ANIME REVIEW: The New Gate (Non-Spoiler)
Entering the saturated realm of isekai anime, The New Gate initially appears to offer little beyond the tired tropes of protagonists trapped in virtual worlds...
Funimation and Crunchyroll Merger: Changes and Challenges for Anime Fans
The merger between Funimation and Crunchyroll, a well-known development in the anime streaming industry, has brought forth significant changes that anime enthusiasts need to be...
First Impressions Review: The Kingdoms of Ruin (Spoiler)
Witch trials and persecution aren't fresh themes in fiction, but this anime series manages to weave an intriguing narrative. The show plunges us into a...
First Impressions Review: Ragna Crimson (Spoiler)
In the realm of dragons and dragon hunters, it's not your typical day at the office. "Ragna Crimson Episodes 1-2" from Silver Link introduces us...
First Impressions Review: Butareba: The Story of a Man Turned into a Pig (Spoiler)
Be reborn as a vending machine? Sure, why not?. Just when I thought I've seen everything that you can turn into when you get isekai-ed...
Dragon Ball: Daima, Set to Debut in Fall 2024
Brand-New Dragon Ball Series, Dragon Ball: Daima, Set to Debut in Fall 2024 In a thrilling announcement made at New York Comic Con's Dragon Ball...
Season 2 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Confirmed
Season 2 of "The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten" anime is officially in production, as earlier announced with a teaser visual and a promotional...
ANIME REVIEW: Platinum End (Spoiler)
In one of our recent podcasts here at Paper Straw Media, Chris Short mentioned that he's been watching a series on Netflix titled 'Platinum End.'...
ANIME REVIEW: Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 1 (Spoiler)
My motivation for rewatching this marathon of cringe was fueled by, obviously the start of the series' "highly-anticipated" second season, and I want to make...
ANIME REVIEW: Classroom For Heroes Season 1 (Spoiler)
Right off the bat, this series has been a chore to watch. Normally, I'd keep opinions like this near the very end of the review,...