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by Ryan Hastings

Anime Offers Beauty in Simplicity

There have been plenty of discussions within our industry about what makes anime so popular these days. For sure, it is not new. But anime is hotter in the U.S. than at any other time in its history. Perhaps part of its appeal is its minimalism. In other words, anime...
by Ryan Hastings

How About Some New Anime Gear to Go with Your New Streams?

Anime is all over the place days. We love it. As a company, we've been all about anime from the start; we are by no means new to the game. But a lot of people are now discovering it for the first time. So much so that the anime streaming...
by Ryan Hastings

The Top 5 Reasons Anime Clothing Makes for a Great Gift

  Our specialty here at Umai is anime. We take extraordinary pride in the original artwork we apply to clothing, posters, and phone cases. Our inventory is extensive enough that you should find something perfect for you. And if you're buying for someone else, you're in luck. Anime clothing makes...
by Ryan Hastings

You Too Can Be a Walking Anime Billboard

There is no need to shy away from wearing anime T-shirts or hoodies. Other people make clothing choices with the goal of telling the world what's important to them. You should too.
by Ryan Hastings

COVID or No COVID, U.S. Interest in Anime Is Skyrocketing

Data from the Bloomberg report shows that interest in anime programming was up some 33% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. Interest in Japanese live action programming doubled. That is pretty impressive.
by Ryan Hastings

Why Our One-Year Anniversary Line Is So Important – It’s All About You

We celebrated our one-year anniversary at the start of the year. Now, more than four months into 2021, we are still offering our one-year anniversary line of clothing. It is important to us to keep this line going for the time being. Why? Because reaching the one-year milestone is all...
by Ryan Hastings

Top 5 Reasons to Love Anime

You could make a case that anime is both an art form and a cultural phenomenon. Hailing from Japan, anime combines modern animation, complex characters, and delightful stories to create what some say rival the best Hollywood productions. It's no wonder so many people have latched onto the anime phenomenon....
by Ryan Hastings

The Greatest Anime Villains: Our Top Picks

Everyone loves a good anime hero, right? From taking down big baddies who threaten to tear apart the universe to overcoming personal conflicts, there’s always something to love about a compelling protagonist who can persevere through the toughest of challenges.But what about the characters who aren’t so good? If you’ve...
by Ryan Hastings

4 Anime That Should’ve Had A Second Season

As anime continues to stake a claim for itself as one of the most popular genres in the world, thousands of viewers are finding new anime to love every day. While many of these series gain massive fanbases easily, following up their success with treats like anime clothing and other...
by Ryan Hastings

2021 Anime: The Best Upcoming Releases of The Year

While the COVID-19 pandemic may have thrown a wrench into most of our daily lives, it enabled thousands of new media viewers to discover one of the most beloved television genres in modern history: Anime.