Oh, Uncle Iroh! What a character, right? A fan favorite from the hit animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” he’s known for a lot more than his Firebending chops or his infectious belly laugh. The Dragon of the West had this uncanny knack for doling out life lessons that hit you right in the feels….
Yokai or Youkai (妖怪) is a whole class of Japanese unworldly creatures: spirits, demons, gods, shapeshifters, and other supernatural creatures found in Japanese folklore tradition. Manga and anime with Yokai themes are all about spiritual entities and humans who interact with them. Some of these otherworldly beings are evil, some are mischievous but harmless, and…
It’s in our very human nature to root for someone in every story, which is why every good book needs a hero. And if you look up the definition of a “hero,” you’re likely to find something like “a person admired for his or her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Someone like King Arthur…
Memorable villains that did their best (worst?) to make Harry’s life diffcult
The 80s were the golden age of anime!
Sometimes it’s best to call it quits.
On how ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ and ‘Sailor Moon’ transcended the gender division between “shows for girls” and “shows for boys”.
“The best anime series come in small packages.” – Me
Anime returners that are worth your time.
“I’m going to beat fantasy with science.”