As iconic or legendary as shonen anime can be, not all shonen anime heroes have a loving fanbase. In fact, the opposite is true in some cases — some shonen anime protagonists inspire intense criticism or even hatred from viewers. For one reason or another, these shonen protagonists fell short of expectations. This left viewers…

Many people turn to entertainment for a good chuckle, and comedy anime excels at making the audience shake with laughter. Some of the most universally beloved and critically praised anime series fall under the comedy category. This unique, inventive genre has always been at the forefront of the industry, featuring myriads of easily accessible shows…

While every anime has a story to tell, some have gone a step beyond. From tackling social and cultural issues to offering insights into art, philosophy, and history, these series were bold enough to run with an unusual concept, a unique vision, and oftentimes unusual art in pursuit of the story they wanted to tell,…

Not all anime start out as entertainment gold with the first episode. Many of them had to struggle to find their footing. Some are even guilty of starting out great and becoming less appealing as the story went on until viewers prayed for them to come to an end. In some cases, however, there are…

Anime is full of various warriors, but none are quite as intriguing as assassins. They aren’t as flashy as some of anime’s best fighters, but it’s their sneakiness and subtlety that truly packs a punch. Female assassins, in particular, create the beloved femme fatale archetype that entirely destroys the worn-out damsel in distress trope. Some…