Zayn Malik unmasked as Yu-Gi-Oh master duelist: ‘I’m a big, big Yu-Gi-Oh fan’
The former One Direction star revealed himself as quite the fan of the popular fantasy card game.
On Sep 3, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Naruto Run: Origins, spread, and examples
If you’re storming Area 51 anytime soon, there’s only one way to run!
On Aug 13, 2024 by Mike Hadge
Fans feel seen by new anime-inspired Megan Thee Stallion song
While it’s not surprising that Megan released a song centered on anime, fans were nonetheless overjoyed at the overt shoutout.
On Jul 4, 2024 by Kira Deshler
Origins of the Shinji chair meme
A deep look into the internet sensation birthed from ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion.’
On Jun 21, 2024 by Mike Hadge
The ‘Blackbeard Writing’ meme from ‘One Piece,’ explained
As with many great memes, it all started with a piece of anime fan art.
On May 5, 2024 by Angela Andaloro
‘How did the health department let this slide?’: Tattoo artist attends convention. She can’t believe the hand wash station
‘Isn’t hygiene like #1 when it comes to tattooing?’
On Apr 24, 2024 by Braden Bjella
Meme History: Is This A Pigeon?
What began life as a moment from a late 20th-century children’s cartoon would a generation later be reborn as one of the internet’s most pervasive memes.
On Mar 24, 2024 by Kyle Calise
Passionfruit newsletter: Robot plagiarism
Can robots “plagiarize?” Do we even want them to be able to?
On Jan 8, 2024 by Grace Stanley
What does ‘otaku’ mean?
Otaku is also tied to notions about Japan’s intense work culture.
On Oct 4, 2023 by Kahron Spearman
Review: ‘Suzume’ explores grief through magical natural disaster
Makoto Shinkai’s latest is another visual stunner.
On Apr 14, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski
Crunchyroll is under fire for allegedly refusing to employ union contracts for voice actors
Some voice actors say they were paid as little as $150 to voice lead characters in the English dubs of anime films.
On Sep 22, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
These are the best anime streaming services you need to know about
There’s never been a better time to watch Japanese animation.
On Jul 6, 2022 by John-Michael Bond
Rep. Paul Gosar censured for violent anime tweet where he kills AOC with a sword
It’s the first House censure in 10 years.
On Nov 17, 2021 by David Covucci
Review: Netflix’s ‘Cowboy Bebop’ remake won’t satisfy the original anime fans
Aside from John Cho’s star power, this live-action reboot has little to offer.
On Nov 15, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
AOC says Paul Gosar ‘couldn’t even open a jar of pickles’ after he posts anime video of him killing her
Also called Gosar ‘a creepy member … who fundraises for neo-Nazi groups.’
On Nov 9, 2021 by Claire Goforth
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