The Rise and Fall of Anime Unleashed: Brian Stremick explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. #anime #history

While we get ready to publish Anime Herald Magazine #2, why not check out the issue that started it all? Order today to get your copy and help support independent anime journalism. Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

OK, so this is huge.

So, while we get things ready for our next reveal, I should let you all know that we have copies of the first issue in stock, and it's pretty good. 👀👀 Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

Frederik L. Schodt Talks With Anime Herald: Seth Burn talks with legendary translator and industry icon Frederik L. Schodt. They discuss his career, his experiences with Osamu Tezuka, the changing manga landscape, and more. #manga #history #interview

Reading “The Boy and the Heron” as Children’s Fantasy Literature: Adam Wescott explores Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron," and the way the film stands as a celebration of children's literature, while becoming an important part of that pantheon, itself #ghibli #anime

Happy new article day 🥰 We just went live a new interview between Seth Burn and the cast and Producer of the Petals of Reincarnation anime. They talk about their work on the series, their origins in the industry, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. Link:

Hi everyone, we have a quick update today! We're excited to announce that we've entered the production process for Anime Herald Magazine's second issue. 💖 We'll have a lot more details to announce soon, so stay tuned. Link: hera.fyi/ahmag2

Hi everyone, we have a quick update today! We're excited to announce that we've entered the production process for Anime Herald Magazine's second issue. 💖 We'll have a lot more details to announce soon, so stay tuned. Link: hera.fyi/ahmag2

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, we have a new article by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro, who examines “Takopi’s Original Sin”, and the way the series tackles childhood trauma and its impacts. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime #takopi

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, we have a new article by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro, who examines “Takopi’s Original Sin”, and the way the series tackles childhood trauma and its impacts. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime #takopi

Quick heads-up: Next shipments go out tomorrow o/

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. #ame #fitness

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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

Anime Herald Magazine's reprint is in stock and shipping! Order today to get your copy and help support independent anime journalism. Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

When’s The Best Time To Scream In Public? Catching Up With Ladybeard At Otakon 2025: Lauren Orsini had a chance to talk with LadyBeard at Otakon 2025 about his work and career, the BabyBeard project, his workout routine, and more. #jpop #ladybeard #interview

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. #music

We've said it a lot, but this is a genuinely special book. It's a celebration of our history and our future, and we all hope that it's the start of something big.

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week it's a fun one - Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Hyūganatsu, who wrote The Apothecary Diaries, The Failure at God School, and more. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #animeboston #apothecarydiaries

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week it's a fun one - Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Hyūganatsu, who wrote The Apothecary Diaries, The Failure at God School, and more. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #animeboston #apothecarydiaries

Addressing Ableism Through The Lens of Anime: Robert Iveniuk examines how anime can be used to shine a light on the ableism people with disabilities face in reality, using Komi Can't Communicate, Your Lie In April, and others as subjects. #anime #disability

Speed Racer, the Perfect Anime Adaptation - A detailed analysis of the 2008 Speed Racer film, written by Ethan Halker. In it, Halker examines the film's use of narrative and visual effects to recreate the vibe and feel of the 1967 Speed Racer anime. #speedracer #anime #film #wachowskis #tatsunoko

The Real Cinderella Story of Oguri Cap and Japanese Horse Racing - Marcille Donato explores the story of the real-life Oguri Cap, her role in Japanese horse racing, and how that's reflected in Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray. #history #umamusume

Megumi Han talks Digimon Beatbreak at NYCC: Seth Burn talks with Megumi Han that discusses Digimon Beatbreak, and how Han's lifelong fandom inspired her performance as Gekkomon. #anime #digimon

Let me be honest with you: You need to watch Phantom Quest Corp. It's four episodes, it's beautiful, it has a great dub, and it's just FUN. Also, the OP is a total banger. Not an ad, I just love this OVA and want more folks to watch it.

We missed April Fool's, but we're here for 4/20 this year. Borealis Capps delivers a new column exploring weed use in anime, as well as the subculture around cannabis usage in Japan that's formed over the years. It's a fun, light read, and we hope you enjoy it #anime #weed

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, Chris Hutton ( @newsnerd.bsky.social) explores the growing anime-inspired TTRPG landscape, and its impact in the North American sphere. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #ttrpg

The Rise and Fall of Anime Unleashed: Brian Stremick explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. #anime #history

Yoko Takahashi Talks With Anime Herald: Seth Burn talks with Yoko Takahashi about her career, Evangelion's role in cementing her place in pop culture, working with Toshiyuki Ōmori, and more. #interview #evangelion

"Deca-Dence": The Fight for a Better World - Joshua Baron examines 2020 anime series Deca-Dence, and the way the series approaches its themes of social justice, worker rights, and activism, and the forces of inertia and apathy that must be overcome for these elements to effect lasting change.

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship: Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. #anime #manga

Comedy, Catharsis, and Cooking the Canon in Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family - Alex Henderson explores Today's Menu for the Emiya Family: The cozy Fate spinoff that explores how the series plays on fan knowledge to subvert expectations and provide catharsis for series fans. #fate #anime #manga

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, we have an interview between Seth Burn and Farming Life In Another World's Atsushi Abe and Hiromi Sueta about their work on the show, their experiences in Boston, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #AnimeBoston

Anime Herald Magazine's reprint is in stock and shipping! Order today to get your copy and help support independent anime journalism. Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

Hi everyone, it's new article day! This week, we have an interview by Seth Burn with legendary composer Yoko Kanno, who discusses her career, working in the anime industry, and more. It's an outstanding read and we hope you enjoy it. #AnimeBoston #YokoKanno

Hi everyone, it's new article day! This week, we have an interview by Seth Burn with legendary composer Yoko Kanno, who discusses her career, working in the anime industry, and more. It's an outstanding read and we hope you enjoy it. #AnimeBoston #YokoKanno

Shiori Novella, hololive English -Advent-‘s Archiver, Talks With Anime Herald: Seth Burn talked with Shiori Novella, from hololive. They discussed her work as a VTuber, her music, projects like 2024 visual novel Snowed In, working with hololive, and more. #interview #hololive

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

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 #manga

Hi everyone, It's Samantha: Last week, we received word about a couple of posts that required investigation after accusations that the author used generative AI. Our findings and full statement have been published at hera.fyi/genaiincident We're sorry for the delay and for harming your trust in us

Reading “The Boy and the Heron” as Children’s Fantasy Literature: Adam Wescott explores Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron," and the way the film stands as a celebration of children's literature, while becoming an important part of that pantheon, itself #ghibli #anime

Anime Herald Magazine's reprint is in stock and shipping! Order today to get your copy and help support independent anime journalism. Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔

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

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 the industry crash.

Densha Otoko, 20 Years Later: Why the TV Drama is Still Great in an Ever-Changing Otaku Landscape: Kaylyn Saucedo, explores Densha Otoko, with a focus on the TV drama. She examines the work and why it remains a valuable work within the greater otaku subculture today.

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. #music

We're heeeere~ 🎶 #AnimeBoston

I Want You (Yes, You!) To Become An Anime Convention Reporter! - Lauren Orsini recalls her early days as a journalist, and her time working as a press liaison for an anime con. She uses this as a chance to ask journalists of all stripes (not just established ones!) to jump in as a con reporter.

From Anime to Transformers to Tabletop: How the VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross Became an Icon in 3 Fandoms: Caelyn Ellis explores the history of the Valkyrie VF-1, and how it became an iconic, irreplaceable part of three distinct fandoms. #macross #transformers #battletech