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Anime Herald
@animeherald.com
· Aug 23
It's official! We just announced that we're publishing a new magazine, inventively titled "Anime Herald Magazine." It's priced at $17.95 and will include ten new articles from some of the field's foremost authorities when it ships in November.
You can preorder your copy at shop.animeherald.com
You can preorder your copy at shop.animeherald.com
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AH Magazine is arguably the most ambitious thing we've ever done - every issue sold puts us in a better position for the next issue; but more than that, we have economies of scale on our side right now. It's the best time to order. 💖
Anime Herald Magazine's launch day is getting closer by the day, and we're over 350 sales. 💖 Order your copy today to help support indie anime journalism
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 📦
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
AH Magazine is arguably the most ambitious thing we've ever done - every issue sold puts us in a better position for the next issue; but more than that, we have economies of scale on our side right now. It's the best time to order. 💖
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 industry crash.
The Failure of "America's Greatest Otaku"
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.
hera.fyi
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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 industry crash.
How Doujin Illustrators Influenced The Aesthetics of Japan’s Underground Music Culture: Kai Redfield explores Japan's underground music scene and how doujin illustrators have played an invaluable role in defining the aesthetics and vibes of the landscape.
#music
#music
How Doujin Illustrators Influenced The Aesthetics of Japan's Underground Music Culture
Many illustrators who’ve contributed to underground and doujin music scene history eventually find themselves working on monumental projects, like Vtuber designs or video game concept art - but it’s cool to see that there’s a place for everyone to play a role in this part of the subculture, irrespective of where the future takes them.
hera.fyi
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How Doujin Illustrators Influenced The Aesthetics of Japan’s Underground Music Culture: Kai Redfield explores Japan's underground music scene and how doujin illustrators have played an invaluable role in defining the aesthetics and vibes of the landscape.
#music
#music
Hi everyone, we have a new interview for you. 🥰
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Yoko Takahashi about her career, Evangelion's role in cementing her place in pop culture, working with Toshiyuki Ōmori, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #evangelion
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Yoko Takahashi about her career, Evangelion's role in cementing her place in pop culture, working with Toshiyuki Ōmori, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #evangelion
Yoko Takahashi Talks With Anime Herald
Interview Date: 8/22/2025 Interview Location: Anime NYC 2025 Interview Format: Round Robin Unidentified Gaming Magazine: Over your entire career, you’ve
hera.fyi
November 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Hi everyone, we have a new interview for you. 🥰
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Yoko Takahashi about her career, Evangelion's role in cementing her place in pop culture, working with Toshiyuki Ōmori, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #evangelion
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Yoko Takahashi about her career, Evangelion's role in cementing her place in pop culture, working with Toshiyuki Ōmori, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #evangelion
Exploring Viola Davis’ Investments In Anime Production, and Afro-Anime’s Potential: Gabriel Leão examines Viola Davis' recent investments in anime production, and how afro-anime works like Mfinda can impact the greater anime industry.
#anime #industry #fandom
#anime #industry #fandom
Exploring Viola Davis' Investments In Anime Production, and Afro-Anime's Potential
With Viola Davis emerging onto the scene, not only might diversity be in for a welcome change, but also narratives within an ever-expanding art form that has grown outside its native island as it is adopted by different societies, as has happened with other beloved cultural staples throughout history and the world.
hera.fyi
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
When’s The Best Time To Scream In Public? Catching Up With Ladybeard At Otakon 2025: Lauren Orsini interviewed LadyBeard at Otakon 2025. They talk about his work and career, the BabyBeard project, his workout routine, and more.
#jpop #ladybeard #interview
#jpop #ladybeard #interview
When's The Best Time To Scream In Public? Catching Up With Ladybeard At Otakon 2025
"I do the bro splits: chest, back, legs, arms, shoulders, and I spread that over about two weeks nowadays. It used to be six days a week, but now I space two to three days per week as appropriate with the schedule."
hera.fyi
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
When’s The Best Time To Scream In Public? Catching Up With Ladybeard At Otakon 2025: Lauren Orsini interviewed LadyBeard at Otakon 2025. They talk about his work and career, the BabyBeard project, his workout routine, and more.
#jpop #ladybeard #interview
#jpop #ladybeard #interview
Sorry about the double-fundraising burst. We schedule the noon and 4:00PM posts a couple of days ahead so I... kind of forget what's coming in them by Friday 😅
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Sorry about the double-fundraising burst. We schedule the noon and 4:00PM posts a couple of days ahead so I... kind of forget what's coming in them by Friday 😅
Hi everyone. We're a journalist-run, 100% reader-supported e-zine, and we do our best to deliver quality work and pay everyone fairly. At the moment, we're trying to raise enough to bring rates up for everyone
Consider backing us on Patreon. $3/month gets all of our articles in your inbox early 💖
Consider backing us on Patreon. $3/month gets all of our articles in your inbox early 💖
Get more from Anime Herald on Patreon
Creating an ad-free, online anime magazine
hera.fyi
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Hi everyone. We're a journalist-run, 100% reader-supported e-zine, and we do our best to deliver quality work and pay everyone fairly. At the moment, we're trying to raise enough to bring rates up for everyone
Consider backing us on Patreon. $3/month gets all of our articles in your inbox early 💖
Consider backing us on Patreon. $3/month gets all of our articles in your inbox early 💖
Anime Herald Magazine's launch day is getting closer by the day, and we're over 350 sales. 💖 Order your copy today to help support indie anime journalism
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 📦
November 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Anime Herald Magazine's launch day is getting closer by the day, and we're over 350 sales. 💖 Order your copy today to help support indie anime journalism
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 📦
The Heavy Dumbbells The Gym-Girls Lift: An Exploration of "Onegai Muscle": Gabriel Leão explores "How Heavy Are The Dumbbells You Lift?" He talked with Roland Kelts and Borealis Capps to examine the title's appeal, and the recent rise of female-oriented sports and fitness anime
#anime #fitness
#anime #fitness
The Heavy Dumbbells The Gym-Girls Lift: An Exploration of Onegai Muscle
“I hope someday we’ll see even better stories with fitness as a focus and less problematic elements,” Capps said. “Until then, it remains the crowning jewel of fitness anime and manga.”
hera.fyi
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon - Red Bard talks with Robert Fenelon, a founding fan and head of early anime magazine Anime-Zine, about his experiences in fandom, his work in the anime community, and more.
#history #anime #manga #fandom
#history #anime #manga #fandom
Looking Back at Anime-Zine with Robert Fenelon
"Anime-Zine was North America's first professionally distributed anime magazine. There were C/FO newsletters and the C/FO National had a... I'm sure their print room was under 200 copies, but they would send it out to people all over English-speaking North America."
hera.fyi
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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I just got word that AH Magazine has reached 325 sales! 🥰 We're shipping our 100+-page first volume soon, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📦
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I just got word that AH Magazine has reached 325 sales! 🥰 We're shipping our 100+-page first volume soon, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📔
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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
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 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.
I just got word that AH Magazine has reached 325 sales! 🥰 We're shipping our 100+-page first volume soon, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📦
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I just got word that AH Magazine has reached 325 sales! 🥰 We're shipping our 100+-page first volume soon, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📦
In the Name of the Disabled Princess: Disability Metaphor in “In The Name of the Mermaid Princess”: AJ Mack, examines "In The Name of the Mermaid Princess," and how the series uses its world and characters to deliver a metaphor for the challenges people with disabilities face.
#manga
#manga
In the Name of the Disabled Princess: Disability Metaphor in “In The Name of the Mermaid Princess”
Metaphor can be tricky when it comes to discussion of representation. Often it can come across as heavy handed or dismissive, especially for disability
hera.fyi
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In the Name of the Disabled Princess: Disability Metaphor in “In The Name of the Mermaid Princess”: AJ Mack, examines "In The Name of the Mermaid Princess," and how the series uses its world and characters to deliver a metaphor for the challenges people with disabilities face.
#manga
#manga
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Guys, gals, and nonbinary pals:
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
So I just checked our sales - we're at 289 copies sold.
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
Anime Herald Magazine's first issue launches in just a couple of weeks! We're shipping this 90+-page volume in November, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📦
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Guys, gals, and nonbinary pals:
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
Anime Herald Magazine is getting a second issue.
How “Call of the Night” Uses Its Vampires to Build Its Structure: Justin S. Harrison examines Kotoyama's "Call of the Night," and the way the series uses interplay between vampires and humans to discuss the profundities of life, mortality, and all that entails.
#anime #manga
#anime #manga
How "Call of the Night" Uses Its Vampires to Build Its Structure
The nights go on as long as needed, and the mornings come as they always must.
hera.fyi
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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So I just checked our sales - we're at 289 copies sold.
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
Anime Herald Magazine's first issue launches in just a couple of weeks! We're shipping this 90+-page volume in November, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📦
November 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
So I just checked our sales - we're at 289 copies sold.
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
We need 11 more to reach 300, which is our internal threshold to go ahead and start planning Issue #2 - let's do this!
Reposted by Anime Herald
I keep telling folks: get pre-orders in - we have the benefit of economies of scale on our side right now, which won't be there when we go print-on-demand.
I just heard from our printer and we'll probably have to raise the price for POD because of:
1) Tariffs
2) Costs associated w/ POD
3) Bespoke
I just heard from our printer and we'll probably have to raise the price for POD because of:
1) Tariffs
2) Costs associated w/ POD
3) Bespoke
Anime Herald Magazine's first issue launches in just a couple of weeks! We're shipping this 90+-page volume in November, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📦
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I keep telling folks: get pre-orders in - we have the benefit of economies of scale on our side right now, which won't be there when we go print-on-demand.
I just heard from our printer and we'll probably have to raise the price for POD because of:
1) Tariffs
2) Costs associated w/ POD
3) Bespoke
I just heard from our printer and we'll probably have to raise the price for POD because of:
1) Tariffs
2) Costs associated w/ POD
3) Bespoke
We're so back.
「姫様“拷問”の時間です」第2期 姫と魔王軍が笑顔で食卓を囲むキービジュアル
https://natalie.mu/comic/news/646762?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#姫様拷問の時間です
https://natalie.mu/comic/news/646762?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#姫様拷問の時間です
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We're so back.
Hi everyone, we have a new interview for you. 🥰
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Kenichirō Matsuda and Emiri Katō about their work on the Spy x Family anime, their hopes for the series, their trip to Anime NYC, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #spyxfamily
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Kenichirō Matsuda and Emiri Katō about their work on the Spy x Family anime, their hopes for the series, their trip to Anime NYC, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #spyxfamily
A Conversation With Spy x Family's Kenichirō Matsuda and Emiri Katō
"I think being nervous is actually important. You don’t need to overcome it. You need to accept that part of yourself. That makes me feel more serious about this role. I am becoming friends with my nervousness."
hera.fyi
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Hi everyone, we have a new interview for you. 🥰
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Kenichirō Matsuda and Emiri Katō about their work on the Spy x Family anime, their hopes for the series, their trip to Anime NYC, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #spyxfamily
Seth Burn had a chance to talk with Kenichirō Matsuda and Emiri Katō about their work on the Spy x Family anime, their hopes for the series, their trip to Anime NYC, and more. It's a great read and we hope you enjoy it.
#interview #spyxfamily
The Hidden Side Of Horror Manga: Javier Hanson explores the landscape of horror manga, with a piece that examines the works of eight creators who changed the genre forever, from Kazuo Umezu, to Kanako Inuki and beyond.
#manga #horror
#manga #horror
The Hidden Side Of Horror Manga
It’s one of my favorite things about the horror genre, a sense of shock and despair that you just can't get in anything else.
hera.fyi
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Small correction: It's... 100+ 😅
Anime Herald Magazine's first issue launches in just a couple of weeks! We're shipping this 90+-page volume in November, so get your orders in today 🥰
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 📦
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Small correction: It's... 100+ 😅
Reposted by Anime Herald
We're excited to share a preview of our first issue of Anime Herald Magazine. 🥰 Enjoy a peek at our Archive article exploring Carl Macek's career
Order your copy at the AH shop
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
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Order your copy at the AH shop
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Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
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October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We're excited to share a preview of our first issue of Anime Herald Magazine. 🥰 Enjoy a peek at our Archive article exploring Carl Macek's career
Order your copy at the AH shop
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
Order your copy at the AH shop
Digital ($15.75 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1dig 💻
Physical ($17.95 USD): hera.fyi/buyahmag1 📔
Bundle: hera.fyi/buyahmag1bun 📦
October 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM