Anime Watchers Guild

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

11/02/2026

Did you know? Code Geass was partially sponsored by Pizza Hut, so you’ll spot their logos and even pizza deliveries in several episodes! 🍕

11/02/2026

Did you know? In Fullmetal Alchemist, almost every military character’s name is inspired by military vehicles or aircraft—King Bradley is named after a tank! 🚀🛡️ (And the English VAs for Roy Mustang and Lust are married IRL!)

11/02/2026

Did you know? The longest-running anime ever is Sazae-san, with over 7,500 episodes since 1969—and it’s still airing! 📺 (Each ep is just ~6 minutes long, but that’s insane dedication!)

10/02/2026

Did you know?
In the anime Hunter x Hunter, creator Yoshihiro Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of Sailor Moon. The two legendary mangaka tied the knot in 1999, making one of the most iconic power couples in manga history—blending shonen adventure with magical girl vibes behind the scenes!

10/02/2026

Did you know?
In the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, the iconic “Congratulations!” scene at the end of the TV series (episode 26) was partially inspired by a real-life tradition from Gainax staff meetings. When someone achieved something significant, the team would cheer and clap while shouting congratulations in an exaggerated, drawn-out way. Hideaki Anno adapted this quirky office habit into the surreal, meta ending where Shinji is repeatedly told “Congratulations” by the cast as the series closes.

10/02/2026

Did you know?
In Japan, more paper is used to print manga volumes each year than is used for toilet paper! This highlights just how massive the manga industry is, with millions of copies sold weekly and a huge demand for physical books despite the rise of digital reading.

10/02/2026

Did you know?
In the anime One Piece, creator Eiichiro Oda originally planned for the series to last only 5 years.
He started serialization in 1997 with the intention of wrapping up the story quickly… but the world-building, characters, and fan love kept expanding it.
As of 2025, it’s still ongoing after 28 years, making it one of the longest-running manga/anime series ever — and Oda has joked that he now regrets promising his editors it would be short!