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· Dec 18
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
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Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have an interview with Megumi Han that discusses Digimon Beatbreak, and how Han's lifelong fandom inspired her performance as Gekkomon. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #digimon
This week, we have an interview with Megumi Han that discusses Digimon Beatbreak, and how Han's lifelong fandom inspired her performance as Gekkomon. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #digimon
Megumi Han talks Digimon Beatbreak at NYCC
When I watched Digimon as a child I never expected, or even dreamed, of being cast in the series. Digimon is a franchise that affected my life. Now, being cast in a series like this is changing my life once again.
hera.fyi
February 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the "Ranma ½" Fanfiction of the 1990s: This week, we have an article by Adam Wescott that explores the history and legacy of the Ranma 1/2 fanfic community, the scene's exploration of topics like gender and character, and how it's evolved since the '90s.
#ranma #fanfic
#ranma #fanfic
Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the Ranma ½ Fanfiction of the 1990s
These authors do not try to excuse Ranma ½ for its various problems. But their work demonstrates real affection for the source material.
hera.fyi
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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We'll be updating the language later, but eBook copies are still available! Every copy we sell helps us to make an even better #2.
And if you'd prefer a physical copy, let me know - I'm currently gauging interest on a reprint.
And if you'd prefer a physical copy, let me know - I'm currently gauging interest on a reprint.
Anime Herald Magazine #1 is now available and shipping! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
February 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
We'll be updating the language later, but eBook copies are still available! Every copy we sell helps us to make an even better #2.
And if you'd prefer a physical copy, let me know - I'm currently gauging interest on a reprint.
And if you'd prefer a physical copy, let me know - I'm currently gauging interest on a reprint.
Together, Alone: How "Laid-Back Camp" Shows Companionship Through Technology: Alex Henderson discusses 2021's Laid-Back Camp, and the way the series leverages the use of technology to emphasize that devices like phones can foster togetherness and connection between folks who are miles apart.
Together, Alone: How Laid-Back Camp Shows Companionship Through Technology
In Winter 2021, Laid-Back Camp’s cast of teenaged camping enthusiasts returned to our screens and to the lush scenery around Mount Fuji. Rin, Nadeshiko,
hera.fyi
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Together, Alone: How "Laid-Back Camp" Shows Companionship Through Technology: Alex Henderson discusses 2021's Laid-Back Camp, and the way the series leverages the use of technology to emphasize that devices like phones can foster togetherness and connection between folks who are miles apart.
Divided We Stand: The Two Halves of Figure17: Adam Wescott explores 2001 anime Figure 17, and how the show's dual nature as a slice-of-life drama and a sci-fi action series help it stand as a genuinely compelling experience.
#anime
#anime
Divided We Stand: The Two Halves of Figure17
Loneliness, daily routines, the seasonal cycle of death and rebirth; these elements of life on Earth all reinforce the deadly stakes of the science fiction storyline.
hera.fyi
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Divided We Stand: The Two Halves of Figure17: Adam Wescott explores 2001 anime Figure 17, and how the show's dual nature as a slice-of-life drama and a sci-fi action series help it stand as a genuinely compelling experience.
#anime
#anime
The dude who rated the water in games needs a new place to do his work.
February 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The dude who rated the water in games needs a new place to do his work.
For the midweek crowd - this was a great read.
Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have a new piece by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro that examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #manga
This week, we have a new piece by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro that examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #manga
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship
Sure, Orb is a warning against the dangers of authoritarianism. More importantly, the show represents the indelible curiosity that all people possess. It’s about the intrinsic need to understand. To know. To find meaning. To have autonomy.
hera.fyi
February 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM
For the midweek crowd - this was a great read.
The Call of the Night Dub Cast Talks With Anime Herald - Seth Burn talks with Natalie Rial, Gabriel Regojo, and Shannon D. Reed about their work on Call of the Night, their time in New York for Anime NYC, and more.
#interview #anime
#interview #anime
The Call of the Night Dub Cast Talks With Anime Herald
Interview Location: Anime NYC 2025 Interview Date: 8/23/2025 Interview Format: In-Person Anime Herald: For my first question, I need to make it clear that
hera.fyi
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Call of the Night Dub Cast Talks With Anime Herald - Seth Burn talks with Natalie Rial, Gabriel Regojo, and Shannon D. Reed about their work on Call of the Night, their time in New York for Anime NYC, and more.
#interview #anime
#interview #anime
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Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have a new piece by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro that examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #manga
This week, we have a new piece by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro that examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #manga
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship
Sure, Orb is a warning against the dangers of authoritarianism. More importantly, the show represents the indelible curiosity that all people possess. It’s about the intrinsic need to understand. To know. To find meaning. To have autonomy.
hera.fyi
February 1, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have a new piece by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro that examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #manga
This week, we have a new piece by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro that examines recent anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and its story's parallels with the rise of authoritarianism in the USA. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#anime #manga
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and its Parallels with Present-Day Censorship
Sure, Orb is a warning against the dangers of authoritarianism. More importantly, the show represents the indelible curiosity that all people possess. It’s about the intrinsic need to understand. To know. To find meaning. To have autonomy.
hera.fyi
February 1, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Press release going out in about 4 hours; check your inbox if you're on the list. It's a short one, but I'm proud to send it.
If you want to be on the PR list, we have a form here:
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Press Release Distribution Form - Anime Herald
Anime Herald will be making an announcement on May 19, 2025 at 8:00PM EDT via a live streaming event. The news will be announced at approximately 8:30PM EDT, and we are currently preparing our mailing...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Press release going out in about 4 hours; check your inbox if you're on the list. It's a short one, but I'm proud to send it.
If you want to be on the PR list, we have a form here:
forms.gle/LvuBcQGRofwd...
If you want to be on the PR list, we have a form here:
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VHS Trading and Fansubs in the Modern Era: Borealis Capps examines the history of VHS fansubs, from their early days as a lifeline for anime fans to their decline with the advent of digisubbing, only to find a dedicated niche in the modern world.
#anime #fansubs #history
#anime #fansubs #history
VHS Trading and Fansubs in the Modern Era
No matter what the future holds, it is obvious that anime fans are an industrious bunch who have a history of doing whatever it takes to access the media they love and preserving some of our oldest traditions.
hera.fyi
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Densha Otoko, 20 Years Later: Why the TV Drama is Still Great in an Ever-Changing Otaku Landscape: Kaylyn Saucedo, explores Densha Otoko, with a focus on the TV drama. She examines the work and why it remains a valuable work within the greater otaku subculture today.
Densha Otoko, 20 Years Later: Why the TV Drama is Still Great in an Ever-Changing Otaku Landscape
Twenty years later, the TV drama adaptation of Densha Otoko remains undefeated in the realm of Japanese drama shows. It’s a wonderful depiction of real anime otaku and their interests that manages to humanize geeks and nerds for normies who might not always understand where we’re coming from and builds a realistic, meaningful love story fueled by the power of pure camaraderie and friendship.
hera.fyi
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Densha Otoko, 20 Years Later: Why the TV Drama is Still Great in an Ever-Changing Otaku Landscape: Kaylyn Saucedo, explores Densha Otoko, with a focus on the TV drama. She examines the work and why it remains a valuable work within the greater otaku subculture today.
Meeting the Tenchou: A Conversation with Takanashi Kiara: Samantha Ferreira interviews Hololive English -Myth- icon Takanashi Kiara. They discuss her work and career, the evolving VTuber landscape, her single Perfume, and more.
#hololive #kiara #kfp
#hololive #kiara #kfp
Meeting the Tenchou: A Conversation with Takanashi Kiara
"I'm so honored to be part of such a new era and a wave of a new career popping into this landscape"
hera.fyi
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
From Anime to Transformers to Tabletop: How the VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross Became an Icon in 3 Fandoms: Caelyn Ellis explores the history of the Valkyrie VF-1, and how it became an iconic, irreplaceable part of three distinct fandoms.
#macross #transformers #battletech
#macross #transformers #battletech
From Anime to Transformers to Tabletop: How the VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross Became an Icon in 3 Fandoms
The end result of this massive tangle of licensing and legal kerfuffle is that, 42 years after it was created, there are now three distinct robots you can see on screens and buy figures of that are all, at heart, the VF-1S Super Valkyrie
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January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
From Anime to Transformers to Tabletop: How the VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross Became an Icon in 3 Fandoms: Caelyn Ellis explores the history of the Valkyrie VF-1, and how it became an iconic, irreplaceable part of three distinct fandoms.
#macross #transformers #battletech
#macross #transformers #battletech
Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have a new piece by Patricia C. Baxter that explores three titles, including Spacewalking With You, and how they highlight the evolving portrayals of neurodivergence in manga. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#manga
This week, we have a new piece by Patricia C. Baxter that explores three titles, including Spacewalking With You, and how they highlight the evolving portrayals of neurodivergence in manga. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#manga
Unmasking Neurodivergence in the Manga World
Witnessing the gradually changing media landscape to include neurodivergent stories has been a real joy to witness in these past few years, especially stories that encourage the characters to live as their authentic selves.
hera.fyi
January 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Hi everyone, it's new article day. 🥰
This week, we have a new piece by Patricia C. Baxter that explores three titles, including Spacewalking With You, and how they highlight the evolving portrayals of neurodivergence in manga. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#manga
This week, we have a new piece by Patricia C. Baxter that explores three titles, including Spacewalking With You, and how they highlight the evolving portrayals of neurodivergence in manga. It's a great read, and we hope you enjoy it.
#manga
It's official: Anime Herald Magazine's first issue has SOLD OUT! 🥰
Thank you so much for your support, and for helping to make our first issue such a huge success. We're forever grateful.
And now, it's time to celebrate.
Thank you so much for your support, and for helping to make our first issue such a huge success. We're forever grateful.
And now, it's time to celebrate.
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
It's official: Anime Herald Magazine's first issue has SOLD OUT! 🥰
Thank you so much for your support, and for helping to make our first issue such a huge success. We're forever grateful.
And now, it's time to celebrate.
Thank you so much for your support, and for helping to make our first issue such a huge success. We're forever grateful.
And now, it's time to celebrate.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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January 21, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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January 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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January 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Anime NYC 2025: Minetarō Mochizuki Discusses Dragon Head: Seth Burn talks with Dragon Head creator Minetarō Mochizuki about his inspirations when creating the series, his thoughts on fear as a part daily life, and more.
#interview #manga
#interview #manga
Anime NYC 2025: Minetarō Mochizuki Discusses Dragon Head
"When I was writing Dragon Head, I wanted to highlight that fear is all in our head. So is imagination. It’s all created in the same place. It’s all up to the individual. The choice is yours."
hera.fyi
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Anime NYC 2025: Minetarō Mochizuki Discusses Dragon Head: Seth Burn talks with Dragon Head creator Minetarō Mochizuki about his inspirations when creating the series, his thoughts on fear as a part daily life, and more.
#interview #manga
#interview #manga
Oh hey everyone, we have a new interview! 🥰
Seth Burn talked with All You Need Is Kill Director Ken’ichirô Akimoto about his work on the film. It's a good read and we hope you enjoy it
#anime #interview
Seth Burn talked with All You Need Is Kill Director Ken’ichirô Akimoto about his work on the film. It's a good read and we hope you enjoy it
#anime #interview
A Conversation With All You Need Is Kill Director Ken'ichirô Akimoto
"From the very beginning I was planning on having it be very colorful. A rainbow world."
hera.fyi
January 21, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Oh hey everyone, we have a new interview! 🥰
Seth Burn talked with All You Need Is Kill Director Ken’ichirô Akimoto about his work on the film. It's a good read and we hope you enjoy it
#anime #interview
Seth Burn talked with All You Need Is Kill Director Ken’ichirô Akimoto about his work on the film. It's a good read and we hope you enjoy it
#anime #interview
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Missed out on the physical edition of this one but you shouldn’t, Sam and the team are the best and we need more efforts like this since fanzines this good are rare.
This is it: The *last box* of Anime Herald Magazine #1! Be sure to order your copy of this gorgeous, 100+ page edition while supplies last. 💖
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Digital copy ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical copy ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
January 19, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Missed out on the physical edition of this one but you shouldn’t, Sam and the team are the best and we need more efforts like this since fanzines this good are rare.