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S CLASS Anime

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What’s a great anime that sounds terrible on paper?

Great anime that sound strange or boring in abstract? Great anime that tackle yikesy tropes in a thoughtful way? How

Anime Feminist

Apr 11, 2023 • Subscribe

What’s in a foodie?

Rokuhoudou Yotsuiro Biyori (available on crunchyroll) There’s more to a foodie than an Instagram account full of carefully curated mouthwatering food pictures selling a lifestyle. Foodies are…

Tea Time

Sep 11, 2020 • Subscribe

Yotsuiro Biyori

What’s in a Name? Nana

Some of these things are just too easy to write but too much fun not to, kno wut I meen? So this one here is my Christmas present…

Confessions of an Overage otaku

Dec 23, 2024 • Subscribe

What’s In a Name: Chibiusa

Okay, same thing as “What’s in a name?” last time. What in Heaven’s name does that name mean? It’s routine now for anime presented in the west to…

Confessions of an Overage otaku

Nov 16, 2020 • Subscribe

Sailor Moon

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Mecha March – What’s in a Design?

It's Mecha March and in order for this momentous occasion, Scott and I are taking a good long look at some great Mecha designs.

I drink and watch anime

Mar 9, 2021 • Subscribe

What’s In a Name: Rei Ayanami

Some of you long-term followers have figured out by now my posts tend to follow certain themes. Character analysis. How to build a series. The power of N.…

Confessions of an Overage otaku

Aug 10, 2020 • Subscribe

Neon Genesis Evangelion

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What’s in a Name: Dr. Stone

Got one for you in the spirit of April Fool’s Day. Not a fool, just a little goofier than usual. When you study any language there are always…

Confessions of an Overage otaku

Mar 31, 2025 • Subscribe

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Newman’s Nook: What’s in a Name?

I first watched Neon Genesis Evangelion as an 18 year old, new to the anime medium. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I was just enthralled by all the large-scale combat…

Beneath the Tangles

Feb 12, 2021 • Subscribe

Neon Genesis Evangelion

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What’s your favorite memory of watching anime in a group?

Favorite experience at a theater or convention? Best time with friends or family? Is there a title you only appreciated with a group?

Anime Feminist

Oct 8, 2024 • Subscribe

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What’s in a Name? Seihu High School

I always let myself do something stupid for an anniversary post, and since my anniversary was Feb 2, here ya go: Last year at this time I didn’t…

Confessions of an Overage otaku

Feb 5, 2024 • Subscribe

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What’s in a Name: Neon Genesis Evangelion

Can anyone really honestly say they know what’s going on inside Hideaki Anno’s head? There’s a cute manga out there written by his wife Moyoco about their life…

Confessions of an Overage otaku

Mar 14, 2022 • Subscribe

Neon Genesis Evangelion

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A Great Set For Collectors! What’s in the Hololive Vol. 2 (EN) Weiss Schwarz Booster Case!

Sometimes things can be overhyped, but sometimes the hype is BEYOND expectations! Weiss Schwarz Hololive Vol. 2 (EN) The initial release of this product was Friday, August 4th…

OTAKU SINH

Aug 7, 2023 • Subscribe

Aira

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What’s A Vtuber?

Ever wondered how vtubing works? You're not alone. I'm sure it seems like a pretty cool job; you show up, talk to your fans, and get paid.

Dere★Project

Jul 18, 2022 • Subscribe

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What’s the Deal with Queerbait in Anime?

Have you ever had an idea that just sounds like you’re about to kick a hornets’ nest, and you just decide to do it anyway? Yeah, me neither.…

The Otaku Exhibition

Sep 12, 2022 • Subscribe

What I Look For In a First Episode of Anime

It’s the start of the season and I’m watching a lot of brand new shows for the first time. This means that I’ve also been making decisions on…

I drink and watch anime

Jan 14, 2020 • Subscribe

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What makes a great idol anime?

What makes the best examples of the genre? What traits drag a series down? How does that criteria change when recommending to genre fans versus casual viewers?

Anime Feminist

Oct 12, 2021 • Subscribe

First Impressions – Great Pretender

This was really fun, really smart, and looked and sounded great - a thoroughly professional effort all around. Read more

Lost in Anime

Jun 7, 2020 • Subscribe

Great Pretender

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What’s your favorite anime with a disappointing sequel?

Why is the original work so great? What about the second season (or sequel series/movie) doesn’t work? Would you have done a sequel differently, or does it stand…

Anime Feminist

Nov 16, 2021 • Subscribe

What’s a Completely Average Anime That You Love?

Not every anime is good. In fact, most anime are not. But that doesn’t mean the whole vast landscape of series should be judged as “bad.” Most series…

Beneath the Tangles

Jul 23, 2020 • Subscribe

Suzuka, To Heart

Artistry in Manga and Anime, and What’s Lost in “Translation”

Every so often, I come across someone on Twitter who talks about how they love anime but don’t really mess with manga. To them, manga is inherently inferior…

OGIUE MANIAX

May 27, 2020 • Subscribe

Artistry in Manga and Anime, and What’s Lost in “Translation”

Every so often, I come across someone on Twitter who talks about how they love anime but don’t really mess with manga. To them, manga is inherently inferior…

OGIUE MANIAX

May 27, 2020 • Subscribe

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So Ra No Wo To: A great Military anime in disguise?

Here’s the gist of it. Sora no Woto is set in the beautiful city of Sieze, a sleepy border town located right between the Kingdom of Helvetia and…

KKSparrow

Oct 13, 2016 • Subscribe

Sound of the Sky

Anime: What’s wrong with anime?

the Otaku Central Podcast So this has been something I wanted to rant about for a long time now. After watching all the anime I wanted to watch…

Otaku Central

Jul 15, 2024 • Subscribe

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Anime: What’s wrong with anime?

So this has been something I wanted to rant about for a long time now. After watching all the anime I wanted to watch for the Summer 2021…

Otaku Central | Anime Review

Oct 6, 2021 • Subscribe

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What’s your anime OTP?

Favorite canonical ship? Favorite non-canonical ship? First ever ship?

Anime Feminist

Feb 15, 2022 • Subscribe

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What’s in a Tier? Layers of Meaning in the Japanese Pagoda

We all know the striking image of a multi-tiered Japanese pagoda, but what exactly are they? And what are they called in Japanese, anyway?

Unseen Japan

Jul 19, 2021 • Subscribe

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You’re a tiger! What’s big in Japan for 2022

Here's to getting beneath the surface in Japan in 2022, in every way we know how. These are the trends we predict are going to be big... 

InsideJapan Blog

Dec 21, 2021 • Subscribe

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You’re a tiger! What’s big in Japan for 2022

Here's to getting beneath the surface in Japan in 2022, in every way we know how. These are the trends we predict are going to be big... 

Blog - InsideJapan Blog

Dec 21, 2021 • Subscribe

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2022 Was a Great Year for Anime

The Best Anime of 2022 Another year over, another year closer to anime fans achieving pop culture hegemony. All jokes aside, 2022 was a particularly good year for…

D&A Anime Blog

Dec 31, 2022 • Subscribe

My Hero Academia, One Piece, Attack on Titan, Chainsaw Man, Dragon Ball

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First Impression: The Great Cleric

Luciel was a salaryman in Japan who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and got shot. He reincarnates in a fantasy world and…

Beneath the Tangles

Jul 6, 2023 • Subscribe

The Great Cleric

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What’s your favorite moment of experimental animation in anime?

What makes it work? Do you pay much attention to animation style or experimental animators? Do you prefer more ambitious or more traditional animation?

Anime Feminist

May 28, 2024 • Subscribe

What’s your favorite canon romance in anime or manga?

Favorite romance overall? Favorite queer romance? Any polyamorous or asexual romances to recommend? The post What’s your favorite canon romance in anime or manga? appeared first on ANIME FEMINIST.

Anime Feminist

Feb 11, 2020 • Subscribe

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What’s Going To Sweep The Anime Awards In 2023?

If it turns into the Spy x Family awards, that will be amazing.

Standing On My Neck

Oct 29, 2022 • Subscribe

D&A Anime Blog: Here’s What’s Coming This Week!

We gotta admit; 2020’s been something else. Before we start we just want to give our thoughts and our prayers to the family of Alex Trebek, who passed…

D&A Anime Blog

Nov 9, 2020 • Subscribe

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What’s next for you? Great Jobs in Japan for JET Programme Teachers and ESL Pros

Classroom jobs in Japan complete with great benefits, strong salaries and amazing landscapes.

GaijinPot

Jul 13, 2023 • Subscribe

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What’s Christmas in Japan Like?

Celebrating Christmas in Japan? Here are some of the things you can expect during the holidays from what to eat and who to spend it with.

GaijinPot

Dec 24, 2024 • Subscribe

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Halloween in Japan: What’s Different?

The appeal of Halloween in Japan lies in two things: commercialism and costumes.

GaijinPot

Oct 5, 2023 • Subscribe

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What’s your favorite standalone episode of an anime?

What makes it your fave? Are there isolated episodes you love in shows you otherwise disliked? Do you like standalones in serialized shows or only episodic ones?

Anime Feminist

May 31, 2022 • Subscribe

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Bondrewd; A Great Antagonist | Great Days (SPOILERS)

The boys talk about Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul. Bonding over their emotional distress at seeing little kids going through parrel. Thank you Lofi Geek for…

Great Days

Nov 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Made in Abyss, Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul

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What’s it Like Working for a Black Company in Japan?

Read on to learn about what it's like working for a black company and, more importantly, how to recognize them—and how to fight back.

GaijinPot

Mar 13, 2025 • Subscribe

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LiA Bespoke Project: Ayakashi, Mononoke, Youkai – What’s in a Name?

October. Halloween, Beltane - the occult is in the air.

Lost in Anime

Oct 27, 2024 • Subscribe

Ayakashi, Mononoke

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The Little Lies We All Tell – What’s in a Title?

I picked up The Little Lies We All Tell because I found the title really intriguing. But what did this show turn out to be?

I drink and watch anime

Jan 18, 2023 • Subscribe

The Little Lies We All Tell

Do You Need Great Animation in Your Anime?

A response to Karandi’s post from a while ago.

The Animanga Spellbook

May 19, 2020 • Subscribe

Neon Genesis Evangelion

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THIS ANIME JUST DELIVERED A GENERATIONAL FIRST EPISODE

Episode 1 of Oshi No Ko was one of the best introductions to an anime I've seen. 0:00 - Spoiler Free 3:00 - Spoiler Discussion Become a member! -…

King_ Recon

Apr 16, 2023 • Subscribe

Oshi No Ko

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In the Land of Leadale (Episode 5) – A Grandson, a Granddaughter, a Great-Grandson, and a Fortress

Cayna delivers the letter to the Sakaiya trading company unaware that Mai-Mai has set her up. How will she react upon learning that she has grandchildren? Is anyone…

The Otaku Author

Feb 9, 2022 • Subscribe

In the Land of Leadale

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ZOM 100: Production issues affecting a great anime

You’ve probably heard about this one by now. The anime with the great visuals, the good story, the fun cast and the production issues. Let’s talk about it…

Harshit's reviews

Oct 9, 2023 • Subscribe

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I Used a Randomizer to Watch GREAT Anime

Choosing what anime to watch can be incredibly difficult sometimes. So I decided to let a randomizer choose for me. Again. 💬 SOCIALS 💬 Support me on Patreon ➜ https://www.patreon.com/lextorias Second…

Lextorias

Apr 16, 2023 • Subscribe

Trigun, Time Fighters

Why Every Great Anime Needs a Legendary Mentor

Subscribe and hit the bell notification so you don't miss when a new video is posted!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqliODFiFvhB4C1gobR_PYg?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT THIS PLAYLIST FOR HUNTER X HUNTER ANALYSIS CONTENT!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAIotagY4qooyHKSoFWIn_9fs6CQocbD0 ----------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT THIS PLAYLIST…

Anime Analysis

Jul 4, 2025 • Subscribe

What’s Your Favorite Summer Anime?

If you’ve been too cooped up at home to notice the rising temperatures outside, the fireflies and sharks in Animal Crossing: New Horizons should surely have made it…

Beneath the Tangles

Jun 16, 2020 • Subscribe

Animal Crossing

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What’s your favorite romance anime?

Favorite romantic drama? Favorite romantic comedy? Favorite romantic subplot in a non-romance-focused series?

Anime Feminist

Feb 8, 2022 • Subscribe