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/3mwvql3uy2c2dAddressing 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/ableism02 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvql3uy2c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwtnjrmgkf2qThe 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/agotaku01 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtnjrmgkf2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwta4lv5hf23Hi everyone, we have a new interview! Seth Burn talked with the leaders of manga platform MangaPlaza about their entries to the industry, working as a legal service, the global anime markets, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #manga #interview https://hera.fyi/mangaplaza01 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwta4lv5hf23https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwrhs5o32k2zWe want EVERYONE to enjoy anime, and the things we publish, and the books we release. Anime is for everybody, and we stand by that. It's not like we'd do something absurd like list gawdy, overpriced junk behind a paywall before you can even purchase it. That would be business suicide.30 Sep 2026 23:12 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrhs5o32k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwrg3eojhz2tForged from fandom Inspired by the fans who make up the community, Anime Herald Magazine evokes magic baseballs, phantom thieves, and the idea that anime is worth celebrating. It carries that energy. Bright colors, fun layouts, and articles written from the heart. This is a truly vital publication30 Sep 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwrg3eojhz2thttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwqmbatulz2fShiori Novella, hololive English -Advent-‘s Archiver, Talks With Anime Herald: Seth Burn talked with Shiori Novella, from hololive. They discussed her work as a VTuber, her music, projects like 2024 visual novel Snowed In, working with hololive, and more. #interview #hololive https://hera.fyi/shiorin30 Sep 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqmbatulz2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwomm6rtwj2xThe Heavy Dumbbells The Gym-Girls Lift: An Exploration of "Onegai Muscle": Gabriel Leão explores "How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift?" He talked with Roland Kelts and Borealis Capps to examine the series' appeal, and the rise of woman-oriented sports and fitness anime in recent years. #anime https://hera.fyi/onegai29 Sep 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwomm6rtwj2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwo774jqkr2mHow 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/doujinmusic29 Sep 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo774jqkr2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwhimetrbq2fToday is Sakura Wars' 30th anniversary, and you'd better believe that we're ready for it. 🥰 Researcher Rai Kanada explored the series and its depictions of queerness and queer survival, with a focus on the relationship between Maria and Ayame. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it #SakuraWars https://hera.fyi/mariyame27 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhimetrbq2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwekqpoedl2dAnime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's packed with articles like an exploration of the Phantom Thief archetype by Brian Stremick. 💖 Order today to get a great book and support anime journalism. Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books25 Sep 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwekqpoedl2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mwch7uuuym2uOn Saturday, we celebrated our 16th anniversary, which is still just... a lot to process. We've been around longer than some anime and manga publishers, and that's kind of wild to think about. But I digress. Our EIC wrote a short piece regarding the big day, which is definitely worth checking out https://hera.fyi/animeherald1624 Sep 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwch7uuuym2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mw7anzripo27Hi everyone, we have a new interview today! Seth Burn had a chance to talk with CyberConnect2's Taichi Miyazaki about .hack//Z.E.R.O., the current changes in the gaming industry landscape, and more. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #animeexpo #dothack https://hera.fyi/hackzero23 Sep 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7anzripo27https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvvolhozma2vHi everyone, we have a new interview today! 🥰 Seth Burn talked with Kadokawa's Satoshi Arima and the winners of last year's Honeyfeed Light Novel Contest about publishing, the light novel market, the growth of international authors, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime https://hera.fyi/mfbunko19 Sep 2026 21:59 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvolhozma2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvvhvhmasq2lThe Anime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Caitlin Moore and Brian Stremick 💖 Order today to get a great book and support indie anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books19 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvhvhmasq2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvux52zgsw2aLooking Back on Protoculture Addicts 15 Years Later: Red Bard covers the history of Protoculture Addicts, which currently stands as the longest running anime magazine in North America. They examine the publication's founding, its partnership with ANN, and its settling into dormancy. #anime #manga https://hera.fyi/protoculture19 Sep 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvux52zgsw2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvsxgkw3ud2jOrb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship: Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. #anime #manga https://hera.fyi/orb18 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsxgkw3ud2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvnwixex6d2xFight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn: How “Takopi’s Original Sin” Explores Childhood Trauma - Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro examines “Takopi’s Original Sin”, and the way the series tackles childhood trauma and its impacts. #anime #takopi https://hera.fyi/takopi16 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnwixex6d2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvnuuxuf4z2gWe have a new column today! Borealis Capps examined the current season, which brought two smoking-forward anime in Chainsmoker Cat and Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You, and whether these shows are part of a larger "Joe Camel" type campaign. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it #anime https://hera.fyi/smoking16 Sep 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnuuxuf4z2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvlg2zrjzb2xAkane-banashi’s Anna Nagase Talks to Anime Herald at Anime Expo 2026: Seth Burn talked with Anna Nagase, who plays Akane in "Akane-banashi." She discusses her work on the series, her rakugo traning, her favorite rakugo, and more. #anime #akanebanashi https://hera.fyi/akane15 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlg2zrjzb2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvkynwvzet2lAnime Boston 2026: The AnimeMusicVideos.org History Panel, with Phade: Red Bard examines the AnimeMusicVideos.org panel at Anime Boston 2026. In the panel, Phade discussed the site's history, the importance of physical media, and more. #anime #history #amv https://hera.fyi/amvorg15 Sep 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkynwvzet2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvivl6x2fc2vA Conversation With "The Apothecary Diaries" Author Hyūganatsu - Seth Burn talked with Hyūganatsu, who wrote The Apothecary Diaries, The Failure at God School, and more about her work, crafting mystery stories, and more. #interview #animeboston #apothecarydiaries https://hera.fyi/hyuganatsu14 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvivl6x2fc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvii77fk2u2lAnime Herald Magazine #2 is shipping, and it's packed with articles like an examination of Journal With Witch by Caitlin Moore. 💖 Order today to get a great book and support indie anime journalism. Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books14 Sep 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvii77fk2u2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvdxnlrxpl26Happy new article day 🥰 We just went live a piece by Alex Henderson that explores "Train to the End of the World," and the way the series' use of absurdism and biting social commentary come together to create a once-in-a-generation coming-of-age story. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. https://hera.fyi/train12 Sep 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdxnlrxpl26https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvddux6q6u2qTransgressive Sexuality and The Cold War: A Look Back at Wicked City: Jerome Reuter explores classic OVA Wicked City, and the way it uses its format to push the boundaries of graphic material, which it uses to underscore a smart, political thriller. #anime https://hera.fyi/wickedcity12 Sep 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvddux6q6u2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mvbe6heiag2gThe Alchemical Rise of the African Underdog: Nigerian Cosplay and the Art of the Pivot: Solomon Bajo explores the cosplay scene in Nigeria, and how it's grown from humble beginnings, into a genuine fandom revolution. #anime #fandom #cosplay https://hera.fyi/alchemy11 Sep 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbe6heiag2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mv4gtqwi2a2lThe Anime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Adam Wescott and Borealis Capps 💖 Order today to get a great book and support indie anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books09 Sep 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4gtqwi2a2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3musd5xuypt2bHappy new article day 🥰 We just went live a piece by Bolaji Akinwande that explores "My Best Friend, The Weeb," a Nigerian podcast about the country's anime scene. He talks with its hosts about Nigerian anime fandom, the growth of anime access, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. https://hera.fyi/mbfw05 Sep 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3musd5xuypt2b