Rachel Moulden

The Perfect Sports Anime for Beginners

As a casual watcher of sports in real life, I've always tip-toed around the idea of getting into sports anime. I've never been the biggest fan of playing sports, but I have enjoyed it in a more relaxed, recreational...

Anime Featuring…The Wonderful Worlds of Anime, Light Novels and Manga!

There's no doubt that if you love anime, or any form of animation, that you might be curious about the behind-the-scenes process of it all. From storyboards to voice actors, so much goes into creating the memorable series that...

From 9 to 5: Anime About the Work Life

The work grind can be tough, so we look to anime after a long day on the job as a stress reliever. This might sound contradictory, but even after working all day, I actually enjoy watching work-centered anime, shows that...

Slice of Life and the Journey of an Artist

Slice of life anime often take place in recognizable, everyday settings that prove relatable to the audience, all while focusing on human relationships. Due to the genre's nature, these series can providing a calming space to rest and recuperate...

Celebrating the Heroines of Historical Anime

History has always been a fascinating subject to me because it lets you learn about events from the very beginning of civilization until present day. It's no wonder than historical anime enthralls me in a similar way, as it...

Let’s Eat! The Wonderful World of Food Anime

For me, there's nothing more enjoyable than preparing and enjoying a good meal. This speaks volumes coming from someone who was once a notoriously picky eater, but I've since learned that trying new foods has exposed me to a...

Shoujo Anime Is an Important Teacher

Shoujo anime comes in many different styles, from historical dramas and slice of life narratives depicting modern society to dramatic worlds in far-off galaxies. But there's one thing that ties all shoujo stories together: Emotion. RELATED: Looking Back on 15...

Kaiju No. 8 Celebrates Major Manga Milestone with Special Illustration

Naoya Matsumoto's Kaiju No. 8 has been taking the manga world by storm, and Shueisha has confirmed that the Shonen Jump+ series has officially surpassed three million copies in circulation. RELATED: VIZ Media Publishes Kaiju No. 8 Volume 1 in...

Princess Jellyfish: Fandom, Friendships and Pursuing Your Passion

Fandoms are an excellent way to connect with anime and the things we love about entertainment. In many cases, fandoms lead to lifelong friendships, and for me, that shared love of anime brought me to some of my closest...

The Power of Anime OSTs: How Music Soothes the Soul

By Rachel Moulden Anime original soundtracks can sometimes make or break a series. The role of a score is to immerse the viewer in a world that transports them from their own, adds to a scene's intensity or gives each...

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Your Guide to the Spring 2022 Anime Season on Crunchyroll and Funimation

Spring is in the air! You know what that means. New anime is coming to Crunchyroll! This upcoming spring...