Funimation and crunchyroll join forces

Funimation and Crunchyroll Join Forces

Big news for the anime world (for those of us who live outside of Japan)! If you’re an anime fan, you’re most likely familiar with the two most prominent anime providers in the West: Funimation and Crunchyroll. It’s been announced that these two forces have teamed up in the name of anime. What does that…

Top 15 anime and manga announcements you don’t want to miss

Top 15 Anime and Manga Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss

Fans know how quickly things change in the anime world. There’s a lot of waiting to find stuff out and not knowing what will be translated into English, or even subtitled. We never know if we will get the chance to experience some of our favorite Japanese shows. When we finally get that news, though,…

Watch anime: unbreakable machine doll

Watch Anime: Unbreakable Machine Doll

I like to summon a 10ft tall Kodiak grizzly I’ve named Alpine, and then shapeshift into a cave lion myself, but when I’m out of mana I usually just watch anime–especially the kind involving magical academies, living dolls (Rozen Maiden much?),  and tons of exciting fights/action scenes that challenge my suspension of disbelief! Luckily for…

Streaming anime: netflix, hulu, or…?

Streaming Anime: Netflix, Hulu, or…?

Ed West here with the good word on where to go to get your Anime fix on the internet. Much like you, dear reader, I am absolutely burnt out when it comes to downloading whopping folders of anime (Blue Exorcist HD Blu-ray rips recently cost me a hefty 66GB of hard-drive space!). So where does…

Mass effect: paragon lost review

Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Review

Mass Effect is a series known for its well developed characters, engaging dialogue and expansive universe containing numerous sentient beings and imaginative locations. Considering that the Mass Effect series not only includes the video games but also comic books and novels, a feature length animated film would seem like the next logical step. Mass Effect:…