Anime. Manga News & Features
Based on the homonymous sci-fi/romance novel, To Me, The One Who Loved You sounds like any other Japanese romantic drama — that is until one finds out about its companion film, To Every You I’ve Loved Before. Released on the same day, in October 2022 in Japan and worldwide on Crunchyroll on April 20, 2023,…
Shonen is written and marketed for a largely young male audience where the major focus is on external conflict, like the need to take down an evil wizard or despot. It’s filled with goal-driven heroes and gangs of adventurers and friends. Though romance can sometimes appear in a shonen as a subplot, it tends to…
The following contains spoilers for the One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda, available in English from Viz Media.
Yuji Kaku’s dark fantasy shonen series Hell’s Paradise has finally been adapted into an anime by powerhouse studio MAPPA. The series follows Gabimaru the Hollow, a ninja sentenced to death after being betrayed by his village. Accompanied by an executioner named Yamada Asaemon Sagiri, the pair travel to a mysterious island rumored to house the…
Oshi no Ko’s success might be soaring, but there’s no doubt that long gone are the days when J-pop/idol music was all anime could offer. In fact, in recent years, J-pop has been slowly but steadily replaced by hip-hop as the preferred genre to turn to, especially as far as critically acclaimed anime series are…
Every Pokémon fan has their favorite characters from the hit anime. Although Ash Ketchum’s fantastical adventures in the series recently came to an end after 25 years of success, there’s still plenty to talk about when it comes to the show’s enormous cast of characters. Since making her memorable debut early in Season 1 of…
Shojo anime are typically known for their beautiful and attentive leading males. They usually see the female protagonist as their whole world, and their growth involves them either ending up with the girl they have been longing for or falling for the girl they despised initially. Unfortunately, not all males in shojo anime are as…
The titular character in Naruto has had a pretty rough childhood and, subsequently, his story is one of resilience. He grows up without the love and care of his parents, as they both sacrificed themselves to save him and the village. The moment the Nine-Tailed Fox is freed from Kuina, Naruto‘s mother, Minato bars it…
The following contains spoilers for Demon Slayer, by Koyoharu Gotouge, available to read on Viz Media and streaming on Crunchyroll. With every new Demon Slayer arc, one thing is always guaranteed– an epic showdown between a Hashira and an overpowered demon. The “Mugen Train” arc saw Rengoku take on Upper Moon 3, Tengen defeated an…
Anime heroes are typically viewed as larger-than-life characters. Yet, some of the bravest and most skilled heroes are barely more than 5 feet tall. Short anime heroes may not have the height, but they manage to make an impression nevertheless. Whether ruthless or adorable, these minuscule heroes make an impact. They often use their…