ID: INVADED

Anime to Watch When Your Partner Loves Sci-Fi and You Don’t

One of my husband’s favorite genres of anime is sci-fi. While I love a good sci-fi adventure myself, sometimes things that go too deep into tech or science can lose my interest. At times like these, I find myself...

The Best Anime for Ace Attorney Fans

It’s hard to describe the Ace Attorney video game series in a nutshell. On paper, you play as Phoenix Wright, Apollo Justice, or in the latest game, Ryunosuke Naruhodo, defense attorneys and detectives who take cases that no one...

Funimation Staff Picks: Our Favorite Anime of 2020! 😱

2020 has been...a year. Look, we know it. You know it. But I think we can all rally around one thing that brought us together and took us to new heights this year: anime. Right from the jump, 2020 brought...

The Best Anime for Assassin’s Creed Fans ⚔️

By Chelsea Cruz Imagine being totally unaware of your full capabilities, only to learn that the way to unlock this power is by revisiting the memories of your ancestors. You may have thought you were a nobody, but you actually...

Our Thanks to You: Anime Video Call Backgrounds From Your Favorite Series

We know you might be spending A LOT more time on video calls these days, so we reached out to our partners around the world to bring something special to you: anime video call backgrounds! Over the next few weeks,...

So, You Can’t Get That Anime OP Out of Your Head: A Guide to Recovery

By Rafael Motamayor It’s almost midnight, and you just finished binge-watching the latest season of My Hero Academia. Just before going to bed, it suddenly hits you. You are completely powerless as your mouth opens, your lungs get filled with...

A Deeper Look at ID: INVADED’s Impressive OST Lineup

If you haven't already checked out ID: INVADED, the latest series from Fate/Zero director Ei Aoki, you're missing out on not only an intriguing sci-fi mystery, but also a series with a fantastic musical lineup. Several popular Japanese performers and...

What Should You Be Watching? Here Are Some of Our Picks! ✨

You may find yourself with some time at home these days. And hey, we're also at home, doing what we can. But it's time for some positivity! We want to know: What are you watching? We gathered a handful of...

5 Virtual Worlds We’d Have a Tough Time In

By Kathleen Townsend From virtual reality video games to the cognitive worlds of murderers, digital worlds are a staple in fantasy and mystery anime. Some virtual worlds bring fantasy to life, while others are just a thin veil over the...

The Works of Ei Aoki: From Fate/Zero to ID: INVADED

By Deanna Nguyen Behind every great anime is a director whose deft craftsmanship and artistic direction produce seamless animation and immersive storytelling. These works open a dialogue between creators and fans that transcend the viewing experience. Ei Aoki is one...

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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...