Anime has always had a special place for mascots and those tiny, adorable characters that capture fans' hearts with just a glance. From mischievous animals to magical companions, mascots often become ...

Anime isn’t real. That’s why, in anime, I find that there are so many joyful things. Reality isn’t always fertile ground for the more pure comforts we find in anime. Today, the deranged worldview of a ...