I revisited these lovely illustrations recently, which Popman3580 first posted around the time that Mary and the Witch’s Flower, now a kind of forgotten movie, came out—and it certainly makes…
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Fanart Friday: Ranni the Witch
Have you been playing Elden Ring? You’re certainly not alone, with a plethora of players joining in the phenomenon. The same goes for Japan as well, with many…
Fanart Friday: Witch of Greed, Lawn of Green
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Fanart Friday: The Soldier and the Titan
The end of Attack on Titan is in sight! Maybe. Let’s hope there’s not a final season, part five, six, seven, eight… ★ 【HxxG】「 ミカサ・アッカーマン 」 ☆ reprinted…
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Fanart Friday, Too: The Witch from Mercury is Never Alone
I’ve not been keeping up with the latest Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, but I’ve heard it’s an interesting take on the franchise. I did really enjoy…


Fanart Friday: Edward and Alphonse
★ 【時島シクカ】「 鋼の錬金術師 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission


Fanart Friday: Skip and Loafer
It’s been a season full of cute anime couples, but the earnest Mitsumi and “must protect at all costs” Sousuke of Skip and Loafer rise to the top.…


Fanart Friday: Utena and Anthy
Are any of you fans of Revolutionary Girl Utena? It’s certainly a landmark and classic anime, and I think these lovely pieces do the series justice. It’s wonderful…


Fanart Friday: Anya and the Peanut Knight
Ah, the classic fairy tale of “The Peanut Knight”! Best read in your mom’s lap, with a hot cup cocoa and cuddling with Director Chimera. ★ 【FumaFu】「 アーニャとヨル…


Fanart Friday: Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Have you watched Josee, the Tiger and the Fish? It’s a lovely and quirky romance with a memorable lead and wonderful visuals, definitely worth a watch! ★ 【Taka】「…


Fanart Friday: 9s2b
2b or not 2b9s? Definitely 2b9s. It only took me one episode of Nier:Automata Ver1.1a to pair these two (their ship, in Japan at least and maybe over…
Fanart Friday: Oregairu
★ 【Hfp~Kubiao】 「侍奉部~~」 ☆ Welcome back…
Fanart Friday: Soloist
【華小路】 「つき」 reprinted with permission The post Fanart Friday: Soloist appeared first on Beneath the Tangles.


Fanart Friday: Jinx (and Arcane) Returns!
Who here has been watching season two of Arcane? I haven’t—but I’ve heard great things, including from our own Twitch streamer, Whit! ★ 【宇暮】 「 Jinx💙 」 ☆…


Fanart Friday: Miku and Summer’s End
The anticipation of barbecue on the Labor Day holiday. The sight of school buses making stops to pick up children wearing their bright new backpacks. The smell of…


Fanart Friday: Luffy and Nami Christmas
Pirates celebrate Christmas too, you know. Here’s Nami and Luffy, getting a little cuddly this Christmas Eve, as they celebrate the holiday. We hope you have a nice…


Fanart Friday, Too: Clerith and Rebirth
With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth coming up, the eternal question must be asked: Clerith (Cloud x Aerith) or Cloti (Cloud x Tifa)? Which pairing do you ship? ★…


Fanart Friday, 0: Yuta and Rika
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is now streaming on Crunchyroll! All JJK fans should watch the film, which is based on the original vision of the manga; it gives great…


Fanart Friday: Homura and Madoka Reaching
Just a reminder that the next Madoka movie, Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising-, releases sometime this year… ★ 【mio // X】 「 homura // madoka…
Fanart Friday: Samurai Ace and Luffy
★ 【疾速k】 「 A&L 」 ☆ reprinted with permission


Fanart Friday: Hello, Rin and Nadeshiko!
Hmm…I wonder who’s taking the photo and from where? ★ 【前髪】 「 Rin & Nadeshiko 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission


Fanart Friday: Rem the Catgirl
A little known fact—Rem is not only best girl from Re:Zero. She’s also best cat. (Sorry, Ferris). ★ 【Lance】「 蕾姆 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission


Fanart Friday, Too: Kagome and the Shikon Jewel
Inuyasha endures in the hearts of fans in both Japan and the rest of the world. It was a series that many grew up on—did you watch Inuyasha…


Fanart Friday, Too: Marcille and the Winged Lion
I haven’t made it this far into the anime (if this has been adapted at all yet), but this image of the Winged Lion and Marcille is stunning,…


Fanart Friday, Too: Kaguya and the Moon Rabbit
What a unique and interesting take on the modern—a favorite protagonist of a popular manga in a sci-fi setting—and ancient Asian folklore. ★ 【Bennopi】「 Kaguya and the Moon…


Fanart Friday, Too: Hello Homura and Madoka
You can never have enough Madoka Magica fanart—especially when it’s created by wonderful artists like Kodamazon! ★ 【kodamazon】 「 暁美ほむら // 鹿目まどか 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission…


Fanart Friday: Hirasawa Sisters, Shrine, and Snow
It’s very nearly spring now, but how about a last whisper of winter through some kawaii fanart of our favorite K-On sisters? ★ 【Teajor-Luyens】 「 上学路上 」 ☆…


Fanart Friday: Miku (and Autumn) Blows In
The leaves are turning color, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s starting to feel chilly around here! I hope you’re enjoying the blessed season just like…


Fanart Friday, Too: Of Gundams and Tomatoes
If you like to talk to tomatoesIf a squash can make you smileIf you like to waltz with potatoesUp and down the produce aisle… Have we got a…


Fanart Friday: Goku and Miku’s Fortnite Wedding
Goku and Miku: A match made it Fortnite heaven? ★ 【Snegovski】 「 Miku ♥ Goku 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission


Fanart Friday: Frieren’s Journeys, Old and News
Frieren is about how friends can change the course of your life, and through you, other as well. This lovely piece by artist yue captures that sentiment so…


Fanart Friday, Too: Shinobu and Yor Switch!
What a natural costume swap for these two! I can totally picture Yor being a demon slayer and Shinobu turning into an assassin! ★ 【きゅーと】「 胡蝶×ヨル 」 ☆…


Fanart Friday, Too: Madoka and Sakura Together!
Too-cute, too-kind magical girls unite!! But, uh, one of these mascots ain’t like the other…watch out, Madoka, Sakura, and Kero-chan!! ★ 【飞机云君】 「 sakura & madoka 」 reprinted…


Fanart Friday: A Boy and His Chainsaw
At “heart,” Chainsaw Man is a series about a boy and his “dog.” It was a thrill for manga readers to hear Pochita’s voice in episode one of…


Fanart Friday: No Need for Suletta: Tenchi Muyo Meets Gundam Witch
It’s been a Suletta kind of week here. Claire wrote two heavy posts about Suletta’s choices, what resulted, and who impacted them. But end here with something a…


Fanart Friday: Casual Keqing
There’s something quite heartwarming in seeing the perfectionist Keqing illustrated in a smiling, casual way. ★ 【SWKL:D】「 keqing 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission


Fanart Friday: Spirited Away
I can’t wait to see the new Miyazaki film! To get another glimpse (maybe the final one) of the master’s work is a privilege. Spirited Away, depicted below,…


Fanart Friday: Sailor Moon
Check out the lovely colors and the realistic background to this Sailor Moon illustration by artist, VERSE. It looks like Sailor Moon is starting down an evildoer: “In…


Fanart Friday: Ancient Frieren
Statue? Carving? Frieren herself? I love the questions, melancholy, and magic of this illustration. It’s fitting for the fantasy and sometimes ancient feel of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s …


Fanart Friday: Archer Ayato
Today’s theme is “archer” as we post two characters with bows on Fanart Friday, starting with Ayato Kamisato, the dreamy character from Genshin Impact. ★ 【アナ】 「 フォンテーヌ…


Fanart Friday: Enter Makima
The first episode of Chainsaw Man was pretty amazing! There was so much to take in, particularly for fans of the manga who are now seeing a favorite…


Fanart Friday: Kagome + Panda
The sudden celebration of recent Yashahime episodes led me to dig a little into some of my favorite Inuyasha fanart, and there’s perhaps no piece I like better…


Fanart Friday: Jujutsu Christmas
It’s all the little details that make this piece so much fun—that and Panda with a Santa jacket on. ★ 【時島シクカ/ twitter】 「 Merry Christmas × 呪術廻戦 」…


Fanart Friday: Breezy Kazuha
It’s officially autumn on this side of the world! Soon, those cool winds will start to blow orange and brown leaves through the streets and fields. It may…


Fanart Friday: Library Peace
So many of us find peace surrounded by book, whether at a library, at a bookstore, or simply surrounded by our own collection. This illustration brings that feeling…


Fanart Friday: Kuronuma + Kazehaya
Season three of Kimi ni Todoke is OUT NOW on Netflix! Hurrah! ★ 【鬽】「 四月は君の嘘 」 ☆ reprinted w/permission
Fanart Friday: Michiru (BNA)
★ 【亀乃サチ】 「影森みちる」 ☆ BNA Articles on Beneath the Tangles: BNA: Finding Refuge for Ourselves Watch ‘Til I Drop: BNA and a Problem with Influencer Watch ‘Til I…


Fanart Friday: Saber Stand
With her strength, integrity, determination, and will, Saber (Arturia) endures as one of anime’s most admirable characters. ★ 【中西 達哉】「 原点 」 ☆
Fanart Friday: Digimon Goggleheads
★ 【Ekita玄】 「 デジモン01~04 」 ☆ *reprinted with permission


Fanart Friday: Kuchiki Christmas
A gentlemanly Byakuya showing the young lady Rukia to a very Rukia Christmas cake? Someone please give me this AU now! ★ 【c7肘】 「 Merry Christmas 」 ☆…