NPR describes the phenomenon of so-called “history girls,” a “new urban subculture that some believe signals a kind of empowerment for female Japanese hobbyists.” Okay, keep talking… “History Girls” ...

In Japan, the number of female visitors to shogun castles, samurai battle re-enactments and history bookstores has recently increased. Observers attribute this to the rise of the "history girls" — a ...

Sports anime can be exciting, endearing, optimistic, emotional, and in some respects, way better than actual sports. But many shows fall into a tired trope: having a protagonist who is really good at ...

Vasalya is a South African Anime Features Writer that loves to write about "cool stuff". A natural geek, she has worked at Comic Con Africa, hosted a panel with cosplay champions and celebrates local ...