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Top 15 Eyecatch Clips and Pics in Anime
What happens when an anime goes on break? An eyecatch appears! Studios have produced these short clips not only to help transition into commercials, but also to provide you with special entertainment or important info. And without further ado, here are 15 of the most interesting anime eyecatches!
Senpai and Kouhai Relationships in Anime: Notice Me Senpai!
The senpai/kouhai relationships in Japan might seem confusing and hard to understand at first, but once you dig into them, you'll discover that they aren't complicated at all. Read on to get one step closer to your favorite anime senpai/kouhai...
Top 15 Anime Guys/Boys with Glasses on MAL
I discussed the allure and appeal of the meganekko, or "glasses girl", in my last "Behind the Glasses" article. Now let's turn our attention to the male equivalent: the megane danshi. Smart, stoic, and sexy, the "glasses guy" will challenge your mind and steal your heart!
Top 15 Anime Girls with Glasses
Friendly. Intelligent. 20/70 vision. The meganekko, or "glasses girl", is a common character archetype in Japanese animation. Like the stereotype of the hot librarian, the anime version is also smart as a whip and looks great in eyewear. Get ready to meet 15 of the cutest anime girls with glasses!
Top 20 Popular Anime Twins
What type of anime do you think twins most commonly appear in? Do they appear in high school romance comedy anime? It turns out that a lot of the most iconic anime twins show up in another genre entirely...
Japanese School Life: Bukatsu
In anime, Japanese students spend a lot of their time at school, including after classes end. Bukatsu, or afterschool club activities, are a huge part of growing up in Japan, providing tons of life experience and unforgettable memories! Let's learn more about them!
Traditional Japanese Games in Anime
Some of the most common cultural references in anime pertain to traditional Japanese games. The competitive scenes of Go and other games is a great setting for rivalries and passions to play out in. Let's talk about four of the most popular Japanese games and the shows that they inspired!
Top 8 Popular Anime Twintails Characters
Hairstyles are very important to character design. Did you know they made an entire anime about how great twintails are? Why do anime fans like twintails so much and what, if anything, are the defining characteristics of these double-ponytailed ladies?
Common Cultural References in Anime: Golden and Silver Week Holidays
The annual string of holidays known as Golden Week and its rarer little brother Silver Week are a godsend for the overworked citizens of Japan and your favourite anime characters. These holidays are a common plot device for characters to take time off to do something, but what exactly for?
Anime Linguistics Lecture: San, Chan, Kun, Sama
Honorifics are an important part of the Japanese language - in anime and in real life! They can define many levels of relationships between individuals. If you want to learn more about how and when these suffixes are used, why not take a moment to read this article?
Overseers of the Digimon World: The Royal Knights
Yggdrasill, the god-like entity who runs the server that controls the Digital World. As powerful as he is, Yggdrasill cannot carry out these duties alone. To supplement the Digital World's security he calls upon the Royal Knights, a mighty order ready to lay down their lives to defend their home.
Let's Dig In! Winter Foods In Japan
Winter is in the air and with it comes some tasty foods that you can find in Japan during this season! There are various types of nabe and also some other delicious treats that are sure to chase away those nasty winter colds and warm you up in no time! Read on if you're feeling hungry!