Like most anime fans, I only heard of Genki Kawamura after Your Name became a smash hit around the world. As one of the producers of Your Name, Kawamura is sometimes credited with making Makoto Shinkai’s infamously obtuse and sentimental style of film making accessible to mainstream audiences for the first time… although I don’t know how much influence […]
Jan 19, 2019 • Subscribe
More like this
Solo Leveling – 10 – Kind of a Big Deal
After one more harrowing raid that goes sideways, Joohee tells Jinwoo she’s retiring from hunting and moving back in with her parents. Her reasons are sound, understandable, and…
Writing Prompt: What is your favourite one of a kind anime?
Here we go with a nice easy question to answer!
Answerman - Why is Space Battleship Yamato a Big Deal in Japan?
Hideaki Anno is creating a new Space Battleship Yamato film. Jerome gives context on why this series remains popular in Japan.
Samurai Champloo Is One of a Kind.
Loved Samurai Champloo since forever. I've been enamored by the adventures of Jin, Mugen, and Fuu ever since I first watched it, so I’m happy I could rewatch…
Why Are Universal Studios Japan’s News A Big Deal?
USJ (Universal Studios Japan) took the world by surprise by announcing an expansion to its Super Nintendo World area. Super Nintendo World opened in early 2021 to much…
'Hidari' Is Stop Motion of a Different Kind
Plus: animation news.
The Big O is a Big Hit
After writing for the cult classic, Serial Experiments Lain, Chiaki J. Konaka took to scripting The Big O, a 26-episode mecha series for the premier studio of mecha…
A Different Kind of Hope
It’s really hard to imagine sitting in a movie theater again. The last movie I saw in a theater was Takashi Shimizu’s Inunaki mura (Howling Village). Not the…
This is The Worst Kind of Anime
I'm starting to think the 1980's may not have been the decade it was hyped up to be. Twinkle nora rock me might have been badly animated, but…
This Week in Anime - Why Was Code Geass Such a Big Deal?
Chris and Steve make the highly questionable decision of watching all of Code Geass in 48 hours. Is the series just as good as it was nearly two…
How to Deal with Your Japanese Neighbors
Here's a rundown on simple ways to connect to your Japanese neighbors and how to tackle everyday challenges.
Minisode 10 – Ikumatsu Is Really Kind Of Cool
Here is the first of many episodes that are going to be dedicated to the ladies of Gintama. On this episode, Dame Dr Foxy Brown and novelist Awesomousse…
A different kind of Tokyo film festival
A 2-day international film festival is taking place this weekend in Tokyo, featuring short films from Japan, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, and more. Damah International Film Festival moved to Tokyo…
[Two] Kirito’s kind of a cutie, too.
The fervent swinging of an ax and an ever-growing count mark the start of this story. Just two boys swinging away at an impossibly vast tree under the…
The Deal is Off Echidna – Re:Zero
Subaru is finally starting to get answers but none that are looking good for him.
TenSura – 33 – A Different Kind of Demon Lord
After a string of absolute bangers that just screamed SHIT GOT REAL, this episode brings all that built-up the momentum to a screeching halt. It starts by repeating, verbatim, Eren’s story…
This Cheap “Oceanside Home” in Japan is a Real (Dangerous) Deal
People say you can buy old abandoned homes in Japan for cheap. That may be true. The downside is, many of them look like this.
Castlevania Nocturne is POLITICAL (Deal With It.)
Use code 50BONSAIPOP to get 50% OFF plus free shipping on your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/4fxIFZe! Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 brings back Alucard and Richter Belmont midstory. While…
(First Impressions) Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is for a VERY Specific Kind of Gamer
I have never played Suikoden, which is an important statement to make, since this game is meant to be that franchise’s spiritual successor. In fact, I am such…
Krispy Kreme Japan is Staging a Big Comeback
Just when it looked like it might circle the drain, Krispy Kreme appears to be roaring back to life in Japan. Why the revival?
Manga Review | Kind of a Wolf by Machi Suehiro
This is the spin-off of Fox-Colored Jealousy. While they are self-contained stories, this title references characters and situations from the first, so it’s recommended to read Fox-Colored Je…
A different kind of dragons – Tea Dragon series review
Kay O’Neill started her comic artist life with Princess Princess Ever After, a lesbian fairy tale, and then continued on with the Tea Dragon Society that was meant…
Changes! (of the good kind!)
First and foremost, Happy New Year everyone! Yet again, it’s been a while since I last blogged but let’s not dwell on that.. The one thing that inspired…
The Best Kind of Education
Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2024-11-06/how-witch-hat-atelier-manga-creator-made-magic-for-everyone/.217078 I guess you can say this is a response to what happened on Tuesday. I...
Solo Leveling (Volume 10) – The Deal is Off!
Jinwoo arrived in Japan and began to make quick work of defeating the giants with the help of his shadow army. With each one he defeated, he gained…
Cardcaptor Sakura – 39 – A Kind Hand
Good Lord, what a unfathomably beautiful, heartrending episode is “Sakura’s Dizzy Fever Day”, which asks the question: “What if the Cardcaptor was out of commissio…
Manga Review | How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor is Actually an Omega by Nikuya Inui
Kouta Enatsu is an alpha, but he's far from the average, sex-crazed alphas he's surrounded by day to day. Unlike his alpha peers, Kouta doesn't react or even pick…
A new series of culture blogs is coming your way!
Hello weebs, nerds and readers alike! This is a little bit of housekeeping coming from me, Star, about my culture blogs. Our blog has gone through some incredible…
Did “Your Name” Producer Get Off Easy for Raping Minors?
Some are calling the sentence light, as producer Ito Koichiro has admitted to at least 11 cases of prostitution involving minors.
This Week in Anime - What's the Big Deal About Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt?
Over a decade after its initial run, Trigger is picking up the Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt anime for a sequel. But what separates this series from other…
Chained Soldier – 09 – Is My Big Sister a Baddie?!
After another battle in which Yuuki takes care of the last Shuuki on his own, Kyouka praises him, and it motivates him to keep getting stronger so he…
![Featured image for Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: A Pancreas-Eating Kind of Love](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210330/1617110258.7263.30602.jpg)
Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: A Pancreas-Eating Kind of Love
With Easter approaching this Sunday, Beneath the Tangles is posting thematically connected articles each day in commemoration of Christ’s death and resurrection. For 2021, our theme is “…
Extraordinary Attorney Woo: A New Kind of K-Drama Hero
Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a heartfelt K-drama about Woo Young-woo, a brilliant attorney with autism. It explores themes of acceptance, diversity, and the challenges of fitting into a…
Whisper Me a Love Song – 03 – Different Kind of Love
Kino Himari learned back in middle school that others felt a different kind of love than she did: a romantic love that would cause them to pair off.…
Kaguya-sama: Love is War Producer Tatsuya Ishikawa
Kaguya-sama: Love is War recently concluded its excellent third season. We checked in with Aniplex producer Tatsuya Ishikawa to discuss the standout episode 5 and his feelings on…
He Is Served By A Thicc Dragon Lady After His Parents Made a Deal With a Goddess
Anime title - beginning of the video
Episode 685, "Momonosuke is Big"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Ed, Steve & Alex taking the helm, and are joined by our contributors Jo and Jill. This episode…
Episode 685, "Momonosuke is Big"
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Ed, Steve & Alex taking the helm, and are joined by our contributors Jo and Jill. This episode…
Episode 685, “Momonosuke is Big”
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Ed , Steve & Alex taking the helm, and are joined by our…
Digital Deal Hunting
Digital sales of media continue to be a booming business, particular in the midst of a global pandemic. It allows people to get their TV, movie, game, or…
Arte – 03 – Different Kind of Animal
It’s Carnival in Florence, and Leo has Arte dress like a boy so they can sit in on a hospital dissection. On the way, Arte meets one of…
The Road to Becoming a Digimon Producer
A translation of a series of articles posted on the Digimon Partners website between February and October 2023, detailing information about Digimon animation production and planning, especially in…
Digimon Ghost Game, Digimon: Digital Monsters, Digimon: Digital Monsters 02, Digimon Adventure 02 The Beginning
Experience A Kind World – Comic Girls Review
Before I start, I have to say that this anime was pure love for me. It’s nowhere near the best slice of life anime I’ve seen but it…
Pick of the Week: Big Big Waves
SEAN: It’s possible I’m not on the same WAVElength as the rest of the group, but I’m going to channel my inner nerd and pick the final (no…
Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou – 05 – Two Not of a Kind
This week the timeline resets back to June 12, long before everyone starts murdering each other. In fact, until the very end of the episode there’s barely a…
Solo Leveling (Episode 5) – A Pretty Good Deal
Jinwoo Sung has been discharged from the hospital and is keen to start putting his new skills to use. He’s got bills to pay after all. However, he’s…
Planet With Episode 10 Review: A Paw to Paw Brawl and Your Kind Feelings Are Enough
Planet With Episode 10: Kogane Shiraishi and the Generalissimo fight to decide which Nebula faction decides Earth's fate: Pacifist or Sealing
“Your Name.” is All of Our Names
Long, long ago (back in December 2016), I was lucky enough to be able to catch Makoto Shinkai’s newest work: “Your Name.” at the Laemmle Music Hall in…
12 Days of Anime Teachers--#8: Producer
Number 8 on the 12 Days of Anime Teachers 2015 is Producer from Idolmaster Cinderella Girls!
Anime World Order Show # 174 – Yes! Doug is Actually Kind of an Asshole
Two episodes in a month! It’s practically an AWO double decker, so it’s only fitting that Clarissa review the surprisingly overlooked Tiger and Bunny spinoff of sorts, Double…