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Anime Boston 2024: Bad Anime, Bad!
Table of contentsIntroduction: Time Stands StillGood Evening, Boston!The Main EventA Change of PaceWandering Perspectives Introduction: Time Stands Still
Disastrously Not Knowing What to Do: The Life and Death of Always Breaktime
Always Breaktime churned out 8,842 hours of mind-numbingly derivative content, succeeding in its goal to be “longer than One Piece will ever be.”
An Unexpected Gem: How Bocchi the Rock! Outshines the Competition
Bocchi the Rock, at its essence, is a story about how we find community and love by challenging ourselves to chase what’s meaningful to us.
My Cosplay Book Deal: By The Numbers
Even today, writers cling to the fossilized misbelief that books are the end-all-be-all of our careers. The problem is, nobody reads books. In 2023, only 54% of Americans…
The Amazing Overlooked Women in the Anime Industry
We’ve made massive strides compared to where we started, but there are still plenty of names that go overlooked—especially women, even on high-profile shows.
Dongpo: Life in Poems at Lincoln Center
The spectacle and drama of the evening proved to be enthralling, and conveyed the magic of Dongpo’s work in a manner most befitting of one who devoted their…
The Apothecary Diaries: Unmasking Mysteries With Maomao, The Sherlockian Kitty
Elementary, my dear reader, for in the hallowed halls of deduction, Maomao pursues clues and unmasks mysteries with a feline grace that is truly enchanting. The Apothecary Diaries,…
Anime Boston 2024: Cosplay Makes The (Anime) World Go Round
The capacity event saw countless cosplayers return to the Hynes. Their costumes covered the gamut of fandom, from loving, living tributes to Akira Toriyama, to stunningly accurate recreations…
The Evolution of Abridged Anime Part 5 – TikTok And The Future
While TikTok is a massive and attractive platform for comedic anime fandubs, it does come with its own difficulties when compared to YouTube. The
Anime Boston 2024: Dubs That Time Forgot
The world may have changed since Toole started this panel in 2002, but it’s clear that, even twenty years later, there will always be a need for folks…
Anime Boston 2024: Opening Ceremonies And Babybeard Mini-Live
A line of attendees had already begun to form outside of the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium by nine o’clock, as fans staked out their spots for Anime Boston’s opening…
Anime Boston 2024 – Introduction: The Annual Homecoming
Though the convention had grown, it was impossible to deny that the same electrifying optimism that fueled its first year coursed through its halls. The eager smiles of…
American Comics Have a Shojo and Josei Problem
Even heroes I adored, like Starfire, could not rope me in when all I saw were women wearing next to nothing with body proportions that did not help…
The Evolution of Abridged Anime Part 4 – No Screwing The Rules
Fears about legal ramifications were fairly common in the world of comedic anime fandubs, despite some arguing they might be protected under parody laws.
How to Get Paid to Watch Anime, Revisited
how much of your soul are you willing to part with? “Zero” isn’t an option.
Exploring Comitia 146, A Thriving Slice of the Doujin World
Held several times a year at Big Sight, with satellite events in different prefectures, Comitia is another fascinating look at doujinshi culture in Japan.
The Evolution of Abridged Anime Part 3: What’s In A Name?
On April 23, 2005, a nineteen-second video titled “Me at the zoo” made history as the first-ever video posted to YouTube. Even with videos capped at just
So Long, Akira Toriyama, and See You On Snake Way
Toriyama has left in us a love for this industry, one that he helped build with his own two hands. Character by character, contribution by contribution, this is…
VHS Trading and Fansubs in the Modern Era
No matter what the future holds, it is obvious that anime fans are an industrious bunch who have a history of doing whatever it takes to access the…
From The Director Role to the Director’s Chair, John Swasey Talks With Anime Herald
Date: 4/7/2023 Location: Anime Boston 2023 Boston Bastard Brigade: So, so first of all, been a fan of yours for a very long time ever since the old…
That Time I Saw Nagito Komaeda At Whole Foods
It isn’t unusual for me to see anime characters in my neighborhood. I live near a DC metro stop that’s crammed with hotels, so Anime USA and Blerdcon…
Lost in Translation: AI’s Influence on Anime and Manga
Table of contentsIntroductionThe Role of TranslatorsThoughts on AIThe Capitalist MachineThe Power of The ConsumerConclusionWorks Cited Introduction Like
The Failure of “America’s Greatest Otaku”
Tokyopop’s situation was still precarious after a round of layoffs in 2008, but company founder and CEO Stu Levy was certain he could turn things around.
The Evolution of Abridged Anime Part 1 – An Artist Collective & The Arrest of Mr. Macek
While the concept of comedic fandubs of anime isn’t exactly new, the way anime fandom interacts with them is changing in a major way, thanks to TikTok and
Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon
Kennedy (Red Bard): First of all, what an honor it is to be speaking with someone who's been referred to as, “the Godfather of American anime fandom.” For
State of the Herald: Dawn of the Next Era
It’s hard to believe, but we’re already halfway toward our fourteenth anniversary. With the holidays behind us and the winter anime season well underway,
State of the Herald: Dawn of the Next Era
It’s hard to believe, but we’re already halfway toward our fourteenth anniversary. With the holidays behind us and the winter anime season well underway,
Otaku-Chans And The Future Of Anime Made For TikTok
On March 15, 2023, history was made as Otaku-chans, the first anime created specifically for TikTok, launched its first episode. The series focuses on the
Otaku-Chans And The Future Of Anime Made For TikTok
On March 15, 2023, history was made as Otaku-chans, the first anime created specifically for TikTok, launched its first episode. The series focuses on the
“Musically I’m extremely proud of it.”: The Life and Legacy of She’s So Kawaii
If I asked you to paint an image of 2000s anime fandom with your mind’s eye, what would appear? Perhaps it involves some smexy bishies, the Hare Hare
Interviews with Artists: Shawn E. Russell at Anime Expo 2023
Anime Herald: Please introduce yourself. Shawn E. Russell: Hi. I’m Shawn E. Russell. I'm an illustrator specializing in pencil work depicting highly
Actually, Carl Macek Rocked! Why The North American Anime Fandom Owes Him Its Gratitude
A huge thanks to Mark McDonald for the Patron Article request! This would not have been possible without them. To say that Carl Macek was a divisive
Interviews with Artists: Erik Ly (Orbital Bloom) at Anime Expo 2023
Anime Herald: How would you say the artist Celtis has inspired you? Erik Ly: Oh. I think she’s made my art way worse. I was doing really well,…
Interviews with Artists: Erik Ly (Orbital Bloom) at Anime Expo 2023
Anime Herald: How would you say the artist Celtis has inspired you? Erik Ly: Oh. I think she’s made my art way worse. I was doing really well,…
One Piece Keeps Greek Mythology Alive With Boa Hancock
Content Warning: The following article contains mentions of sexual assault. Some images contain depictions of violence. Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is one of
One Piece Keeps Greek Mythology Alive With Boa Hancock
Content Warning: The following article contains mentions of sexual assault. Some images contain depictions of violence. Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is one of
Interviews with Artists: Celtis at Anime Expo 2023
Anime Herald: I've seen you at so many different conventions. It's like the James Brown thing. You’re one of the hardest-working artists. How did you
Interviews with Artists: Celtis at Anime Expo 2023
Anime Herald: I've seen you at so many different conventions. It's like the James Brown thing. You’re one of the hardest-working artists. How did you
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Shows off the Iconic Lee Brothers in Chibi Art Style
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (2023) is the latest entry in Technōs Japan’s long-running Double Dragon franchise. Though the series has had
State of the Herald: A New Year, And New Opportunities
My fellow anime fans, good evening, We're quickly approaching the end of the year, as we prepare to say our farewells to 2023 and welcome 2024 with open
Sengoku Youko Director Masahiro Aizawa and Producer Ailian Cai Talk With Anime Herald
Anime Herald: What attracted you to this project? Masahiro Aizawa: When I read the manga, I found it to be a cool story. The human relationships and
Anime NYC 2023: Anime Journalism: How Do Be an Otaku Gumshoe
Date: 11/19/2023 Panelists: Christopher Macdonald (Publisher, Anime News Network) Lynzee Loveridge (Managing Editor, Anime News Network) Nicholas Friedman
From the New World: Dr. Stone’s Shūsuke Katagiri and Shūhei Matsushita Talk With Anime Herald
(Editor's note: I’d like to apologize for missing a few questions and answers. Unfortunately, my audio file was corrupted and I had to make do with what I
Anime NYC 2023: Aniplex o America Presents the Kill la Kill x Gurren Lagann Anniversary Event
It’s hard to imagine a world where Gurren Lagann and Kill la Kill don’t exist in the greater anime landscape. The two titles were fueled by a brash,…
Burn the Fire: Cö shu Nie Talks With Anime Herald
The Natural Aristrocrat: What was it like filming the music video “Burn The Fire?” Miku Nakamura: We used real fire. We went to the studio in Tokyo that
Anime NYC 2023: Survive Said the Prophet Talks With Anime Herald
The Natural Aristocrat: What was the recording process like for “Paradox?” Yosh Morita: It starts off with me writing the songs. I’m usually the core
“Can’t Have a Bad Ending if You Never Have an Ending:” How being permanently on hiatus contributes to anime and manga titles’ popularity
We’ve all seen it. A manga cap of Berserk’s main character Guts leaning a knowing finger onto his forehead, with a pained half-smile spread across his
Viewing Godzilla Minus One & The Boy and the Heron At The Japan Society
Godzilla Minus One King Kong. Fat Man and Little Boy. Godzilla was born from giant monster movies and the atomic bomb, in equal measure. After all, it’s
Anime NYC 2023: Cosplayers Bring Their A-Game to the Javits Center
The Jacob Javits Convention Center was abuzz with activity, from its earliest hours, as tens of thousands of people lined up to wander its halls.
Anime NYC 2023: Localize This! – Secrets of Localization Revealed!
Date: 11/19/2023 Panelists: Zack Davisson - Translator (Devilman, Space Battleship Yamato, Cutie Honey) Sara Linsley - Letterer (Sweat and Soap,
Revolutionary Girl Utena, Space Battleship Yamato, Steins;Gate, Undead Unluck, Devilman