The pros and cons of breaking up
When we considered doing long distance, I was reluctant. I didn’t want us to waste each other’s time in pursuit of an empty “maybe.”
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New sensei on the block: ‘Mob Psycho 100’ and the rise of Reigen Arataka
Indeed, per the show’s internal moral compass, Reigen is exemplary. Despite being powerless, his overwhelming charisma and emotional intelligence have allowed him to save Mob multiple times.
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Aminé reels in crowd at Treasure Island Music Festival
“I go by the name of Aminé, not anime,” is how the young rapper’s iconic set started at the Treasure Island Music Festival. On Saturday night, Aminé took the stage with his DJ in order to bring an energetic spirit to the Oakland audience.
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The geek next door
Work in Progress
As is to be expected of an arts journalist, I have never been one to quietly consume media. But it’s a different breed of fan altogether who invests time, money and often blood, sweat and tears into conventions.
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‘Night is Short, Walk on Girl’ is lush, dark college fantasy
The film follows the protagonist, known as the Girl, and a small gang of wacky supporting characters on a breathless trek through Kyoto’s nightlife.
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Nothing amazing ever happens in ‘FLCL: Progressive’
Eighteen years after “FLCL,” the polished yet forgettable “FLCL: Progressive” is, save one standout episode, a stale cash grab.
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Why ‘Cowboy Bebop’ is the best anime you’ve never heard of
Since its release, the show has influenced prominent artists ranging from director Quentin Tarantino to comedian Robin Williams and author Orson Scott Card.
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Netflix’s ‘Death Note’ disappoints, leaving little trace of original series
Grade: 1.0/5.0 In a stunningly uninspired display of neon colors and ill-fitting music, Netflix’s film adaptation of the popular Japanese anime series “Death Note” falls flat. It eliminates much of the charm and intellectual aspects of the original series, leaving a bland, overdramatic shell of the anime. The movie opens
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Why ‘Ghost in the Shell’ whitewashing controversy is way more complicated
While you may expect a rant about the offensive whitewashing in the film, the issue is far more complicated than that.
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If you could go to school in an anime
We’ve all imagined at one point or another a fantasy where we can escape our reality. Instead of stressing over midterms, checking bank accounts or hashing out relationship problems, plop yourself in front of laptop and prepare to enter the anime world. Shorter than your typical American shows, anime are
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