In the anime community, at least one member of it will have at least heard of HIDIVE. It's basically an effort on the part of Sentai Filmworks and then AMC Global Media (after AMC bought out both Sentai and its streaming service) to compete with Crunchyroll in the anime streaming department. Thus
Fans of the hit supernatural mystery thriller anime【OSHI NO KO】from studio Doga Kobo will recall the recent news that Crunchyroll is exclusively streaming the third season of this anime adaptation of the manga of the same name by Aka Akasaka...without streaming either Seasons 1 or 2. That's
【OSHI NO KO】is a fascinating take on the idol anime genre. Mostly in large part to the fantasy elements, including the pseudo-isekai bits, as well as the conspiracy and mystery elements in the anime to go with it. All that mix of genres makes it a very interesting and popular anime. It's also
While Crunchyroll is going to take up much of the attention at Anime Expo 2025, they're not quite the only game in town. HIDIVE has been seeking to get its own share of the anime streaming market lately. This time, they plan to have their own panel at this year's Anime Expo. Unlike with Crunchyroll
Vampire Hunter D is perhaps the epitome of cult horror in the anime department. With its lavish art and a story that combines elements of gothic horror and science fantasy, it's definitely a treat to watch for a bit of a scare. Clearly, author Hideyuki Kikuchi was onto something when he wrote the
Hands up if anyone here knows what HIDIVE is. Anyone? No? Well, if you're part of the group that kept their hands down, then don't worry. You're definitely not alone. The streaming service is virtually unknown here in the US despite it being headquartered in Houston, Texas. It tries to compete with
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a franchise revival that feels like it understands what made the original games so much fun. The gameplay is fast, frantic, and often delightfully violent, while the game throws a surprisingly large number of systems and mechanics at you. Thankfully, most of them feel
"Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1" is an intriguing start to the four-part story of the classic monster's origin.
For a film called All Of A Sudden, very little happens suddenly in Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s sensitive portrayal of friendship and care. The director (Drive My Car) has a particularly patient style of filmmaking that is not universally appealing, but it captures humanity in all its messy earnestness.
