10 Strongest Anime Mentors, Ranked By Strength
Behind every powerful shonen hero, there is usually an even more powerful mentor responsible for guiding them on their journey.
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10 Anime Characters Who Could Rival Guts in Berserk
As a battle-scarred swordsman, the wandering mercenary Guts needs a shonen-style rival to keep his skills sharp.
Bleach: Orihime Inoue's MBTI Type & What it Says About Her
Bleach's Orihime Inoue is Ichigo Kurosaki's kindest, most responsible friend. There's only one MBTI type to describe a stellar heroine like her.
10 Best Bleach Captains, Ranked By Leadership
The thirteen Captains are the strongest Soul Reapers of all, and it's also their job to inspire their subordinates as true leaders.
10 Best Anime Characters Who Are Just Like Naruto's Itachi Uchiha
Itachi is a bloody betrayer, a caring older brother, a prodigy, and a cool villain in the Akatsuki, and a few anime characters can relate to that.
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.
My Hero Academia's 10 Coolest Class 1-A Students, Ranked
Class 1-A is home to some of the coolest, most memorable student heroes U.A. High has ever seen.
15 Anime & Comic Characters Who Can Easily Survive Saitama’s Punches
Saitama from One Punch Man can annihilate almost any foe with a single punch, but the powerhouses of anime and comic books are the exception.
10 Villains Denki Kaminari Can Defeat In My Hero Academia
Denki Kaminari often falls behind in Class 1-A, but if he must face villains in mortal combat, he'll prove himself as one of U.A.'s best fighters.
How Nezuko Kamado Became Demon Slayer's Princess Leia
Like Princess Leia before her, Nezuko Kamado is a hero's sister who could have fallen to the dark side. But she's better than that.
The 10 Oldest Anime Villains Of All Time, Ranked By Age
Some anime villains are hundreds or thousands of years old, giving many of them a huge advantage in both planning their evil schemes and in battle.
10 Strongest Anime Twins, Ranked
Numerous anime twins are strong in a fight, regardless of if they have the deepest of relationships or the fiercest of rivalries.
10 Laziest Anime Heroes
When they're not out fighting crime or taking down their opponents, many anime heroes are lazy or unproductive.
The 10 Most Overrated Anime Waifus, Ranked
Many waifu characters have gotten way overhyped over the years. Adored by fans and placed on a pedestal, they seem far greater than they actually are.
Beloved Anime Opening & Ending Songs You Didn’t Know Were Sung by the Main Characters
Anime is known for exciting J-rock and J-pop credits music, but the show's lead voice actors will sometimes handle the singing themselves.
The 10 Weakest Signature Moves In Anime, Ranked
Signature moves are a staple for many anime characters. They're often used as a trump card, but some signature moves aren't very strong at all.
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.
10 Anime Heroes Who Had To Be Cruel To Be Kind
Whether an anime hero's behavior is well-received or not, it's sometimes necessary for them to carry out cruel acts for the greater good.
10 Best Anime Characters With Pompadour Hairstyles
The pompadour may come in many forms, but these tough and gutsy anime characters rock it with pride.
10 Best Comedy Anime That Need A New Season
Anime that focus purely on comedy tend to be underrated, but they still deserve their place in the spotlight. Some of them even need a second season.
10 Amazing Anime Fights Wasted On Bad Anime
Even a bad anime can still deliver intense fights with beautiful animation and emotionally gripping music.
10 Upbeat Anime Characters That Always Improve The Mood
Many anime characters have a positive outlook on life, giving everyone around them the hope they need.
10 Best Anime Characters Who Play The Piano
These anime characters have managed to master one of the most sophisticated instruments in the world, the piano.
10 Ways Aizawa Improved His Likability In My Hero Academia
Shota Aizawa seemed disappointing at first as Izuku's heroics teacher. But Eraserhead is actually one of MHA's best teachers of all.
10 Anime Series With Way Too Many Villains
Awesome villains are vital for any anime series, but having too many of them can be a real headache.
10 Most Frustrating Shojo Anime To Watch (& Why)
Though shojo is a popular subgenre among anime fans, some series have issues viewers can't ignore.
10 Powerless Anime Characters Who Still Risk Their Lives
Not all anime characters are overpowered shonen heroes, and some prove that powers aren't needed to be a hero by risking their lives anyway.
Every Hashira’s Fate At The End Of Demon Slayer, Ranked By Sadness
Unfortunately, many fan-favorite characters met brutal, untimely demises in Demon Slayer, and the Hashira certainly weren't an exception.
10 Darkest Characters In Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket is a heartfelt drama series whose main characters suffer grief, guilt, alienation, and much more.
10 Fastest Attacks In One-Punch Man
Though the series is centered around one punch, there are plenty of fast attacks in One-Punch Man.
10 Anime Series That Are Too Sad To Watch Twice
Some anime series are so sad that they are hard enough to watch the first time, making a rewatch next to impossible.
Naruto: Ino Shouldn't Have Cut Her Hair During the Chunin Exams - And for Good Reason
Ino's reckless strategy in her fight against Sakura might not have been worth the cost of her dignity.
10 Anime Characters Who Would Be Great Fire-Type Pokémon Gym Leaders
Many characters use fire in anime, which means they would translate well into the Pokémon universe and could make formidable Fire-Type Gym Leaders.
10 Best Special Attacks In Attack On Titan
Several Attack on Titan characters have showcased impressive special attacks during their high-stakes battles.
5 Anime Characters Mario Could Beat In A Fight (& 5 He Couldn't)
Fans could make the argument that Mario could take on anime's catalog of strong fighters, though there are just as many who would spell "Game Over."
10 Anime Characters Who Would Be Great Electric-Type Pokémon Gym Leaders
Since electricity and lightning are used by many anime characters, they could become successful Electric-Type Pokémon Gym Leaders.