Anime Sequels We All Want to See
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 […]
The Miso Moment: Manga or Anime?
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 Miso Review: Violet Evergarden Episode 1
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 […]
3 Great Anime Dubs
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 […]
5 Facts Every Dragonball Fan Should Know
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 Miso Moment: What Makes A Good Opening?
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. […]
The Miso Spotlight: Anime of 2018
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 […]
The Otaku’s Guidebook: The Three Episode Rule
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 […]
Strongest Anime Characters of All Time
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 […]
5 Anime We Know You Haven’t Seen
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 […]
Best Ending Songs of 2017
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 […]
Best Opening Songs of 2017
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 […]
The Miso Moment: The Popularity of Antagonists
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 […]
Top 5 Comedy Anime
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 […]
The Miso Review: “Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e”
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 […]
The Miso Review: “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure”
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 […]
Top 3 Psychological Anime
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 […]
