New video out! This is a writeup on some of my favorite queer anime, and why they deserve a second look today!

I'm not at AX, but I hope the rest of y'all have fun!

The Anime News Network anime preview guide launches 10 new shows you won't want to miss, from The World is Dancing to Young Ladies Can't Play Fighting Games!

It's going to be a hot summer and an even hotter anime line-up this season.

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Documentary company CreatorVC is planning an "Icons of Anime" documentary about the impact of anime in the West, and is inviting anime fans to participate in a survey that will help shape the documentary.

To this day I have never attended an Otakon (despite many years of trying), but I can confirm that if you were just keeping up to speed with convention culture in the 2010s, his "Ice Cold Water" song was well known even outside its local bubble. Sad thing to hear.

Simoun is fantastic TWIA is fantastic and this video essay on Simoun by the SUPER underrated @midnightbirdie.bsky.social is fantastic Anyways, watch Simoun, read TWIA, watch Birdie, etc www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NX4...

[Review] If this is what’s to come, Bleach might have one of the best final arcs in shonen anime.

What anime are worth watching this summer? Find out at our Trailer Watch Party with ANN and special guest @mothersbasement.bsky.social this Monday, 9pm EST/6pm PST www.youtube.com/watch

y'all need to check out Nippon Sangoku fr

Fun Fact: My writeup for Witch Hat Atelier also functions as a secret shout -out to all of my fellow House in Fata Morgana freaks out there. If you know, you know.

Anime fandom legend @timeldred.bsky.social is writing/directing "Icons of Anime," a documentary about the impact of anime in the West. It's produced by CREATORVC, the company that created docs like Aliens Expanded, The Thing Expanded, and more. They've posted this survey to gauge fan interest.

Soonercon 35 VIP & Early Bird passes are on sale now! 🔗 vist.ly/58shw Save the dates: June 11-13, 2027! Anjali Kunapaneni voices Coco in Witch Hat Atelier, among many others. Joshua Waters voices Qifrey in Witch Hat Atelier, and more!

Hi everyone, our June subscription drive is officially underway. We're matching the first $750 we raise in subs with a donation to the Trevor Project 🥰 Back us today to support independent anime journalism and help support LGBTQ+ youths! Patreon: hera.fyi/patreon Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/animeherald

with the new higurashi anime news time to bring back those silly fake screencaps I drew back in 2021 #higurashi #umineko #fanart

anyways, getting to watch The Amazing Digital Circus finale in the main hall with everyone, and then moderating the Q&A with @sonicmega.bsky.social right afterward, was a religious experience

As always, @soonercon.com was incredibly fun this year and I'm already counting down the days til next year, haha Thanks to everyone who came by any panels I was either in or moderating, or just said hi! And most of all, thanks to all the incredible staff/volunteers who made the con happen!

Super excited for @soonercon.com tomorrow!! I say it every year, and it continues to be true: Of the cons we currently have in OK, Soonercon is BY FAR my fav! Hope to see as many of you there as possible!! Here's the panels you can catch me at, but I'll be around all weekend:

❗NEW BURNOUT CULTURE EPISODE❗ DID YOU ALL ASK FOR A 4 AND A HALF HOUR SGF PODCAST???? YOU'RE GETTING ONE!!! open.spotify.com/episode/5FI2...

woke up in a sweat and had to scribble this before i forgot #witchhatatelier

Are you liking Daemons of the Shadow Realm this season? Then you'll love hearing the voices of Yuru @bstegmairva.bsky.social and Asa @mollozhang.bsky.social talk about all things Daemons, voice acting, and yaoi in Ben's bookshelf. youtu.be/VpIz9eDI0Yo

time to play THE HUNDRED LINE: LAST DEFENSE ACADEMY on @prozdplaysgames.bsky.social with special guest @jayperior.com, if you like danganronpa or zero escape or both, buckle up www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI4C...

AX-goers! ANN will be back this year, hosting panels and having fun at the Kadokawa booth. And yes, we're bringing some cool events with us:

still might potentially be the funniest gag in this whole series . thirty feet into a telephone pole and got a sprained ankle. happy anniversary to those who celebrate

So excited for @soonercon.com June 19-21!! I will have a table selling my books and some merch! ✨🦝 This year I did a lot of artwork for the con, including mascot Ripley Raccoon as Luffy from One Piece, which will be sold on site as a print! 🏴‍☠️ #soonercon34 | #Luffy | #OnePiece | #anime | #furryart

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, Solomon Bajo explores the cosplay scene in Nigeria, and how it's grown from humble beginnings, into a genuine fandom revolution. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/alchemy #anime #fandom #cosplay

girl and her weird dog #fatamoru

Thanks so much for sharing this far and wide, everyone 🥰 @sam-animeherald.bsky.social just gave me permission to reveal the full article list for this issue before we formally announce it on AH this Monday It's an incredible lineup, that explores so many facets of anime, as a medium and art form

Hey, have you heard of Anime Herald Magazine, the new publication that explores the depths of anime and fandom, with two volumes and no use of AI slop? Order today to get cool books and help support independent anime journalism. Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun

I may be inclined to share something new and cool if this gets more than 30 shares. 👀

Happy Pride Month everyone! If you want to help support a nonbinary artist who needs to deal with payments while also staying afloat and finding a new job, it would mean the world to me! CashApp: royadream12 Venmo: rshahidi ko-fi.com/rsdream12/go... #mutualaid #helpsky

It's easy to miss a true seasonal anime highlight, but you'll regret leaving the beautiful Nippon Sangoku on your "watch later" list.

We interviewed Ryuya Suzuki, a self-taught anime director, about his movie "Jinsei" releasing in U.S. theaters June 11, 2026. youtu.be/CX6APmqJbE8?...

Fate/Stay Night episode 23 aired 20 years ago on June 10!

OKLAHOMIES!! As always, you can catch me at Soonercon later this month. Hope to see as many of you there as possible!!

☑️ Panel Name: ANN Recommends: What You Should Be Watching 📆 Date: Day 1 - Thursday, July 2 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM 📍 Location: 404AB ☑️ Panel Name: Anime News Network Industry Panel 📆 Date: Day 2 - Friday, July 3 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM 📍 Location: 404AB

Me bragging to everyone else: My brother works at NASA My brother bragging to this guy: My sister contributes to the ANN preview guide

Wait until you see his car.

It was my absolute pleasure to talk to Stanley Love, the man who brought anime fan's attention to the Artemis II Moon mission. Stan's a great guy, both fun and interesting in interview.

Astronaut Stanley Love went viral during the Artemis II mission when not-so-subtle anime references were spotted in Mission Control. Erica Friedman talks to Dr. Love about his fandom, magical girls, and more.

EXCLUSIVE: The X² - Double X OVA is getting its first-ever digital release on Crunchyroll this week, and ANN has an interview with X JAPAN leader @YoshikiOfficial to discuss the work's significance, over 30 years later!

Heading to Texas tomorrow for my nana's memorial services. Money is still really tight right now so if I anyone is in a comfortable enough position to contribute anything, it would be greatly appreciated. ko-fi.com/ladyemilypre...

tiny fatamoru guys 🫶

When I recorded this line I was still in the closet. Recording this line actually helped me realize I should come out. So thanks Ushikoshi and @spikechunsoftinc.bsky.social

One thing I should note: If you haven't picked up issue #1, there is a slight discount with the bundle... and that first installment is massive. It's just a book.

We just did the full reveal for Anime Herald Magazine #2, including this gorgeous cover with art by Tim Eldred and design by Katy Castillo. Preorder today to ensure that your copy's in the first shipment. 💖 Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun

I'm so excited to share everything with you \o/ We're going to be blowing the doors off of this issue.

Did you know I run a whole interview series on Patreon? Off-Script is me talking shop with other creators, like Lindsay Ellis, CJ the X, Big Joel, and now @jacobgeller.com! How essays actually get made, the maybe-death of the video essay, and savoury ice cream here: www.patreon.com/posts/off-sc...

What's the deal with all that filler in One Piece - and why add a definite article to the title for the reboot? Jerome has answers.