The mother’s absence in anime
While reading Fruits Basket, I was shaken by a part of Tohru Honda’s story. She, like me, had lost the mother who taught her that she would always be loved, as long as she [...]
Fullmetal Alchemist
The everyday heroism of anime’s non-binary characters
In a medium as varied in voice as any other, the fight is on for anime creators to defend the right for gender non-binary (NB) people to be beautiful, proud and not just the [...]
Kakegurui and live-action Fullmetal Alchemist film head to Netflix
When Kakegurui first aired on Netflix Japan back in July, it knew when to hold ’em and keep other territories on tenterhooks for its full release. But if you’ve [...]
FUNimation announces English cast for now-streaming simuldub Pop Team Epic
FUNimation are now streaming their simuldub of the social-media-stir-crazy Pop Team Epic, if you were curious how exactly this enigma of a series would translate. Episode [...]
Dad goals: our favourite anime fathers
While I hadn’t envisioned becoming a father in my twenties, news of our expanding family has left me elated. Now I can’t wait for the little one to arrive on scene. They [...]
Going gaga: our top five cutest anime babies
They’re loveable, supremely snuggable, and the sweetest reminder of all the unconditional adoration we took for granted back when we were gurgling cherubs. But here’s to [...]
Live-action Fullmetal Alchemist director explains all-Japanese casting
Confusion swirled over the casting choices made for director Fumihiko Sori’s live-action Fullmetal Alchemist film. Despite shooting taking place in Italy, and the fact [...]
Update: Live-action Fullmetal Alchemist film reveals opening date, Al in full CG
Ready for your first fullmetal look at the live-action Fullmetal Alchemist‘s Al? Well, ready or not, he was just revealed today, as the film’s official website [...]
Review: Fullmetal Alchemist – Collector’s Edition Part 2
In Fullmetal Alchemist we have the immutable law of the alchemical arts, the fundamental architecture of the universe – equivalent exchange. The second half of the series [...]
Poem: Equivalent exchange
The sketched circle drawn at the intersection of science and mysticism; an alter set for cruelest nature and laid with blasphemous intent. The human condition, its hidden [...]
