In anime, there is often a pernicious trend of negativity and gloom. This is usually in order to give the protagonist an environment to triumph over and improve, with the universe bearing palpable benefits from their efforts. By the end, the contrast between the previous world and current one is ideal. However, not everything is…
Many Naruto fans know that the Senju were half-responsible for founding Konohagakure. Together with the Uchiha, they brought an end to the clan era to induct the Hidden Village model into the ninja world. As a reward for their vital political involvement, three descendants of the Senju clan become Hokage of Konohagakure. Even before co-founding…
Although “manga” loosely translates to “whimsical drawings,” it is much more than that. From Machiko Hasegawa’s Sazae-San (the first manga published in 1946) to more recent ones like Tatsuya Endo’s Spy x Family, Japanese comics have come a long way. Manga proves that various styles and genres can thrive in a two-dimensional medium. As time…
Naruto primarily follows its titular protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki, as he attempts to make a name for himself and gain the recognition of those who have always treated him as an outcast. Along the way, he encounters many villains. Some don’t remain villains for long after being subjected to Naruto’s infamous Talk-No-Jutsu, and others remain cold…
Though the year is halfway over, there are still plenty of exciting romance anime for avid fans to look forward to in the fall. The season’s most anticipated series will be fan-favorite action-packed shonen titles like My Hero Academia, Spy X Family, and Chainsaw Man’s anime debut. However, there are a few exciting romance series…
Anime and K-Pop are considered to be the biggest entertainment exports of their respective countries. It makes sense to combine each medium’s individual strengths into something that no fan can resist. As Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, expands across the globe, several Korean artists have contributed to anime OSTs. Selecting popular artists to perform opening…
Fan-favorite anime heroes aren’t cut from the same cloth. Some heroes are lazy while others possess confidence and demonstrate competence. It’s clear that there’s no way to create a singular mold for a hero, and fans never know what type will appear. Sometimes fans will even come across anime heroes who are pretty cringey. Although…
In the past, subbed anime series were tucked away in random YouTube channels and fan-made streaming websites. However, today the biggest television companies have picked up on the genre’s popularity. While there are a number of mainstream streaming services available, HBO Max has its own anime roster to compete with. For anime fans questioning if…
Anime heroes are expected to be perfect examples for society, but they don’t always perform heroic duties flawlessly. There are cases where heroes may need to get their hands dirty or behave cruelly in order to protect others. It’s no secret that when heroes act, they sometimes need to get inventive. Protecting and saving people…
My Hero Academia boasts a massive cast of lovable, exciting characters, from protagonist Izuku Midoriya to his U.A. classmates, teachers, and even enemies. It didn’t take long for My Hero Academia to develop these characters and flesh out who they are, which always made them far more likable and compelling — including Izuku’s homeroom teacher,…