34 Historical Anime Editorials
Essays, cultural debates, and fandom perspectives on Japanese animation from 2001 to 2005.
Anime Turned Mainstream
Reflecting on the golden underground era versus modern mainstream blockbuster kids' anime.
The Effects of Time
A philosophical contemplation on how time, memory, and maturity transform the anime we love.
Why we relate to anime characters
Examining how flawed, passionate, and eccentric fictional characters mirror our own inner human truths.
#Anime Saloon - The File Trader
A wild-west themed narrative allegory on the underground digital file-swapping networks of the early web.
Women in Anime
Celebrating multidimensional female leads, strong heroines, and challenging conventional gender tropes.
Japanese Cool
How Japan's pop-culture exports, streetwear, and artistic aesthetic captured the global cultural zeitgeist.
Yay For Nostalgia
Rediscovering childhood favorites, classic Saturday morning anime dubs, and pure nostalgic magic.
Can we outgrow anime?
Wrestling with aging, busy careers, and whether a true fan ever truly leaves the medium behind.
Live Action Anime - Is Now the Time?
Scrutinizing Hollywood's early attempts at live-action adaptations, from Evangelion to Dragon Ball.
The Future, Anime Style
How The Matrix, sci-fi anime aesthetics, and cyberpunk philosophies are shaping modern cinema.
Life After File Trading
Navigating the aftermath of DALnet's file-trading ban and adapting to the changing digital landscape.
What makes the Japanese Audio better
Examining voice actor emotional intensity, cultural nuances, and the eternal Sub vs. Dub debate.
Editorial #21
A reflective piece exploring the changing tides of fandom and digital preservation.
What's new for 2003
Looking forward to upcoming release slates, licensed series, and the future of the anime industry in 2003.
Holiday Buyer's Guide
The ultimate holiday gift recommendations for anime lovers, manga collectors, and gamers.
A look on the Anime DVD market
Analyzing pricing, video compression quality, and special features across pioneer DVD releases.
A Look Back
Celebrating two full years of AnimeReviews.org, tracking site evolution, and thanking our contributors.
Sometimes we're alone
Connecting deeply with Vampire Princess Miyu's tragic isolation and finding solace in melancholic anime.
Is Anime on TV a good or bad thing?
Debating the pros and cons of broadcast TV licensing, censorship edits, and mainstream exposure.
#anime - The People
A heartfelt tribute to the regulars, lurkers, and lifelong friends behind the IRC nicknames.
Anime for Newbies
The art of introducing friends and family to anime without overwhelming them with tropes.
Moral Outrage, RPGs, and Kudos
Tackling media moral panics around video games, celebrating storytelling, and giving props to creators.
Welcome to Club-Anime
A satirical and welcoming tour through the inner workings of our quirky anime community channel.
What makes a good villain
Analyzing the psychology, tragic motivations, and charismatic menace that make anime antagonists unforgettable.
Role-Playing Games
From MajorMUD to tabletop adventures: why immersive RPG lore and player agency captivate anime fans.
Cyberpunk
Diving into Bubblegum Crisis, Akira, and the gritty, high-tech neon dystopias of classic cyberpunk.
I want my, I want my An-i-me
Exploring the frantic hunt for new anime across VHS tape trades, fansub groups, and mail orders.
Be More Like Kenshin
Why Rurouni Kenshin's vow of non-lethal redemption remains one of anime's greatest moral philosophies.
IRC: The Double-Edged Sword
The allure, drama, and deep camaraderie of real-time IRC chatroom culture in early 2000s fandom.
My website can beat up your website!
Five-month anniversary reflections on community rivalry, web design growth, and building an archive.
This Month's Ramblings
A candid, lighthearted stream-of-consciousness on life, fandom burnout, and rediscovering favorite shows.
All Final Fantasy, all the time
Reflections on Final Fantasy VII's cinematic storytelling, RPG mastery, and gaming obsession.
Misconceptions about Anime
Deconstructing mainstream myths, cartoon stereotypes, and the artistic legitimacy of Japanese animation.
#Anime Website Debuts!
The grand launch of the DALnet #anime web portal, celebrating community reviews and fandom origins.
