beautiful layout and painting work in these shorts.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, Himmel’s Memoirs
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, Frieren’s party comes across a village that’s been wiped out by a dragon attack.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2
Mechanista in G Episode 349: NCC-74656 USS Voyager
Download file | Play in new window | Recorded on March 25, 2026 As similar as Starfleet’s designs are at first glance, not all of the Federation’s ships are created equal. And…
BanG Dream! – Ep. 8
The gang is all here now.
Harmonia bloom meets CLAMP original doll announced!
A new Harmonia bloom doll featuring a new character drawn by CLAMP has been announced. A series following the process of creating the new doll will begin in…
Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (March 25th)
English Publisher Seven Seas returns this week with their weekly Wonderful Wednesday license announcement event in which they reveal brand new English licenses for Manga, Light Novels, and…
Tokyo Citizens Protest That the Rent Is Too Damn High
Tokyo is becoming hard to afford for more people, with the cost of a one-bedroom home reaching record levels.
Halo (후광, Roh Young-wan, 2025)
An astrologer delivery driver Min-joon (Choi Gang-hyun) meets tells him that he’s unlikely to achieve his dreams of becoming a film director in Korea. He was born under…
Re/Member: The Last Night (2025) review
A fun romp if one takes everything at face-value
AngryJellyfish’s Top 12 Anime of 2025!
The first anime season of 2026 is nearing its end, but before I get to that, here’s one final post looking at my favourite series that aired last…
My Hero Academia, The Apothecary Diaries, A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof, SANDA, Takopi's Original Sin
Tamashii Nations’ S.H.Figuarts Seto Kaiba Mocks Other Third-Rate Action Figures
S.H.Figuarts, the high-caliber action figure brand by Bandai Spirits’ Tamashii Nations, is back with its second Yu-Gi-Oh! creation — and of course it has to be the illustrious…
Tune of the Week(ish): Frieren’s lulu
Nothing wrong with some flowers in your hair! The Tune of the Week is the third opening to Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End: lulu by Mrs. GREEN APPLE!
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 623: Centuria
Xan ventures into the grim world of Centuria by Tohru Kuramori, a dark fantasy manga that has drawn inevitable comparisons to Berserk. With its brutal opening, eldritch horrors, and a protagonist burdened by…
Firefly Wedding Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer, Cast
The Firefly Wedding anime revealed a teaser trailer, a new teaser visual, and the main cast details ahead of the October 2026 premiere date. Lynn is voicing Satoko,…
Heck Toucan Nube #26 — Extra Fridgey
We really needed a seven minute conversation hanging out of an oni's chest, huh? Impressions: What a pointless ending. The ghost of his dead teacher comes back…
Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Societal Melancholia in the Wake of Imperialism
Each generation in The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle attempts to find a path out of suffering, groping at lost histories to understand themselves so they can connect with others,…
Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Societal Melancholia in the Wake of Imperialism
Each generation in The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle attempts to find a path out of suffering, groping at lost histories to understand themselves so they can connect with others,…