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Are All Anime Characters Right-Handed?
Approximately 10% of people are left-handed. That’s 1 in 10 people! But does this 10% translate over into anime? Well, it certainly is easier to stick to characters…
The BEST Anime of Summer 2022 - Ones To Watch
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Top anime characters with brown hair and brown eyes
Anime characters with brown hair and brown eyes may seem run of the mill on paper, but they are anything but!
Attack on Titan, Bungo Stray Dogs, Death Note, Fruits Basket, Horimiya
Anime Review #83: K-On! The Movie
So yeah… it appears there’s some unfinished business regarding K-On! that I must attend to. About a year ago I thought I had finally finished analyzing the intricacies…
25 Wealthy and Elegant Oujo-sama Characters in Anime
She is beauty and she is grace, she is sometimes laughing right in your face. The ojou-sama, or proper young lady archetype, is one widely utilized in
Boys Over Flowers, Hi Score Girl, Hyouka, Kyousougiga, Ladies Versus Butlers
Weekly Round-Up, 16-22 March 2022: AceAro TV Series, Gendered Labor Statistics, and Revisiting K-On!!
AniFem Round-Up In the Name of Art: Academic burnout in Blue Period Olivia “Livi” Burke discusses the normalization of burnout among students and creatives and how Blue Period…
Ani-Gamers Podcast #170 – The Daily Lives of High School Boys
Evan and David reminisce on their youth with a review of the 2012 anime series The Daily Lives of High School Boys (a.k.a. “Nichibros”), based on the manga…
Daily Lives of High School Boys, K-ON!, School Rumble, YuruYuri, Yuyushiki
9 Anime Series That Seem An Awful Lot Like Product Commercials
As long as its entertaining, there really isn’t anything wrong with any anime. Certainly the animation can be faulted, and the content can be dubious, but if someone…
Wakakozake, Basquash!, Dagashi Kashi, Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles, Super Cub
Anime Series Like Akebi’s Sailor Uniform
Living in a rural area and previously going to a small one-room school with no other girls her age, Akebi holds the dream of going to the prestigious…
Slow Start, Super Cub, Tsukigakirei, Wasteful Days of High School Girls, YuruYuri
Anime Review #75: K-On!
So yeah, last July I watched all two seasons of K-On! – you know, that show about five girls who spend their after-school days drinking tea and playing…
Why K-On! Deserved its Second Chance
K-On! has had a deeply important influence on modern anime aesthetics and themes, and played a major role in launching the careers of those involved.
Top 5 Anime Characters Who Would Probably Fail High School
Just because an anime character is super cool and powerful, doesn't mean they are smarter than a 5th grader. These guys probably aren't.
MAL Map Revisited
One common complaint with MAL Map is that it shows sequels of anime. And when I came back, it was changed for the better. So now, I decide…
BLEND-S, Ro-Kyu-Bu ~ Fast Break!, The Devil is a Part-Timer!, Bunny Drop, Wagnaria!!
Storytelling in the Midst of History: Reflections on Heike Monogatari
While the initial reception has been relatively subdued, many will no doubt look back on Heike Monogatari both for what it is and for what it represents; a…
12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5: K-On!
I remember when I was younger, I would always wake up on Christmas Day and the first thing I would do was open the curtains to see if…
A Double Edged Sword: Reconsidering Moe Through a Neurodiverse Lens
Many criticisms of moe characteristics stem from the idea that these girl characters are created to be appealing to male viewers, and therefore cannot be relatable to any…
K-ON! Revisited
I watched K-ON! years ago and then sort of forgot about it. I revisit the classic after years have past to see how I like it now!
Day 9: All Halloweeb – American References in Anime, Anime with Halloween References
Hello and welcome back to 13 Days of Otakutober! Thank you all for joining us today for day 9! We have been doing a LOT of writing. Like,…
Reivew: K-ON!
I guess it was inevitable that I would have to cover one of those 'cute girls doing cute things in a cute after-school club' stories for thi...
K-On! : Celebrating nostalgia and adolescence
This post will contain spoilers for K-On! (both seasons + movie) and is intended for those who have experienced the show in its entirety. I don’t think we…
The Anime Curriculum- What Anime can teach you
Hey peeps! As some of the world gets back into school we thought it would be amusing to talking about anime that you can actually learn things from.…
Why Kyoani’s Yamada Naoko is the greatest director of our time: Part 1 — K-On
I’ve talked throughout this blog about Yamada Naoko — Kyoani’s poster director. Throughout the years of watching anime or media in general, I’ve come to grow immensely attached to this…
What is “Iyashikei” Anime? – 25 Healing Anime Series to Make You Feel Okay Again
While many people are interested in anime for intense action, vivid animation, or cerebral plot, there is a particular group of people that just want to watch something…
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Super Cub, Adachi and Shimamura, Barakamon, Laid-Back Camp
Sweet But Stupid: 15 Lovable Idiots in Anime
Not every bulb can be the brightest bulb in the box. Sometimes you have those defective bulbs that flicker, light on fire, and burn out in five seconds.…
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #837) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Shownotes :: (show 837) :: () :: () :: () :: () With K-ON! The Movie, recorded live June 13th, 2021. This week we got weird and…
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #836) K-ON! The Movie
Shownotes :: (show 836) :: () :: () :: () :: () With K-ON! The Movie, recorded live June 13th, 2021. This week we did nothing, we…
Recommend Me Slice of Life Anime
I’ve never quite been a fan of the slice of life genre. I’m unsure why but the pastel colour scheme, character relationships, and plot lines never quite interested…
Character Analysis: Yui Hirasawa
My writer friend Kate (look, she’s a girl and a friend but she’s not a girlfriend) declared a comic book and comic book movie weekend. The object is…
K-On! – Anime Review
Japanese Title: K-On! Similar: Sound! Euphonium Lucky Star Bang Dream Watched in: Japanese & English Genre: Comedy Music Slice of Life Length: 39 episodes (2 seasons),…
Top 10 insert songs in anime
Honorable mention for Initial D.
Berserk, Berserk, Girls und Panzer, Initial D First Stage, Melody
Altina the Sword Princess, Vol. 6
By Yukiya Murasaki and himesuz. Released in Japan as “Haken no Kouki Altina” by Famitsu Bunko. Released in North America digitally by J-Novel Club. Translated by Roy Nukia.…
A (relatively) short Ikuhara primer, Naoko Yamada, and the “egg” in Wonder Egg Priority
This season’s latest critical darling, Shin Wakabayashi’s Wonder Egg Priority, has been described as, if Kunihiko Ikuhara (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Mawaru Penguindrum) and Naoko Yamada…
A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, Penguindrum, Revolutionary Girl Utena, WONDER EGG PRIORITY
The History of Anime: Part 5 – Dawn of the Digital Era
Last time, anime rose from a nationwide economic crisis to become a global juggernaut. The 1990’s saw enormous growth for the industry, but an even bigger change was…
2020 in retrospect: top 50 amvs (20 – 11)
20. Tommy-Dawg – Journey to You Anime: A Place Further Than The Universe // K-ON!Song: “Free Spirits” by Khalid I discovered this video on the day that I…
Anime Fingerprints: Anime Series That Had Lasting Influence on The Anime Industry
The arrow of time will always march forward. In that momentum, you see progress happen in both small and wide spheres. One such small sphere is anime, where…
Anime’s aspect ratios
Aspect ratios go unremarked, but few things can be more fundamental to an anime than its shape. To my knowledge, few things have been said on the topic.…
20 Anime “Dere” Character Types That You Have Never Heard Of
Permit me to be old for just a moment, but back in my day, we only had a handful of “dere” type classifications in anime. You had: the…
Death Note, Dragon Ball Z, Black Clover, Heaven's Lost Property, The World God Only Knows
The Traditional Catholic Weeb Speaks: A Reply To Torch’s Anime List
Sometimes, the best place for inspiration when it comes to my blog posts is Twitter. Although the site has become a political cesspool in the wake of the…
The purpose of realism in animation
The concept of realism in animation is a tricky one. Indeed, animation is thought to be the perfect medium to transcend reality and give shape to one’s wildest…
The purpose of realism in animation
The concept of realism in animation is a tricky one. Indeed, animation is thought to be the perfect medium to transcend reality and give shape to one’s wildest…
Interview with Xanthe Huynh, Suzie Yeung, and Brandon McInnis of Appare-Ranman!
During this fall anime season, we’ve had the opportunity to speak with directors and voice actors involved in the English-language version of P.A. Works’ stirring and beautifully crafte…
APPARE-RANMAN!, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, Promise
Anime Series Like Is The Order a Rabbit?
It’s the positive attitude and energy that Kokoa Hoto exudes which allows her to become friends with anyone in just a few seconds. This is her story as…
BLEND-S, Hinako Note, Is the Order a Rabbit?, KINMOZA!, Nekopara
20 Music Anime That Document The Creative Struggle
Music anime series are more than just a good soundtrack. Any anime can have a good soundtrack, so of course an anime series about making music has an…
Carole & Tuesday, Forest of Piano, Sound! Euphonium, Tari Tari, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Music in Anime: The K-On Girls’ Awesome Instruments
If K-On doesn’t make you smile, you’re dead inside. I love all the adorable moe girls and their band, Ho-kago Tea Time. But their songs are fairly simple,…
23 Cutest Anime Girls Of All Time
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Cowboy Bebop, K-ON!, No Game, No Life, One Piece, Eromanga Sensei
I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level, Vol. 7
By Kisetsu Morita and Benio. Released in Japan as “Slime Taoshite 300 Nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level MAX ni Nattemashita” by GA Novels. Released in North America by…
Fragglepuss Anime Review 294: K-On!
K-On! Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Music, Slice of Life, Comedy, School, Band First Aired: Spring 2009, 13 episodes Summary: Yui Hirasawa is having a difficult time…
Returning to Anime? The Best Anime Series of 2009 That You Missed
Been away from anime for awhile? We understand. You go out and have your life, anime will always be waiting for you when you come back. They always…
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, When They Cry, Bakemonogatari, Cross Game, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Pick of the Week: Picks Galore
KATE: Holy smokes–that’s a lot of good manga heading our way this week! I’d be hard-pressed to limit my pick of the week to just two titles, let…