Miso’s Early Black Friday Gift Ideas!
Christmas is coming, which means we have some Early Black Friday Gift Ideas for you! While the kickoff to holiday shopping doesn’t start until November 29, a lot of outlets are holding deals right now before then. Check out our picks below! Disclosure: The companies featured have given complimentary review samples to Miso; huge thanks […]
Valentine’s Day Viewing—enjoy love with these Romance Anime!
Valentine’s Day was always a contentious holiday. Amid the happy couples are ones fed up by another pressure for sudden romance. Or lonely singles sick of seeing pink hearts everywhere. And, of course, critics saying it’s “all invented by card companies.” While it’s true you shouldn’t need a holiday to forcibly tell you to treat […]
The Miso Spotlight: Upcoming Winter 2021 Anime
2020 has been a struggle for the anime industry with delays, delays, delays, and a couple depressingly empty seasons. However, Fall 2020 is shaping up to be a very interesting end to the year. From the relaxed, magical sceneries of Wandering Witch to the more aggressive neon pop of Akudama Drive—there have been several strong […]
Go on a Journey with these 5 Wondrous Adventure Anime
Most of us don’t often get the chance to head out on a fun, life-changing journey. Even small trips to the park or mall are sometimes sacrificed to the daily work load. And in 2020 especially, lots of people are feeling stir-crazy. So to help you itch that wanderlust, Miso’s whipped up this list of […]
10 Manga That Should Have An Anime
There are so many good manga out there without an anime adaptation. Maybe it’s because manga has a lot more room for artistic freedom than anime. Maybe the sheer quantity of it makes it difficult for anime producers to find lesser-known gems. Whatever the case may be, most people have at least one manga they […]
Studio Ghibli’s Top Most Enchanting Films (and Underrated Gems!)
Studio Ghibli is one of the most iconic film makers in anime history—often called the Disney of Japan. It’s given us fun characters and whimsical worlds fans still remember, and love, seven after years of a movie’s release. It will likely continue to do just that for years to come. Maybe you’re a massive Studio […]
Three Live Action Anime That Need to Be Made
In recent years it feels like more and more animated movies gone live action are emerging. Live action anime adaptions too have a number that’s nothing to sneeze at with titles like Death Note even getting movies made for western audiences. Many of these adaptations have received mixed reviews from viewers and critics alike. However […]
The Miso Spotlight: Upcoming Winter 2019 Anime
So 2018 has come to an end. It always seems like everything happened so fast when you look back on New Year’s day. Ah well, when one door closes another opens. The winter 2019 anime season has just begun! Miso would like to wish you a happy, successful New Year and start your year off […]
Top 3 Slice of Life Anime
Many times when someone’s watching a show or reading a book, it’s a way to escape the mundane and go on wild adventures away from our average everyday. Then why is that slice of life, a genre based on that exact mundane, has so many fans? Well, simply put life can be overwhelming. Overwhelming and […]
3 Shounen Anime Worth Watching
Ah yes. It’s that time of year when all of the anime you’ve been watching weekly have come to their season finales, and you’re running out of ideas as to what to watch during the pre-season lull. Over here at Miso, we’ve picked out three Shounen anime that will keep you more than entertained during […]
The Miso Spotlight: Upcoming Fall Anime of 2018
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, […]
Vocaloid Songs Turned Into Anime
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 […]
The Miso Spotlight: Upcoming Spring Anime of 2018
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 […]
The Best Anime To Watch For Newcomers and Otakus
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 […]
Single or Taken this Valentine’s? This one’s for you! – 8 Romance Anime Perfect for Valentine’s Day
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
