What is "Miku Day"? Celebrating the Music and Legacy of the World's Favorite Virtual Singer   Every March 9th, the global anime and music community celebrates "Miku Day." It is a day dedicated to celebrating the music, art, and cultural impact of Hatsune Miku. Unlike an official anniversary or holiday, Miku Day is a celebration created and maintained by fans. Its origin is a simple...

The 7 Best Psychological Horror Anime to Watch If You Liked Death Note   Death Note set a gold standard in the industry. It didn't rely on explosions or screaming to generate excitement; it relied on tension, strategy, and the mental collapse of its characters. If you are looking for series that replicate that feeling of intellectual dueling and psychological horror, this list is for you....

The anime industry is a global phenomenon that generates billions of dollars through streaming, merchandising, and box office sales. However, behind this success lies an economic paradox: most of the artists who create these global hit products are remunerated with historically low wages and often work under precarious conditions. An animator's salary in Japan depends drastically on their...

The Damsel in Distress (DiD) trope, where the primary narrative function of a female character is to be rescued by a male hero, has long been a pillar of fiction. However, anime and manga have been pioneers in deconstructing this concept, offering female characters who are not only strong but leaders, strategists, and active agents of their own destiny. This article celebrates the heroines who...

Although the concept of a Shared Universe is popularly associated with Western comics, large anime franchises have been interweaving timelines and secondary narratives for decades. In this medium, spin-offs are not just extra stories but often essential narrative pieces that redefine the main work. We analyze how anime uses this expansion to create rich and enduring worlds. I. The Classic...