Anime has some of the most powerful characters in all of media. From Goku to Naruto to Saitama, there’s no short supply of epic heroes with incredible strength and abilities. While many iconic favorites have superpowers of some kind, some are completely powerless. However, that doesn’t make them any less heroic. They may not have…
Hopeless romantics are people who, despite having negative experiences with love, still believe in it. They never lose hope that true love is still out there. Hopeless romantics fall in love easily and spend their time daydreaming about romance. There are plenty of hopeless romantics in the world of anime. Whether they’re from a romance…
An entire generation of anime fans grew up with Naruto, helping it to become one of the most successful anime series in history. Fans loved the story and the characters, but they also enjoyed watching ninja fighting each other with jutsu. Some justu were used for deception, while others were capable of destroying entire villages….
As iconic or legendary as shonen anime can be, not all shonen anime heroes have a loving fanbase. In fact, the opposite is true in some cases — some shonen anime protagonists inspire intense criticism or even hatred from viewers. For one reason or another, these shonen protagonists fell short of expectations. This left viewers…
Many people turn to entertainment for a good chuckle, and comedy anime excels at making the audience shake with laughter. Some of the most universally beloved and critically praised anime series fall under the comedy category. This unique, inventive genre has always been at the forefront of the industry, featuring myriads of easily accessible shows…
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,…
Not all anime start out as entertainment gold with the first episode. Many of them had to struggle to find their footing. Some are even guilty of starting out great and becoming less appealing as the story went on until viewers prayed for them to come to an end. In some cases, however, there are…
Anime is full of various warriors, but none are quite as intriguing as assassins. They aren’t as flashy as some of anime’s best fighters, but it’s their sneakiness and subtlety that truly packs a punch. Female assassins, in particular, create the beloved femme fatale archetype that entirely destroys the worn-out damsel in distress trope. Some…
For someone who doesn’t watch anime, mentioning the genre brings to mind the recent hits Attack on Titan and Haikyuu. Along with these stunning anime, people also have the impression that anime is long, sometimes unnecessarily so. Long anime like Pokémon have run for years and completely lose their charm by the time they end….
The way a character enters the scene affects how they’re remembered for the rest of the series. Some of anime’s flashiest personalities debut was quick, witty, and unforgettable. Other’s popped into the series with a badass sequence of attacks, making viewers realize that they’re not the one any villain should mess with. Anime antagonists have…