Anime. Manga News & Features
In addition to having her own manga series proposed for an anime adaptation, “Woman Warrior of Love and Beauty” also has a past of catching criminals in the UK or the fact that she was the one who killed Queen Beryl. There are many other interesting things about this girl. Here is a list of…
Building tension is essential for romance in anime. The progression of two characters getting together tends to make up the bulk of romantic plot lines, from enemies-to-lovers arcs to slow burn will-they-won’t-they dynamics. 10 Canon Anime Couples Fans Can’t Get Behind Some relationships are formed out of drama and conflict, set against the backdrop of…
Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is a smash hit, having sold millions of tankobon volumes since its inception. The anime series proved to be just as popular, making it a pop-cultural landmark. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after Muzan Kibutsuji killed his entire family.…
An incredibly common issue in shonen battle anime and manga is the persistence of power creep. Through a variety of factors, characters are able to level up to such a degree that it takes viewers out of the story. While some power scaling is necessary when showing the growth of the characters and their abilities,…
East Asian comics have made an international impression. With the booming popularity of Japanese manga, the Korean manhwa and the Chinese manhua are also on their way up. Manhua are comics published in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Although similar in origin, each of these comics has a unique approach, art style, and theme. As…
Anime heroes tend to be pinnacles of hope, goodness, and moral righteousness. These characters are generally the good guys in their stories, and they’re expected to stand up for what’s right while fighting those who would do wrong. However, not all anime heroes have such clean and saintly reputations. Like people in real life, some…
Villains aren’t exactly known for being the most altruistic people. Like any character, villains can have a wide variety of motivations for their actions. Anime villains, in particular, range anywhere from completely evil, to having shockingly good intentions. Of course, they tend to be controversial both inside and outside their anime. Anime has no shortage…
Shonen anime might not be known for its nuance or maturity, but if the genre has developed a reputation for anything, its the ability to generate excitement and motivate audiences. That said, one specific shonen title seems to have figured out how to do both. Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece, One Piece, has proven that it offers…
Anime can be highly inspirational or deeply pessimistic and some of the most fascinating programs are the ones that don’t shy away from dark impulses. Sometimes an anime needs to ease into its wicked nature while other series start in bleak places and only drag audiences further down into darkness. Anime’s mainstream boundaries keep getting…
Nocterra #12 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Tony S. Daniel Letterer: AndWorld Design Cover Artist: Tony S. Daniel Publisher: Image Comics Price: $3.99 Release Date: 2023-03-15 Colorist: Marcelo Maiolo It’s been nine months, but the battle between light and darkness returns to Image Comics. Written by Scott Snyder, drawn by Tony S. Daniel, colored by Marcelo…