Matthew Burbridge

The One Thing Dragging ‘Iron-Blooded Orphans’ Down

Sexist tropes are common in anime, but that’s no excuse.

A pantoum in which Peridot, one of the toughest gems on ‘Steven Universe,’ reflects on her new life on Earth.

Eric Vilas-Boas pens his final words on the Dot and Line.

Get ready for a week of hell, Class 1A.

The philosopher’s shōnen, remembered.

Rounding up some of the silliest, spookiest, and all-around best trip episodes and sequences from your favorite cartoons.

A special recipe from ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service,’ courtesy of A to Z Ghibli Food.

This update on the Gundam franchise ain’t your little sister’s unicorn.

Given that this show is so driven by black music, why does this episode lean so heavily on stereotype?