Taking an L – A Real-World Guide to Writing a Retraction
Earlier today, we at Anime Herald issued our first retraction since 2015, and our third in our...
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Anime Herald’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!
It’s the holiday season, everybody! And, with the holidays, comes gifts. And, well, as an...
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Anime, A Beginner’s Guide: Chapter 12-C: Comedy
At a Glance In The 2,000 Year Old Man, Mel Brooks uttered his famous saying: “Tragedy is...
Read MoreAnime, A Beginner’s Guide: Chapter 12-B: Action
At a Glance As the name implies, this genre places an emphasis on action. This is the genre that provides a haven for big explosions, bloody gunfights, and bad-ass main characters. Big, flashy fight scenes, adrenaline-fueled...
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Anime: A Beginner’s Guide Chapter 12-A: Genres: An Introduction
Every year, dozens of anime titles are produced, which range from epic tales of heroism to...
Read MoreAppendix A: Convention Checklist
When preparing for a convention, it’s always a good idea to prepare a list of what is needed. A good, complete list will allow you to get ready fo the event more quickly, and prevent a large amount of headaches. However,...
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide Chapter 11: An Intro to Anime Conventions
As you get deeper into anime as a hobby, you will probably want to find like-minded people to share your interests with. Web forums and social media are a good start, but sometimes, nothing can replace the experience of physical...
Read MoreSentai vs. Superheroes Part 1: Introduction to Sentai
With convention season starting, and Anime Boston lurching ever-closer, I’d like to begin sharing a bit of preparation. While the details haven’t been nailed out entirely, if all goes well, I’ll be joining Sam...
Read MoreAnime: A Beginner’s Guide Chapter 10: Holidays, Part 3
Welcome to the third and final chapter on Japan’s Holiday calendar. This is a slower period than the two segments, but it also includes a few popular holidays that are more familiar to westerners. Autumn Equinox Day is...
Read MoreAnime: A Beginner’s Guide Chapter 9: Holidays, Part 2
The talk of Japanese celebrations continues in this installment, as we cover eight more festivals and events. This time, we will discuss two of the busiest events in the Japanese year, which are Golden Week and Obon, and uncover...
Read MoreAnime: A Beginner’s Guide Chapter 8: Holidays, Part 1
A popular element of many anime titles is the holidays. In the course of a year, Japan celebrates twenty-four holidays, both national and informal. Some of these may be familiar to western cultures, outside of specific quirks...
Read MoreAnime: A Beginner’s Guide Chapter 7: Resources, or Where to Go Next
Now that you’ve gotten familiar with anime as a medium, and explored a few titles, you may be asking “where do I go next?” This chapter will highlight a number of resources that give you a good idea on where to...
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