Otaku Dictionary
Watching anime has gotten much easier since streaming movies and shows became the new norm. Of course, if you are able to legally stream the series you enjo...
ReadmoreSomething that you’re likely to come across while learning about Japanese culture is mono no aware (物の哀れ), a complicated concept and feeling that doesn’t ...
ReadmoreIf you read our first article on the timeline of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, you’re probably well acquainted with the strange order of the episodes...
ReadmoreThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has got to be one of the most influential modern anime series. Its combination of the malaise of a boring high school li...
ReadmoreThere are many series that exist in the anime world where episodes aren’t told in an order that is considered, chronological. However, most of these shows...
ReadmoreIn part 1, we laid out our preferred watch order for the main installments of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. This time, we’ll be taking a closer loo...
ReadmoreNeon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most popular and influential anime of all time, and for good reason. Its striking animation and storyline that decon...
ReadmoreSo you’ve finally bitten the bullet and decided to jump into that one anime that all of your friends have been begging you to watch. There’s only one prob...
ReadmoreWith all the sports anime/manga available, it’s very rare we get to see one based on sumo wrestling, a traditional Japanese sport. To some non-Japanese pe...
ReadmoreGore is not an uncommon part of media these days. From video games to movies, books and of course, anime, gore fans can find a lot of different options. A...
ReadmoreIf you read enough manga, you’ll begin to see patterns in how artists draw their characters and worlds. But where did the big eyes, spiky hair, and everyt...
ReadmoreSo you want to create your own manga but don’t know how to put your ideas on paper? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll give you a short overview of how...
ReadmoreWhen it comes to the rather dominant Shounen genre, there are many big name publications that weekly or monthly publish a new chapter. Such publications i...
ReadmoreThere’s a new term popping up on the scene and it’s Akuyaku Reijou, but what exactly is it? It’s not exactly a new idea but rather a character trope that ...
ReadmoreIf you’re a manga fan and don’t know the name Rumiko Takahashi, you should. She’s one of the most successful mangaka in Japan, with a long career of succe...
ReadmoreBishamon, as we know her from Noragami, is a proud and mighty war god. However, her role as a god in Buddhism is rather different and conflicting. Bishamo...
ReadmoreAnime is filled with tons of entertainment and visuals that has left viewers in “awe” when it comes to interpreting/conveying the writers and/or illustrators of anime. This can extend ...
ReadmoreAs arguably one of the top anime from the 2000s, Hellsing is surrounded with much of its own lore. However, there are myths about the original Van Helsing...
ReadmoreWhen Chihiro enters the mystical world of spirits, her encounter begins with a bathhouse. While this may seem strange in western cultures, it is hardly an...
ReadmoreMischief is synonymous with foxes. While they may be cute and fluffy, they represent a world that could turn dark and dangerous. Such is the case with the...
ReadmoreThere’s no doubt that manga and anime characters have an art style unique from most Western-based animation. It sets them apart as manga or anime just in ...
ReadmoreReligion is important to millions of people across the world. There is nothing that separates Japan from this statistic. Buddhism is one of the most promi...
ReadmoreI’m sure you gamers all know Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Ace Attorney and Devil May Cry. What do all these games from different genres all have i...
ReadmoreKendama (けん玉) is a fascinating type of traditional Japanese toy with an interesting multicultural heritage and strong modern international following. The ...
ReadmoreThe ever-ubiquitous randoseru (ランドセル) are a common sight across Japan where they are used by elementary school students throughout their six years of clas...
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