Sports anime have a way of delivering heart-pounding action, emotional storytelling, and intense rivalries that keep viewers hooked. Whether it’s basketball, soccer, or boxing, these anime showcase the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance that define sports. If you’re looking for the best of the best, here are five sports anime that…
Author: Archie Moyo
Archie Moyo
Founder of Zimbabwe's first anime convention, The Otakukon Anime Festival. I have created products and brands used and experienced by over 1 million users in different parts of Africa. Co-Founder at Factor O; a tech start up of the Olova Music and Deet Apps. Archie writes about Business, Tech, anime and gaming. Follow on his blog www.kaizenyou.co.zw
After Knock! This is a phrase we used to say at the local arcades to declare our place as the next challenger after a game. It meant, “After any of the current players have been knocked out.” It’s 2025 and Otaku Konnect, the Zimbabwean nerd culture events collective just announced…
The African gaming community has long advocated for dedicated Fortnite servers to address high latency issues that hinder competitive play. Fortnite African servers are not something I thought we would get before GTA 6. Recent developments suggest that Epic Games is testing servers in Cape Town, South Africa, signaling a…
Anime conventions in Africa have grown from small gatherings of enthusiasts to full-fledged events that attract thousands of attendees. These conventions celebrate Japanese anime, manga, and pop culture while also showcasing local creativity and talent. Here’s a list of some of the prominent anime conventions currently being run across the…
Gamers the world over are furious As of February 8, 2025, Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) is experiencing a significant global outage, leaving millions of gamers unable to access online services, the PlayStation Store, and account management features. The disruption began around midnight, with over 71,000 users reporting issues, according to…
Anime fans know that sometimes, the longest titles hide some of the best stories. Whether it’s light novel adaptations or creative marketing choices, these titles can be mouthfuls—but don’t let that scare you away! Here are five anime with absurdly long names that are great to watch. Surprisingly though, it’s…
This is mostly according to insights from Former Rockstar Developers. The most anticipated game in the past 2 years is no doubt Rockstar Games’ upcoming title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)/ It continues to build as new insights and speculations emerge from various sources, the most recent being that…
I know most of us have been waiting for this. Marvel has released the trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps to YouTube. The movie will be available in Theatres only from July 2025. I’ll avoid getting excited and spoiling it for you but the score looks nice and this…
Anime can be an overwhelming world to dive into, with hundreds of series and movies spanning different genres, styles, and storytelling approaches. Equally overwhelming would be identifying the best anime movies for new anime fans. If you’re new to anime and wondering where to start, movies are a great entry…
A Historic Move by Microsoft In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, Forza Horizon 5 is set to launch on PlayStation 5, marking the first time in two decades that a Forza title will be available outside the Xbox ecosystem. This historic decision by Microsoft signals…
Great news for Naruto fans! Starting February 1, Hulu is expanding its anime library with new English dubbed episodes from Naruto Shippuden and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. With Hulu’s Kuchiyose no jutsu to the series dubbed shows, this is likely to increase viewership on the platform. This comes when most piracy…
In an update from the PlayStation Blog, we learn that an unexpected bounty disrupts the new order of Avalon, placing prominent Rogue team Operators in the crosshairs. The substantial Season 02 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone introduces additional maps, modes, weapons, events,…
The Winter 2025 Anime season kicked off pretty much at the beginning of January 2025 and we have a few great titles that are returning. Beginning January 2025, prepare to level up again with Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-, make new discoveries with Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE,…
Anime conventions have long been the ultimate gathering place for fans of Japanese animation and pop culture. While such events are deeply rooted in places like Japan, the U.S., and Europe, Africa is quickly carving out its space in the global anime scene. Over the past decade, anime conventions have…
Gamers, rejoice! PlayStation has announced an extension of its wildly popular New Year Deals on the PlayStation Store. Originally set to wrap up earlier this month, the PlayStation New Year Deals extension gives players even more time to take advantage of massive discounts on blockbuster titles, indie gems, and additional…
If you play or follow the football simulation EAFC, you will know that this year’s game has been rocky. EAFC is the game formerly called FIFA as EA had a license agreement with the global football regulatory body, FIFA. EA Sports FC 25’s Title Update #8, it has been hailed…
Fortnite, the ever-evolving battle royale phenomenon, has thrilled fans yet again by unleashing one of the most iconic monsters in cinematic history: Godzilla. Yes, you can now step into the massive shoes—or claws—of the King of the Monsters and wreak havoc across the Fortnite island. This latest crossover is a…
Fortnite, renowned for its dynamic collaborations, has once again thrilled its player base by partnering with the popular manga series and anime, Kaiju No. 8. We are in approaching the end of season 1 of Chapter 6 which features Godzilla. This unexpected fusion brings the thrilling world of kaiju battles…
In gaming, few companies stand as tall as Electronic Arts (EA). Known for blockbusters like FIFA (now EA Sports FC), The Sims, and Madden NFL, they’re synonymous with high-profile franchises. But even giants can stumble, and EA’s falling revenue announcement is proof that success isn’t always guaranteed—even with a global…
Harare, Zimbabwe – 19 March 2024 – Anime enthusiasts and Japanese pop culture fans are in for a treat as OTAKUKON announces its fourth Anime, Merch & Nakama (AMN4). This is set to take place on March 23 at the iconic Reps Theatre in Harare. This one-day extravaganza promises an immersive dive…