15 Isekai Anime That Came Before SAO
While the rise in popularity of the isekai genre can be credited to Sword Art Online, it wasn't the first. Many great isekai series came before it.
Hunter X Hunter: Every Main Character's Age
All of the characters have unique qualities that make them appealing and relatable. But one of the biggest discrepancies between them is their ages.
Nanbaka: The Hilarious Parody Anime That Flew Under Everyone's Radar
Nabaka is an underrated satirical anime filled with side-splitting moments and heartbreaking backstories that somehow flew under the radar.
15 Amazing Anime With Black Representation
These anime do a fantastic job of representing the Black community.
Dakaichi Was Almost the Perfect BL Anime – Here’s Why It Fell Short
Dakaichi is undoubtedly beloved by many BL anime fans, but sometimes all it takes is one controversial trope to ruin a series' potential.
How Soul Eater's Manga Artist Flawlessly Portrays Diversity and Black Representation
From Soul Eater's start in 2004 to the more recent Fire Force series, Black representation in Atsushi Ohkubo's work is nothing short of admirable.
Could Fire Force's Over-the-Top Fan Service Be Its Downfall?
For all of the great qualities the hit shonen franchise Fire Force possesses, fans pose the question: how much fan service is too much?
How Parasyte: The Maxim Breaks Down Environmental Philosophy
Parasyte: The Maxim inadvertently explores the three perspectives of environmental philosophy as Shinichi's chaotic journey alongside Migi unfolds.
Parasyte: Altruism vs. Selfish Gene Theory Lecture, Explained
During a lecture seen in Parasyte: The Maxim, a professor at Southeast University proposes a theory that altruism is ironically rooted in selfishness.
One Piece: Which Straw Hat Has The Best Fashion Sense?
Each member of the Straw Hat Pirates has proved their ability to be fashion-forward, but there's one crew member whose fashion sense is unrivaled.
What Makes Fire Force Manga Artist Atsushi Ohkubo's Art Style So Unique?
From the emphasis on geometrical shapes to unconventional nose shapes, Atsushi Ohkubo's eccentric art style is unique and incomparable.
How Junji Ito's Long Dream Unlocks Existential Fear
Junji Ito's Long Dream perfectly captures both body and cosmic horror, leaving one to question the blurred lines between their own dreams and reality.
Fairy Tail's Magic Guilds vs Black Clover's Magic Knight Squads: Who Would Win?
In a battle between the magic guilds of Fairy Tail and the Magic Knight squads in Black Clover, the winning group of magic-wielders may surprise you.
Luffy and Fairy Tail's Natsu Would Be the Perfect Best Friend Duo
Among all the old and new-gen protagonists, there is one in particular that matches Luffy's energy like no other, and that is Fairy Tail's Natsu.
One Piece: Was That a Fairy Tail Reference?
Although not confirmed, there appear to be a few hidden references to Fairy Tail in the Punk Hazard and Dressrosa arcs of One Piece.
Toradora: Was Taiga's Childhood Memory of Santa Really Just a Dream?
During Episode 18 of Toradora, Taiga recalls a childhood memory of when she was visited by a mysterious Santa. Was it real or just a dream?
One Piece, Season 1, Episode 37: The Episode That Changed Casual Viewers Into Lifelong Fans
Many One Piece fans agree that Season 1, Episode 37 was the first episode that shifted their viewing experience and made them grow to love the series.
Fairy Tail: One Piece Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed
Fairy Tail has countless Easter eggs that go unnoticed, but fans happened to spot and recognize a hidden background character as One Piece's Luffy.
Fire Force: Why Arthur Boyle's Backstory Is the Most Tragic - By Far
During Enen no Shouboutai: Ni no Shou (Fire Force Season 2), a flashback to Arthur Boyle's past reveals the unrivaled tragedy of his backstory.