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Welcome to a series where we examine the influences of classical literature from around the world on our favourite manga and anime series. Anime is fantastic of course, but it’s always important to educate ourselves about the greats that came before, and so in today’s installment we’re going ...

Okay, first off, disclaimer - I love sports anime. Eyeshield 21 is my favourite series of all time. I eagerly await every new show or season each week, from Haikyuu! to Yowamushi Pedal and the many other series I’m probably (let’s face it, definitely) into. The one that influenced them all ...

Today, we are taking a look at one of the most influential figures of female expression in Japanese pop culture. We are talking, of course, about her:Meet Sazae Fuguta, née Isono. She is the titular character of her own manga series by Machiko Hasegawa titled Sazae-san, which began as a comic ...

It’s easy to get caught up in the glitz and glam and hubbub of the latest anime season, all the while missing out on some of the greatest and most influential series to date.I’m sure a lot of you know who this guy is. I know that a bunch of you have at least seen him around. If you’re one of ...

'Tis the season to be spooky, and to celebrate this oh-so-scary holiday we are starting our new series of highlighting prolific creators in the manga and anime industry by covering one of manga’s most prominent and well-known horror authors, Junji Ito.First, a little bit about the man himself.  ...

Hello there, fellow anime fans and cel collectors! We have great news for everyone! We are officially opening our store in Kensington, London! We are very proud to say that this makes us the only cel dealers in the UK with a physical location you can visit; our exact address is 66E Kensington ...