Pokemon Go Is The Mobile Gaming Juggernaut With The Secret Sauce
Just about everyone is playing Pokemon Go these days, the massive mobile gaming hit which is simply impossible to ignore. Let's take a more detailed look at this phenomenon, and see how everyone is responding to it and why it's so incredibly successful.
by MisterD98
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Are Politicians Secretly Anime Nerds?
Obama loves Spider-Man, Al Gore led the team of "action nerds" on Futurama, and, uh, Ted Cruz says Applejack's his favorite My Little Pony. Politicians are often nerds. But this begs the question: are they ANIME NERDS?
by removed_user
39,368 views
Top 16 Best Anime OSTs: Music of the Heart
Let's explore what makes a soundtrack truly great by looking at 16 of the best OSTs that anime has to offer.
by 5camp
343,386 views
Vocaloids and the Anime Inspired by Them
Vocaloids have transformed the way music is being created, how characters are brought to life, and how some companies are viewing their intellectual properties. They've also influenced and inspired the creation of 'Vocaloid anime'. It's time to delve into the world of Vocaloids!
by AlanV
91,510 views
Top 15 Anime Crossovers: The More the Merrier
The ultimate fantasy for any anime fan is the anime crossover. How cool would it be if one of your favorite anime characters teamed up with another one of your favorite characters to make animated magic? Very, indeed. Let's explore some of the most creative anime crossovers of all time.
by NicWat10
184,939 views
Top 15 Best Gore Anime of All Time
Exposed innards, river of blood, mutilated body parts: these are just some of the vile scenes that gory anime are famous for. But, there are anime fans all over the world that simply love watching them. Check out some of the goriest, bloodiest, and most violent anime around.
by yukisakura7
810,089 views
Top 10 Hip-Hop Music Videos feat. Badass Anime Rap
Yo! Check it out yo! Japan is famous for its unique adaptations of hip-hop music. But what about vise versa? There are actually quite a few anime-inspired rap lyrics in western music. Let's explore some famous anime references in hip-hop, as well as the array of rap tunes and rappers in anime!
by ansalin
55,076 views
Cory in the House: The Best Anime We Never Had
Cory is finally in the house! The show that's been forcing it's way to MAL has entered through the back door of the featured articles section. Even dubbed as the best anime of all time, will this show finally get it's big break here on MAL? Let's find out!
by llezur17
225,725 views
Top 10 One Piece Opening Theme Songs
As one of the longest running anime ever, One Piece has a lot of history. This includes unique characters, memorable scenes, and of course, a ton of openings. Come sing along with ten truly unforgettable One Piece OP theme songs, sure to take you on a trip through memory lane!
by Ai_Sakura
164,429 views
The Best Songs From Love Live! School Idol Project
Love Live! is a popular multi-media franchise that features nine beautiful idols who all happen to be high school girls. The plot of the anime focuses on the struggles they face with their weapon of choice: music. Let's take a trip down memory lane with some of the most memorable tunes!
by jmagnews
54,801 views
The Beauty of Sakura in Real Life and in Anime
In Japan, with Spring comes the hanami (flower-watching) season, in which the nation's most famous flowers, cherry blossoms (aka sakura), begin their short but breathtaking cycle of life, from when they first bloom to the day they float to the ground. Let's join the celebration!
39,911 views
Creativity Remixed: The World of Anime Music Videos
From the early days of VCRs and VHS to the era of digital editing, great strides have been made in the art of anime music videos. Explore the culture of the editors, and maybe you too can become part of the art. I have reached out to several famous AMV makers for comment.
by JoWinterfeld
16,904 views
Top 9 Rock Anime: Explore the Evolution of Rock 'n Roll in Anime
It's time to plug in those electric guitars and shred 'em like there's no tomorrow. We'll be taking Hell's highway on a journey through a rock music compendium of some of the most rockin' anime shows out there! Get ready for some hardcore rock anime!
by MisterD98
238,844 views
Top 5 Best Funny Anime Scenes: Writer's Corner
Everyone has a moment in one of their favorite anime that they can never forget! Here, five of our writers share what their favorite funny anime scenes are, from anime new and old.
28,688 views
The Legacy of Toonami: Past, Present, and Future
Where would American anime fandom be without Toonami? Take a look down memory lane at Toonami's greatest moments and look ahead to the future of the block's current incarnation on Adult Swim!
by removed_user
36,670 views
Top 10 Best Anime Omake - What are Omake?
Have you ever wondered what omake are or if they’re even worth watching? Are they just filler or are they something different entirely? Let’s learn the difference with this collection of 10 of the best omake in the worlds of anime and manga!
by TLBickler
54,125 views
Mamoru Hosoda: The Next Miyazaki?
Mamoru Hosoda makes heartfelt, beautifully-animated films that appeal to all ages. His latest, The Boy and the Beast, is coming soon to theaters in America and Australia! Learn how he got to the point where many have called him "the next Miyazaki."
by removed_user
20,636 views
The History of 3D Computer Graphics in Anime
3D computer animation is less common in anime than it is in the West; they don't have a Pixar or a Dreamworks. So where is 3D animation used in anime, how has it developed, and how is it best applied?
by removed_user
58,452 views
Masaaki Yuasa: Anime's Underrated Genius
If you are an avid anime fan, you are sure to be familiar with the likes of Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki and Satoshi Kon. But there's another extremely talented animator and director who isn't as well known, but deserves to be - Masaaki Yuasa! Discover his wild, ultra-stylized animation!
by removed_user
64,248 views
