Your Favorite Anime Just Ended? A Beginner's Guide on How (and Where) to Start Reading Manga   You've finished the latest season of your favorite anime. The solution is simple: read the manga. The manga is the original source material for most anime, and in almost every case, the story is much further ahead than the animated adaptation. But this raises three key questions for a beginner:...

The anime figure market is saturated with counterfeits, technically known as "bootlegs." These illegal copies fail quality controls, use inferior materials (toxic or unstable PVC), and lack resale value. Identifying a counterfeit requires a technical inspection of four key factors: packaging, licensing seals, material quality, and market price. 1. The Authenticity Seal (Holograms)   The...

All For One (AFO) is the fundamental antagonist of My Hero Academia and the symbolic opposite of hero society. His psychology is not based on trauma or vengeance, but on malignant narcissism fueled by a power that allows him to absorb the identity of others. AFO is the embodiment of absolute tyranny, where power is the ultimate end, not the means. 1. The Narcissistic Core (Worldview)  ...

This is the "Eternal War" of anime fandom. The "Subs vs. Dubs" debate has raged since anime first became popular in the West. Both formats (subs and dubs) not only have value but are critical to the global health and growth of the anime industry. An informed, modern fan understands when and why to use each. Subs vs. Dubs: Why Both Have Value The oldest "Fandom War" is the choice of how to...

How to Build Your Perfect "Plan to Watch" List: A Beginner's Guide to MyAnimeList and AniList   You've started watching anime. You loved Demon Slayer and Spy x Family. Your friends tell you that you have to watch Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and a classic called Cowboy Bebop. You look online and see articles about Sanda and Kagurabachi. Suddenly, you have 20 "must-watch" series and...