Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door [Recommendation]

I must say, this movie is definitely not for kids. I’m not referring to the violence and the sexual innuendo that gave the film an “R” rating. What made Cowboy Bebop a film for adults is its mood and plot.  SOME LINKS IN THIS POST ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I MAY EARN A SMALL COMMISSION IF … Read more

A Look At The Anti-Heroes of Anime

A Look At The Anti-Heroes of Anime

One big difference between anime and other cartoons is that anime reveals just how intricate life can be. Other cartoons draw characters and situations in stark black and white, good and evil. Anime begs to differ.  Life, most of the time, is not just about two choices. Most of the time, choices are obscure, gray … Read more

Unusual and Unexpected Families in Anime

People love drama. Why else would we devote several hours of our lives glued to our computer and/or smartphones watching some angsty heroine discover that she’s actually an heiress who was switched with some other kid at birth?  We anime fans, on the other hand, devote our time and satisfy our craving for plot twists … Read more

Naruto Writer Announces Boruto’s Next Anime Arc

Naruto is busy this week with its new manga, and as always, Boruto Uzumaki has his own story to tell. The manga just released an update for readers, and the anime is in the midst of Kawaki’s Academy arc. And according to a new report, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is about to welcome a new … Read more

From Fan Fiction to Real Heroes: How Averagebeing is Sharing the Positive Impact that Comics and Anime Have on Everyday People

When one thinks of comic books or anime, what comes to mind? Movies? Comic-Con, perhaps? Typically the thought that is top of mind is not often real-life stories of triumph, resilience, or quite literally, how watching Spiderman saved someone’s life. However, these stories do happen, and they often happen around the world. Averagebeing, a professional … Read more

Toonami Wants to Put More Focus on Horror Anime (Exclusive)

The horror genre is one that hasn’t been represented that often in horror television series and feature-length films, and while Junji Ito is getting ready to receive two new adaptations in the near future, there are countless horror series that have yet to hit anime. During our latest interview with Housing Complex C‘s producer, Maki … Read more