TikTok thirst traps seem like a perfect fit for Akon’s “Bananza (Belly Dancer),” a steamy mid-aughts hit that beckons you to “shake ya body like a belly dancer.” Over the past few months, the song has ...

His success is uniquely a product of TikTokers’ anime obsession, a fandom his music has become “fully enmeshed” with, Montgomery told Polygon. It’s a blessing and a curse that has buoyed his music ...

On the eve of the 2025 Los Angeles Anime Expo, TikTok’s Publisher team hosted an evening of conversation and connection at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. The guest list brought together anime ...

Anime fans across social media are talking about a series called "Raikou of the Dragons," but not everyone is hopping aboard the hype train. The series is allegedly about a character named Sumiko ...

Sebastian is a pop culture writer with a passion for research, especially when it comes to movies, anime, and games. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and has written features, movie reviews, ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook When it comes to social media, there are few names bigger than TikTok. While platforms like ...

TikTok is one of the biggest name in tech right now, and the app is ready to throw its weight behind anime. Not long ago, the company shared plans to collaborate with a growing organization in Japan ...

An anime filter is going viral on social media with videos under the hashtag #AnimeFilter collecting more than 32 million views on TikTok, as well as hundreds of posts across Twitter and Instagram.