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5 Must-See Anime to Watch This March 2019
Another month, another batch of new anime to enjoy and with it being the last month of the winter season let’s go out with a bang. Japanese animation studios have various sequel movies coming out, but it isn’t only about the popcorn this March. This month fans will also enjoy a little bit of gamer romance. So here are five anime to watch this March.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt7 years ago in Geeks
10 Long-Running Anime Series to Binge-Watch
Let's face it, since Netflix and other streaming services have come into our lives, our watching habits have changed. Gone are the days that we used to watch one episode a week with our friends and family. Now, we can binge-watch a whole season in just one weekend (or in some cases, in one day). Fans can only accomplish this if there's enough material to watch. Luckily for binge-watchers, there is one genre that's rife with episodes: Anime.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt7 years ago in Geeks
10 Anime That Were Banned
Anime is a medium, and as such, it covers a wide variety of genres and themes aimed at different audiences. And sometimes it can get quite surreal. From bizarre monsters to dark storylines to unconventional ways of addressing adult themes, it can become very uncomfortable. So it comes as no surprise that religious groups, governments, or school administrators would like to censor or even ban these types of anime. So, let’s check out some of these anime and see why they are banned.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt7 years ago in Geeks
5 Must-See Anime to Watch This February 2019
Another month and another batch of anime to enjoy. But February has a surprise for fans, from favorite series coming back to the classic making their mark once again, the upcoming month is all about the movies. So, grab a bucket of popcorn and let's enjoy what the second month of the year has in store for us. Here are five must-see anime to watch this February.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt7 years ago in Geeks
Hayao Miyazaki Returns: Here Are 10 of His Greatest Movies To Celebrate His Unretirement!
The granddaddy of Studio Ghibli is back for one last movie! If you haven't heard, Hayao Miyazaki has come out of retirement for one last film. And while those unfamiliar with his work would ask what the big deal is, anime fans know how important Miyazaki is to the anime industry.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt7 years ago in Geeks
10 Anime Not from Japan
It's true that we take something that we like and change it into something that we love, and regarding cartoons and anime, it's no different. Although some may not notice the Japanese influences, there are many western series that adopt the anime style, for example, Ben 10 and Gargoyles. The following shows and films adapt the tone and visual style of Japanese animation.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt8 years ago in Geeks
6 Must-See Anime If You're a 'Ghost in the Shell' Fan. Top Story - January 2018.
Created by Masamune Shirow, Ghost in the Shell takes place in the future where crime happens not only offline, but also online as well. For over the course of 20 years, the series has spawned spin-offs, movies and tons of merchandise.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt8 years ago in Futurism
15 Binge-Worthy Anime To Watch This Weekend!
I’ve been watching anime for a few years now, and I’ve come to notice that I binge-watch A LOT. So is this normal? Yes, it is. However, let's first define this behavior that we do on the weekend: binge-watching is when you watch a series for a long time span, usually of a single series. Netflix, the provider of binge-watching, defines this marathon-watching when a person watches between two to six episodes of the same show in one sitting. So don’t make any plans this weekend, because here are 15 of the most binge-worthy anime out there.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt8 years ago in Geeks
15 Times Anime Proved It Can Deliver Horror Like Nothing Else
While horror is a genre staple for live-action movies, anime is different. Whether in film or TV, anime produced to generate intense fear, shock, or disgust are not as popular in Japan as other stories. Compared to what we see in other circles, the balance between horror anime and other mainstream series such as Naruto and One Piece is uneven. But, once in a while, an anime makes the genre proud and sets a new standard for horror.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt8 years ago in Horror
