Satoshi Kon

Why Do the Oscars Have Such a Limited View on Anime?

You could count on your fingers how many Japanese-animated films have been nominated for an Academy Award, and you only need one finger to count the winners. Bluntly put, the Oscars have an anime problem—the Academy of Motion Picture...

5 Anime Perfect For That Halloween Night Binge

By Aedan Juvet Now that spooky season is upon us, we have a legitimate excuse to binge watch the best horror and supernatural content around, and there’s plenty of anime to choose from! Horror and supernatural anime alike have continued...

The 5 Most Rewatchable Horror Anime

By Sean Aitchison & Dan Maiorana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgzn8rvV5jE&feature=youtu.be Have you ever had a watch list full of new shows to check out? Have you ever completely ignored said watch list in order to rewatch a show you’ve already seen at least three...

Paranoia Agent Returns to Adult Swim 15 Years Later

Paranoia Agent, the iconic psychological thriller series from legendary creator Satoshi Kon, is returning to American television! Starting April 25 at 1 a.m., Paranoia Agent will join Adult Swim's Toonami lineup. The series originally aired as part of Adult Swim...

How Satoshi Kon Conveyed Horror That Reflects Reality

By Michael Pementel When it comes to horror anime, there are few minds like the late, great Satoshi Kon. Throughout his career, Kon established himself as a master of the craft—able to capture a true essence of suspense and horror...

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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...