Anime: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Anime Love Stories
Do you love anime? Do you long for a good love story? Well, here's the best of both. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here's my top picks for romance in anime.
Do you love anime? Do you long for a good love story? Well, here's the best of both. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here's my top picks for romance in anime.
Write Your Own Manga
Think you've got a manga story in you somewhere? Most of us are capable of coming up with a decent storyline. Its getting it out on paper that takes some skill. Here's a few tips to help you bring out the next best seller.
Think you've got a manga story in you somewhere? Most of us are capable of coming up with a decent storyline. Its getting it out on paper that takes some skill. Here's a few tips to help you bring out the next best seller.
Great Science Fiction Anime
Great Science Fiction Anime - The best science-fiction themed anime shows
Great Science Fiction Anime - The best science-fiction themed anime shows
Anime.About.com 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
The best anime movies, series and OVAs as chosen by the readers of Anime.About.com in 2011.
The best anime movies, series and OVAs as chosen by the readers of Anime.About.com in 2011.
Best Anime Romances
Best Anime Romances - The most heartwarming anime love stories.
Best Anime Romances - The most heartwarming anime love stories.
Top 20 Essential Anime
Here's a list of anime â both shows and movies â that make up the "core curriculum" for an anime watcher.
Here's a list of anime â both shows and movies â that make up the "core curriculum" for an anime watcher.
What Is Anime?
A quick introduction to Japanese animation, with many common questions answered.
A quick introduction to Japanese animation, with many common questions answered.
DBZ Bad Guys - Cell
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Cell
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Cell
Best Live-Action Anime Adaptations
The best adaptations of anime into live-action films, whether in Japan or elsewhere.
The best adaptations of anime into live-action films, whether in Japan or elsewhere.
DBZ Bad Guys - Majin Buu
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Majin Buu
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Majin Buu
Make An Anime Music Video
Anime conventions have picked up on this cool aspect of anime and have built entire competitions around the talents of fan-made videos. Want to make your own anime music video? Here's a quick how-to to get you started.
Anime conventions have picked up on this cool aspect of anime and have built entire competitions around the talents of fan-made videos. Want to make your own anime music video? Here's a quick how-to to get you started.
DBZ Good Guys - Piccolo
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Piccolo
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Piccolo
Should My Kids Watch Anime?
Is it okay for your kids to watch anime? Learn more about this popular past-time and get tips on how to make sure your kids' anime is age-appropriate.
Is it okay for your kids to watch anime? Learn more about this popular past-time and get tips on how to make sure your kids' anime is age-appropriate.
Best Books to Draw Manga
Wish you could draw manga? Want to learn how? Here's my top picks for how-to books that will have you drawing your favorite manga characters (and maybe a few of your own!) in no time at all.
Wish you could draw manga? Want to learn how? Here's my top picks for how-to books that will have you drawing your favorite manga characters (and maybe a few of your own!) in no time at all.
DBZ Good Guys - Vegeta
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Vegeta
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Vegeta
Case Closed Quiz
Case Closed Quiz Are you a Case Closed fan? Think you know Conan like the back of your hand? Well, take
Case Closed Quiz Are you a Case Closed fan? Think you know Conan like the back of your hand? Well, take
DBZ Bad Guys - Android 16
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 16
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 16
DBZ Bad Guys - Frieza
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Frieza
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Frieza
Get Your Manga Rejected
Do you dream of writing your own anime or manga series? Is there a story in you just waiting to get out? Writing that story is one thing... getting it published is yet another. Here's my list of dont's that will keep your manga from making it to print.
Do you dream of writing your own anime or manga series? Is there a story in you just waiting to get out? Writing that story is one thing... getting it published is yet another. Here's my list of dont's that will keep your manga from making it to print.
Choosing Your Cosplay Costume
With so many great cosplay opportunities around, serious anime fans love to get creative with their costume creations. But how do you choose the right cosplay costume for you? Here's some simple tips to help you pick the perfect costume every time.
With so many great cosplay opportunities around, serious anime fans love to get creative with their costume creations. But how do you choose the right cosplay costume for you? Here's some simple tips to help you pick the perfect costume every time.
Anime Costume Resources
Halloween and anime were just made for each other, weren't they? With cosplay such a popular activity among anime fans, it seems Halloween is the perfect holiday to pull out all the anime stops. Still working on your costume? Here's some online resources to help you out.
Halloween and anime were just made for each other, weren't they? With cosplay such a popular activity among anime fans, it seems Halloween is the perfect holiday to pull out all the anime stops. Still working on your costume? Here's some online resources to help you out.
Hentai
Like movies, books and any other form of entertainment, Japanese animation has its own set of genres. Here's some basics on hentai - anime for mature audiences only.
Like movies, books and any other form of entertainment, Japanese animation has its own set of genres. Here's some basics on hentai - anime for mature audiences only.
Light Yagami
Light Yagami
Light Yagami
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys
TOKYOPOP Manga Creator
If you've ever wanted to create your own manga, now you can! TOKYOPOP's new Manga Creator has got to be one of the coolest software package out there for aspiring manga artists. What if you're not an aspiring manga artist? You'll love it anyway! This is the most fun I've had in a while. Get the scoop here.
If you've ever wanted to create your own manga, now you can! TOKYOPOP's new Manga Creator has got to be one of the coolest software package out there for aspiring manga artists. What if you're not an aspiring manga artist? You'll love it anyway! This is the most fun I've had in a while. Get the scoop here.
Manga Writer Resources
Its all in the details, isn't it? Text bubbles, the right font... how do you find what you need to create your own manga? Look no more... here's some resources to help you out.
Its all in the details, isn't it? Text bubbles, the right font... how do you find what you need to create your own manga? Look no more... here's some resources to help you out.
Death Note Rules Wall Scroll
Anime Shopping Guide
Anime Shopping Guide
Best Samurai Anime
The best samurai-themed anime out there, from the more historically accurate to the flat-out outlandish.
The best samurai-themed anime out there, from the more historically accurate to the flat-out outlandish.
Naruto on DVD
Naruto on DVD - Find All the Naruto DVDs Here
Naruto on DVD - Find All the Naruto DVDs Here
The Night When Evil Falls
Demons, tentacles and unsuspecting girls form the premise for a three-part adult OVA from Adult Source Media. Get the details on The Night When Evil Falls here.
Demons, tentacles and unsuspecting girls form the premise for a three-part adult OVA from Adult Source Media. Get the details on The Night When Evil Falls here.
Best New Anime Releases of 2010
Despite the tough anime market in 2010, a remarkable number of creative, intriguing and downright fun titles landed on shelves this year. Here's my short list for the best of the new anime releases from 2010, in no particular order.
Despite the tough anime market in 2010, a remarkable number of creative, intriguing and downright fun titles landed on shelves this year. Here's my short list for the best of the new anime releases from 2010, in no particular order.
DBZ Bad Guys - Android 18
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 18
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 18
Breaking Into the Anime Indust
So you want a career in Anime, do you? Well, be forewarned: the competition is tough. But, with a little talent, a little moxie and good old-fashioned perseverance, there are a number of ways you can break into this popular industry. Here's some ideas to get you started on your hunt.
So you want a career in Anime, do you? Well, be forewarned: the competition is tough. But, with a little talent, a little moxie and good old-fashioned perseverance, there are a number of ways you can break into this popular industry. Here's some ideas to get you started on your hunt.
Best New Anime Streaming Premieres Of 2011
The best newly-premiered anime of 2011, as simulcast in Japan and elsewhere via streaming.
The best newly-premiered anime of 2011, as simulcast in Japan and elsewhere via streaming.
DBZ Good Guys - Trunks
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Trunks
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Trunks
Where do I start?
Find out where to start with anime without getting lost in the thicket of titles and possibilities out there.
Find out where to start with anime without getting lost in the thicket of titles and possibilities out there.
Best New Anime BD/DVD Releases of 2011
2011's best anime DVD/BD releases for new titles.
2011's best anime DVD/BD releases for new titles.
Top 20 Guide's Favorites
Top 20 Guide's Favorites
Top 20 Guide's Favorites
Anime Movie Classics
There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats.
There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats.
Most Anticipated Anime Releases of Winter 2012
The most eagerly-awaited new anime releases for the first quarter of 2012.
The most eagerly-awaited new anime releases for the first quarter of 2012.
Seiyuu
A definition for "seiyuu", a Japanese term for voice actors.
A definition for "seiyuu", a Japanese term for voice actors.
DBZ Bad Guys - Android 17
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 17
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 17
Best Anime Shows of the Decade
Wow... another decade almost over. And what a decade it's been! We've seen a wide variety of new anime over the last ten years... some good, some bad, and some that was absolutely amazing! So, which anime titles blew us away in the 2000's? Here's my top picks for that list.
Wow... another decade almost over. And what a decade it's been! We've seen a wide variety of new anime over the last ten years... some good, some bad, and some that was absolutely amazing! So, which anime titles blew us away in the 2000's? Here's my top picks for that list.
DBZ Bad Guys - Dr. Gero
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Dr. Gero
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Dr. Gero
Tekken: Blood Vengeance
A review of the feature film anime, released on Blu-ray Disc in English by NAMCO Bandai.
A review of the feature film anime, released on Blu-ray Disc in English by NAMCO Bandai.
Detective L
Detective L
Detective L
What is manga?
: My kids are asking me to buy "manga." What is that? : Just as anime is the Japanese equivalent of cartoons,
: My kids are asking me to buy "manga." What is that? : Just as anime is the Japanese equivalent of cartoons,
Design an Anime Website
Do you dream of having your own anime web site but don't know where to start? Here's some tips to get your site up and running in no time flat.
Do you dream of having your own anime web site but don't know where to start? Here's some tips to get your site up and running in no time flat.
DBZ Fighting Moves
As a long-time fan of Dragonball Z, I thought it might be fun to look at some of the techniques that made it so great. Here's some of the most notable moves in DBZ.
As a long-time fan of Dragonball Z, I thought it might be fun to look at some of the techniques that made it so great. Here's some of the most notable moves in DBZ.
xxxHolie
A boy who sees evil ghosts and a witch who can make them go away. That's the basis for xxxHolic, a new creation from the genius of CLAMP and the anime production gurus at FUNimation. Learn more about this spooky and intriguing series here.
A boy who sees evil ghosts and a witch who can make them go away. That's the basis for xxxHolic, a new creation from the genius of CLAMP and the anime production gurus at FUNimation. Learn more about this spooky and intriguing series here.
A Brief History of Anime
A short overview of anime's origins and history, from the early silent era to today.
A short overview of anime's origins and history, from the early silent era to today.
Bandai 4" SS4 Goku Ultimate Collection
Anime Shopping Guide
Anime Shopping Guide
DBZ Good Guys - Krillin
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Krillin
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Krillin
Best Anime Stores to Buy Toys
Looking to beef up your collection of anime toys and cards? Here's my picks for the best anime stores on the web to buy all your favorite anime stuff.
Looking to beef up your collection of anime toys and cards? Here's my picks for the best anime stores on the web to buy all your favorite anime stuff.
Claymore: Series Profile
To protect humans from flesh-eating beings known as Yoma, a secret organization creates a new breed of warrior, one with superhuman strength, superior intelligence and exceptional weaponry skills. But what happens when the warrior becomes more beast than human? Get the details on Claymore, a new anime series from FUNimation.
To protect humans from flesh-eating beings known as Yoma, a secret organization creates a new breed of warrior, one with superhuman strength, superior intelligence and exceptional weaponry skills. But what happens when the warrior becomes more beast than human? Get the details on Claymore, a new anime series from FUNimation.
FMA: Scar
Cosplayers, panelists, and events from the New Jersey anime convention AnimeNext.
Cosplayers, panelists, and events from the New Jersey anime convention AnimeNext.
Favorite Supernatural Animes
Like ghosts, goblins and things that go bump? Me too :) So in honor of these creepy goodies, I put together a list of my favorite supernatural anime shows. Do you have a favorite not listed here? Drop me a line and tell me about it!
Like ghosts, goblins and things that go bump? Me too :) So in honor of these creepy goodies, I put together a list of my favorite supernatural anime shows. Do you have a favorite not listed here? Drop me a line and tell me about it!
Akira
A motorcycle gang, a dark military experiment and psychic powers that are beyond comprehension. Get the details on Akira, the anime movie classic!
A motorcycle gang, a dark military experiment and psychic powers that are beyond comprehension. Get the details on Akira, the anime movie classic!
Anime Web Templates
Anime Web Templates
Anime Web Templates
Tea & Justice Job Posting
New job posting for an anime artist at About.com. Get the details here.
New job posting for an anime artist at About.com. Get the details here.
Be A Super Saiyan
Do you feel an unexplained kinship with Goku and Vegeta? Is there a little voice inside that urges you to power up? If you think you may have been a super-saiyan in a previous life, here's a few tips for reclaiming your heritage.
Do you feel an unexplained kinship with Goku and Vegeta? Is there a little voice inside that urges you to power up? If you think you may have been a super-saiyan in a previous life, here's a few tips for reclaiming your heritage.
Buyer's Guide to Anime Genres
How to learn about anime genres and themes, the better to find the shows you do want to watch.
How to learn about anime genres and themes, the better to find the shows you do want to watch.
Anime DVD's for Kids
Wondering what to get that young anime fan in your house? Here's my top picks for the perfect anime collection for kids.
Wondering what to get that young anime fan in your house? Here's my top picks for the perfect anime collection for kids.
Ah! My Goddess
What happens when a college student accidentally calls a goddess hotline? He gets a goddess of course! Get the details on Ah! My Goddess!, a classic anime series from creator Kosuke Fujishima.
What happens when a college student accidentally calls a goddess hotline? He gets a goddess of course! Get the details on Ah! My Goddess!, a classic anime series from creator Kosuke Fujishima.
Fullmetal Alchemist
Mystery, mayhem and quite a bit of alchemy. That's the story of Ed and Alphonse Elric, our heroes from Fullmetal Alchemist, the brilliant anime from Bones and FUNimation. Get all the Fullmetal Alchemist details here.
Mystery, mayhem and quite a bit of alchemy. That's the story of Ed and Alphonse Elric, our heroes from Fullmetal Alchemist, the brilliant anime from Bones and FUNimation. Get all the Fullmetal Alchemist details here.
Forum - Anime
THE starting place for talking Anime on the Net.
THE starting place for talking Anime on the Net.
Age Ratings Guide
Want to buy age-appropriate anime and mange? Then look no further. Here's a quick guide to common age ratings across the industry.
Want to buy age-appropriate anime and mange? Then look no further. Here's a quick guide to common age ratings across the industry.
Favorite Family Anime
Looking for some anime that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further. Here's my favorite picks for family-friendly anime shows.
Looking for some anime that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further. Here's my favorite picks for family-friendly anime shows.
Gurren Lagann: Series Profile
In a far and distant future, a revolution is taking place between massive robots operated by Beastmen and the humans that they have forced to live beneath the Earth. Get the details on Gurren Lagann, a new anime series from Bandai Entertainment.
In a far and distant future, a revolution is taking place between massive robots operated by Beastmen and the humans that they have forced to live beneath the Earth. Get the details on Gurren Lagann, a new anime series from Bandai Entertainment.
Anime v. Cartoons
What's the difference between anime and Western / American cartoons? The differences are many, and often striking. Here's a quick guide to many of the common differences between anime and conventional cartoon shows.
What's the difference between anime and Western / American cartoons? The differences are many, and often striking. Here's a quick guide to many of the common differences between anime and conventional cartoon shows.
Death Note: Series Profile
Meet Light Yagami, a bright student who's bored to tears. But then he finds the Death Note, a mystic notebook that was dropped by a Shinigami death god. The notebook has an incredible power - any human who has their name written in the book will die. Light decides to use the book to get rid of all the evil in the world but starts to rethink his plan when a persistent detective becomes hot on his trail.
Meet Light Yagami, a bright student who's bored to tears. But then he finds the Death Note, a mystic notebook that was dropped by a Shinigami death god. The notebook has an incredible power - any human who has their name written in the book will die. Light decides to use the book to get rid of all the evil in the world but starts to rethink his plan when a persistent detective becomes hot on his trail.
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Kotaro Mochizuki
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Kotaro Mochizuki
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Kotaro Mochizuki
How to Build An Anime Blog
Are you ready to jump on the blogging bandwagon and build your own anime blog? Its actually not as complex as you might think. Here's some great tips and tricks to have you blogging about your favorite anime shows in no time flat.
Are you ready to jump on the blogging bandwagon and build your own anime blog? Its actually not as complex as you might think. Here's some great tips and tricks to have you blogging about your favorite anime shows in no time flat.
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Jiro Mochizuki
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Jiro Mochizuki
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Jiro Mochizuki
Mecha
A definition for the term "mecha", a Japanese word that has been adopted to indicate a certain genre of anime and manga.
A definition for the term "mecha", a Japanese word that has been adopted to indicate a certain genre of anime and manga.
Tsubasa: Series Profile
Using beloved characters from previous masterpieces, CLAMP brings us a new series full of adventure, mystery and undying love. Get the details on the Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle anime series here.
Using beloved characters from previous masterpieces, CLAMP brings us a new series full of adventure, mystery and undying love. Get the details on the Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle anime series here.
Best Action Anime Shows
Here's a rundown of the most exciting and action-packed anime out there, from major hits to older classics and hidden treasures.
Here's a rundown of the most exciting and action-packed anime out there, from major hits to older classics and hidden treasures.
DBZ Good Guys - Goku
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goku
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goku
Phantom
What happens when a good guy police officer realizes that he's been fighting on the wrong side? That's the premise of Phantom, one of the new mangas from TOKYOPOP. Get the details here.
What happens when a good guy police officer realizes that he's been fighting on the wrong side? That's the premise of Phantom, one of the new mangas from TOKYOPOP. Get the details here.
Magic Woman M - Vol. 1
A sexy soceress and a forest of unpleasant characters are the basis for Magic Woman M, a new Anime HotShots title from Central Park Media. Definitely an adults-only anime, get the release details here.
A sexy soceress and a forest of unpleasant characters are the basis for Magic Woman M, a new Anime HotShots title from Central Park Media. Definitely an adults-only anime, get the release details here.
Alice Eve
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Alice Eve
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Alice Eve
Hellsing Basic Web Template
Here's a basic Hellsing web template, tables and HTML only. Free for your personal use.
Here's a basic Hellsing web template, tables and HTML only. Free for your personal use.
The Night When Evil Falls DVDs
The Night When Evil Falls on DVD
The Night When Evil Falls on DVD
Best Anime Soundtracks
Musical scores and soundtracks for anime are too often taken for granted as just another part of the whole. Break them out on their own, though, and you'll sometimes find music as good as anything created for a Hollywood film or a platinum-selling album. Here's a list of the very best soundtracks created for anime, most available as domestic or sometimes imported CD editions. (Pressings for anime soundtracks are often rather small, so keep your eyes open -- these go fast.)
Musical scores and soundtracks for anime are too often taken for granted as just another part of the whole. Break them out on their own, though, and you'll sometimes find music as good as anything created for a Hollywood film or a platinum-selling album. Here's a list of the very best soundtracks created for anime, most available as domestic or sometimes imported CD editions. (Pressings for anime soundtracks are often rather small, so keep your eyes open -- these go fast.)
Hell Girl - Series Profile
Has somebody done you wrong? Ai Enma can help. Enter your foe's name on a website at the stroke of midnight and let Ai do the rest. But be warned: there is a price to pay for such vengence so don't be surprised if your soul ends up in the same Hell. Get the details on Hell Girl, a new anime series from FUNimation here.
Has somebody done you wrong? Ai Enma can help. Enter your foe's name on a website at the stroke of midnight and let Ai do the rest. But be warned: there is a price to pay for such vengence so don't be surprised if your soul ends up in the same Hell. Get the details on Hell Girl, a new anime series from FUNimation here.
Naruto: Series Profile
After a lifetime of being shunned and ignored, a young ninja discovers that he is the vessel for a dangerous demon and begins a quest to uncover the secrets to his past. What is this intriguing anime I'm talking about? Naruto, of course. Get the details here.
After a lifetime of being shunned and ignored, a young ninja discovers that he is the vessel for a dangerous demon and begins a quest to uncover the secrets to his past. What is this intriguing anime I'm talking about? Naruto, of course. Get the details here.
How to Spot A Bootleg Anime DV
Just found an unbelievable bargain on your favorite anime DVD? Before you buy, be sure that you're getting the real thing and not a bootleg copy. How can you tell? Here's some tips to help you spot the fakes.
Just found an unbelievable bargain on your favorite anime DVD? Before you buy, be sure that you're getting the real thing and not a bootleg copy. How can you tell? Here's some tips to help you spot the fakes.
Mimiko Katsuragi
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Mimiko Katsuragi
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Mimiko Katsuragi
A Basic Primer to DBZ
Dragon Ball Z is everywhere. Action figures, t-shirts and, to my son's delight, Playstation have all joined in the DBZ frenzy. But just what is a dragon ball? And why all the fuss?
Dragon Ball Z is everywhere. Action figures, t-shirts and, to my son's delight, Playstation have all joined in the DBZ frenzy. But just what is a dragon ball? And why all the fuss?
Science Fiction Anime
Do you enjoy anime that propels you through time and space? Prefer a series that stretches the imagination and makes even the most impossible circumstances seem plausible? Then science-fiction anime might just be the genre for you! Find out more about this fast-moving line of anime shows here.
Do you enjoy anime that propels you through time and space? Prefer a series that stretches the imagination and makes even the most impossible circumstances seem plausible? Then science-fiction anime might just be the genre for you! Find out more about this fast-moving line of anime shows here.
Adventures in Voice Acting-V1
So, you think you'd like to be a voice actor do you? Well, contrary to popular belief, becoming a voice actor requires much more than a "nice voice" and isn't nearly as easy as you might think. Fortunately, Bang Zoom! Entertainment has provided us with an inside look at the world of voice-overs and what it takes to become a successful voice actor. Are you still game? Then read on! :)
So, you think you'd like to be a voice actor do you? Well, contrary to popular belief, becoming a voice actor requires much more than a "nice voice" and isn't nearly as easy as you might think. Fortunately, Bang Zoom! Entertainment has provided us with an inside look at the world of voice-overs and what it takes to become a successful voice actor. Are you still game? Then read on! :)
Anime 102: A Course of Anime For Newcomers
A list of shows for those new to anime, which emphasize being relatively easy to watch and understand.
A list of shows for those new to anime, which emphasize being relatively easy to watch and understand.
Cassandra Warlock
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Cassandra Warlock
Black Blood Brothers Character Gallery - Cassandra Warlock
Ryuk
Ryuk
Ryuk
kimi ni todoke -From Me to You-, Vol. 1
Shy Sawako's coming out of her shell thanks to her classmates, but will that only be the start of bigger problems for her? Find out more about the high school romantic comedy / drama TV series Kimi ni Todoke, released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in English by NIS America.
Shy Sawako's coming out of her shell thanks to her classmates, but will that only be the start of bigger problems for her? Find out more about the high school romantic comedy / drama TV series Kimi ni Todoke, released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in English by NIS America.
Best Anime on Streaming Video of 2010
Check out the best streaming-only anime releases of 2010.
Check out the best streaming-only anime releases of 2010.
Creative Anime Ideas
Wanting to branch out and stretch those anime legs? Here's some creative and challenging ideas to give you an active anime life.
Wanting to branch out and stretch those anime legs? Here's some creative and challenging ideas to give you an active anime life.
DBZ Good Guys - Gohan
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Gohan
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Gohan
Fullmetal Alchemist on DVD
Looking for Fullmetal Alchemist on DVD? Find all the latest Fullmetal Alchemist DVD's here.
Looking for Fullmetal Alchemist on DVD? Find all the latest Fullmetal Alchemist DVD's here.
Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040: The Complete Series
A review of the cyberpunk science-fiction action/adventure series, in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
A review of the cyberpunk science-fiction action/adventure series, in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
DBZ Good Guys - Goten
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goten
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goten
Darker Than Black
When a mysterious distortion disrupts space and time in Tokyo, a new species also appears - psychic superhumans with the ability to kill without a second thought. Known as contractors, these lethal beings are able to blend in with the rest of the world and carry out assassinations all over the world. Get the details on Darker Than Black, a new anime series from FUNimation.
When a mysterious distortion disrupts space and time in Tokyo, a new species also appears - psychic superhumans with the ability to kill without a second thought. Known as contractors, these lethal beings are able to blend in with the rest of the world and carry out assassinations all over the world. Get the details on Darker Than Black, a new anime series from FUNimation.
Black Butler (Season 1, Part 1)
A review of the anime TV series Black Butler (Season 1, Part 1), released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
A review of the anime TV series Black Butler (Season 1, Part 1), released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
Black Lagoon
The Gist: An unlikely group of pirating mercenaries take missions that ultimately lead them into weird,
The Gist: An unlikely group of pirating mercenaries take missions that ultimately lead them into weird,
Goku
Looking for the inside scoop on Goku? Check out our hero profile on this mega-super sayajin.
Looking for the inside scoop on Goku? Check out our hero profile on this mega-super sayajin.
Anime in Your Second Life
Want to take your anime club to the next level? How about giving it a whole new Second Life?
Want to take your anime club to the next level? How about giving it a whole new Second Life?
Summer Wars
Young math genius Kenji’s summer is thrown for a loop when his classmate Natsuki tricks him into posing as his fiancé at an extended family reunion—but that’s nothing compared to what happens when his math skills are exploited to crack the security for the worldwide virtual-reality network “OZ”.
Young math genius Kenji’s summer is thrown for a loop when his classmate Natsuki tricks him into posing as his fiancé at an extended family reunion—but that’s nothing compared to what happens when his math skills are exploited to crack the security for the worldwide virtual-reality network “OZ”.
Is Anime Safe for Kids?
Wondering if your kids should be watching anime? Get the answer to this and all your anime questions here.
Wondering if your kids should be watching anime? Get the answer to this and all your anime questions here.
Code Geass - Series Profile
The Story: After Japan is invaded by the Britannia Empire, its rights and honor are stripped away. Renamed
The Story: After Japan is invaded by the Britannia Empire, its rights and honor are stripped away. Renamed
Pure Love 2
The second installment of Anime HotShots "Pure Love" is on its way to DVD. Get the details here.
The second installment of Anime HotShots "Pure Love" is on its way to DVD. Get the details here.
Top Anime Must-Have
Building an anime collection takes time. It also requires a little inside information. Here's my top picks for must-haves on your anime shelf.
Building an anime collection takes time. It also requires a little inside information. Here's my top picks for must-haves on your anime shelf.
Powerpuff Anime
What happens when Toei Animation and Aniplex join up with Cartoon Network? A Powerpuff Anime! Get the details here.
What happens when Toei Animation and Aniplex join up with Cartoon Network? A Powerpuff Anime! Get the details here.
First Squad: The Moment of Truth
Russian psychics battle Nazi undead in this Russian/Japanese anime coproduction.
Russian psychics battle Nazi undead in this Russian/Japanese anime coproduction.
Anime Releases of 2006
Which anime blew us away in 2006? Here's some of my top picks... see if you have any favorites you'd like to add.
Which anime blew us away in 2006? Here's some of my top picks... see if you have any favorites you'd like to add.
Blood: The Last Vampire
The human race has a new enemy known as teropterids, nasty, vampire-like creatures whose sole purpose is to drink human blood. To save the population from this horrible fate, slayers begin to emerge, dedicated to making the teropterids history. Of these slayers, Saya is the best there is... but can she handle what's waiting?
The human race has a new enemy known as teropterids, nasty, vampire-like creatures whose sole purpose is to drink human blood. To save the population from this horrible fate, slayers begin to emerge, dedicated to making the teropterids history. Of these slayers, Saya is the best there is... but can she handle what's waiting?
Detective L (Lawliet)
With criminals dropping dead right and left, the police know that a vigilante is at work. Who better than to track him down but world-renowned Detective L?
With criminals dropping dead right and left, the police know that a vigilante is at work. Who better than to track him down but world-renowned Detective L?
Piccolo
Who is the bald green guy with the bad temper in Dragonball Z? Get the scoop on Piccolo here.
Who is the bald green guy with the bad temper in Dragonball Z? Get the scoop on Piccolo here.
Cowboy Bebop
A little adventure, a little romance, plenty of action and some sci-fi thrill-seeking just for good measure. Interested? Well, welcome to the world of Cowboy Bebop
A little adventure, a little romance, plenty of action and some sci-fi thrill-seeking just for good measure. Interested? Well, welcome to the world of Cowboy Bebop
Death Note Character Profiles
Death Note Character Profiles - Learn More About Your Favorite Death Note Characters
Death Note Character Profiles - Learn More About Your Favorite Death Note Characters
Mushi-Shi: Series Profile
The Gist: A young man travels from place to place trying to help people who have been affected by the
The Gist: A young man travels from place to place trying to help people who have been affected by the
Black Lagoon on DVD
Black Lagoon on DVD - Find All the Black Lagoon DVDs Here
Black Lagoon on DVD - Find All the Black Lagoon DVDs Here
Ghost in the Shell
Espionage, action and a futuristic bad guy... what more could you ask from an Anime film? Get the full review of Ghost in the Shell.
Espionage, action and a futuristic bad guy... what more could you ask from an Anime film? Get the full review of Ghost in the Shell.
Mew Mew Girls Web Template w/Blog
Mew Mew Girls Web Template w/Blog
Mew Mew Girls Web Template w/Blog
Anime 201: Some Understanding of Japan Required
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, with some understanding of Japan (and anime as well) helpful but not wholly essential.
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, with some understanding of Japan (and anime as well) helpful but not wholly essential.
Best Vampire Anime Shows
You can find most anything in anime -- including the bloodsuckers of legend. Here's my picks for the best and most notable vampire-themed anime. They span the gamut from conventional horror to action-adventure and all the way out to romantic comedy (no, really).
You can find most anything in anime -- including the bloodsuckers of legend. Here's my picks for the best and most notable vampire-themed anime. They span the gamut from conventional horror to action-adventure and all the way out to romantic comedy (no, really).
Fairy Tail: Part I
A review of the first installment of the fantasy action/adventure series, in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
A review of the first installment of the fantasy action/adventure series, in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
Best Anime Action Figure
2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is...
2006 Anime Awards - And the Winner Is...
Winry Rockbell
Who's the blonde with a knack for things that go beep? Get the details on Fullmetal Alchemist's Winry Rockbell
Who's the blonde with a knack for things that go beep? Get the details on Fullmetal Alchemist's Winry Rockbell
All-Time Anime Greats
There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats.
There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats.
Ronin Warriors
The year was 1995. Toy Story, Braveheart and Batman Forever were lighting up the big screen while Hootie and the Blowfish were dominating the radio. And on the anime horizon? Ronin Warriors came to town. Take a walk down memory lane with a look at Ronin Warriors from 1995.
The year was 1995. Toy Story, Braveheart and Batman Forever were lighting up the big screen while Hootie and the Blowfish were dominating the radio. And on the anime horizon? Ronin Warriors came to town. Take a walk down memory lane with a look at Ronin Warriors from 1995.
Renee Roberts
A bit of a snob but oh so powerful, Renee Roberts
A bit of a snob but oh so powerful, Renee Roberts
Katanagatari, Vol. 1
A review of the samurai adventure anime TV series Katanagatari, released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in English by NIS America.
A review of the samurai adventure anime TV series Katanagatari, released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD in English by NIS America.
Action Anime Themes
Action anime is perhaps the most popular of the anime genres, covering a broad spectrum of plots and themes and appealing to an equally broad audience base. After all, any action in a given anime series can qualify a show for the genre, making action anime a sort of "all-inclusive" way to categorize anime shows. But the truth is, there's more to action anime than just a few action clips. So, let's take a look at all the sub-genres and themes that make action anime so great.
Action anime is perhaps the most popular of the anime genres, covering a broad spectrum of plots and themes and appealing to an equally broad audience base. After all, any action in a given anime series can qualify a show for the genre, making action anime a sort of "all-inclusive" way to categorize anime shows. But the truth is, there's more to action anime than just a few action clips. So, let's take a look at all the sub-genres and themes that make action anime so great.
Anime 301: The Long And Winding Shows
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, which will require a large investment of time on the part of the viewer.
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, which will require a large investment of time on the part of the viewer.
Light Yagami
Who's the genius behind the Death Note? Meet prodigy student Light Yamagi.
Who's the genius behind the Death Note? Meet prodigy student Light Yamagi.
FMA: Conqueror of Shamballa
Are you a Fullmetal Alchemist fan? Then you're going to love FMA The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa. Get the details here.
Are you a Fullmetal Alchemist fan? Then you're going to love FMA The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa. Get the details here.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Part Five
A review of the anime TV series Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Part Five, released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in English by FUNimation.
A review of the anime TV series Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Part Five, released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in English by FUNimation.
Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ Review
A review of the anime TV series Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom, released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
A review of the anime TV series Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom, released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
Where can I watch anime online?
Looking to find a great place to download new anime? Check out these resources and start completing your digital library now.
Looking to find a great place to download new anime? Check out these resources and start completing your digital library now.
Manga Studio
Aspiring artists, listen up... there's a new software in town.. and it's just what you've been looking for. Get the details on Manga Studio from e-Frontier America Inc.
Aspiring artists, listen up... there's a new software in town.. and it's just what you've been looking for. Get the details on Manga Studio from e-Frontier America Inc.
About Anime - Dragon Ball, Slayers, Tenchi, Kenshin, Japanimation, Manga
Stay up-to-date on all things Anime... Card Captors, Dragon Ball Z.. you want it, we got it here. From new releases to long-time classics -- news, updates, storylines and more.
Stay up-to-date on all things Anime... Card Captors, Dragon Ball Z.. you want it, we got it here. From new releases to long-time classics -- news, updates, storylines and more.
Best Miscellaneous Anime of 2011
The best of 2011's anime selections in a variety of miscellaneous categories.
The best of 2011's anime selections in a variety of miscellaneous categories.
What's an anime convention?
: What's an anime convention? : An anime convention (âanime conâ for short) is a formally-organized gathering
: What's an anime convention? : An anime convention (âanime conâ for short) is a formally-organized gathering
Eyeshield 21 on Toonami Stream
What happens when a "nobody" turns out to be the fastest kid around? He gets to play running back for the varsity high school team, of course. But this newfound talent doesn't bring Sena Kobayakawa instant stardom - in fact, no one at the school even knows who he is! Get the details on Eyeshield 21, a new streaming anime at Toonami Jetstream.
What happens when a "nobody" turns out to be the fastest kid around? He gets to play running back for the varsity high school team, of course. But this newfound talent doesn't bring Sena Kobayakawa instant stardom - in fact, no one at the school even knows who he is! Get the details on Eyeshield 21, a new streaming anime at Toonami Jetstream.
Conan and Andy, Part 2
Back in July, 2009 Conan and Andy from The Tonight Show tried their hand at doing voice-overs for Ghost in the Shell at Manga Entertainment. The two had so much fun, they decided to do it again.
Back in July, 2009 Conan and Andy from The Tonight Show tried their hand at doing voice-overs for Ghost in the Shell at Manga Entertainment. The two had so much fun, they decided to do it again.
Vexille
Japan has been hiding behind an electronic veil of secrecy for the last decade. Now, the United Nations
Japan has been hiding behind an electronic veil of secrecy for the last decade. Now, the United Nations
Broly: Legendary Super Saiyan
It seems as if Goku and Vegeta may have finally met their match when the legendary super saiyan arrives. But who is he? And more importantly, where is he? Get the details on the 8th Dragonball Z movie, Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan.
It seems as if Goku and Vegeta may have finally met their match when the legendary super saiyan arrives. But who is he? And more importantly, where is he? Get the details on the 8th Dragonball Z movie, Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan.
2011 RCA
The best series that runs longer than 26 episodes.
The best series that runs longer than 26 episodes.
Fullmetal Alchemist Web Template
Fullmetal Alchemist Screen Shot
Fullmetal Alchemist Screen Shot