The following contains spoilers for Chapter 77 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, “Time Drawing Near,” by Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto, Mari Morimoto and Snir Aharon, now available in English from Viz Media. Naruto and his family have been on an emotional roller coaster in the Boruto manga. They almost lost Boruto after Momoshiki possessed him,…
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Why MHA Fans Once Thought All Might Was Deku’s Real Father
Family is a big deal in My Hero Academia, and characters like Shoto Todoroki and even Tomura Shigaraki are painfully aware of that fact. A character’s whole life may be shaped not just by their Quirk but also by who their parents are — or aren’t. Protagonist Izuku Midoriya had the benefit of a caring…
Attack On Titan Final Season Part 3: [SPOILER]’s Death Isn’t as Surprising as It Looks
On March 3, Attack on Titan Final Season Part 3 was finally released. Despite a few minor snags due to Crunchyroll missing the scheduled launch time, it turned out to be the action-packed episode fans had been waiting for. Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, and the others were on their way to halt the rumbling and,…
Why Do Shonen Protagonists Fail at Romance?
Shonen anime is well-known for a variety of reasons, including its uplifting themes of courage, friendship, and perseverance, as well as its PG-13 action sequences, as seen in the original “Big Three” and newer titles such as Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia. On a more personal level, shonen heroes are all the same: optimistic,…
These Classic Female-Led Isekai Are Worth Watching Over New Series
Despite its lengthy period of success, the isekai genre of anime has become quite convoluted and bogged down with harem fantasies. Having had their fill, many fans have given up on it entirely in favor of different types of stories. However, there are a few classic isekai series that stand out even among all the…
Junji Ito Maniac: The Hidden Meaning of The Hanging Balloons
The following contains spoilers for Junji Ito Collection: Shiver, “Hanging Blimp,” now available from Viz Media, as well as discussion of suicide and self-harm. On January 19, 2023, Netflix released Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, which adapted some of the horror manga artist’s most bizarre and horrific tales into an anime collection.…
Naruto: The Untold Story of the Uzumaki Clan Massacre and Their Powers
The series’ many different clans are one of the most intriguing aspects of the Naruto franchise. Each clan has its own distinct jutsu, culture, history, and traditions, but the Uzumaki clan is one of the most fascinating. Naruto, the series’ titular character, is a member of this intriguing clan, but due to the horrific Uzumaki…
One Piece: Jinbe Is Still a Member of the Monster Trio Despite Sanji’s Replacement
One Piece fans have been waiting for Jinbe to join the Straw Hats since Luffy first visited Fishman Island. During the “Wano Country” arc, he finally became an official member of the crew and demonstrated his might as a former Warlord and the strongest Fishman. The Straw Hats’ new bounties were revealed following the final…
In My Hero Academia 382, Shinso Returns the Battle With a Devastating New Ally
As the final battle against All For One continues in Chapter 382 of the My Hero Academia manga, the stakes are as high as ever. Despite regaining much of his former strength through the use of Rewind, the villain has been unable to join Shigaraki Tomura’s side at UA. His attempts to flee Gunga Villa have all been foiled by the brave team of Pro Heroes assigned to him, but the prolonged battle has worn them out. Fortunately, they’re getting reinforcements from Hitoshi Shinso, who may have Brainwashed Gigantomachia into siding with All For One. My Hero Academia’s Final War…
How Fist of the North Star Served as the Inspiration for Berserk
Berserk is considered one of the most notable influences of dark fantasy in media, cited to have inspired the world of the Dark Souls series and the now-popular character theme of the hero with a big sword. It was first published in 1989 and is continuing now, though under the direction of Studio Gaga after…