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Happy new article day. 🥰 Today's piece comes from Bea Baker, who explored Cosmic Princess Kaguya, and the way the series built up a grassroots, excited fandom almost without warning. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/explosion #anime #manga #cosmicprincesskaguya

Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon - Red Bard talks with Robert Fenelon, a founding fan and head of early anime magazine Anime-Zine, about his experiences in fandom, his work in the anime community, and more. #history #anime #manga #fandom

From Spacetoon to Subtitles: How Arabic-Dubbed Anime Shaped a Generation - Amal Hasan explores the history of the Spacetoon TV channel, and the impact that it's had on Arabic anime fandom and pop culture. #anime #fandom

The Anime Herald Magazine #2 is shipping, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Caitlin Moore and Coop Bicknell 💖 Order today to get a great book and support indie anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books

Talking "Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure" with Composer Yugo Kanno and Producer Noriko Dohi - Seth Burn talked with the composer and producer for the Steel Ball Run: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure anime about their work on the series, meeting fan expectations, and more. #anime #jojo #jjba

The Nigerian Anime-Focused Podcast To Know: Bolaji Akinwande that explores "My Best Friend, The Weeb," a Nigerian podcast about the country's anime scene. He talks with its hosts about Nigerian anime fandom, the growth of anime access, and more. Link: hera.fyi/mbfw #anime #fandom

Anime Boston 2026: The AnimeMusicVideos.org History Panel, with Phade: Red Bard examines the AnimeMusicVideos.org panel at Anime Boston 2026, during which Phade discussed the site's history, the importance of physical media, and more. #anime #history #amv

The Colorful Music of Ichiko Hashimoto: Adam Wescott explores the work of Ichiko Hashimoto, a musician, composer, and actor who made an indelible impact on the anime and music landscapes, and continues to innovate on the craft today. #anime #music

Transgressive Sexuality and The Cold War: A Look Back at Wicked City: Jerome Reuter explores classic OVA Wicked City, and the way it uses its format to push the boundaries of graphic material, which it uses to underscore a smart, political thriller. #anime

Anime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's filled with articles like an origin story of named special attacks in shonen by George Horvath Order today to get a great book and support anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books

Whack A Catgirl: An Anime Fandom Time Capsule: Borealis Capps, takes a trip back to the early 2000s with a look at Asmodee Games' "Whack A Catgirl." She explores the game's flow and nods to a long-past but well-remembered time in anime fandom. #history #anime #gaming #cardgames

Happy new article day. 🥰 Lettuce, explored Chainsmoker Cat, Jirai Kei, and messy Japanese vloggers, and how the three find ways to create beauty from mess, while shining their own lights on society's failings. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime #manga #chainsmokercat

The Alchemical Rise of the African Underdog: Nigerian Cosplay and the Art of the Pivot: Solomon Bajo explores the cosplay scene in Nigeria, and how it's grown from humble beginnings, into a genuine fandom revolution. #anime #fandom #cosplay

In the Name of the Disabled Princess: Disability Metaphor in “In The Name of the Mermaid Princess”: AJ Mack, examines "In The Name of the Mermaid Princess," and how the series uses its world and characters to deliver a metaphor for the challenges people with disabilities face. #manga

Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the "Ranma ½" Fanfiction of the 1990s: Adam Wescott explores the history and legacy of the Ranma 1/2 fanfic community, the scene's exploration of topics like gender and character, and how it's evolved since the '90s. #ranma #fanfiction #anime

Lost in Translation: AI’s Influence on Anime and Manga: Jonny Lobo examines the growing use of AI and Machine Translations in the anime and manga industries. In addition to independent research, he speaks with translators Kim Morrisey, Zack Davisson and Matthias Hirsh for their insights on the topic

Hi everyone, we have a new interview! Seth Burn talked with artist Sang Lam about their work and career, their artistic influences, and more. It's an interesting read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/sanglam #lightbox #interview

Hi everyone, we have a new interview! Seth Burn talked with comic creator Pat Shand about his work and career, running a publishing company, working with Kickstarter, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #animenyc #interview

Happy new article day. 🥰 Sean Gaffney was on-site at the American Manga Awards to report on the evening's events, from the celebrations of impressive talent, to Jan Mitsuko Cash's undeniable call to action to improve conditions for industry workers. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy. #manga

Anime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's packed with articles like an exploration of Journal With Witch by Caitlin Moore. 💖 Order today to get a great book and support anime journalism. Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books

Hi everyone, we have a new interview! Seth Burn talked with several staffers from KAZÉ about their mission for the American market, their upcoming title SOL Sistah, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/kaze #anime #interview #manga

Exploring Poisoned vs. Pure Love in Sk8 The Infinity - Naomi Norbez examines the subtext and themes of 2021 anime series Sk8 The Infinity, which specifically focuses on the show's approach to depicting LGBTQIA+ romance and toxic relationships. #sk8theinfinity #anime #manga #skateboarding #lgbtqia

East Meets West: The Western/Japanese Animation Collaborations of the ‘80s - Paul Sebert explores the landscape of the US animation industry, and how deregulation led to a gold rush that produced numerous US/Japanese co-productions, such as Mighty Orbots and Galaxy High School. #retroanime

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship: Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. Link: hera.fyi/orb #anime #manga

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship: Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. Link: hera.fyi/orb #anime #manga

The Rise and Fall of Anime Unleashed: Brian Stremick explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. #anime #history

Dodge Danpei: How Anime and Arcades Rewrote Dodgeball’s Cultural DNA - Borealis Capps explored how classic dodgeball video games like Super Dodge Ball and anime like Dodge Danpei made an impact on Japan's greater popular culture. #anime #dodgeball

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Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 Gabriel Leão had a chance to interview Peach Momoko, a generational talent, whose stories and art have infused a fresh, new energy into Marvel's stable of iconic comic titles. It's a fantastic piece, and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #marvel #comics

Addressing Ableism Through The Lens of Anime: Robert Iveniuk examines how anime can be used to shine a light on the ableism people with disabilities face in reality, using Komi Can't Communicate, Your Lie In April, and others as subjects. #anime #disability

The Failure of “America’s Greatest Otaku” - Megan D. examines TOKYOPOP's ill-fated attempt to create a reality TV series geared toward anime fans. She examines the series from the top down, from baffling production choices, to ill-advised locations, set against the backdrop of an industry crash.

Hi everyone, we have a new interview! Seth Burn talked with the leaders of manga platform MangaPlaza about their entries to the industry, working as a legal service, the global anime markets, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #manga #interview

We want EVERYONE to enjoy anime, and the things we publish, and the books we release. Anime is for everybody, and we stand by that. It's not like we'd do something absurd like list gawdy, overpriced junk behind a paywall before you can even purchase it. That would be business suicide.

Shiori Novella, hololive English -Advent-‘s Archiver, Talks With Anime Herald: Seth Burn talked with Shiori Novella, from hololive. They discussed her work as a VTuber, her music, projects like 2024 visual novel Snowed In, working with hololive, and more. #interview #hololive

The Heavy Dumbbells The Gym-Girls Lift: An Exploration of "Onegai Muscle": Gabriel Leão explores "How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift?" He talked with Roland Kelts and Borealis Capps to examine the series' appeal, and the rise of woman-oriented sports and fitness anime in recent years. #anime

How Doujin Illustrators Influenced The Aesthetics of Japan’s Underground Music Culture: Kai Redfield explores Japan's underground music scene and how doujin illustrators have played an invaluable role in defining the aesthetics and vibes of the landscape. #music

If you’re reading this and also feeling nostalgic for anime magazines please please please check out @animeherald.com’s print mag if you haven’t already

Hey, uh... I... don't want to brag but my publication literally runs an anime print magazine. We shipped our second issue last month. So we're trying to rebuild that ecosystem as well as we can.

Today is Sakura Wars' 30th anniversary, and you'd better believe that we're ready for it. 🥰 Researcher Rai Kanada explored the series and its depictions of queerness and queer survival, with a focus on the relationship between Maria and Ayame. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it #SakuraWars

Anime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's packed with articles like an exploration of the Phantom Thief archetype by Brian Stremick. 💖 Order today to get a great book and support anime journalism. Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books

On Saturday, we celebrated our 16th anniversary, which is still just... a lot to process. We've been around longer than some anime and manga publishers, and that's kind of wild to think about. But I digress. Our EIC wrote a short piece regarding the big day, which is definitely worth checking out

Hi everyone, we have a new interview today! Seth Burn had a chance to talk with CyberConnect2's Taichi Miyazaki about .hack//Z.E.R.O., the current changes in the gaming industry landscape, and more. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #animeexpo #dothack

Hi everyone, we have a new interview today! 🥰 Seth Burn talked with Kadokawa's Satoshi Arima and the winners of last year's Honeyfeed Light Novel Contest about publishing, the light novel market, the growth of international authors, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime

The Anime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Caitlin Moore and Brian Stremick 💖 Order today to get a great book and support indie anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books

Looking Back on Protoculture Addicts 15 Years Later: Red Bard covers the history of Protoculture Addicts, which currently stands as the longest running anime magazine in North America. They examine the publication's founding, its partnership with ANN, and its settling into dormancy. #anime #manga