Anime. Manga News & Features
For many adults today, Avatar: The Last Airbender is a beloved childhood favorite. It is a great show which properly balances its themes to be well suited for both adults and children audiences. While it is technically not considered an anime, it more than lives up to its name and actually rivals a lot of…
There is a lot of crossover when it comes to “nerd” culture. Anime fans are just as likely to be obsessed with superheroes, magic, and fantasy as any other fan. When it comes to Harry Potter, one of the world’s biggest franchises, almost everyone is obsessed with it, including anime fans. With that obsession comes…
If there’s one thing anime fans love more than anything, it’s showing their loyalty and adoration for their favorite characters. However, some characters are special and stand out from the rest in fans’ hearts. These characters are the ones fans consider their “waifus” or “husbandos.” Just about any character can be considered a waifu or…
Change isn’t always good. However, in the case of the One Piece anime, change was necessary. Though the source material must be preserved to the extent that it retains the spirit of the original to reach a greater audience, fans should expect adjustments to be made. Sometimes, it can even be beneficial to the overall…
Anime is home to a variety of different hairstyles, some more eccentric than others. While plenty of characters have gravity-defying multicolor hairdos to make themselves stand out, others have simpler styles that are instantly recognizable. The bowl cut isn’t necessarily a style many people would pride themselves on. Many look back at old photos of…
Family is a big deal in Japanese anime, with many of the best anime characters having a notable sibling, parent, or child who significantly impacts their character arc. Sometimes this is for the worse, such as a mean brother or a bratty little sister, but other anime brothers and sisters are model siblings who are…
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,…
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’s dramatic and fashionable world features strong and capable anime characters who excel at identifying other characters’ weak points. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure heroes and villains carry a uniquely formidable presence that shows through their outfits, poses, and strategies. Though the series’ powerful villains make its universe dangerous, certain out-of-series characters have the potential…
The Naruto series became one of the most popular anime since the first episode released in 2002. With the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden anime combining for a total of 720 episodes, fans of the series have grown attached to many characters over the years. While the show is incredible, many fans want to express their…
Seinen anime are notorious for dark storylines; they cater to an older audience. Seinen isn’t exactly a light watch since it usually tackles heavy topics. From shows that address social injustices like Erased and Rainbow to gory fantasy like Berserk and Vinland Saga, seinen has it all. The entire seinen genre isn’t bleak; some titles…