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Recommendation's from the Editor #2 Recommendation's from the Editor #2

If you call yourself an otaku, then be sure to check out these otaku-life centric manga!

by MAL_editing_team

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Can an OP Character Be a Good Main Character? Can an OP Character Be a Good Main Character?

OP characters are a common trope in anime, if not a loved one. An often repeated criticism of leads, particularly in shounen titles, is that they were too powerful. Distinguishing between the pros and cons of OP heroes is important to be able to understand if an OP lead can be a great character.

by MAL_Articles

9,386 views

Symphony of Emotions: How Music Defines an Anime Symphony of Emotions: How Music Defines an Anime

Music in anime can be a blessing or a curse. When done correctly, it can leave an everlasting impression on the audience. Music is merely one element of many, but it is a critical component that defines the emotional impact of an anime.

by MAL_Articles

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Kemono Friends' Success: Cultural Differences or Something More? Kemono Friends' Success: Cultural Differences or Something More?

Kemono Friends was the surprise sleeper hit in 2017, almost being completely ignored by the Western anime community while being loved in Japan from the day it aired. What is the secret behind its success?

by MAL_Articles

9,526 views

[April Fool's] The Best and Worst Anime of Winter 2018

[April Fool's] The Best and Worst Anime of Winter 2018

With the first season of anime for 2018 coming to a close, it's time to take a look at what made this season great and what made it awful.

by MAL_Articles

47,271 views

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A Look At Makoto Shinkai's Style And Themes

A Look At Makoto Shinkai's Style And Themes

Makoto Shinkai has made several feature films and short over the years, but the emotional core and visual style of his films has stayed the same.

by MAL_Articles

13,808 views

Recommendations from the Editor #1

Recommendations from the Editor #1

2018 marks the opening of MAL’s official Manga Store! Now open to over 30 countries around the world, be sure to check it out!

by MAL_editing_team

17,138 views

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Technical Quality vs. Enjoyment: A Strange Discrepancy

Technical Quality vs. Enjoyment: A Strange Discrepancy

Many anime are inherently flawed, yet are fun to watch or vice versa, where there is a definitive discrepancy between what can be considered quality and what can be considered fun.

by MAL_Articles

14,676 views

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The Different Models of Time Travel in Anime

The Different Models of Time Travel in Anime

Time travel is a ubiquitous topic in all kinds of storytelling and anime is not an exception. In this article, we take a look at the different ways that it is implemented and provide some particular examples in anime.

by MAL_Articles

20,552 views

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Good Chemistry: Ingredients for a Successful Romance Anime

Good Chemistry: Ingredients for a Successful Romance Anime

Despite a wide variety of styles and settings, many of the most successful romance animes have one thing in common: they inspire us. But what is it about these shows that tugs at our heartstrings? The answer might be simpler than you think.

by MAL_Articles

15,477 views

Popularity Vs. Quality: Different by Definition

Popularity Vs. Quality: Different by Definition

It's not uncommon for popular anime to receive scores way lower than you would expect, given how trendy it seems to be. But what is the cause for this difference between a show's quality and its popularity?

by MAL_Articles

42,198 views

Why Incest Appears So Often In Anime

Why Incest Appears So Often In Anime

A look into some of the cultural and logical reasons as to why incest appears so often in anime, the impact it has on anime and how it targets a specific audience.

by MAL_Articles

71,048 views

Human Again: Females in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Human Again: Females in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Arakawa Hiromu created a world in which women can be military leaders, run their own businesses, and be powerful alchemists without anyone batting an eye. Here are some ways Fullmetal Alchemist is breaking down barriers for females.

by MAL_Articles

17,239 views

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New Year's Traditions in Anime: The Shrine Visit (Part 4)

New Year's Traditions in Anime: The Shrine Visit (Part 4)

Visiting a shrine to receive blessings for the new year is a key tradition for Japanese people of all ages.

by MAL_Articles

8,199 views

New Year's Traditions in Anime: Preparing for the New Year (Part 3)

New Year's Traditions in Anime: Preparing for the New Year (Part 3)

It's out with the old and in with the new, but also a time to enjoy some food.

by MAL_Articles

6,710 views

New Year's Traditions in Anime: A Time for Thanks (Part 2)

New Year's Traditions in Anime: A Time for Thanks (Part 2)

Japanese New Year is a time to appreciate and celebrate by giving gifts to others.

by MAL_Articles

7,471 views

New Year's Traditions in Anime: Coming Together (Part 1)

New Year's Traditions in Anime: Coming Together (Part 1)

Spending time with family and friends is an important part of Japanese New Year's celebrations.

by MAL_Articles

8,635 views

Why You Can and Should Watch Anime with Your Kids

Why You Can and Should Watch Anime with Your Kids

It might not be obvious at first glance, but anime can have a positive influence on young minds.

by MAL_Articles

12,982 views

Madoka Magica: A Blessing or a Curse for the Magical Girl Genre?

Madoka Magica: A Blessing or a Curse for the Magical Girl Genre?

Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica had both positive and potentially negative effects on the 'mahou shoujo' genre, which closely resemble the impact of the famous Spanish novel Don Quixote of the Mancha on chivalric romance novels.

by MAL_Articles

15,303 views

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GLORY Never Fades! How a Chinese Show Took the Anime World by Storm

GLORY Never Fades! How a Chinese Show Took the Anime World by Storm

Despite its unusual origins, The King's Avatar enjoyed surprising success. And for its creators... the game is just getting started.

by MAL_Articles

32,437 views

A Sweet Send Off to This Year's Manga Translation Battle

A Sweet Send Off to This Year's Manga Translation Battle

Learn how to make Japanese sweets and get some insight into the mind of mangaka Rin Asano!

by MAL_editing_team

6,283 views

Air Lays the Foundation for the Kyoto Animation "Holy Trinity"

Air Lays the Foundation for the Kyoto Animation "Holy Trinity"

Although it is often overshadowed by Clannad and Kanon, Air is a highly influential anime that lays the foundations for some of Kyoto Animation's greatest works.

by MAL_Articles

25,330 views

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Accents and Regional Dialects in Manga Translation

Accents and Regional Dialects in Manga Translation

A difficult and sometimes controversial aspect of a manga translator's work is deciding how to interpret accents and regional dialects from Japanese to English. Professional manga translators and editors from North America chime in on their challenges and best practices.

by MAL_editing_team

16,260 views

New Dimensions: 3D vs 2D Anime

New Dimensions: 3D vs 2D Anime

3D animation is often used alongside 2D as a way to cut costs. But is that all it's good for?

by MAL_Articles

19,205 views

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