Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 Justin S. Harrison explored Kotoyama's "Call of the Night," and the way the series uses interplay between vampires and humans to discuss the profundities of life, mortality, and all that entails. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it! #anime #manga

Whack A Catgirl: An Anime Fandom Time Capsule: Borealis Capps, takes a trip back to the early 2000s with a look at Asmodee Games' "Whack A Catgirl." She explores the game's flow and nods to a long-past but well-remembered time in anime fandom. #history #anime #gaming #cardgames

Spiritual Matters of the Heart: Taoist Imagery in "Cells at Work": R.B. Yankana explores 2018 series Cells At Work! and how it uses Taoist imagery to represent functions within the human body. It looks at the significance of various symbols and iconography used throughout the series. #anime

Meeting the Tenchou: A Conversation with Takanashi Kiara: Samantha Ferreira interviews Hololive English -Myth- icon Takanashi Kiara. They discuss her work and career, the evolving VTuber landscape, her single Perfume, and more. #hololive #kiara #kfp

I'm launching an anime magazine featuring a bunch of articles and layouts by people I'm proud to call friends and colleagues, and cover art from a genuinely cool person. \o/ (Also still working on the history book, but that's on hold until issue #1 ships)

Director Abel Góngora Discusses Dan Da Dan With Anime Herald: Seth Burn talks with Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye co-director Abel Góngora about his work on the series, working with Fûga Yamashiro, and more. #anime #dandadan

How Fans Finally Got the Uncut “Digimon” Movies 24 Years Later: Paul Cecchini explored the process of bringing the Digimon films to the modern era for North American fans, dubbed and uncut. As part of it, he reached out to producer Marc Levy for their insights. #digimon

Exploring Viola Davis’ Investments In Anime Production, and Afro-Anime’s Potential: Gabriel Leão examines Viola Davis' recent investments in anime production, and how afro-anime works like Mfinda can impact the greater anime industry. #anime #industry #fandom

Looking Back on Newtype USA 15 Years Later: Anime historian Red Bard traces the history and impact of Newtype USA, which ran from 2002 - 2008. They look at the features the magazine put forth, the circumstances behind its rise and fall, and its impact on North American anime fandom, as a whole.

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Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 Lauren Orsini had a chance to talk with LadyBeard at Otakon. They talk about his work and career, the BabyBeard project, his workout routine, and more. It's a fantastic read, and we hope you enjoy it. #jpop #ladybeard #interview

How The Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, Influenced "Odd Taxi": Fritz Kurz explores Odd Taxi, and the series' filmic and thematic ties to the works of Alfred Hitchcock, such as North By Northwest, and the way it draws from them to create a work that stands among the greats of the neo-noir genre

Anyone can access manga now. Here’s why that’s good. - Lauren Orsini explores the rise of manga's popularity and accessibility. The recent Wordle upset got her thinking about how the medium's push into the mainstream changed the ways we interact with it, often for the better. #manga #fandom

Hope and Happiness in "The Fantastic Adventures of Unico": Elizabeth Gonzalez James examines classic anime film The Fantastic Adventures of Unico, and the way the film uses its approachable and cute exterior to tell a darker, introspective story that tempers its core messages of hope and friendship.

What's y'all's favorite nerdy / fandom based magazines?

The Hidden Side Of Horror Manga: Javier Hanson explores the landscape of horror manga, with a piece that examines the works of eight creators who changed the genre forever, from Kazuo Umezu, to Kanako Inuki and beyond. #manga #horror

We're just two months out from the launch of own magazine! It's titled "Anime Herald Magazine," priced at $17.95, and will include ten new articles from some of the field's foremost authorities when it ships in November. Details at: hera.fyi/ahmag #announcement #magazines #anime #manga

VHS Trading and Fansubs in the Modern Era: Borealis Capps examines the history of VHS fansubs, from their early days as a lifeline for anime fans to their decline with the advent of digisubbing, only to find a dedicated niche in the modern world. #anime #fansubs #history

Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon - Red Bard talks with Robert Fenelon, a founding fan and head of early anime magazine Anime-Zine, about his experiences in fandom, his work in the anime community, and more. #history #anime #manga #fandom

The Failure of “America’s Greatest Otaku” - Megan D. examines TOKYOPOP's ill-fated attempt to create a reality TV series geared toward anime fans. She examines the series from the top down, from baffling production choices, to ill-advised locations, set against the backdrop of an industry crash.

Happy new article day 🥰 We just went live with our coverage of the 2025 American Manga Awards by Sean Gaffney and Erica Friedman. They deliver their impressions of the event, and discuss the significance of the AMAs, with comments from industry members. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it!

In the Name of the Disabled Princess: Disability Metaphor in “In The Name of the Mermaid Princess”: AJ Mack, examines "In The Name of the Mermaid Princess," and how the series uses its world and characters to deliver a metaphor for the challenges people with disabilities face. #manga

How to Get Paid to Watch Anime, Revisited: A column by Lauren Orsini that revisits her "How to get paid to watch anime" article from 2021. Orsini explains that, while it's still possible to make money in anime writing, most options require some ethical or personal tradeoff. #anime #journalism

So we're two months out from the launch date of Anime Herald Magazine #1 - I'm spending the next week or so locking down images and the like, and editing our interview with Helen McCarthy for publication. To say I'm excited is an understatement. You do *not* want to miss this. 🥰

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Exploring Gunbuster’s Roots in Shojo - Dawn H. explores Gainax's 1988 OVA, Gunbuster, and the way the series draws from classic shojo works. In particular, she looks at how the series derived many of its beats and themes from 1973 tennis anime, Aim for the Ace! #anime #history

Reading Between The Panels, A Critical Approach To White Space: Mark Sullivan dives into the theory of comics making by exploring how artists use whitespace, negative space, and even gutters to enhance the impact of a scene. #manga #comics

Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon - Red Bard talks with Robert Fenelon, a founding fan and head of early anime magazine Anime-Zine, about his experiences in fandom, his work in the anime community, and more. #history #anime #manga #fandom

We're just two months out from the launch of own magazine! It's titled "Anime Herald Magazine," priced at $17.95, and will include ten new articles from some of the field's foremost authorities when it ships in November. Details at: hera.fyi/ahmag #announcement #magazines #anime #manga

The Hidden Side Of Horror Manga: Javier Hanson explores the landscape of horror manga, with a piece that examines the works of eight creators who changed the genre forever, from Kazuo Umezu, to Kanako Inuki and beyond. #manga #horror

VHS Trading and Fansubs in the Modern Era: Borealis Capps examines the history of VHS fansubs, from their early days as a lifeline for anime fans to their decline with the advent of digisubbing, only to find a dedicated niche in the modern world. #anime #fansubs #history

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 Seth Burn had a chance to talk with the staff behind KILLTUBE about the film, how it came together, its influences, and more. It's a fantastic read, and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #anime

American Comic Strips: The First Manga: Julian Jefko explores the interconnection between early American comics and the rise of Japan's manga industry, and the impact American comics had on early published manga works. #manga #comics

The Heavy Dumbbells The Gym-Girls Lift: An Exploration of "Onegai Muscle": Gabriel Leão explores "How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift?" He talked with Roland Kelts and Borealis Capps to examine the series' appeal, and the rise of woman-oriented sports and fitness anime in recent years.

Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the "Ranma ½" Fanfiction of the 1990s: This week, we have an article by Adam Wescott that explores the history and legacy of the Ranma 1/2 fanfic community, the scene's exploration of topics like gender and character, and how it's evolved since the '90s.

Hi everyone, we have a new article today! Seth Burn had a chance to talk with CyberConnect 2 vice president Taichiro Miyazaki about FUGA 3, working with licensed titles like Demon Slayer, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #gaming

It's official! We just announced that we're publishing a new magazine, inventively titled "Anime Herald Magazine." It's priced at $17.95 and will include ten new articles from some of the field's foremost authorities when it ships in November. You can preorder your copy at shop.animeherald.com

Hi everyone, we have a quick announcement regarding Anime Herald Magazine. As many know, interviews are often edited for length in a print format. However, we still want to make sure that you're able to read the full interviews if you buy the magazine.

The Wild World of Anime CD-ROMs in North America - Mark McDonald explores the anime CD-ROM micro-boom of the 1990s, looking at the history format and their rise and fall, while highlighting exemplars of the format like the Anime Hyperguide and The World of U.S. Manga Corps. #anime #history

It's official: We're publishing our own print magazine! It's creatively titled "Anime Herald Magazine," priced at $17.95, and will include nine new articles from some of the field's foremost authorities when it ships in November. Details at: hera.fyi/ahmag #announcement #magazines #anime #manga

How Doujin Illustrators Influenced The Aesthetics of Japan’s Underground Music Culture: Kai Redfield explores Japan's underground music scene and how doujin illustrators have played an invaluable role in defining the aesthetics and vibes of the landscape.

The Short History (and Strong Potential) of Fitness Anime - Borealis Capps examines the recent trend in fitness anime like "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift" and "Training with Hinako", its growth, and the impact the genre's had on fitness, at large. #anime #fitness

Hi everyone, it's new article day 🥰 This week, Gabriel Leão takes a trip through footie history, as he discusses how Captain Tsubasa and São Paulo Futebol Clube's Musashi Mizushima helped shape football fandom in Brazil. It's an outstanding read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime #history #sports

It's official! We just announced that we're publishing a new magazine, inventively titled "Anime Herald Magazine." It's priced at $17.95 and will include ten new articles from some of the field's foremost authorities when it ships in November. You can preorder your copy at shop.animeherald.com

Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the "Ranma ½" Fanfiction of the 1990s: This week, we have an article by Adam Wescott that explores the history and legacy of the Ranma 1/2 fanfic community, the scene's exploration of topics like gender and character, and how it's evolved since the '90s. #fanfiction

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Looking Back on Protoculture Addicts 15 Years Later: Red Bard covers the history of Protoculture Addicts, which currently stands as the longest running anime magazine in North America. They examine the publication's founding, its partnership with ANN, and its settling into dormancy. #anime #history

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The Law, The Witch, and The Wheelchair: Applying the Social Model of Disability to Witch Hat Atelier: AJ Mack examines Witch Hat Atelier, and the way creator Kamome Shirahama uses the series' setting to cast a spotlight on the challenges and discrimination people with disabilities face in reality

How the Chainsaw Man Anime Adaptation Grounded Itself in Filmic Realism - Nikola Teodosić examines the 2022 Chainsaw Man anime, and the way that director Ryū Nakayama and storyboarder Masato Nakazono used a shared love of cinema to build a lived-in, realistic world that celebrates the original manga