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Just announced! Yu-Gi-Oh!‘s Yugi Mutou is revealed as the 16th character of Jump Force. Since the game’s reveal at E3, over 9 characters from the biggest anime franchises have been announced. Big names including Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach, Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z, and Gon and Hisoka from Hunter x Hunter. Despite being confirmed as a […]
Once again this year it feels like the seasons have flown past and already summer is saying goodbye. Hopefully that means the heat will be leaving with and we can all indulge in some crisp autumn weather! Of course the changing of seasons also gives the opportunity to indulge in some brand new shows. However, […]
Anime has been dipping in and out of western attention for some time but in recent years there’s no doubt anime’s popularity has grown. In fact, anime popularity has skyrocketed enough to simply feel mainstream. But why is that? Before we can answer that question I think there’s another we need to ask. What is […]
One of the series that most caught my eye this season was Cells at Work (or Hataraku Saibou). The show offers a similar premise to the likes of Pixar movie Inside Out and Korean webtoon Yumi’s Cells because it shows all the little things going on inside us humans through the use of colorful characters behind it all . However, unlike those examples, Cells […]
When popular anime franchises make the move to videogames, the outcome isn’t always great. Anime games can feel repetitive, relying heavily on a franchise’s respective anime/manga for the game’s plot and progression. Because of this, their games end up appealing mostly to their niche fanbase, instead of the larger gaming community. However, with the release […]
Out of all the media born in Japan, anime is probably the most well known across seas. However, there are many other Japanese creations that have gained fans around the world! One of these creations is vocaloid. Vocaloid are synthesized singers, often accompanied by cute or cool characters to represent them. Something that makes vocaloid […]
A new season is drawing near and with it plenty of exciting new summer anime releases galore! There are lots of shows to cover for a season, like in Miso’s Spring Spotlight. However, we can’t forget to appreciate the things we already have so in this article we’ll be taking a look at a show […]
Three months of the new year have already passed and Jack Frost has given up on nipping at our noses, instead leaving a new season of shows right under them! Working through the heap of upcoming anime every season can be a bit of a hassle, so Miso’s here to shine a light on the […]
Are you an avid anime watcher or are you only just starting to dip your toes in? Maybe you’re a fan trying to pull a friend into the world of Japanese animation? Or maybe you even just clicked on this article by accident with no intention of watching anime, now or ever. Whatever the case […]
Okay, so maybe you won’t be by yourself for Valentine’s Day this year. But whether you are or aren’t, a good romance anime puts anyone into the spirit of the holiday. (Either way, you’re our valentine <3!) Though it’s a known fact that anime characters’ love lives are always something to be envious of, there […]
Dive deep into the realm of Gun Gale Online. Spoiler Alert! Possible spoilers in the following article! Read with caution. X On February the 8th in Richmond, London, Bandai Namco unveiled the story details for the newest game of the Sword Art Online franchise, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. The story takes a different turn […]
It seems every year more and more anime are receiving second, third, and even fourth seasons. There are however also quite a few series that unfortunately have been left in the dust, at least for now. In this list, I’ll be sharing my two cents on the matter and sharing some anime that definitely deserve […]
While anime series can originate from light novels and games as a derivative work or be a completely original work, the largest percentage comes from using the manga as source material. The amount of anime that exists is already considered to be vast, but that figure needs to be at least quadrupled to represent the […]
The highly anticipated adaptation of Kyoto Animation’s first ever Grand Prize winner aired its first episode with the beginning of the Winter 2018 season. Multiple trailers had been released during the span of over a year, and those who came across it eagerly waited for–Violet Evergarden. Originally a successful light novel series, the series premiered […]
Many anime fans around the world are split on the topic of dubbed vs subbed. There are those who prefer dubs because it’s less distracting from the visuals than reading subtitles or it’s just more appealing to watch something in their native language. Then there are viewers who turn their nose up at the mere […]
With the upcoming release of Dragonball Fighter Z and a new story arc awaiting in Dragonball Super, 2018 is shaping up to be a great year for the DBZ fandom. However, as new fans join series veterans in celebration, some disputes have also arisen over various pieces of lore packed within the Dragonball franchise. So […]
The opening has always been an important aspect of a whole series itself. Time and care are placed into deciding how the opening will turn out because it introduces characters and the general theme of the anime. It is considered the point where it can hook viewers with either its art style, music, or storyline. […]
2018 has officially begun and with it new anime is as always bound to come. As I write this several shows have already released their first episode! It can be a bit overwhelming so Miso is here to shine the spotlight on some series you should definitely keep an eye out for. Violet Evergarden Originally […]
Within both the Japanese and international anime community, there is a certain kind of guideline when starting to watch a new series called the three episode rule. Viewers will use it as a way to justify the anime they are and are not watching, and essentially, it states that a viewer must watch three episodes before […]
Anime is known for being a bit out there and shows it in many ways, including with an array of strangely strong characters. We’ll be showing you some of these powerhouses in this unordered list. (Please note we’ll be keeping it to one character per series). Goku from Dragon Ball Goku, the lead protagonist of […]
Given that it’s the new year, it’s an opportunity to try out something new. Some visit the gym, others make promises to improve themselves in different (and sometimes strange!) ways. Here at miso, we’re giving you the chance to watch a few anime that we know you haven’t seen before! Air Gear “Oh, then you […]
Ending songs are often overlooked by all viewers internationally and in Japan. It’s natural, being that a lot of people don’t stick around until the last second of the episode. This fact was even addressed in Gi(a)rlish Number, which aired last year and revolves around the voice-acting field. The main protagonist, Chitose, goes silent after […]
After four seasons of new anime to watch, 2017 is now coming to a close. I believe it’s only customary to greet the new year by celebrating the previous one and what’s a celebration without music? So join in on the party with this list of amazing opening songs from 2017! Winter “Shadow and Truth” by […]
Popular villains and antagonists have been around for the longest time, but have we ever stopped to consider why they exist? There is definitely an undeniable attraction to certain antagonists. Aren’t viewers supposed to vote for the good guy? Airing during the Fall 2017 season, Inuyashiki delivers a solid plot and a hard choice: either rooting […]
Feeling sick? Well, they say laughter is the best medicine and if that’s the case miso’s got you covered with this list of hilarious, comedy anime that are bound to cure any cold. And if you’re not sick? Just keep the quote “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” in mind. Gintama In a world […]
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e, literally translated to Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite and otherwise known as just Classroom of the Elite, aired during the summer 2017 season and made somewhat of an impact in both the Western and Japanese community. The protagonist, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, is a male high school student (where haven’t […]
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a show I had heard about for a while before finally getting pushed to watch by some friends and family. Even after seeing a plethora of gifs and references, I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, except one heck of an interesting ride and plenty of extremely manly men. The […]
“The Royal Tutor” (also known as “Ōshitsu Kyōshi Haine”) is the anime adaptation of the Japanese manga series written by Hisaga Akai. The series follows Heine Wittgenstein, a youthful-looking man with a mysterious past, tasked with mentoring four of the five heirs to the Glanzreich throne. I have no shame in admitting that the […]
“Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto”, also known as “Sakamoto Desu Ga?” (“坂本ですが?”) , is an anime adaptation of the Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nami Sato. Haven’t you Heard? I’m Sakamoto is a show that is able to take the mundane and make it incredibly hilarious. The anime focuses entirely on one character […]
If you had the choice, would you dive into a parallel universe in which you are just another drop in the ocean? Probably not, but the following is a collection of anime which portray so! This unordered list of psychological, dystopian anime is sure to immerse you in to what may very well be your […]
