Spring 2025 Watchlist: Hits, Misses, and Maybes
Spring 2025 is overflowing with new anime. Here's what I'm watching, skipping, and saving for later: including genre picks, travel gems, and a few unlikely bishounen.
Anime Characters Banned from their MMO
Some anime characters would be unstoppable in an MMO, but not in a good way. From PvP trolls to admin nightmares, here are 10 chaotic personalities who'd get banned from every online server.
Seasonal Simulcast Survival Guide
The Spring 2025 anime season is packed! But that doesn’t mean you have to burn out trying to keep up. Here’s how I’m balancing new simulcasts, backlog picks, and good vibes!
The Romance Renaissance: Why Love Stories Are Thriving in Anime
Romance anime is booming—and it’s not just fluff. From Blue Box to My Happy Marriage, today’s love stories are beautifully animated, emotionally satisfying, and full of substance. Here’s why the genre is thriving (and why you should tune in).
RIP Vinland Saga
I started Vinland Saga on a friend’s recommendation and then dropped it halfway through episode 17. Here’s what crossed the line for me, and why it still counts toward my 100 Anime Challenge for 2025.
We need to talk about episode 4 of Zenshu.
Zenshu Episode 4 hit me like a truck. What starts as a drama turns into one of the most perfect commentaries on the anime industry I’ve seen—and now I can’t stop thinking about it. Here’s why.
Enjoying Anime in the Modern Streaming Era
From sneaking VHS recordings after school to having hundreds of anime at our fingertips, the way we watch has changed—big time. Here's how streaming transformed my little corner in our anime fandom (and why keeping up is still a struggle).
Anyways, I’m falling out of love with your animation…
Gorgeous anime can still fail if the animation isn’t right. Anyways, I’m Falling in Love With You looks stunning but its awkward movement and pacing are pulling me out of the experience. Here’s why I’m falling out of love with it.
Anime is Too Pretty to Handle!
Anime is so stunning right now! With shows like Blue Box and Apothecary Diaries… it’s just almost too much for me to handle!
Boy Band: Protag Edition – Midnight Rose
From Lelouch to Tamaki, these anime protagonists are ready to rule the stage. Meet the ultimate boy band lineup in this fun fandom list—each member handpicked for their charm, mystery, or chaotic hype energy.
Does Someone at MAPPA Follow Me?
MAPPA’s Zenshu is giving me déjà vu. It feels eerily familiar to some things I’ve written—but honestly? I’m enjoying their take. But where did it come from? Are you watching it too?
The Hardest-Studying Anime Characters: When You Gotta Grind
Some anime characters train their bodies—others train their minds. From Golden Boy to Kaguya-sama, these characters define the study grind. Who’s your favorite?
Best Anime to Watch When You’re Sick
Feeling under the weather? Here’s your guide to choosing the perfect comfort anime pick for your sick days: easy-to-follow English dubs, soft visuals, and cozy nostalgia included. Curl up and press play.
When Anime Sends You Running to the Manga: 10 Series That Made Me Hit the Books
Some anime leave you satisfied while others leave you scrambling to read the manga. Here are 10 anime that made me drop everything to hit the books and uncover what the anime didn’t show.
10 Anime Characters Who Would Be Terrible at Remembering Passwords
Some anime characters are brilliant, but not when it comes to tech. From Chainsaw Man to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, here are 10 characters who would absolutely forget their passwords!
100 Anime in 2025: The Challenge Begins!
Too much anime and not enough time? I’m taking on the 100 Anime Challenge in 2025 to catch up on new releases, old favorites, and everything in between. Here’s how it works and how to join me!
Anime Boy Band: Villain Mxde
Villains in a boy band? Yes, please! Meet the ultimate anime villain and antihero heartthrob lineup, from Izaya’s chaos to Alucard’s theatrics. Who would you add?