Tomodachi This one is probably obvious from the get-go, but it’s interesting to note that apparently no one in the anime world is able to pronounce this word correctly. Tomodachi is a word that means “friend” or “acquaintance” in Japanese, but it’s pronounced “tee-MOH-dee” so even its own country’s residents screw it up! People in […]
The Basics If you are a fan of anime, you probably already know what Gurren Lagann is all about. But let’s recap, just in case! The story is set in the distant future, in a world where humanity’s survival is threatened by an enemy called the Beastmen. The human resistance, the Gurren Brigade, is led […]
The world is a constant battle between good and evil The title of the series, of course, hinted at this. But even though we see Kyon and his friends discuss the concept of “good and evil,” by the end of the series, this is really just a loose framework for explaining the events that happen. […]
About The Sword Art Online: The New Fan Manga Series The Sword Art Online: The New Fan Manga Series is the English translation of Hiro Ashirogi’s manga series based on the Sword Art Online anime. The manga series picks up right where the anime left off with Kirito in an Asuna-less world. This is a […]
The Anime’s Development And Premise The creators of Toradora! have revealed all they can about its development and premise, but there are still many things that are a mystery. What is known is that it takes place in a small city called Minori, located in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture. The anime also takes place during the […]
##image1## What is Soul Eater? Soul Eater is an anime based on the Shonen Jump manga series created by Masako Hamada. The series is set in the same universe as the manga, with additional characters from the original manga appearing in the anime. The series follows the life of Shōmu Hachiken and his friendship with […]
Episode 11 – A New Hope The first episode of a series can be the most exciting, but it can also be the most confusing. To ease viewers into the world of the show, an episode like this can be essential. In this episode, Nagisa is living a normal life, except for the fact that […]
How Did The Elves Come To Be Known As Jinn? The word ‘elves’ is a combination of the words ‘elus’ and ‘swan’ which means that the elves of the story have wings like a swan. The word ‘jinn’ is believed to have been derived from the Arabic word ‘janna’ which means ‘to conceal’ or ‘to […]
The Importance of Ed’s Hair to the FMA Series Ed’s hair is a symbol for so many things in the Fullmetal Alchemist series. In fact, it’s one of the main ways that the franchise connects with the audience. It helps the series appeal to an anime and manga audience, as well as a Western audience. […]
Naruto Is The Top Anime Franchise for Good Reason The fact that this has been going on for nearly two decades already shows just how strong this franchise is. Just like any other cartoon or anime, there are ups and downs for any series. It’s been said that Naruto is much like a sports team, […]