Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The manga that rose from obscurity to international renown.

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Live-action adaptations of anime have always disappointed and show no signs of changing.

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

As the conglomerate continues to buy out massive corporations and expand its domain, the announcement of its most recent anime-related project has pleasantly surprised many fans.

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

As the Japanese style of animation is becoming more acceptable in society, new and old fans alike continue to plead for the revival of earlier, underhyped animes.

Karen Lu, Yale University

Unafraid to showcase intense moral dilemmas and graphic depictions of violence, ‘JJK’ is far from what you might presume it to be.

Amy Harris, Utah State University

Japanese animation typically has to be translated to English, but should it be a one-to-one translation? Or should translators change things to make references and jokes more understandable for Western audiences?

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the genre becomes more popular, it can be hard to decide which shows to watch. But this list makes it easy for newcomers to find their niche.