Further Expansion, Beyond the Horizon

Further Expansion, Beyond the Horizon

If you’re on Otaku Crush, then you probably like manga. Thousands of chapters, hundreds of volumes, be it digital or paper, chances are that you’ve read quite a bit in your time. Anime’s probably no different.
But still I want to ask you: how varied is your experience?
In a previous article I spoke about ways to [...]

The Dangers of Being a “Nice Guy”

The Dangers of Being a “Nice Guy”

Have you heard of the “Nice Guy?” He’s the kind of person who holds doors for women and offers help without being asked. He’s the kind of guy who will talk to his female friends late into the night to comfort them. But there’s a problem with the Nice Guy.
He’s actually not that nice.
You might [...]

Let's Look Again at Genre Distinctions in Manga with Mitsudomoe

Let’s Look Again at Genre Distinctions in Manga with Mitsudomoe

With the recent announcement of Mitsudomoe getting an anime adaptation, I’ve noticed that some people here on the internet are having trouble with pegging the series and its target audience. From the looks of things, a comic about chubby adorable triplets seems like the kind of thing that would appeal to more of the Dengeki [...]

Brina Palencia, Anime's Hottest New Talent talks to Otaku Crush!

Brina Palencia, Anime’s Hottest New Talent talks to Otaku Crush!

Brina Palencia-Well known American voice actress and anime director talks to Otaku Crush

Nickelodeon Greenlights 'Last Airbender' spin-off 'The Legend of Korra'

Nickelodeon Greenlights ‘Last Airbender’ spin-off ‘The Legend of Korra’

Nickelodeon is set to explore the anime-inspired world of Avatar: The Last Airbender once again with The Legend of Korra (working title) from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, set to premiere in 2011.
Nickelodeon Animation President Brown Johnson commented, ”Mike and Bryan have imagined a compelling new story inspired by the Airbender mythology that they so [...]

Peter Fernandez R.I.P.

Peter Fernandez R.I.P.

Peter Fernandez, the man behind Speed Racer- the American adaptation of Japan’s Mach Go Go Go, passed away yesterday at the age of 83 after a battle with lung cancer.  Fernandez was the voice director for the series, as well as the voice of Speed Racer, Racer X, the writer-director of the series, and the lyricist [...]

Miyazaki Unleashed: Ponyo on the Cliff

Miyazaki Unleashed: Ponyo on the Cliff

 

Ponyo on the Cliff is the latest movie from internationally acclaimed veteran anime director Miyazaki Hayao and Studio Ghibli. The story of a boy and a magic goldfish, Ponyo is in many ways similar to Miyazaki’s previous works with its theme of environmentalism, detailed animation and settings, as well as its focus on strong female characters, but it’s [...]

Comic-Con taken over by Anime Fans

Comic-Con taken over by Anime Fans

Anime Expo isn’t the only Southern California event that showcases some of the best Cosplay. Comic-Con San Diego was alive and well with lots of great costumes and Anime fans. A few of our favorite shots below…

Teaser for Yu-Gi-Oh! 10th Anniversary Film Debuts Online Teaser for Yu-Gi-Oh! 10th Anniversary Film Debuts Online

As previously reported here, the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a crossover film uniting Mutou Yuugi, Yuki Judai, and Fudou Yuusei.
Today, on the Yu-Gi-Oh official website, you can view a 65-second teaser for the film, titled Gekijō-ban Yu-Gi-Oh! ~Chō-Yūgō! Jikū o Koeta Kizuna.
The new movie, which opens in Japan early next year, will [...]