Existentialism, the school of thought that postulates that existence precedes essence and that human beings are completely free and responsible for their lives, has found a perfect visual medium in anime. Japanese animation, thanks to its narrative and visual freedom, is capable of exploring concepts from the philosophy of Sartre, Camus, and Heidegger with unparalleled rawness and style. Anime...

The world of anime figures offers a vast range of options, which can be overwhelming for new collectors. The choice between popular articulated figure lines and static statues fundamentally depends on your budget, display space, and preferred collecting style. Here we break down the three most important categories in the anime collectible market. 1. Nendoroid (The Chibi Style) Nendoroid...

The Mahō Shōjo (Magical Girl) genre is one of the pillars of anime and manga, with a history spanning over half a century. What began as a childlike concept of costumes and wishes has transformed into a complex genre capable of exploring themes of sacrifice, despair, and nihilism. The trajectory of this genre can be divided into distinct eras, marked by two main narrative milestones: the...

In the world of shonen anime, a well-defined power system is the foundation of the action. While systems like Ki (Dragon Ball) and Chakra (Naruto) are iconic, the Nen from Hunter x Hunter (H x H) is almost universally cited by fans and critics as the most brilliant, complex, and satisfying system ever conceived. Nen is based on the manipulation of aura (life energy) that flows from the body....

In the anime community, there is a constant and often incorrect debate. You will see fans arguing that Attack on Titan "must be Seinen" because it is violent, or that One-Punch Man is Shonen because it is about superheroes. Both assumptions are technically incorrect. To understand the manga and anime industry, you must understand one fundamental rule: Shonen and Seinen are not genres (like...