Anime often relies on anti-heroes to strip away idealized morality, exposing the messy, complex, and sometimes unsettling truths of human nature. Unlike classic heroes driven purely by selflessness, these characters exist in a moral gray area. They are often pushed forward by trauma, personal vengeance, the instinct to survive, or cold, utilitarian reasoning that turns … Read more
During their industry panel at Otakon 2026, digital manga publisher Omoi announced that Shinji Wada’s classic shojo manga Delinquent Detective: Sukeban Deka will make its exclusive digital debut on the Omoi: Manga Reader app this coming fall. Additionally, the platform revealed plans to expand its library with 54 volume-purchase titles from Kodansha. Image courtesy of … Read more
During their panel at Otakon 2026 on Friday, AnimEigo revealed a fresh slate of upcoming home video licenses. Image courtesy of AnimEigo ©Fumi Yoshinaga/SHINSHOKAN/Antique Committee Fans of culinary drama can look forward to a Blu-ray release of Antique Bakery scheduled for 2027. Originally airing in 2008, the 12-episode anime adapts Fumi Yoshinaga‘s 1999 manga of … Read more
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Tsutomu‘s Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Older Men Like Cute Things) manga announced on Friday that the series will premiere on October 4, alongside the release of a new key visual and additional cast announcements. Image via Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. anime’s website … Read more
The official website for the second season of The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World anime adaptation—based on Nana Mikoshiba’s popular light novel series—released a brand-new teaser promotional video and announced additional cast members. The upcoming season is scheduled to premiere this October on TBS and BS11. Alongside the teaser, the production team unveiled fresh … Read more