The Contrasts in Albedo from Overlord

With Earth Day coming up and our impact on the environment on a lot of people’s minds, let’s take a look at how Japan deals with its waste

Let’s have a deeper look at Tengu: Japanese yokai creatures, depicted with wings and often a long comedic nose.

The big eater character is a trope in media, but anime really loves a glutton! Here are some examples of characters that love to eat.

Love hotels are a fairly unique Japanese phenomenon. What are they are how did they come about?

With the second season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime in full swing, let’s look at some of the amazing anime girls from the show

Working hard is very much part of the Japanese culture, how it is reflected in the language?

Delinquent characters in anime are given a unique visual style; let’s look into the rebel subcultures of Japan and how they are represented

Love a good mystery? If so, there’s plenty of wonderful mystery anime choose from, check this list for some recommendations.

Synonymous with luxury the world over, Wagyu beef is known as the highest standard in meat. Let’s look into whether Wagyu deserves its reputation

Now your collection is growing, what is the best way to display all your great anime figures? Here’s some inspiration from fellow otakus.

Let’s look into the cultural reasons behind the love confession, or kokuharu, the beginning of many romantic relationships in Japan

Let’s take a look at Japan’s traditional clothing; what are kimono, yukata, and hakama? How do they differ, and when are they worn?

Foreigners and those of mixed race in Japan are often easily noticeable. Let’s look at some of the top foreign characters in anime.

The history of the word otaku is surprisingly complex. Let’s look into its origin and how it’s used around the world.

Anime is full of cute cats, but how about a whole show based around a sweet neko-chan? Enjoy Cat Day (February 22nd) with these lovely anime

Miia is the first monter girl we meet in Monster Musume: Everday Life with Monster Girls and she’s a firm favorite. What makes her so great?

Let’s look at the life and work of prolific voice actress Haruka Tomatsu!

Get to grips with anime facial expression tropes that every otaku needs to know!

Find out more about Coming of Age Day or Seijin no Hi, a Japanese holiday when 20-year-olds are formally welcomed to adulthood

Oni are monsters from traditional Japanese folklore, and their looks and characteristics are used a lot in anime. But what is an oni?

A question asked the world over, how much should the government control what is taught in school? In Japan, they also have lessons in morals

Today we’re discussing himedere, the princess complex. These characters look down on all others and wish to be treated like royalty!

After Valentine’s Day comes the day of return gifts - White Day! Celebrated on March 14th, read on for more about this Japanese holiday

Visual novels are mentioned in, or the source material for a lot of anime. Read on for a short guide on these interactive story games.

Cherry blossom is a richly symbolic flower to the Japanese. In spring, many enjoy hanami, a picnic under the trees. Read on for more!

The Quintessential Quintuplets really manages to stand out amongst all other harem anime. What exactly makes it so great?

At the end of the lunar calendar, the Japanese ritually cleanse the old year at Setsubun. Let’s look at this festival, and welcome spring!

Let’s explore Chuunibyou or Eighth Grade Syndrome, a phenomenon in Japan where around the age of 13 children display delusional behaviour

Anime characters can have a range of eye colors and styles, let's look at the certain personalities and meanings they can betray.

Fortune telling is a popular pastime in Japan, both practicing it and seeking the wisdom of others. Let’s learn more!

A standard trope in anime, a character will receive a horrendous beating and manage to just walk it off. Let’s explore where this comes from

Isekai is an enormously popular and variety genre, but what exactly is it and where did it come from?

Anime characters are often introduced with their blood type, as many in Japan believe blood type can influence personality. Let’s learn more

The princely character can be found all over fiction, but it's a general archetype in anime. He’s sauve, graceful, elegant, gentlemanly.

Ramen, a staple dish in Japan, with its steaming soup and tasty noodles, it’s easy to see why it is so beloved. Let’s find out more.

There are some particularly Japanese ways to enjoy winter. Here are a few themes you may have noticed in anime.

New Year is the traditional winter holiday in Japan. Read on to find out some of the many ways it can be celebrated!

Hikikomori is an extreme form of social withdrawal found in Japan. Let’s explore the history, causes and the potential solutions.

Christmas is fast approaching, time to relax and enjoy some Christmas themed anime! Take your pick from this varied list.

Music anime is a wide and amazing genre, everyone will find something they like! Here’s some recommendations.

KFC is eaten at Christmas parties in anime, which to a Western audience is something of a surprise, do the Japanese eat KFC at Christmas?

Hair in anime doesn’t always follow the rules of the real world. Which hairstyles often come up, and do they have any significance?

Curry is a popular dish in Japan. But it is unlike curries found in other parts of the world, how did it come to Japan and how is it eaten?

Anime is filled with amazing otakus, let’s look at some of the best ones!

TONIKAWA has many of us wondering about weddings in Japan. Here’s a look at the types of ceremonies and the admin involved

Bento boxes are common single-portion meals in Japan. Let’s look at what they are and representations of bentos in anime

The Japanese tea ceremony is a unique ceremony involving the preparation of matcha tea. Let’s explore it and how it is represented in anime

The school cultural festival comes up in so many different anime, but what is it and why is it mostly held in the fall?

Japan doesn’t particularly celebrate Halloween, but here is some appropriate anime to enjoy over the spooky season

Tanuki appear in a lot of anime, but the word is often translated as raccoon in Western markets. So what are tanuki?

Goku’s life story teaches us so many lessons. Take a look at 6 life lessons Goku taught us!

In this blog, we will count down our top 4 favorites that game producers should start making into video games.

Fall is the season of harvest and appetite in Japan. Let’s have a look at some tasty examples.

Anime fans enjoy anime season as they binge-watch their favorite anime series. Take a look at these FAQs to check your anime knowledge!

Iris plays a major role both in the game and the anime. Let’s have a look at these Iris facts you might not know.

In this blog, we will talk about Japan Sinks 2020 on Netflix. Is it worth watching?

Here are 8 anime-inspired foods to try while binging anime series.

Check out these anime characters and guess their age!

Have a look at these Attack on Titan cosplays, you will surely be thrilled by their super realistic looks.

OB- Dr.Stone’s process for creating anime series requires a lot of time and effort. It’s a result of diligent and effective teamwork. Read on to know more.

Some anime is so good that it makes you forget the voices of the characters are just actors! Some actors even do voices for more than one show. In this article, we’ll look at 19 famous anime voice actors in that group.

Every anime fan has a favorite waifu! Here are some of the most popular waifus in 2020.