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/3mzjj4jlb4k2xHi everyone, we have a new interview! Seth Burn talked the creators and seiyuu of Sentenced to Be a Hero about the series' creation, working on the anime, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #nycc #interview #anime https://hera.fyi/sentenced04 Nov 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzjj4jlb4k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mzjapiqo3g2eHi everyone. We're a journalist-run, reader-supported e-zine, and we do our best to deliver quality work and pay everyone fairly. Consider backing us on Patreon. $3/month gets all of our articles in your inbox early 💖 Patreon: hera.fyi/patreon Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/animeherald04 Nov 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzjapiqo3g2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mzipxssaxm2rA 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. Link: hera.fyi/hyuganatsu #interview #animeboston #apothecarydiaries04 Nov 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzipxssaxm2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mzgqaxw6ij2iThe Anime Herald Magazine #2 is shipping, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like George Horvath and Adam Wescott 💖 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 #books03 Nov 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgqaxw6ij2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mzgctrgouo2iThe 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/oguricap03 Nov 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgctrgouo2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mz7kc64jw22kHi everyone, it's new article today. 🥰 Seth Burn talked with Aoi Yūki and Takeo Otsuka about their work on The Apothecary Diaries, the source of Jinshi's popularity, finding the perfect delivery, and more. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #interview #anime #apothecarydiaries https://hera.fyi/apothecary01 Nov 2026 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz7kc64jw22khttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mz77mla4vy2tWe went live with a new interview last night! Seth Burn had a chance to talk with artist Acky Bright about his latest work, GalaXic Baseball League. They discuss the creative process, working wih the MLB, and more. It's a fantastic read, and we hope you enjoy it. #manga #interview https://hera.fyi/galaxic31 Oct 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz77mla4vy2thttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mz22kxsida2iArming the Heart with Steel: How "Sakura Wars" Explores Structural Queer Survival - Researcher Rai Kanada explored Sakura Wars and its depictions of queerness and queer survival, with a focus on the relationship between Maria and Ayame. #SakuraWars https://hera.fyi/mariyame29 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz22kxsida2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myzn5tzfox2gFight, 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/takopi29 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzn5tzfox2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myxk3v7bat2gAnime Herald Magazine #2 is now available, and it's filled with articles like an examination of Journal with With by Caitlin Moore Order today to get a great book and support anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books28 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxk3v7bat2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myxbpbikjo24Hi everyone, we have a new interview! Seth Burn talked the voice actors behind KPop Demon Hunters' Saja Boys about their careers, their work on the film, the movie's overnight success, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it. #nycc #interview #kpopdemonhunters #sajaboys https://hera.fyi/sajaboys28 Oct 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxbpbikjo24https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mywzd7xrtc2rTransgressive 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/wickedcity28 Oct 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mywzd7xrtc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myrvx6iemc23We would like to apologize to folks who are having trouble accessing Anime Herald today. Over the past few days, we've been getting attacked by AI scrapers who've been taxing our server resources. We'll be looking into a solution tonight, because this needs to stop.26 Oct 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myrvx6iemc23https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mynrdzwp7i24Happy new article day. 🥰 Today's piece comes from Bea Baker, who explored Cosmic Princess Kaguya, and the way the series built up a grassroots, excited fandom almost without warning. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. Link: hera.fyi/explosion #anime #manga #cosmicprincesskaguya24 Oct 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynrdzwp7i24https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myniavddz724Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon - Red Bard talks with Robert Fenelon, a founding fan and head of early anime magazine Anime-Zine, about his experiences in fandom, his work in the anime community, and more. #history #anime #manga #fandom https://hera.fyi/animezine24 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myniavddz724https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mymxihkwhm22From Spacetoon to Subtitles: How Arabic-Dubbed Anime Shaped a Generation - Amal Hasan explores the history of the Spacetoon TV channel, and the impact that it's had on Arabic anime fandom and pop culture. #anime #fandom https://hera.fyi/spacetoon24 Oct 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymxihkwhm22https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mykxre7yvm25The Anime Herald Magazine #2 is shipping, and it's packed with articles by amazing writers like Caitlin Moore and Coop Bicknell 💖 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 #books23 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykxre7yvm25https://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mykkechzpw2kTalking "Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure" with Composer Yugo Kanno and Producer Noriko Dohi - Seth Burn talked with the composer and producer for the Steel Ball Run: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure anime about their work on the series, meeting fan expectations, and more. #anime #jojo #jjba https://hera.fyi/jojosbr23 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykkechzpw2khttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myihcvz55i2pThe Nigerian Anime-Focused Podcast To Know: 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. Link: hera.fyi/mbfw #anime #fandom https://hera.fyi/mbfw22 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myihcvz55i2phttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myhzvruwnz2iAnime Boston 2026: The AnimeMusicVideos.org History Panel, with Phade: Red Bard examines the AnimeMusicVideos.org panel at Anime Boston 2026, during which Phade discussed the site's history, the importance of physical media, and more. #anime #history #amv https://hera.fyi/amvorg22 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myhzvruwnz2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myfwtwiabp2lThe Colorful Music of Ichiko Hashimoto: Adam Wescott explores the work of Ichiko Hashimoto, a musician, composer, and actor who made an indelible impact on the anime and music landscapes, and continues to innovate on the craft today. #anime #music https://hera.fyi/ichiko21 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myfwtwiabp2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3myfg3j4wfr2eTransgressive 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/wickedcity21 Oct 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3myfg3j4wfr2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mydgfp4xsp2hAnime Herald Magazine #2 is out, and it's filled with articles like an origin story of named special attacks in shonen by George Horvath Order today to get a great book and support anime journalism Details: hera.fyi/ahmag2info Order: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Digital: hera.fyi/buyahmag2dig #anime #books20 Oct 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mydgfp4xsp2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mycyyhrdbz2mWhack A Catgirl: An Anime Fandom Time Capsule: Borealis Capps, takes a trip back to the early 2000s with a look at Asmodee Games' "Whack A Catgirl." She explores the game's flow and nods to a long-past but well-remembered time in anime fandom. #history #anime #gaming #cardgames https://hera.fyi/whackacatgirl20 Oct 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mycyyhrdbz2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3my4ebjzsfq2pHappy new article day. 🥰 Lettuce, explored Chainsmoker Cat, Jirai Kei, and messy Japanese vloggers, and how the three find ways to create beauty from mess, while shining their own lights on society's failings. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it. #anime #manga #chainsmokercat https://hera.fyi/chainsmoker18 Oct 2026 00:34 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4ebjzsfq2phttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mxyx3i45272dThe 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/alchemy16 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyx3i45272dhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mxwtzv42un2fIn the Name of the Disabled Princess: Disability Metaphor in “In The Name of the Mermaid Princess”: AJ Mack, examines "In The Name of the Mermaid Princess," and how the series uses its world and characters to deliver a metaphor for the challenges people with disabilities face. #manga https://hera.fyi/mermaid15 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxwtzv42un2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mxwgmr63kp2nSeasons of Ranma: Exploring the "Ranma ½" Fanfiction of the 1990s: Adam Wescott explores the history and legacy of the Ranma 1/2 fanfic community, the scene's exploration of topics like gender and character, and how it's evolved since the '90s. #ranma #fanfiction #anime https://hera.fyi/ranmafics15 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxwgmr63kp2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/animeherald.com/post/3mxudkzls462mLost in Translation: AI’s Influence on Anime and Manga: Jonny Lobo examines the growing use of AI and Machine Translations in the anime and manga industries. In addition to independent research, he speaks with translators Kim Morrisey, Zack Davisson and Matthias Hirsh for their insights on the topic14 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:zagutraafprhv25onsfajxll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxudkzls462m