Anime, originating in Japan, has long had a complicated relationship to race. In many early anime series, Black characters were almost entirely absent, and when they did appear — even later on in ...

inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series Afro Samurai [pictured] by Gonzo K.K., includes creative contributions from the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. This partnership seeks to amplify Black anime ...

Afro Samurai in Afro Samurai The titular character ... commands other demons with his tall, muscular frame and black curly hair. His ruthlessness and cold-hearted nature instill fear in both ...

the letter continued. In addition to the new shows, the letter also announced a live painting session at Anime Japan in March to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Basilisk. The letter concluded ...

Shinichirō Watanabe’s Samurai Champloo is a genre-bending anime series that finally deserves its flowers for being one of the most classic anime series of all time. This successor to Cowboy ...

While not technically an anime by its traditional definition (it was developed by French studio Blue Spirit alongside creators Michael Green and Amber Noizumi), it's to Blue Eye Samurai's credit ...

The rock band Cö shu Nie and musician HYDE are collaborating for the first time to perform the opening theme song "Maisie" for this April's Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc anime. In addition ...

“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues and what’s at stake for Black America. Sign up for our Daily eBlast to get coverage on ...

Streaming has become a mainstay for entertainment, allowing viewers all over the world to have endless libraries at their fingertips. While the advance of technology has its bright sides, there ...