The official Bluesky account for Anime Herald, and everyone's anime-shaped sleep paralysis demon. We Speak Otaku. 💖 Patreon: http://hera.fyi/patreonhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlyygmvcu72mHi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, we have an interview between Seth Burn and "Decorado" director Alberto Vázquez, who discuss the film's creative process, Vázquez's artistic philosophies, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/decorado16 May 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyygmvcu72mhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlyn6b226f25Akudama Drive: Style IS Substance: David Lynn dives into 2020 anime series Akudama Drive, and the visual language that drives it. He explores the series' cyberpunk trappings and colorful dystopia that are used to disarm the viewer and add layers to the series' narrative. #anime #manga #akudamadrive http://hera.fyi/akudamastyle16 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyn6b226f25https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mly4fstxe22hThe Failure of “America’s Greatest Otaku” - Megan D. examines TOKYOPOP's ill-fated attempt to create a reality TV series geared toward anime fans. She examines the series from the top down, from baffling production choices, to ill-advised locations, set against the backdrop of an industry crash. https://hera.fyi/agotaku16 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mly4fstxe22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlw4pppha225The Rise and Fall of Anime Unleashed: Brian Stremick explores the rise and fall of TechTV's Anime Unleashed block, which remains a fond memory for many despite not having the same mindshare as, say, Toonami. #anime #history https://hera.fyi/techtv15 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw4pppha225https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlvpc7n3jt2hWhile we get ready to publish Anime Herald Magazine #2, why not check out the issue that started it all? Order today to get your copy and help support independent anime journalism. Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔15 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvpc7n3jt2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlubpo3yss2eOK, so this is huge. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 May 2026 02:24 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlubpo3yss2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mltpp5xbik2wSo, while we get things ready for our next reveal, I should let you all know that we have copies of the first issue in stock, and it's pretty good. 👀👀 Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔 [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 May 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltpp5xbik2whttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mltmahfjrn2wFrederik L. Schodt Talks With Anime Herald: Seth Burn talks with legendary translator and industry icon Frederik L. Schodt. They discuss his career, his experiences with Osamu Tezuka, the changing manga landscape, and more. #manga #history #interview https://hera.fyi/schodt14 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltmahfjrn2whttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlta2osbxk2zReading “The Boy and the Heron” as Children’s Fantasy Literature: Adam Wescott explores Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron," and the way the film stands as a celebration of children's literature, while becoming an important part of that pantheon, itself #ghibli #anime https://hera.fyi/heron14 May 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlta2osbxk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlj4xnogft2yHappy new article day 🥰 We just went live a new interview between Seth Burn and the cast and Producer of the Petals of Reincarnation anime. They talk about their work on the series, their origins in the industry, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: https://hera.fyi/petals10 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj4xnogft2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlfcr4ux6e2mHi everyone, we have a quick update today! We're excited to announce that we've entered the production process for Anime Herald Magazine's second issue. 💖 We'll have a lot more details to announce soon, so stay tuned. Link: hera.fyi/ahmag209 May 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfcr4ux6e2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mlfcr4ux6e2mHi everyone, we have a quick update today! We're excited to announce that we've entered the production process for Anime Herald Magazine's second issue. 💖 We'll have a lot more details to announce soon, so stay tuned. Link: hera.fyi/ahmag209 May 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfcr4ux6e2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkvvi4yts22bHi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, we have a new article by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro, who examines “Takopi’s Original Sin”, and the way the series tackles childhood trauma and its impacts. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime #takopi https://hera.fyi/takopi03 May 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvvi4yts22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkvvi4yts22bHi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week, we have a new article by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro, who examines “Takopi’s Original Sin”, and the way the series tackles childhood trauma and its impacts. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime #takopi https://hera.fyi/takopi03 May 2026 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvvi4yts22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mknvbbmcqz2bThe Short History (and Strong Potential) of Fitness Anime - Borealis Capps examines the recent trend in fitness anime like "How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift" and "Training with Hinako", its growth, and the impact the genre's had on fitness, at large. #ame #fitness https://hera.fyi/fitnessanime29 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknvbbmcqz2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mknkd6ratc2sYatta-Tachi are good people doing great work. Definitely consider backing them if you're not already [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknkd6ratc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkneivf6rq2yMeeting the Tenchou: A Conversation with Takanashi Kiara: Samantha Ferreira interviews Hololive English -Myth- icon Takanashi Kiara. They discuss her work and career, the evolving VTuber landscape, her single Perfume, and more. #hololive #kiara #kfp https://hera.fyi/kiara29 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkneivf6rq2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkleslfy742oAnime Herald Magazine's reprint is in stock and shipping! Order today to get your copy and help support independent anime journalism. Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻 Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔28 Apr 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkleslfy742ohttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkkxfc54a32yWhen’s The Best Time To Scream In Public? Catching Up With Ladybeard At Otakon 2025: Lauren Orsini had a chance to talk with LadyBeard at Otakon 2025 about his work and career, the BabyBeard project, his workout routine, and more. #jpop #ladybeard #interview https://hera.fyi/ladybeard28 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkxfc54a32yhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkiucidjwj2mHow Doujin Illustrators Influenced The Aesthetics of Japan’s Underground Music Culture: Kai Redfield explores Japan's underground music scene and how doujin illustrators have played an invaluable role in defining the aesthetics and vibes of the landscape. #music https://hera.fyi/doujinmusic27 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiucidjwj2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkij2iqj6s2iWe've said it a lot, but this is a genuinely special book. It's a celebration of our history and our future, and we all hope that it's the start of something big. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Apr 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkij2iqj6s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkecsxqhtb2yHi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week it's a fun one - Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Hyūganatsu, who wrote The Apothecary Diaries, The Failure at God School, and more. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #animeboston #apothecarydiaries https://hera.fyi/hyuganatsu26 Apr 2026 00:36 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkecsxqhtb2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkecsxqhtb2yHi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰 This week it's a fun one - Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Hyūganatsu, who wrote The Apothecary Diaries, The Failure at God School, and more. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #animeboston #apothecarydiaries https://hera.fyi/hyuganatsu26 Apr 2026 00:36 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkecsxqhtb2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkdtemnyay2yAddressing Ableism Through The Lens of Anime: Robert Iveniuk examines how anime can be used to shine a light on the ableism people with disabilities face in reality, using Komi Can't Communicate, Your Lie In April, and others as subjects. #anime #disability https://hera.fyi/ableism25 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdtemnyay2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkdcm72szl2vSpeed Racer, the Perfect Anime Adaptation - A detailed analysis of the 2008 Speed Racer film, written by Ethan Halker. In it, Halker examines the film's use of narrative and visual effects to recreate the vibe and feel of the 1967 Speed Racer anime. #speedracer #anime #film #wachowskis #tatsunoko https://hera.fyi/speedracer25 Apr 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdcm72szl2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkbcvolwgc2vThe Real Cinderella Story of Oguri Cap and Japanese Horse Racing - Marcille Donato explores the story of the real-life Oguri Cap, her role in Japanese horse racing, and how that's reflected in Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray. #history #umamusume https://hera.fyi/oguricap24 Apr 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbcvolwgc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mkavikcxl72yMegumi Han talks Digimon Beatbreak at NYCC: Seth Burn talks with Megumi Han that discusses Digimon Beatbreak, and how Han's lifelong fandom inspired her performance as Gekkomon. #anime #digimon https://hera.fyi/gekkomon24 Apr 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkavikcxl72yhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mk45rdl2ms2oLet me be honest with you: You need to watch Phantom Quest Corp. It's four episodes, it's beautiful, it has a great dub, and it's just FUN. Also, the OP is a total banger. Not an ad, I just love this OVA and want more folks to watch it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Apr 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk45rdl2ms2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mjxkfx3pqm2wWe missed April Fool's, but we're here for 4/20 this year. Borealis Capps delivers a new column exploring weed use in anime, as well as the subculture around cannabis usage in Japan that's formed over the years. It's a fun, light read, and we hope you enjoy it #anime #weed https://hera.fyi/42020 Apr 2026 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxkfx3pqm2w