Anime was built on the foundation of hand-drawn 2D animation. When 3D (CGI) makes its appearance, the fan reaction is often one of deep rejection. The aversion stems from a fundamental problem: the inability of low-budget 3D to blend with the visual style and narrative timing of traditional animation. Below, we analyze the root of the rejection and the rare exceptions that have proven the...

Top 5 Anime Movies to Make You Cry (That Aren't From Studio Ghibli)   When someone asks for a recommendation for a "sad anime movie," the automatic answer is almost always Studio Ghibli and its devastating Grave of the Fireflies. It's a classic, no doubt. But the world of anime is vast, and limiting your search for strong emotions to a single studio is a mistake. Directors like Naoko...

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...

A Beginner's Guide to Anime Terms: 15 Words Every New Fan Should Know   When you start watching anime, you will encounter words and phrases not commonly used in English. Some are Japanese terms used for their specificity, and others are words created by the international fan community. This terminology may seem confusing at first, but it is easy to learn. This guide defines 15 of the most...

Loved 'Spy x Family'? 5 Other "Found Family" Anime You Need to Watch   Spy x Family is a global success for many reasons: it has action, comedy, and memorable characters. But the true center of the series is the "found family" theme. The plot follows Loid, Yor, and Anya—three individuals unrelated by blood (a spy, an assassin, and a telepath) who pretend to be a family for their own...