Teen Vogue • 19 December 2024

A Guide to Cosplay Makeup With Tips From Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Aeon, Jahara Jayde And More

I spoke with actor and cosplayer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan alongside creators Aeon, Jahara Jayde, Soylent Cosplay and Jo Steele to create the ultimate beginner’s guide to cosplay makeup for Teen Vogue.

18 March 2024

Why Megan Thee Stallion Refuses To Let People Forget She's A Nerd

The three-time Grammy winner frequently cosplays anime characters, incorporates anime references into her music, and has even gone so far as to describe herself as a “little weeb”.

2 June 2024

Haikyuu: The Dumpster Battle Reminded Me Of All The Ways This Anime Changed My Life

The highly anticipated showdown between Karasuno and Nekoma is an exhilarating and touching culmination of everything "Haikyuu" aims to teach its fans.

25 March 2024

How Anime Became Escapist Comfort Food For A New Generation

Comfort, cosiness, escapism, emotional ties, romance that fills the void, and pure enjoyment — that’s what is in store for this new era of anime.

18 August 2023

Blood, Blades, And Beyond: How "Demon Slayer" Propelled Anime Into The Global Spotlight

From obliterating box-office records to taking over New York City's Times Square, the English dub cast of Demon Slayer takes me behind the scenes of the world's most popular anime in a globally exclusive interview.

22 November 2022

Here's Why Everyone Can't Stop Talking About The Anime Adaptation Of "Chainsaw Man"

From high-energy action scenes to unique characters and a compelling storyline that jumps between brutal horror and dark comedy, the cast of Chainsaw Man takes me behind the scenes to understand why this anime has been dubbed "peak fiction" by fans.

23 December 2020

How A Sports Anime Called "Haikyuu" Helped Me Get Through 2020

Nothing has made me smile as hard, laugh as loud, become as emotionally invested or made me feel more at peace than when I was watching this beautiful ensemble of characters and their redemption story.

31 March 2023

"Hell's Paradise" Is One Of The Most Anticipated Anime Of 2023 And It Absolutely Lives Up To The Hype

With stunning animation, compelling characters and an otherworldly soundtrack, this is one anime adaptation that's worth going to hell and back for.

8 May 2023

11 New Anime From 2023 That You Need To Put On Your To-Watch List

You know when an anime is so good that it feels like it's only two minutes long? These definitely do that.

25 July 2023

"Horimiya: The Missing Pieces" Is A Nostalgic And Heartfelt Return To One Of The Best Anime Romance Stories

You’re always wishing for just one more episode and one more chance to be with your favourite characters — and "Horimiya: The Missing Pieces" grants anime fans that opportunity.

20 July 2023

"Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead" Exposes The Dark Side Of Corporate Culture Through A Zombie Apocalypse — And It's Honestly A Must-Watch

Imagine that the zombie apocalypse was the best day of your life because it meant that you didn't have to go to work anymore.

23 March 2023

From Niche To Mainstream: The Unstoppable Global Popularity Of Anime And How It Happened

Growing up, you were labeled "the weird kid" if you liked anime, but now you have big-name celebrities like Finn Wolfhard and Megan Thee Stallion openly talking about their love for it. So, how did we get here?

14 December 2022

13 Of The Best Anime Series And Movies From 2022 You Need To Put On Your To-Watch List

The Blue Lock and FIFA World Cup parallels were one of the highlights of the year.

15 September 2021

This Japanese Person Is Revealing The Differences And Similarities Between Anime Vs. Real Life And It's So Interesting

Japanese school uniforms are just as cute, but no one actually says "ara ara".

9 December 2020

35 Anime Shows That Shone Through The Dark Hole That Was 2020

These definitely made getting through the year just that little bit easier.

10 June 2022

21 Things You Never Knew About Being A Professional Voice Actor

You never get scripts ahead of time, and have to memorise your lines as soon as you enter the voiceover booth.