In fact, there's an entire genre of anime known as "iyashikei," meaning "healing," referring to anime meant to have a soothing effect on viewers. These series make up for what they lack in conflict ...

Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best anime shows and movies on Netflix or the best shows and movies on Prime Video across all genres. For many long-running anime fans, Sailor Moon ...

These, of course, come packaged with the service’s trademark commercials, but you could default to far worse places to find your anime fix: there are currently more than 200 series available on ...