Tag: opinion

Opinion: Why “Mieruko-Chan” Could Be Scary and Funny (And Wholesome) At...

How "Mieruko-chan" combines horror and comedy? This article examines similarities between the structure of Japanese horror and comedy writing.

Opinion: In Defense of “your name.” and Kishōtenketsu as Narrative Technique

What can we learn from the narrative structure of Makoto Shinkai's enormously successful film "your name."?

Opinion: Seeking Social Criticism Through “School Life” Anime and Manga

School is a place of learning, and so too there are things to learn from school life anime and manga.

Opinion: There’s More Than One Way to Enjoy Anime

Different people may like different types of anime, or even like the same anime for different reasons.

Opinion : Anyone Can Claim the Top Anime

Whenever the year changes, various outlets held surveys and make top anime lists of the year. How to respond to such lists?

Opinion: Making Peace with “Isekai” Stories

Stories about living a new life in another world or isekai is still trending. A light novel fan shares some experiences with such kind of stories.

Opinion: Vivid Moe Chatter

How fans can talk passionately and vividly about moe might deserve a more serious look.

Opinion: Noe Kawashima’s Glasses is Not Just for Show

To celebrate Glasses Day, one of our staff explains why Noe Kawashima from Taisho Baseball Girls is the most special glasses-wearing character for him.

Features

From the Possibility of Indonesian Dubbing to the Upcoming Theatrical Release:...

Will we see Indonesian dubbing in Crunchyroll? During AFAID 2025 event, we talked to Crunchyroll about their business strategies in Indonesia

Super Idol Ladybeard Rocks East Java at Chibicon 7 Surabaya

LadyBeard is the guest star of Chibicon 7, which is held on 21–22 June 2025 at Chameleon Hall, Tunjungan Plaza 6, Surabaya