SHURIKEN AND PLEATS, the story of a schoolgirl who’s also a ninja in modern-day Japan, is the latest title from Hino, who created the pivotal shojo series, VAMPIRE KNIGHT (also published by VIZ Media; rated ‘T+’ for Teens).
Read MoreWe had a sit down chat with Bryce Papenbrooke at Otakon 2015. We talk voice acting, martial arts and we get a visit from a couple of characters.
Read MoreWe had a chat with former Miss Universe and now judge for MYX TV "Call To Cosplay" show Brook Lee. Brook talks about season 2 of Call to Cosplay, what's it like to be a judge on the show and of course cosplay.
Read More20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for the upcoming film, MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS! In this next chapter of the "Maze Runner" saga, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Check out the trailer below. The film will be released September 18, 2015.
Image Comics is thrilled to announce the return of IMAGE EXPO, taking place once again in the San Francisco Bay Area, on July 2, 2015!
Read MoreThis week's Cosplay Girl of The Week we take a walk with the dead. Clementine is this week's choice.
Read MoreWe had a chat with Tommy Wiseau director, star and writer of the cult classic "The Room." Tommy makes a huge announcement regarding "The Room" talks the film, his recent projects and his love for football.
Read MoreBecause Street Fighter 5 is still a year away, and Smash Bros. Wii U doesn't really count, fighting game fans will have to tide themselves over with Mortal Kombat X.
Read MoreBack with more another edition of Underrated Game You Should Play. This time we take on the giants with Shadow of the Colossus.
Read MoreIt's been 18 years, since a Dragonball series came to the small screen. Otakus today I'm happy to tell you, Dragonball Super will be coming in July. The series will take place a few years after the Buu Saga. Fans in the states will get a taste of the new film Resurrection later this year. The new series will debut in Japan in July on Sundays at 9:00 am on Fuji TV. More details will be announced as the premiere approaches. My question is this going to erase Dragonball GT since many consider GT not cannon.
About three years ago I wrote two articles listing my hated cliches in anime. As I started watching anime even more, I can't help but nitpick things I keep seeing. These cliches are annoying to a lot of otakus with the new school anime. Tell me what you think otakus about this cliches in the comment section.
1. High School Location and Kids - I don't know about you readers, but lately it seems that all anime characters are in High School or Junior High. The main characters usually range from 14 - 18. For me this is limiting story chances that an adult might experience compare to a child. The kids usually deal with High School drama like winning the girl, dealing with a sports team, having a class rep etc. Depending on the genre there is usually some melodrama element like being an orphan in the mix. In the old days of anime we had adult characters with adult situations. Why can't I have a slice of life anime that focuses on the challenges of marriage? It just seems like anime is becoming more focus on the younger crowd. I love a good High School story but I want the return of some adult story and action.
2. The Alien Invasion - I see this a lot of in mech anime shows. Anytime an alien race is introduce it's usually to take over the world or destroy something. To me there is plently of ways to introduce a hostile alien race. It doesn't always have to be all out violence from the beginning. Make the alien smart by trying to use diplomacy instead of violence. Or have them come in peace and then go have them go nuts. Change the motives of the alien race from time to time. The alien race usually destroys a city, the hero family dies and he is chosen one to take them down. If the alien invasion is going to be use , have it be refreshing or take an old story and put your spin on it. I love mech but the whole invasion angle is tiresome.
3. We're Just Friends - I touched on this in the first write up about cliches. However that was regarding characters taking too long to say I love you. This is about the dense character is truly blind to the feelings being sent. I'm seeing this cliche on my favorite anime shows of the 2015. Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? The main character Bell is oblivious to the feelings his friend has for him. She sends him countless sighs, like wearing sexy outfits, saying the truth in joke form etc. He still doesn't get it. I know they're going for that tension element, but it's over use. Instead how about we get the reveal in the first episode. Then explore the consequences of the answer. I think that will be very interesting to see.
4. The Virgins - This one might be controversial for some. However this is really an add on to number one. I'm tired of the virgins in anime. The most cliche romantic gesture in anime is the perv technique. Don't look at my boobs you pervert. The guy walks into the girl getting in the shower etc. Their both shy about their body. Reason I like more adult situations and adult characters because it avoids these constant cliches. I don't want to see any sex scenes etc. I just want my characters to get rid of this overused element.
5. The Quiet Girl - Don't you find the quiet anime girl with big boobs, voice is so soft and low annoying? I see this in so many high school anime shows. The quiet girl usually has some dark past or a huge secret that won't be revealed till mid season. Personally I get frustrated watching a character like this. Mainly because the reveal doesn't pay off, or you know from the beginning something is off with the character. It will be more believable if the character was out in the open and keeps a secret to throw off the scent.
What anime cliches you find annoying? Leave a comment below.
The first annual Atlantic City Boardwalk Con (ACBC), which will bring together the worlds of comics, cosplay and “all things geek” in Atlantic City, New Jersey, announced today that New Politics will headline a concert that will also include fan-favorite, September Mourning, in a region-exclusive event at ACBC.
Read MoreStarz announced today the casting of Ray Stevenson (“Rome,” Divergent), as the iconic pirate ‘Blackbeard,’ also known as ‘Edward Teach,’ on the Emmy®-winning Original series “Black Sails.”
Read MoreThis week's really cool 8-Bit covers we will show love to the genre of Hip-Hop/Rap music.
Read MoreDussault is a Vancouver and New York based artist whose practice focuses on combining traditional forms of mosaic with pop-culture characters from his childhood and the present.
Read MoreRaptor Group and Roc Nation and Live Nation have once again partnered for the fourth annual Raptor House.
Read MoreToday, the company announces the debut of Shanghai Comic Convention on May 16-17, 2015. This singular event will bring the worlds of comics, cinema, television, toys and videogames to fans from all across Asia.
Read MoreThe 2015 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced the World Narrative and Documentary Competition film selections, along with the films selected for the Viewpoints section, which recognizes fresh voices in international and American independent cinema.
Read MoreMita Akari (Nanako Matsushima) works as a housemaid for a family who lost their mother through a sudden accident. The father and his four kids are nearing a collapse of their collapse. As the housemaid for the family, Mita Akari helps to solve their various problems ... even if a family member asks her to kill someone. Mita picks up a cockroach with her bare hand and throws it out to the window. When Kaito has trouble with math, Mita is there to help. Mita also cooks exceptionally well. The Asuda family are astonished with all of her skills.
Read MoreDuelists from the Pacific Northwestern United States and Canada took over the Tacoma, Washington area for this past weekend’s Yu-Gi-Oh! CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (YCS) event.
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