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This fan-made, live-action trailer for an ‘Akira’ remake is amazing

Hollywood, you're going to need to step up your game to compete with this. 

On May 11, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Sailor Moon’ is coming back and now we know when

Twenty years later, the boom anime babes that make us think the right things are finally back in action.

On Apr 28, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Behind the scenes of ‘Starfighter,’ the Internet’s sexiest webcomic

Hamlet Machine began writing Starfighter on a whim. Years later, her erotic yaoi-influenced webcomic is a massive success.

On Apr 24, 2014 by Aja Romano

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When it comes to transgender representation, anime has room to grow

The interest in stories that represent characters from across the gender spectrum is growing. 

On Apr 15, 2014 by Aja Romano

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When fandoms collide: The present and future of anime cons

Should cons try harder to stop the swell of other encroaching fandoms? At Anime Boston, the answer seems to be yes—and no.

On Mar 27, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Attack on Anime Boston: ‘Titan’ English dub is just as intense as fans hoped

A packed crowd experienced the English dub world premiere of hit anime Attack on Titan on Saturday at Anime Boston.

On Mar 22, 2014 by Aja Romano

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The absolute must-watch list of fundamental Anime

Is it possible to make a list of fundamental anime? At Anime Boston, we found out.

On Mar 22, 2014 by Aja Romano

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The ultimate list of anime to get you through the winter lull

Bored with the current crop of anime releases? Here's some other titles to catch up on. 

On Feb 27, 2014 by Aja Romano

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The Internet is obsessed with an anime about Jesus and Buddha as roommates

At least one man of the cloth thinks Saint Young Men is totally hilarious.

On Jan 10, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A beginner’s guide to ‘Attack on Titan,’ the most intense anime of 2013

Shingeki no Kyojin, known in English as Attack on Titan, is a manga by Japanese artist Hajime Isayama.

On Sep 3, 2013 by Aja Romano

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45 years of ‘Shonen Jump,’ the Japanese magazine that shaped your childhood

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the magazine that gave us Naruto, Death Note, and more.

On Aug 20, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Can Kickstarter save manga publishing?

Manga legend Osamu Tezuka's Crater will come to the States for the first time thanks in large part to crowdfunding efforts.

On May 22, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Digital comics site Jmanga shuts down, takes fans’ comics with it

A popular manga site disappeared, with all of its customers' comics trapped in the cloud.

On Mar 15, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Behind “Captive Prince,” S.U. Pacat’s bestselling work of slave erotica

The author discusses publishing online, her fanbase, the difference between writing fanfic and original work.

On Feb 15, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Man sentenced for “incest comics” on his computer

Christjan Bee pleaded guilty to possession of an obscene image of sexual abuse of children

On Feb 1, 2013 by Kevin Collier