Originating in Japan, these superstar avatars have exploded globally over the past two years, drawing tens of millions of followers worldwide. By Dave Brooks The inaugural International Anime Music ...

Anime soundtracks are more than background noise—they’re emotional storytellers in their own right. From iconic openings that set the mood to subtle leitmotifs tied to characters, music deepens every ...

The Donki – Anime channel on YouTube has multiple anime opening quizzes that range from super easy to hard levels. New and veteran anime fans will surely enjoy playing the quizzes on this channel. The ...

Anime soundtracks deserve more than basic playback devices. With the right headphones, physical OSTs, and careful setup, fans can enjoy every detail as intended. From orchestral scores to upbeat ...

Taking to Youtube, Warner Music Japan uploaded an animated music video for Cardi Bi’s hit single. The reel is titled “I Like It [Japan Anime Edition]” and its name is all kinds of appropriate. The ...

Japanese culture thrived at Crunchyroll Expo 2022, with creators, musicians and legions of fans packing the San Jose McEnery Convention Center last week. There were cosplayers, anime screenings and ...

From niche beginnings, anime songs have become big hits with both Japanese and global audiences. A history of how anime songs broke out to become mainstream at home before taking on the world.

I’m at a sold-out concert in Hollywood, and I’m the only one in the 1,200-plus-capacity venue who doesn’t know any of the songs. One of the acts has just finished, and everyone around me begins ...

Kristy Ambrose has been writing professionally since 2010. She dabbles in various genres, but her favorites are fantasy and science fiction. She creates everything from fanfiction to serialized novels ...

It’s a challenging time for so many around the world. We’ve got the tricky holiday season, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other problems on top of this. When I need to find the strength to keep fighting, ...

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, music from Japanese animations is booming on Spotify and at gigs and club nights – especially among young people, who are drawn to its bold hooks and big emotions. Around ...