If my first year of AniTAY was figuring out where exactly I fit in at this oddball consortium of anime opinions, my second year at AniTAY would be defined by figuring out what kind of writer I wanted to be in the new decade. In addition to publishing my own self-contained reviews, pursuing my passions, … Read more
As a varied art form, anime encompasses a wide range of genres. Prominent on 2020’s screens are shonen action shows like My Hero Academia; slow, relaxing slice-of-life shows like Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater; fantasy/isekai like Re:Zero; Magical High School shows like Irregular; not to mention multitudinous detective, comedy, sci-fi/mecha, and romance shows. … Read more
Sometimes, don’t you just want to whirl around in a frenzied spasm of destructive fury, spewing forth flames and shrapnel, igniting your surroundings in a conflagration of righteous rage? No? Has 2020 already made you numb? Let the writers of rekindle the fire in your soul as we remember the anime that made us shudder … Read more
Emotions are important. In these unusual pandemic-riddled times, some folks act out their emotions in less than healthy, self-destructive ways. Others internalise their feelings, retreating into dark bedrooms and small homes, brewing mental health problems for later. Hence, our decision at AniTAY to write about our favourite anime that elicited strong emotions in us. Sometimes … Read more
With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis laying waste to the current anime season and likely the rest of the year, as well as the latest simuldubs which have been pushed back or slowly resuming production, Toonami has found itself in an unprecedented position this year. In recent weeks, the block reaired some episodes of My Hero … Read more
Buried as it is on Amazon Prime, perhaps not many anime-viewers have yet unearthed the psychological thriller Babylon. The first 7 episodes are currently available, with episode 8 delayed until December 30th for reasons that may become apparent. This article will help you to decide whether you should risk the emotional carnage of watching it, or … Read more