Marcos López

I spend my free time between collecting resin figures and restoring retro consoles. I have a soft spot for the cyberpunk genre and political intrigue stories that keep you thinking for days after the final chapter. I'm always accompanied by a green tea while I break down 90s soundtracks or look for the perfect frame for my next review.

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Manga

To Love-Ru Returns with a New Volume and a 20th Anniversary Celebration

There are some series that feel like old friends, the kind you can revisit after years and still find yourself smiling at the same jokes with genuine warmth. That's exactly the sensation that washed over me when the news broke: *To Love-Ru*, the chao...

018/08/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Blue Archive Permanently Bans 122,046 Global Accounts in Its Largest Anti-Cheat Wave Yet

Blue Archive has just seen one of its heaviest storms yet, and this time the numbers speak louder than any warning screen. On August 13, Nexon Games confirmed that 122,046 accounts on the global version were permanently banned for abusing game mechan...

015/08/2026by Marcos López

Manga

Hiroya Oku Announces Retirement: The End of a Manga Legend Behind Gantz and Gigant

When Hiroya Oku decided to conclude his legendary manga career, he wasn't running out of ideas. At nearly 60 years old, the creative spark still burns within him. What has dimmed, according to his own words in a recent interview with Courrier Japon, ...

013/08/2026by Marcos López

Otakus

Japan's Foreign Population Surge: A Demographic Shift Reshaping Major Cities

For over a decade, Japan has watched its population contract year after year, a quiet erosion that has reshaped communities, closed schools, and forced the closure of rural post offices and local businesses. Yet beneath this narrative of shrinkage, a...

011/08/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Mushoku Tensei Season 3: New Cast Members and Premiere Details Unveiled

The journey of redemption through another world continues as the highly anticipated third season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation has officially begun its broadcast. You'll find yourself immersed once again in a narrative that blends adventur...

010/08/2026by Marcos López

Anime

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Season 2 Unveils Fresh Cast and October Premiere

As you step into the enchanting realm of magical academies and hidden powers, you find yourself drawn to the evolving tale of The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World, where ordinary meets extraordinary in ways that stir quiet wonder within your he...

001/08/2026by Marcos López

Anime

A New Horizon for Manga and Anime: Industry Shifts and Innovations

You have likely noticed how the boundaries between the page and reality are beginning to blur, much like the tide meeting the shore at twilight. As we observe the latest industry updates, it becomes clear that innovation is the pulse driving this cre...

001/08/2026by Marcos López

Merchan

A Silent Haul: Pokémon and One Piece Cards Vanish in Gifu

In the tranquil prefecture of Gifu, where the gentle currents of the Nagara River often hum a soothing tune, a jarring note of discord was struck. A specialty shop, a vibrant nexus for enthusiasts of Pokémon and One Piece trading cards, found its ser...

028/07/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Navigating the Stir Around Mii-chan and Miss Yamada Anime Premiere

As you explore the unfolding narrative of Tokyo's vibrant yet shadowed streets, you find yourself drawn into the complex world where personal challenges meet unexpected bonds, much like the tale of Mii-chan and Miss Yamada that has sparked widespread...

028/07/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Senren * Banka Anime Adaptation Unveils 2027 Premiere with Returning Voices

As you wander through the quiet paths of your own gaming memories, you encounter a tale that feels both familiar and fresh, like a blade waiting to be grasped. Yuzu Soft brings its celebrated visual novel Senren * Banka to the screen in 2027, invitin...

027/07/2026by Marcos López

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Manga

Sailor Moon and Hunter x Hunter creators thrill otakus

Seeing your idols healthy and happy is the best gift a manga fan can receive. This week, within the otaku community, the world-famous creators of Hunter x Hunter and Sailor Moon surprised everyone by appearing together in public. The married couple p...

821/03/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Faces Brief Olympic Delay

There's something almost poetic about waiting two years for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End to return, only to face another pause just when the adventure was hitting its stride. The elf mage's journey has resumed with an unexpected milestone: the secon...

519/02/2026by Marcos López

Otakus

Genshin Impact Bribed Japan to Study Languages with Duolingo

Academic laziness disappears like magic when virtual currency is involved. Recent mobile app reports confirmed the resounding success of the action RPG developed by HoYoverse, Genshin Impact, following its unusual alliance with the educational platfo...

313/03/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Sakamoto Days Live-Action Film Adds 5 Cast Members and Confirms April 29 Release in Japan

If you have ever watched a calm neighborhood shop like it was a stage hiding trapdoors, you already understand the charm of Sakamoto Days: a soft daily life that can flip, in one breath, into something sharp and fast, and now the live-action film is ...

213/02/2026by Marcos López

Otakus

MAPPA Store in China Hires Reze Cosplayer as Cashier

The studio MAPPA knows exactly how to empty otaku's wallets. The renowned animation house has just given a marketing masterclass at its first flagship store in Shanghai, China. Instead of having a bored, uniformed employee at the counter, they decide...

118/04/2026by Marcos López

Otakus

Prison for watching anime? China dismantles major otaku forum

We thought the greatest danger of being an anime fan was having your favorite series canceled, but the situation has just reached a truly terrifying level. Chinese government authorities dismantled a massive online community and arrested dozens of yo...

104/04/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Do You Miss 86: Eighty Six? Its Author Finally Returns with The Yaebuki Agency

After establishing herself as one of the most influential voices in contemporary narrative with her war drama, the mind behind one of the biggest hits of recent years is ready to start a new chapter. Asato Asato, the acclaimed author of 86: Eighty Si...

103/04/2026by Marcos López

Otakus

The Frieren fandom lost its mind: Genau humiliates Himmel

The Japanese woke up choosing violence and decided that democracy is a joke. The third character popularity poll for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sousou no Frieren) has just revealed its results after accumulating a brutal 12.7 million votes, and t...

130/03/2026by Marcos López

Anime

Yowayowa Sensei Anime Reveals New Trailer and Premiere Date

Surviving the first day of school as a rookie teacher is a daunting challenge. If you also have an extremely fragile physical constitution and a barely audible voice, high school students might eat you alive or, in the worst-case scenario, turn you i...

118/03/2026by Marcos López

Manga

Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Memories Nears Its Finale as One Last Chapter Approaches

If you’ve been following Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Memories like a small candle kept alive between bigger storms, you’re now close enough to feel the final gust: a report in Akita Shoten’s Champion RED (April issue) indicates the limited mini-series i...

125/02/2026by Marcos López

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Latest articles

To Love-Ru Returns with a New Volume and a 20th Anniversary Celebration

Blue Archive Permanently Bans 122,046 Global Accounts in Its Largest Anti-Cheat Wave Yet

Hiroya Oku Announces Retirement: The End of a Manga Legend Behind Gantz and Gigant

Japan's Foreign Population Surge: A Demographic Shift Reshaping Major Cities

Mushoku Tensei Season 3: New Cast Members and Premiere Details Unveiled

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Season 2 Unveils Fresh Cast and October Premiere

A New Horizon for Manga and Anime: Industry Shifts and Innovations

A Silent Haul: Pokémon and One Piece Cards Vanish in Gifu

Navigating the Stir Around Mii-chan and Miss Yamada Anime Premiere

Senren * Banka Anime Adaptation Unveils 2027 Premiere with Returning Voices

Best articles by Marcos López

Sailor Moon and Hunter x Hunter creators thrill otakus

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Faces Brief Olympic Delay

Genshin Impact Bribed Japan to Study Languages with Duolingo

Sakamoto Days Live-Action Film Adds 5 Cast Members and Confirms April 29 Release in Japan

MAPPA Store in China Hires Reze Cosplayer as Cashier

Prison for watching anime? China dismantles major otaku forum

Do You Miss 86: Eighty Six? Its Author Finally Returns with The Yaebuki Agency

The Frieren fandom lost its mind: Genau humiliates Himmel

Yowayowa Sensei Anime Reveals New Trailer and Premiere Date

Saint Seiya: Saintia Shō Memories Nears Its Finale as One Last Chapter Approaches

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