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The Failure of “America’s Greatest Otaku” - Megan D. examines TOKYOPOP's ill-fated attempt to create a reality TV series geared toward anime fans. She examines the series from the top down, from baffling production choices to ill-advised locations, set against the backdrop of the 2008 industry crash

I'm currently working on the last couple of articles! Get your pre-orders in y'all! Also, there are still a couple half/full page ad spots available in this issue. If you're interested in getting the AHM media kit & seeing the ad offerings, please email: [email protected]!

Layouts for Anime Herald Magazine #2 are almost done, and it looks fabulous. Katy Castillo did the layouts & cover design, while Tim Eldred did the cover art Order today to ensure your copy's in the first shipment Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun #anime #smallpress

We just went live with an all-new early access article. This week, Jerome Reuter looks at Wicked City, and how the title earned a place in the greater pantheon of anime history. Just $3 lets you read this and all other articles early. Link: www.patreon.com/posts/transg...

"Deca-Dence": The Fight for a Better World - Joshua Baron examines 2020 anime series Deca-Dence, and the way the series approaches its themes of social justice, worker rights, and activism, and the forces of inertia and apathy that must be overcome for these elements to effect lasting change #anime

Anyone can access manga now. Here’s why that’s good. - Lauren Orsini explores the rise of manga's popularity and accessibility. The recent Wordle upset got her thinking about how the medium's push into the mainstream changed the ways we interact with it, often for the better. #manga #fandom

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Last week, we revealed Anime Herald Magazine's second issue. This handsome edition will feature cover art by Tim Eldred and design by Katy Castillo. Order today to ensure that your copy's in the first shipment. 💖 Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun #anime #smallpress

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Last week, we revealed Anime Herald Magazine's second issue, along with a preview of the layouts, which are being designed by Katy Castillo. Order today to ensure that your copy's in the first shipment. 💖 Preorder: hera.fyi/buyahmag2 Bundle (1&2): hera.fyi/buyahmag2bun #anime #smallpress

Tokyopop’s situation was still precarious after a round of layoffs in 2008, but company founder and CEO Stu Levy was certain he could turn things around.

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The Failure of "America's Greatest Otaku"

Note: Contains spoilers for 2020 anime Deca-Dence. Apathy is the death of any social movement. One can’t move forward if they give up on progress.

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Deca-Dence: The Fight for a Better World

And as manga becomes ubiquitous, I think manga fandom has become quieter. It has shifted from an interest that used to shout for my attention to a low hum in the background of my life.

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Anyone can access manga now. Here's why that's good.

Samantha Ferreira is Planning AH Mag #2

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