Author: Ashley De Mesa

Nearly any anime fans know Studio Ghibli. They are known for producing fantastical films that immerses you with the world they have created. Most of all, they perfectly capture the beauty and nuances of adolescence. And one of the best films that embodies that is Whisper of the Heart. There may be some fans who would scratch their heads in confusion, as this is the first time they have ever heard of the film. After all, it did not garner much popularity in the same level as Spirited Away and even Howl’s Moving Castle have. But this article will explain…

The shonen genre in anime has always been making waves. They become ultimately popular among anime fans because of how thrilling the stories are. Characters with supernatural abilities are cool to watch. Having strong motivations or even the power of friendship to victor among battles are entertaining and satisfying. Most importantly, the combat and fight scenes can make jaws drop while the minds are at awe. So, it is no wonder the genre is widely loved by anime fans. But which shonen anime are truly worth watching? Which shonen anime can get a viewer to appreciate it? Even though any…

Komi Can’t Communicate has been gaining traction ever since its release in 2021. It now released 2 seasons by far, with the 3rd season still being speculated. Given its popularity, it is highly possible that the anime will still continue. One of the protagonist, Komi, the beautiful girl with long black hair, is easily the fan favorite. Not only does she look attractive, but also her personality is considered unique. She is very timid, and does not speak at all. She has difficulty in communicating, hence the namesake of the anime. But why can’t she talk? Komi Has Severe Social…

The official trailer for Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 2 has been dropped! The July 2023 schedule of the Season 2 was announced last March 2023. Now that we are nearing Season 2’s premiere, the trailer adds to the hype! There are no specifications yet on the broadcast schedule. The anime’s official website and Twitter will be updating this soon! The opening and ending theme songs were revealed, along with an additional cast member and character. Youko Hikasa will be voicing the new character, the mysterious Karakasa no Tsukumogami. Hikasa is also known for voicing Mio Akiyama in K-On!, Rias Gremory…

It seems that new content is coming for The Quintessential Quintuplets! It was announced that it will be receiving a new TV special to be broadcasted this summer of 2023. What’s more is that it will also have a theatrical release nationwide in July 2023 for three weeks. Truly, fans of the anime will be fed well. The new key visual was also shared in light of announcing the schedule of the special. SHAFT The main staff and theme songs were also revealed. Yukihiro Miyamoto will be directing the special, while Keiichiro Ohchi returns for the series composition. SHAFTwill be…

AI or Artificial Intelligence softwares have been the subject of discussion and debates lately on online spaces. They are capable of creating illustrations, producing real-life photos, make identical voiceovers, and many more. Their purpose is to make things easier and convenient, but is that always the case? AI has been receiving a lot of backlash, especially from actual artists and illustrators themselves. This is because they felt that AI is taking and imitating their work without consent. It feels like it is robbing them off of their hard work. This includes Japanese illustrators themselves.. According to NHK World-Japan News, a…

In light of the release of Vinland Saga’s Season 2, the anime director, Shuhei Yabuta apologizes for not including Snake’s backstory. The manga creator, Makoto Yukimura, submitted the story of Snake’s backstory to Yabuta. He also teased that it will be featured on Season 2. However, due to circumstances, Yabuta cut it off in the final production. Yabuta took on to Twitter to apologize to fans for not meeting the expectations. He had hoped to create a short story exploring the past of characters such as Snake. This is in addition to the main story itself, however, it was scrapped.…

Chainsaw Man is barely a romantic anime. After all, it is a shonen work that focuses primarily on action-filled scenes and supernatural themes. Denji, who is a hybrid human-devil, easily embodied the protagonist who is always present in combat scenes. But Denji, despite the terrifying chainsaw visage that he has, still yearns for romance. Particularly, being able to date Makima – which is his motivation in his missions. So what is to say that romance and love does not affect other characters as well? Himeno, despite her limited screen time, has been shown to harbor romantic feelings for Aki. After…

Whenever we think of best anime movies, Studio Ghibli usually comes to mind. After all, they always produce the most memorable anime movies that just made your heart move. They are very resonant, and we just feel at home. As such, it was not surprising that some Studio Ghibli movies are nominated in the Academy Awards. Notably, Spirited Away was well-remembered and known by everyone as it secured the Best Animated Feature in Oscars 2003. But we actually have more great anime movies out there that are not from Studio Ghibli. If you are only interested in investing a short…

Chainsaw Man fans could never get enough of Himeno. She was a fellow Public Safety Devil Hunter of Denji, Power, and Aki. She was more experienced and skilled than anyone in the group. As such, she gives off the cool, senior member vibes that every Devil Hunter can rely on. She was also impressively mature and calm even in the direst situations – a direct contrast to Kobeni. She also genuinely cared about her fellow Public Hunters, even though she kept up a tough facade. Unsurprisingly, she became one of the fan favorites, even securing a spot among the Best…

When we heard the term, ‘ship’ or ‘shipping’ prior to the age of the Internet, the image of a boat appears in our mind’s eye. Right now, however, the term now has a different meaning altogether. What is shipping? ‘Shipping’ or ‘ship’ refers to the idea of linking two fictional characters together in a romantic or sexual relationship. Fans love to imagine these two characters due to various reasons: their personalities which may parallel or contrast each other; or they just look good together. Overall, fans see the chemistry between these two characters which urged them to ship the two.…

Warning: Spoilers for Attack on Titan Final Season Part 3.1 ahead. Attack on Titan is a shonen anime with dark and brutal themes that barely had time for romance. However, that does not mean that there are literally zero characters who may feel something for each other. The primary example is Eren and Mikasa themselves, with Eren’s significant question: “What am I to you?” , along with Mikasa’s fierce devotion to Eren ever since they were kids. Then you also have Ymir and Historia’s implied romantic relationship, and how it was tragically cut short. And then Reiner’s unrequited and comedic…

Anime series or movies getting delayed due to various reasons are not unheard of. These are usually met with a lot of frustration from fans, especially when these are long-awaited. There are some fans who would abandon any interest in the anime, while some will try to wait. However, with uncontrolled circumstances like the pandemic, anime are bound to experience delays or cancellations. Health should always comes first, and fans should also be able to empathize despite how frustrating it is. As such, we have compiled the list of anime that have experienced any delay or cancels in 2023 so…

Demon Slayer fans, are you ready? The world tour of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- is coming to theaters outside Japan this March 2023! It will screen the Episodes 10-11 of Entertainment District arc as well as the Episode 1 of the Swordsmith Village arc in 4K quality. It will premiere in the United States and Canada on March 3, 2023; while it will arrive earlier in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 1, 2023. Ticket selling can be purchased on this website. You may need to hurry, as tickets are getting sold out fast!…

Get ready, Attack on Titan fans! The return of Final Season Part 3 is just around the corner! As such, the official trailer got released to add to the hype! Attack on Titan Final Season Part 3 is set to be premiered on March 3, 2023 (or technically March 4, 2023) on NHK TV at 24:25 AM (12:25 AM). It will also premiere on certain regions and territories outside Japan on various streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Aniplus Asia will also be airing the special broadcast. To view more broadcast information, you can check it out…

The fans of The Kingdoms of Ruin received great news! The anime is slated to premiere in October 2023! The wait is still long, but at least there is a definitive month now. The updates of its broadcast schedule and platforms will be shared very soon by the official website and Twitter. A new cast member was also announced, alongside a new character visual. It is Chloe, a supporting character who is also called “The Frozen”. She was a witch who raised the male lead, Adonis, as a disciple. She is voiced by Ryouko Shiraishi, who is known for playing…

Note: The following op-ed article is the opinion and analysis of the writer. If you try to think of a female protagonist or a female-centered shonen anime or manga, not much comes to mind. There are indeed shonen anime with female protagonists – in a sense that the story revolves around them. However, they are a few in comparison to the numerous shonen out there with male protagonists. After all, shonen is catered to the male audience, so the characters are predominantly male which is understandable. The female audience has the shojo genre they can watch. However, considering how anime…

With the internet, anime has become even more accessible through various online streaming platforms. This would include paying for subscriptions so that viewers will be able to maximize their watching experience. Unfortunately, not everyone wants to consistently pay for streaming platforms because of various reasons. Aside from this, some anime are not available on certain territories. This then creates the need for shows or movies to become pirated, in which this became widespread in the Internet. Variety released an article listing all of the top pirated shows of 2022 based on the data by Muso. Variety Read More: February’s Hottest…

Chainsaw Man has attracted popularity during its release last Fall 2022 – and honestly, it is not at all surprising. The premise of a teenage boy named Denji navigating his way through a world with devils is intriguing. On top of that, he is accompanied by interesting and cool characters too – Power, Aki, Makima, Himeno, and Kobeni. Particularly, Kobeni stood out because she is the scaredy-cat of the team. She is the one who is sweating and screaming a lot, which can be hilarious. She also puts two peace signs with her fingers to relax herself a little. She…

The term ‘fan service’ in anime rings a bell among anime fans. Usually, a lot of them would scoff at the word, while some would have lightened up at it. For its namesake, fan service refers to any type of content or performance that has the purpose of pleasing the fans. Even real-life celebrities can also do it to make their fans happy. So from its concept, it does not seem negative at all. Usually, fan service in anime refer to something related to more sexual shots and angles of any character’s body parts. However, that is not always the…