Anime. Manga News & Features
The vast realm of Japanese anime is home to thousands of unique characters who can be sorted, organized and ranked in various ways, from their MBTI personality types to their “dere” types, such as tsundere and dandere. Then there are the four Hogwarts Houses in Harry Potter, a neat and familiar way to sort fictional…
Comedy anime are some of the most entertaining shows within the medium. Their gags, scenarios, and characters create moments and jokes that are undeniably funny. Fans of anime need shows that can make them laugh, series that are capable of using humor to elevate their mood. While many fans turn to anime for its most…
Anime villains are generally thought of as masterminds who work behind the scenes to manipulate everyone around them, both heroes and villains alike. In other cases, the villain is so powerful no one ever challenges them even though they’re always looking for a fight. But some anime villains aren’t masterminds manipulating the world through their…
In the world of anime, the main characters’ families are often critical for the plot, both in good and bad ways. In anime of any genre, a character’s parents, siblings, or even grandparents may make all the difference in their lives. And more rarely, a significant character’s aunt or uncle might show up, too. Many…
My Hero Academia features a massive cast of colorful characters, many of whom are some of the most exciting, memorable, and coolest characters found in modern shonen. Many of this series’ coolest characters are students at U.A. High, where only the best and brightest may attend. These students are way cooler than typical teenagers in…
Since One Piece began, Luffy’s quest has always been to find Roger’s treasure. Over time, such a goal proved loftier than he realized. In order to discover the map location of the island, one must collect all four poneglyphs and somehow translate them. Consequently, there are only a few crews in the world able to…
In the story of Naruto, several inspiring and wholesome romances take root, most of all the fan-favorite Naruto/Hinata pairing, also known as NaruHina. This ranks among shonen’s best ships, and it reveals much about what both Naruto and Hinata look for in a lover. If Naruto weren’t around, Hinata could date around and find her…
There are lovable anime villains, menacing anime villains, and villains who remain calm and embody the coolness that the best villains possess. With every type of villain imaginable, it makes sense that there are also villains who are so embarrassing they make fans cringe at every opportunity. Being a cringey villain means fans can’t help…
Although older brothers can be annoying, they also take the time to guide their younger siblings by passing down essential life lessons. Younger siblings can look up to older brothers and follow their lead. A plethora of anime characters would perfectly fit the role of an older brother. Some anime characters who are older brothers…
From Mickey Mouse to Daffy Duck to Krypto, animal characters practically dominate Western animation. However, anime has had quite a few animal protagonists over the years. Often aimed at younger audiences, these anime are often comedies or heartwarming productions. Famously, Dragon Ball originally featured animal characters, since it was an adaptation of Journey To The…