Back in 1997, The Cartoon Network, Inc. debuted something new and exciting; a block of programming dedicated mostly to action-fueled cartoons, and they called it Toonami. Originally scheduled in the afternoon, Toonami set its sights on viewers aged 9-15 with 80s fan
Robots that transform into jets, samurai-ninjas fighting spirits from another realm, space cowboys making daring escapes from criminal empires… Have you ever watched anime and wished you could somehow join in on all the pulse-pounding action? Guess what? You can! Pick up
After reading our article about Retro Video Games for 90s Anime Fans, you might be asking yourself, what games are readily available now? Which ones can I download on modern systems? Hey! No problem! We’ve got you covered! We have some anime
Sometimes, you realize the world is a whole lot smaller than you originally thought. Sometimes, you learn an amazing fact about someone’s career that ties things together you had no idea were connected. This is one of those moments for me. Let’s
A famous bard once said, “To watch dub or not to watch dub?” This was later translated to the eternal 90s anime question, “Dub or Sub?” I think we can all admit that a good anime show/movie can be made or broken
Porco Rosso is a Japanese animated fantasy-adventure story that was released in Japan in 1992. It was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who is also well-known for Princess Mononoke (1997) and Spirited Away (2001). Warning: Below is my full review with spoilers.
Why is Madhouse one of the best anime studios? First off, it is important to note that Madhouse was one of the first Japanese animation studios to elevate the quality of animation and storytelling in the late 80s and early 90s. But
Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller that was released in 1997. It’s directed by the legendary Satoshi Kon, who also gave us Paprika. Perfect Blue is based on the novel Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis by Yoshikazu Takeuchi. I touched upon this one in
What is Dark Fantasy? Dark Fantasy is a popular subgenre in literature that often has grim and blood-soaked themes. It can be scary or disturbing and sometimes it may even feel more like a Horror than a Fantasy. What is a subgenre?
Disclaimer: I am an SNK fan. Back in the day, everyone had a fighting franchise that was their favorite. In the 90s, we had some biggies. Mortal Kombat appeared in arcades around 1992. Street Fighter was born in the late 80s and