Where the Term 'Waifu' Came From - And How It Grew So Prominent in Anime Culture
A waifu is an anime fan's ideal partner -- an imaginary partner lifted directly from an anime series' story. And there are plenty to choose from.
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A Calculated Man #3
AfterShock Comics presents a preview of A Calculated Man #3, by Paul Tobin and Alberto Alburquerque.
10 Best Seinen Anime For Fans Who Love Magic
The seinen genre of anime has come to the rescue for adults who still like to see magic stories.
The 10 Most Anticipated Romance Anime of 2022
While the season's most anticipated series are action-packed shonen titles, a few romance series manage to tug on the viewers' heartstrings.
Top 15 Anime Waifus Of All Time, Ranked
Waifus are the ideal life partner in the imagination of anime fans, and some of them are downright legendary as the best of all time.
The 10 Scariest Anime Protagonists, Ranked
Anime protagonists are usually kindhearted and cheerful, but not always; some are so scary that they terrify other characters and viewers alike.
10 Long Anime Worth The Watch
Anime fans who are intimidated by the length of certain anime can rest assured that some of these long-running series are worth the time investment.
10 Most Controversial Shonen Protagonists, Ranked
Whether audiences feel disappointed by their poor development or because of their questionable actions, these shonen leads sparked widespread debate.
Death Note's Light Yagami Was More Evil Than Breaking Bad's Heisenberg
There are many parallels to be drawn between Light Yagami's Kira and Walter White's Heisenberg, but Kira stands to be the more evil of the two alters.
10 Anime Infamous For Their Endings
It's always difficult for an anime's ending to please everyone, but some series finales are so controversial that they have gone down in infamy.
10 Shonen Anime With Awesome Side Characters, But A Terrible Protagonist
From edgy shonen like Akame Ga Kill! to harem anime like Love Hina to the isekai Sword Art Online, these side characters outshine the protagonists.
10 Best Anime On HBO Max
While there are a number of mainstream streaming services available, HBO Max has its own anime roster to compete with.
10 Most Anticipated Anime Of Summer 2022, Ranked
The 2022 summer anime season brings plenty of new anime, long-awaited returns of older series, a few remakes, and much more.
10 Anime Characters Who Can't Stop Telling Lies
Whether they have a compulsion to lie, are hiding dark secrets, or have perfectly valid reasons, some anime characters just can't stop lying.
Why Viv Vision's New Girlfriend Is Perfect For Her
In Love Unlimited: Viv Vision, Champions member Viv goes on a date with CJ, a girl she met on the Internet who turns out to be perfect for her.