New “Spider-Man” Gets The Old-School Treatment
by“Change, Leopardon!” Fans of Spider-Man and tokusatsu may know about its 1978 Toei adaptation. In it, Peter Parker is replaced with a motocross racer named…
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“Evangelion” Director Creating More Anime Jobs
byIf you’ve been following this blog lately, you may have noticed that the anime industry creating lots of jobs in Japan. Major studios like…
Why Does Japan Love “Power Rangers” More Than The U.S.?
byIt’s safe to say that the Western reaction to the new Power Rangers film has been… less than enthusiastic. From the moment Hollywood revealed the…
Arby’s And Anime: The Perfect Combo
byWhen you think of roast beef sandwiches, you probably don’t immediately associate them with anime. But American fast food chain Arby’s is changing that….
If You like Manga, You’ll Love Nimona
byIt started out as a web-comic by writer and artist Noelle Stevenson, but Nimona quickly became one of the most popular indie stories in…
Gaze from Afar at “The Great Ace Attorney 2”
byIt’s Victorian! There’s Sherlock Holmes! We get to meet Phoenix Wright’s ancestor! And we can’t have it. Arguably one of the biggest fan let-downs…
“We Are X” Rocks Out On Hulu
byHas hearing all about We Are X and Yoshiki’s recovery made you curious? The documentary about supergroup X Japan has toured the world, showing up…
New Fantasy Manga From Female Artist Duo Akira Himekawa
byLots of juicy news at this year’s Anime Expo. One of interest was a new fantasy manga from the artists behind The Legend of…
Get Ready for a Sonic Fist Bump: New “Sonic Forces” Theme Revealed
byAre you excited for Sonic Forces? The game promises multi-era Sonic team-ups, a variety of gameplay styles, and your own original character. But there’s still more…
15-Year-Old Girl Wins Her First Street Fighter V Tournament
byVideo gaming competitions have become one of the havens for the selectively talented few that have the time and skill set to dedicate enough…