The internet has fallen in love with Yor Forger, the murderous matriarch of the SPY x FAMILY clan. But truth be told, falling for ladies who are quite likely to kill you is a grand anime tradition, sprawling across genres and uniting fans in their quest for oblivion. Today on Why It Works, let's celebrate some of the great and deadly women of anime!
Happy Mother's Day! We all know that all anime moms are good, but what if I told you that some anime moms are better than good? Shocking, right? Hit the jump below to celebrate some of the best moms anime has to offer!
Turning Red is an endearing tale (tail?) about growing up and learning to deal with life's obstacles and all the emotions that come with them. Oh, and there's a cute, fuzzy red panda, of course. These five anime have life lessons — and adorable animals — in spades. Hit the jump for more!
With the winter cold finally subsiding, we can at last look forward to clear skies and warm afternoons in the days ahead. And what better way to celebrate the season than with some appropriately spring-themed anime? From first love to the beauty of the great outdoors, today I've got a wide array of spring features for you all!
From The Tatami Galaxy to The Eccentric Family and beyond, Tomihiko Morimi's books have inspired some of our most dazzling modern anime. With a sequel to The Tatami Galaxy coming from the director of One-Punch Man, today let's explore what makes his stories so special!
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid has come and gone in a flash, but fortunately, there are plenty of shows harboring a hint of its special magic. Whether you're in it for the absurd laughs or the charming family dynamic, today we've got a pile of recommendations for those post-Dragon Maid blues!
The loving bond between siblings Tanjiro and Nezuko is one of the greatest things about this season's Demon Slayer. But anime is full of stories that celebrate the joy and frustration of brothers and sisters. Today on Why It Works, let's celebrate some of the best sibling bonds in anime!
Happy Mother's Day! We all know that all anime moms are good, but what if I told you that some anime moms are better than good? Shocking, right? Hit the jump below to celebrate some of the best moms anime has to offer!
Inspired by the dubious mentorship of Reigen Arataka, today we'll be taking a journey through some of the best anime parents of recent years. Whether your family is composed of mostly dragons or entirely tanukis, great parenting is integral to a loving family. Let's celebrate those relationships that make our favorite families shine!
The Crunchyroll x Steam Summer Sale returns!! There's never been a better time to pick up some of your favorite Crunchyroll series for 30% off ~
Through its colorful world and unique individuals, The Eccentric Family asks us what makes us who we say we are, and wonders how we'd find that answer in the first place. Guest Author Dee Hogan explores the dynamics of a city inhabited by three groups -- tanuki, tengu, and humans -- after the jump!
The cast of The Eccentric Family 2 have been acting as special goodwill ambassadors for the city of Kyoto as part of an ongoing promotional campaign, and the latest addition to the campaign includes new artwork that promotes the Kyoto Gozan no Okurubi, a gigantic ceremonial bonfire that celebrates the conclusion of the Obon Festival when the spirits of the departed return to the afterlife after visiting their families on Earth. Hit the jump to learn more.
Through its colorful world and unique individuals, The Eccentric Family asks us what makes us who we say we are, and wonders how we'd find that answer in the first place. Guest Author Dee Hogan explores the dynamics of a city inhabited by three groups -- tanuki, tengu, and humans -- after the jump!
Anime vs. Real Life – The Eccentric Family 2’s whimsical and charming take on its real-world setting, the city of Kyoto, has always been one of the show’s strong points. But does that also apply to the show’s other locations? Find out how well the anime’s locations outside of Kyoto stack up to their real-world counterparts, right after the jump!