Historical Figures

As we have discussed earlier, historical tales are one of the many inspirations in anime and manga – and for the country of Japan, historical figures are one of the many inspirations they have for their characters. So here we’ll be talking about some of the most popular, hence overused, character inspirations for the manga creators and anime producers. Here they are!

Okita Souji

One of the famed and reputably the youngest of the famous sword group Shinsengumi, Okita Souji is usually portrayed as a young…  more...

The Many Kinds of Cosplays

Now that you already have an interest in cosplay, now let us talk about the many kinds of cosplay! But of course, while there is a lot – there is no official list of the many kinds of cosplays so we’ll be basing these kinds of cosplays on a casual cosplay convention goer’s point of view! So here they are!


Generally, Cosplay is dressing up as your favorite characters and acting like them too. But here are the other…  more...

The Music of Sound Horizon

The music of the band Sound Horizon is characterized by their dramatic narrations, beautiful violin lines and its choral like voices.

Starting with the internet release of Revo’s songs in the 1990’s – the band has been unstoppable since, even incorporating seiyuus or anime voice actors and actresses in their releases.

So here are some of their famous songs:

Hiiro no Fuusha ~Moulin Roudge~

A song about life and war – and departure from a beloved. The…  more...

A Movie for Tales of Vesperia

Unusual for the Tales of series is this movie for the Tales of Vesperia game. Following the Tales of games are usually anime versions or adaptations of the earlier games but this time, it’s a fully animate movie!

Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike is a prequel movie for the game Tales of Vesperia. The story is set several years after the war and several years before the game itself. In the story, both Flynn Scifo and Yuri Lowell have just entered the Nylen Corps…  more...

The Final Fantasy Versus Game

The Final Fantasy name has been a tried and tested as a great series as a role-playing game. From the popular first game to the latest, it has been well received by lovers of role-playing games and even non-fans and casual players. A couple of years back, Final Fantasy released an online game - Final Fantasy XI which enables gamers from around the world to interact and play missions and tread through locations with other players. And when you thought there’s nothing else left to discover in this series – they release…  more...

The Tales of Versus Game

The Tales of series has been one of those popular role playing games that has been going on forever…well, not forever of course! But well, you get the idea. With its elaborate stories, diversity of characters and battle system that is unique and fun to execute – the Tales of series is one game that you can’t possibly let go once you have gotten a taste of it.

Now, here’s a new treat – a versus game!

Yes, you read that…  more...

New Worlds

Characters suddenly get transported into new worlds that they never even though existed. Well, of course they would panic! Especially when these new worlds are far different from the ones they have been in for the longest of time!


The World of Cefiro

It is the world of Cefiro from the anime Magic Knight Rayearth. The magical world of Cefiro is both splendid and threatening at the same time. It is beautiful and calm – but that is only…  more...

Rings and Pendants

Usually, they are just accessories. But in the world of anime and manga, most characters wear them due to their significance, for their hidden meaning and its value. Here are two of the most unique and the most memorable pieces of jewelry to ever grace the scenes of gaming, anime and manga!


The Griever Ring

The unique and cool Griever Ring belongs to the equally cool Squall Leonhart - the main character for the popular role playing game Final Fantasy VIII. The…  more...

Twisting Concepts

When pre-existing facts and proven concepts are told otherwise in a story – then it is bound to be more interesting! This is the idea that most anime creators play in order to make an interesting story that will surely hook you up and keep you watching. Here are some of those samples!


Vandread

In the world of Vandread, men and women are actually from different planets and are not getting along. Well, at least that’s how it started!

Women and…  more...

The Awesome Foursome

No man is an island – often, he stays with a loyal companion and a group of people to survive and move on with their lives. While superheroes keep themselves with their duos, these groups took them a notch higher – not with trios, but with quads! Or foursomes! Here are some of the awesome foursome that you’ll ever get to meet.


The Hunter X Hunter Foursome

Gon, Killua, Kurapica and Leorio is a good example of an awesome foursome. While two of…  more...