News & Editorials
Stay informed and inspired with anime news and editorials through exclusive interviews and thought-provoking editorials. From industry trends and creator insights to deep-dive features and commentary on fandom culture, this section explores the stories behind the stories, with heart, care, and a critical lens.
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Yu Yu Hakusho has a Live Action Adaptation
The long-running anime “Yu Yu Hakusho” is being adapted into a live-action series by Netflix, with Kazutaka Sakamoto as executive producer.
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Interviewing Anime Titans: AkiDearest and Joey, The Anime Man
Anime influencers AkiDearest and Joey, The Anime Man, were interviewed at ComiCon Africa 2023, discussing the One Piece live-action adaptation, future of anime distribution, and individual creative projects. They stressed the importance of capturing character essence rather than physical appearance in live adaptations, proposed a shift in Japan’s industry to better serve global markets, and…
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Interviewing Anime Titans: The Anime Man and AkiDearest
My experience interviewing famous YouTubers Joey (the Anime Man) and AkiDearest at Comic Con Africa. The two are revered figures in the anime and manga communities due to their knowledge and genuine passion for the topics. The interview was carried out in collaboration with Willem V from Chibi Wolf, which allowed for a more engaging,…
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The Return of Rurouni Kenshin
After 27 years, Rurouni Kenshin returns with a new anime adaptation based on Nobuhiro Watsuki’s original manga series. Learn what to expect from the new version, as well as the genre list and why you should see it even if you’ve watched the original.
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Why should you support the anime industry when you can get it all for free?
If a series only has 1 000 ‘legal’ views but 150 000 fans and you are one of those fans who did not watch it legally and really, really want that next season, you will likely not get it. Why?
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My Anime List (MAL) Officially Has an APP
For years My Anime List, also known as MAL, has been one of the main go to anime websites to learn more about anime and to create lists. This covers your watching, to watch and have watched list of anime. These lists also came with the added bonus of giving you fun stats. These include…
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