Manga

Kevin Henrique · Jul 15, 2026

Tankōbon, kanzenban and one-shots: what manga formats actually mean

A label on the cover is useful, but it never tells the entire publishing story by itself.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

Japanese Soft Power: How Japan Conquered the World through Culture

From sushi to shinkansen: how Japan wins hearts without weapons.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

Kemono - Anthropomorphic Animals in Japan

From medieval picture scrolls to BEASTARS, Aggretsuko and the maneki-neko on your favourite shop window.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 28, 2022

Anime vs Manga: Key Differences Every Fan Should Know

Why the same series can feel completely different depending on whether you watch it or read it.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2022

Horse Girls in a Pretty Derby Musume: Uma Musume, Anime, and Mobile Game Explained

Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and the dream of becoming Japan's best horse-girl runner

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2022

Drawings of Naruto and Boruto to Download, Print, and Color

More than 25 drawings of the most popular characters from Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto, ready to print and color.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2022

10 Apps to Turn Photos into Anime, Manga, and Drawings

From AI web tools to mobile filters, here's how to turn your selfies into anime, manga, or cartoon art

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2020

Hair Colors and Hairstyles in Anime and Their Meanings

What hair colors and hairstyles mean in anime — from Sailor Moon to Re:Zero.

Kevin Henrique · Mar 10, 2018

Inspirational and motivational animes — Chase your dreams!

A curated list of anime series that remind you to chase your dreams.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2018

What are manhwa, manhua, and manga? What are their differences?

Korean, Chinese, and Japanese comics look similar at first, but each one follows its own rhythm and tradition.

Kevin Henrique · Nov 15, 2017

Anime clichés – the complete list

Running, tsundere, fanservice, glowing power-ups and other tropes that show up in (almost) every anime.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

How is xenophobia, racism, and prejudice in Japan?

Beyond the polite surface: how open is Japan really?

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Curiosities about Shokugeki no Souma

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

25 Tokyo Ghoul Facts About the Manga, Anime, and Movies

A practical guide to Tokyo Ghoul, from Kaneki's first transformation to Tokyo Ghoul:re and the live-action films.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

What Is Fan Service in Anime? Meaning, History and Why It Divides Fans

A clear look at the term, its history, its uses, and the criticism around it.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Tips for Becoming a Mangaka: Practice, Editors, and Inspiration

Why persistence matters more than a supposed gift.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Learning Japanese with Light Novels

A simple way to turn reading into Japanese study.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Why do anime characters bleed from the nose?

Hanaji (鼻血) – anime's most iconic visual cliché, simply explained.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Anime and Manga Piracy in Japan

Tough copyright rules, real damage estimates, and what fans can do

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

What happened to the Anti-Otaku Law?

Tokyo’s Bill 156, the “anti-otaku” nickname, and what actually changed for manga and anime.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Liar Game: Recommendation and Analysis

A clear look at the manga, drama, and adaptations.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Recommendation and Analysis: Nobunaga Concerto

A time-travel story with drama, humor, and a strong cast.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

The Long and Funny Titles of Light Novels

When a title starts sounding like a full synopsis

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Works Inspired by Oda Nobunaga: Anime, Manga, Games and Drama

A guided list of screen, page and game takes on Japan’s most adaptable Sengoku warlord.