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10 Dragon Ball Fights That Went Absolutely Nowhere

The Dragon Ball franchise produces so many fights, between alien warlords like Frieza and Super Saiyans, that some are bound to lead nowhere.

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How The Cell Saga Solved (And Intensified) DBZ's Super Saiyan Problem

DBZ fans are well aware of what Super Saiyan transformations mean to the franchise; the Cell Saga had the opportunity to make perfect the plot device.

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Why Badass Protagonists Are What Slice-of-Life Anime Desperately Needs

Slice-of-life anime need more well-defined heroes to hold the story together, not passive characters who simply let things happen to them.

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The Personal Problem With Power Fantasy Iskeai Heroes in Anime

Isekai characters must be more than pure escapism — they must stand for something or be forgotten.

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Are Demon Slayer's New Upper Moons Weaker Than Gyutaro?

Upper Moon Four Gyokko and Upper Moon Five Hantengu lack the same danger than Upper Moon Six Gyutaru did, but dare they actually just weaker Demons?

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Demon Slayer: The Swordsmith Village Arc's Fights WERE Underwhelming — but That's Not Ufotable's Fault

Demon Slayer’s fights in season 3 of the anime didn’t hit the same note as the prior season's, but the reason for that lies in the source material.

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15 Worst Writing Decisions In Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z is an iconic anime staple, but that doesn't mean the series hasn't been marred by bad writing decisions.

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10 Anime Villains Who Got Away With Their Worst Crimes

The likes of FMAB's Shou Tucker and Death Note's Light Yagami have succeeded in some of the most heinous crimes known to humanity.

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10 Dragon Ball Character Arcs Akira Toriyama Abandoned

Akira Toriyama crafted one of the best manga and anime franchises of all time with Dragon Ball, but he also abandoned some pivotal character arcs.

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The Most Popular Characters In Hunter x Hunter (According to MyAnimeList)

From the young assassin Killua to the villainous ant king Merum, MyAnimeList has ranked the most popular Hunter x Hunter characters.

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10 Manga Characters That Are Better In The Anime

These anime adaptations helped characters like Ghost in the Shell's The Major and Lust from Fullmetal Alchemist reach their full potential.

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The 48 Best Isekai Of All Time, Ranked

From The Devil is a Part-Timer to Visions of Escaflowne, the best isekai anime feature epic protagonists dealing with a new world beyond their power.

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Everything We Know About Studio Ghibli's How Do You Live?

Legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki of Spirited Away fame is set to release his final project, and it may be his most ambitious yet.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: How Did Maki Zenin Get Her Scars?

Maki Zenin has undergone a very drastic change in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. How did she gain the scars that have now become her trademark?

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45 Best Comedy Anime To Watch Right Now

From Space Dandy, to Nichijou, and classics like Ouran High School Host Club, don't miss out on these hilarious anime.

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10 Canceled Anime That Still Have Great Endings

Just because anime like Bleach and Baccano! were canceled before they were actually completed doesn't mean they didn't have satisfying endings.

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10 Worst Cases Of Power Creep In My Hero Academia, Ranked

With random new abilities and instant power boosts, My Hero Academia has fallen victim to handing out undeserved upgrades to several characters.

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Why This Sports Version of Ouran High School Is An Underrated Gem

Aoharu x Machinegun looks like an Ouran High School knockoff at first, but the survival game comedy is an absolutely fun watch.

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10 Upcoming Anime Movie Adaptations Currently In Development

Though live-action anime adaptations typically have a bad rep, there are a few currently in development that might change fans' minds.

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Getting Started with Anime Figurine Collecting

While collecting anime figures may prove to be difficult, especially on a budget, these relatively simple tips show that it doesn't have to be.

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