“Demon Slayer”: The Viral Blockbuster from Japan | The New Yorker
How an anime franchise captured the world’s imagination during the pandemic.| The New Yorker
How an anime franchise captured the world’s imagination during the pandemic.| The New Yorker
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle crosses $600M worldwide as Ufotable’s animation helps make anime a dominant force at the 2025 box office.| Forbes
In Part Two of “Otaku Research,” Nakamori Akio breaks down (or reinforces, depending on your view) stereotypes involving the mating habits of the otaku. Even more bombastic than his original missive, this column is an intriguing window into contemporary views of the subculture during the early 1980s.| neojaponisme.com
Global protest movements are relying on imagery from Japan. Here's why.| Matt Alt's Pure Invention
The magazine, home to such series as “Naruto” and “One Piece,” has created a formula for coaxing hit franchises out of young talents. The twenty-four-year-old behind “Kagurabachi” may be next.| The New Yorker
And that’s the real secret to global pop-cultural success| blog.pureinventionbook.com
