Deanna Nguyen

The Heike Story is a Beautiful Modern Retelling of a Historical Epic

Every anime season always has one underrated gem, and for me this past fall, that gem was The Heike Story—a historical anime adaptation of the epic prose, The Tale of the Heike. Having studied Japanese history in college, I...

Obey Me! Mobile Game Gets Official Manga Adaptation

The world of popular romance simulation mobile game Obey Me! One Master to Rule Them All is officially getting a manga adaptation! Titled Obey Me! Comic, the manga launched on the MangaPlaza trial page, NTT Solmare Corp’s newest digital manga...

How Ranking of Kings Reframes the Hero’s Journey

Who doesn’t love an adventure story with fleshed-out characters, an engaging plot, fascinating world-building and underlying themes that tie everything together? So far, Ranking of Kings checks all these boxes. Take a look at Bojji—how can you not love...

Donghua Chinese Animation to Watch First on Funimation

If you've been watching anime on Funimation, chances are you've come across the term "donghua." But wait, isn't that just anime? Not quite. Donghua are works animated and produced in China, and typically dubbed in Mandarin. Like anime, donghua...

Travel Back in Time with Japanese Historical Anime

We’ve seen our share of isekai packed with fantasy lore and sci-fi shows with technologically advanced societies, but what about anime that allows us to travel to the past and vicariously experience a time period before we were around? History...

NEXT GRIDMAN UNIVERSE Project to Be Announced in Winter

Tokusatsu and GRIDMAN fans won’t have to wait too long for news on the next installment of the “GRIDMAN UNIVERSE,” because the latest project will be revealed this Winter!  https://twitter.com/SSSS_PROJECT/status/1449688554687254529 The official Twitter account for SSSS.DYNAZENON dropped the news this week,...

How Hyouka and Its Characters Turn the Mundane Into the Extraordinary

If anyone has ever told you that you’re overanalyzing things, they haven’t met the characters of Hyouka—and I say this in the most endearing way possible.  Hyouka is a special show, not just personally, but also visually and story-wise. It...

Funimation Has Killer Vampires: The Case Study of Vanitas, MARS RED and More

Sharp fangs, red eyes, pale skin and lots of blood—vampire anime, anyone?  Whether you’re a ride-or-die JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure fan or you became instantly obsessed with The Case Study of Vanitas, vampires in anime are here to stay. While some...

What Is Obey Me!? The Dating Sim with Seven Demon Brothers, Explained

Mobile dating sims have been all the rage lately, including the popular Obey Me! — One Master to Rule Them All. The game has garnered so much popularity that it recently released an anime of the same name, streaming...

Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Gets Mobile App English Version

Looks like the ikemen sword training online browser game, Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-, will be getting a mobile version!  The official Twitter account recently announced that pre-registrations for Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- Pocket are open on the App Store and Google Play...

About Me

Deanna Nguyen is a writer and editor with several years of experience in content creation and editorial management for print and digital publications. Aside from watching anime and simping for her favorite characters, she enjoys playing otome games and cuddling with her bichon frise, Yoshi, during her free time.
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