Can anime point us toward truth? At Anime Matsuri 2026, I joined Tiff from Few of the Many for a discussion about the biblical themes woven throughout anime. Together, we explored how stories of redemption, sacrifice, forgiveness, perseverance, humility, hope, and reconciliation appear throughout the medium—and why those themes resonate so deeply with audiences around… Read More Christian Themes in Anime at Anime Matsuri 2026
My next guest on Something Genuine Jennifer Sun Bell, the voice behind White Fox in Marvel Rivals, Tamaki in Suzume, Sirius in Re:ZERO, Caesar King in Zenless Zone Zero, and so many other roles. But besides being a fan of her work, this interview provided an unexpected joy in discover how much Jennifer and I… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 7: Jennifer Sun Bell on Hapa Identity, Voice Acting, and Belonging
One of my favorite things about my favorite anime series, Oregairu, is that while it is, in one sense, a very traditional romcom, in another it stands by the boast of its full title: My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected. It’s something totally different. Part of that difference is how witty the… Read More Even Still, Hikigaya Hachiman Is Seeking Something More Genuine than Secularism
The newest manga from the creator of Dr. Stone, which introduces over-the-top tropes and characters into a Western setting, is among the series we’re looking at on Reader’s Corner this week! In addition to volume one of The Marshal King, we’re also reviewing the latest volumes of D.N.Angel, Once Upon a Witch’s Death, and more!… Read More Reader’s Corner: The Marshal King (Vol. 1), Seeds of Anxiety* (Vol. 1), A Witch’s Life in Mongol (Vol. 3)
There’s something special about seeing a modern Japanese creation (Hatsune Miku) drawn against a classic Japanese art background. Lovely! ★ 【箱hako】 「 🏄♀️ 」
Wait wait wait…did NERV merchandise the Evas? ★ 【びーこ】 「 👕 」
There’s something comforting about The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten. Whether it’s Mahiru’s quiet kindness, the slow-burn romance, or the reminder that small acts of grace can change a person’s life, it’s become one of our favorites around here—all the more with season two airing and a new English dub! Now we want to… Read More Giveaway Time! Win The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Light Novels (Vols. 1–7) + a Mahiru Shiina Nendoroid!
Wolves. Foxes. Pirates. Teenage boys. You tell us: Which is most dangerous? All are the center of manga, manhwa, and a film comic we’re reviewing this week. Check out our thoughts on the brand new series, Beneath the Fur, the latest volume of Honey Lemon Soda, and more on Reader’s Corner! Beneath the Fur (Vol.… Read More Reader’s Corner: Beneath the Fur (Vol. 1), Uncle from Another World (Vol. 13), and Spice and Wolf Collector’s Edition (Vol. 3)
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