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A great conversation between @pixelatedlenses.bsky.social and @sam-animeherald.bsky.social - give it a read then maybe check out the new issue of AHMag? ❤️ Info: hera.fyi/ahmag2info 📔 Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 📦

The Failure of “America’s Greatest Otaku” - Megan D. examines TOKYOPOP's ill-fated attempt to create a reality TV series geared toward anime fans. She examines the series from the top down, from baffling production choices, to ill-advised locations, set against the backdrop of an industry crash.

The Failure of "America's Greatest Otaku"Tokyopop’s situation was still precarious after a round of layoffs in 2008, but company founder and CEO Stu Levy was certain he could turn things around.hera.fyi

Addressing Ableism Through The Lens of Anime: Robert Iveniuk examines how anime can be used to shine a light on the ableism people with disabilities face in reality, using Komi Can't Communicate, Your Lie In April, and others as subjects. #anime #disability

Addressing Ableism Through The Lens of AnimeArt, especially pop culture, may not have the power to manifest laws or accessible architecture through its sheer existence, but it can change hearts and minds.hera.fyi

It's official: Anime Herald Magazine #2 is now in production! This is shaping up to be a special book, with so many amazing articles. Order today to get yours in the first shipment and support independent anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 #anime #books

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 Seth Burn had a chance to talk with the team from Disney's Dragon Striker, in addition to reporting on their big Anime Expo panel. They discuss building the world of the series and more. It's a fantastic read, and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #animeexpo

A Conversation With The "Dragon Striker" Staff At Anime Expo 2026"When we started thinking about this, Charles and I were such fans of sports anime like Captain Tsubasa or Inazuma Eleven." - Sylvain Dos Santoshera.fyi

We're a few weeks out from the launch of Anime Herald Magazine #2, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Coop Bicknell and Borealis Capps 💖 Order today to get a great book and support independent anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 #anime #books

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship: Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. #anime #manga

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day CensorshipSure, Orb is a warning against the dangers of authoritarianism. More importantly, the show represents the indelible curiosity that all people possess. It’s about the intrinsic need to understand. To know. To find meaning. To have autonomy.hera.fyi

Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn: How “Takopi’s Original Sin” Explores Childhood Trauma - Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro examines “Takopi’s Original Sin”, and the way the series tackles childhood trauma and its impacts. #anime #takopi

Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn: How "Takopi’s Original Sin" Explores Childhood TraumaThe anime completely shatters the myth that there is such a thing as a “perfect” victim or survivor. Like classics that include Monster and Perfect Blue,Takopi’s Original Sin is a masterclass in its portrayal of the complexities of trauma.hera.fyi

Anime Herald Magazine #2's launch is coming up fast, and it's packed with new articles by amazing writers like Jonny Lobo and Caitlin Moore 💖 Order today to get a great book and support independent anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 #anime #books

Hi everyone, we have another new interview for you tonight! Seth Burn had a chance to talk with K-pop group cosmosy, who discuss their career, their favorite songs to record, global K-pop fandom, and more. it's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #cosmosy #interview #kpop

K-Pop Group cosmosy Talks With Anime Herald"We are working hard on preparing something new and special. Stay tuned and please look forward to it."hera.fyi

Hi everyone, we have a new interview for you tonight! Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Anna Nagase, who plays Akane in "Akane-banashi." She discusses her work on the series, her rakugo traning, her favorite rakugo, and more. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy. #anime #akanebanashi

Akane-banashi's Anna Nagase Talks to Anime Herald at Anime Expo 2026"I find that the Jugemu story was particularly fun to perform. It was shown in the tenth episode. It was mostly done in one take."hera.fyi

A Conversation With "The Apothecary Diaries" Author Hyūganatsu - Seth Burn talked with Hyūganatsu, who wrote The Apothecary Diaries, The Failure at God School, and more about her work, crafting mystery stories, and more. #interview #animeboston #apothecarydiaries

A Conversation With The Apothecary Diaries Author Hyūganatsu"I set out to create a beautiful love story in a giant imperial palace, with a bunch of gorgeous women walking around. That was the basis. I thought about what the background would be for that kind of story, and what kind of characters I could fill it with."hera.fyi

Soooooo.... If you're going to Anime NYC, then good news! So are we. We're hosting our first-ever industry panel at this year's event. 🥰 We hope to see you there!

The Rise and Fall of Anime Unleashed: Brian Stremick explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. #anime #history

The Rise and Fall of Anime UnleashedAll that’s left of Anime Unleashed is the fond memories of its devotees and a few scattered pages that can be found using the Wayback Machine. The shows that aired, or at least some of them, can still be found on various streaming sites or on DVD and Blu-ray.hera.fyi

I Think I Love This Little (Little) Life: An Exploration of “Hakumei and Mikochi”: Meaghan Steeves explores Hakumei and Mikochi, and the way its world is used to subvert gender stereotypes, while highlighting the relationships in its main cast. #anime

I Think I Love This Little (Little) Life: An Exploration of "Hakumei and Mikochi"Most importantly, they’re free—completely free, living in a misogyny-light society, with no obligations to children, spouses, or anyone, except maybe each other. In short, they are goals.hera.fyi

If you're curious about our upcoming issue of Anime Herald Magazine, we have you covered. We recently launched a promo page, with new article previews and full details on the issue. Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info 🤔 Issue #2: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 📖 issue 1 & 2 Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun 📦 #anime

Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the "Ranma ½" Fanfiction of the 1990s: Adam Wescott explores the history and legacy of the Ranma 1/2 fanfic community, the scene's exploration of topics like gender and character, and how it's evolved since the '90s. #ranma #fanfiction #anime

Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the Ranma ½ Fanfiction of the 1990sThese authors do not try to excuse Ranma ½ for its various problems. But their work demonstrates real affection for the source material.hera.fyi

Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, Seth Burn talks with Daiki Yamashita and Koki Uchiyama about their work on My Hero Academia, their favorite stories from recording, and more. It's a fun read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/mhachat #anime #interview #myheroacademia

Captain Tsubasa Bridges Brazil and Japan With Football: Gabriel Leão discusses how Captain Tsubasa and São Paulo Futebol Clube's Musashi Mizushima helped shape football fandom in Brazil. #anime #history #sports

Captain Tsubasa Bridges Brazil and Japan With FootballCaptain Tsubasa doesn’t portray just the pitch action, it also shows the training sessions, travels, club relationships and disputes, and athletes and their personal rivalries.hera.fyi

We're a few weeks out from the launch of Anime Herald Magazine #2, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Caitlin Moore and Borealis Capps 💖 Order today to get a great book and support independent anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 #anime #books