The 63-episode adaptation of shoujo classic Fruits Basket finally came to its long-awaited conclusion at the end of the Spring 2021 season. And while it’s unquestionably a masterful adaptation (it was even the highest-rated anime on MyAnimeList for a time), there are a few moments that manga fans wished would’ve made the cut. Here are five Fruits Basket manga moments that the anime left out!
Spring 2021’s offbeat mystery anime Odd Taxi hasn’t quite amassed the same level of popularity as bigger names like 86 and To Your Eternity, but its brilliantly written and acted story has already cemented its place as a cult classic. Part of what makes it so intriguing to watch is that eagle-eyed viewers can piece together parts of the mystery before they’re revealed, based on everything from offhand comments to recurring props to the various hints strewn throughout the tie-in manga, audio drama, and social media promotions. Now that the series has finished, it’s become abundantly clear that Odd Taxi foreshadowed some of its most important plot twists right from the very start. Let’s take a closer look at what was right in front of our eyes this whole time!
The Spring 2021 anime season was so stuffed with high-quality shows that many of the smaller names hardly made a blip on the radar. And that’s a shame since the hidden gems of this season are so special that any anime fan would be doing themselves a disservice by not checking out at least a few of them. So, if you have the time, please check out these underrated Spring 2021 anime that deserve more love!
The Fate franchise is an absolute juggernaut in the anime world, boasting dozens of installments across all kinds of media and featuring a cast of characters as varied and diverse as the series itself. This makes it a popular topic for cosplay, especially the Fate/Grand Order series that’s ongoing right now. And since Fate’s character designs are often quite complex, the level of talent on display in this fandom is out of this world. Let’s check out our favorite Fate/Grand Order cosplays on the internet!
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Now that anime conventions are finally back in full swing, there’s never been a better time to get crafty with cosplay! And whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking to broaden your horizons with new techniques, Humble Bundle’s new “Return of the Cosplay” set is a fantastic resource to make your costume dreams into reality. From now through July 22, 2021, you can pay what you want for $461 worth of ebooks and pattern collections that cover everything from basic costume construction to prop weathering to avant-garde wig styling and much more. And since a portion of proceeds goes to a charity of your choice, you can help support your community while you’re at it! You can get it HERE.
Fairy Ranmaru is a new anime from the same studio that brought you Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!, this time going for a sexier aesthetic with fae boys who can shed their modest human disguises and transform into their stripperific true selves by kissing ladies who need their particular brand of help. But is this ecchi adventure actually worth your time, or is it just shallow fujoshi bait? Let’s take an up-close and personal look at Fairy Ranmaru!
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