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 ...

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 ...

Jujutsu Kaisen’s acclaimed animation and high-intensity battles are inspiring a wave of anime music videos set to hip-hop tracks. These AMVs are crafted by fans using editing approaches shared through ...

Anime music has expanded from a niche interest into a global phenomenon embraced by younger audiences. Surveys in 2025 showed over half of Gen Z rating anime more favorably than top global music acts, ...