LGBTQ+ representation in anime might be rare, but it is by no means new. In fact, specific genres such as yuri (Girls Love) and yaoi (Boys Love) have gained widespread love and already developed a well-rounded fanbase. Unfortunately, most of the series in these genres cater towards the fetishes of […]
Let’s talk about isekai today. It has become one of the top watched genres in the history of anime. Every other day you will find a new isekai manga or anime series being adapted, and it gathers a huge crowd. […]
I don’t know about you, but I like a little fanservice every now and then. Admittedly, very few anime manage to strike the delicate balance between tasteful and excessive fanservice without taking away from the plot and triggering fans. However, isn’t it more fun to watch something knowing how[…]
Seeing anime criticized for having fanservice scenes has always somewhat perplexed me. After all, isn’t the point of fanservice to please the audience? Sure it takes up precious time and can be a distraction from the main plot, but that means fanservice can also be a short, much-needed reprieve at[…]
Everyone loves a little eye candy every now and then, right? Although anime is often criticized for fanservice, sometimes, you just need something to watch that’s easy on the eyes and the brain. Many anime even manage to strike a balance between the two! A little fanservice can go a long way to[…]
We do not always want to watch a masterpiece. It is tiring to watch something good that requires you to concentrate. Sometimes we just want to shut off our brains and watch something fun. For times like this, we seek the pleasure of our guilty pleasures.[…]
The term fan service just implies anything in a fictional work that services the fans, but in the world of anime, things get a little sensual. To be honest, I always hated fan service in most anime, but there are some I find where the use fan service tasteful. Some of them are listed below.[…]
Maybe they invoke a weird nostalgia in all of us or maybe they give us something we long for, something we may never have. No matter which one it is, it is clear to see why we find romance anime appealing. With the rise of Netflix, fulfilling our lovey-dovey hunger has never been easier[..]
Albeit not the most popular genre of anime, romance anime has the ability to hit you in the feels consistently like no other genre. From the warm fuzzy feeling in your chest to gut-wrenching heartbreaks, romance anime nail the whole spectrum of emotions no matter the language[..]
While most romance anime are set in high school, there is something about them that makes them relatable across the ages. Maybe the commonality of feelings gets to all of us. Regardless, there is nothing like a well-written romance anime to get one’s heart pumping[…]
Much of Demon Slayer’s aesthetic stems from its brilliant animation style. A factor that reaches its peak during the fighting sequences spearheaded by the elite batch of slayers called as Hashiras (Pillars) of the Demon Slayer Corps. During Tanjiro’s diligent journey in becoming a strong Demon Slayer, the anime introduces us to various slayers that […]
Romance is a genre that often does not stand out on its own. Like adventure and action, it is often mixed with something like Shoujo or even Dark fantasy. Despite not being stand out, these anime embody the genre to their best. Despite being a shounen fanboy all my life, I often found myself […]