Short & Sweet: 7 Amazing Anime Series (Moe, Ecchi & Comedy) Where Episodes Are 15 Minutes or Less   Not all short anime series are horror thrillers or sci-fi action. In fact, the "15-minutes-or-less" episode format is the perfect playground for rapid-fire gag comedy, concentrated moe (cuteness), and ecchi situations that get straight to the point. If you're looking for a quick...

The 2000s decade was a period of immense creativity in anime, often overshadowed by the global dominance of the "Big Three" (Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece). However, it was a true Lost Golden Age that produced masterpieces of psychology, mature science fiction, and experimental narrative. Here are 7 crucial anime from that decade that every fan must watch to understand the era's depth. I. 7...

The Yuri (or Girls' Love) genre has undergone a remarkable maturation. Far from the initial narratives focused on innocent affection and the exploration of feelings (Shoujo-ai), a wave of works has emerged that use lesbian romance as a vehicle to explore obsession, psychological horror, manipulation, and tragedy. This subgenre, known as Dark Yuri, has found fertile ground, especially in the...

Anime is a fantastic tool for immersion in the Japanese language. Although the dialogues are often dramatic or exaggerated, there is a core of words and phrases that are repeated in almost every series. Hearing these terms repeatedly not only helps you with pronunciation but also teaches you the cultural context of their use. Here are 10 essential words and phrases guaranteed to speed up your...

The Piracy Problem: Why Is It Still So Hard to Watch Anime Legally in 2025?   It is late 2025. The anime industry is a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon. More streaming services exist than ever before: Crunchyroll (which absorbed Funimation), Netflix, HIDIVE, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video are all competing for a piece of the market. And yet, a problem persists and, in some ways, has...