About Marc York
Marc York is a writer for CBR. He possesses an understanding of comics, video games, and movies, and his true expertise comes forth when it comes to the topics of anime and manga. His knowledge spreads to the past, present, and future of both the anime and manga industry, especially when it pertains to titles under the Shonen Jump banner. Marc also likes to write about the movies he's watched in theaters; these aren't officially published articles, but they may be seen on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/marc.york.7
Baki the Grappler: What is the Demon Back?
There's an unusual feature among the muscular men of Baki known as the Demon Face, which is both super strong and super intimidating.
Goku & Vegeta's Rivalry, Explained
Goku and Vegeta have one of the most iconic and nuanced rivalries in all of shonen battle anime. Here's everything there is to know about it.
Why Demon Slayer Season 3's Fakeout Death is Good, Actually
Demon Slayer's season finale offered anime fans a rare instance of a character seemingly dying and coming back that's genuinely gratifying.
Vegeta Had the Best Fights in Dragon Ball Z
Vegeta has some of the best fights in the Dragon Ball Franchise in terms of not only action but also character development and plot progression.
Demon Slayer Villains Don’t Need Sympathy, Apparently
Demon Slayer Season 3 proved that not all of its villains have sympathetic backstories, and fans are free to hate on them all they want.
Chainsaw Man’s Denji Has a Miles Morales Choice to Make
Denji from Chainsaw Man and Miles Morales from the Spider-Verse movies have been given difficult decisions they're not ready to make.
When Did Dragon Ball Z Become All About Power Creep?
Dragon Ball Z is infamous for constantly introducing stronger enemies that the weaker heroes couldn't handle, but it wasn't quite that simple.
Stop Taking Mashle So Seriously
Anyone wondering whether Mashle gets more serious later down the line can rest easy knowing that this series maintains its humor throughout.
The One Piece Live-Action Series Is Mackenyu's Second Chance
Mackenyu failed to win American audiences over in Knights of the Zodiac, but playing Zoro in One Piece may give him the chance he needs.
Demon Slayer's Season 3 Finale Should Have Been the Movie Instead
Demon Slayer's Season 3 premiere wasn't well-received, but things might have been different if the finale got a theatrical release instead.
What's With All The Fencing In Gundam?
The Gundam franchise occasionally takes its pilots out of their mobile suits so they can duel with regular sabers. Here's how they do it and why.
One Piece Theory: What Is the "Mother Frame?"
Chapter 1086 confirmed that one of Dr. Vegapunk's creations was used to annihilate Lulusia, though the true nature of this creation remains unknown.
Why Nobody Cared About This Spring 2023 Shonen Music Anime
The Spring 2023 season featured a music drama about violinists, but not many anime fans are talking about it. Here's why it fell into obscurity.
One Piece: The Revolutionary Army Is in the Dark
The Revolutionary Army seemed to know what they were doing when picking a fight with the World Government, but they've been fighting blind all along.
One Piece: S-Croc Could Confirm the Crocodile-Woman Theory
A Seraph modeled after Crocodile could be used to finally confirm or debunk a longstanding theory about the Desert King once and for all.
How Do Pokémon Centers Stay in Business While Healing Pokémon for Free?
Trainers can heal their Pokémon and even stay the night at Pokémon Centers seemingly free of charge, but they must get their money from somewhere.
Why Suletta Is Now a Tanuki in The Witch From Mercury
Many fans, especially Japanese ones, have likened Suletta Mercury to a tanuki. Here's the cultural significance behind this and what it's led to.
One Piece 1086 Is Either Confirming Fan Theories or Hardcore Trolling
The way Chapter 1086 has characters talking about how events are unfolding makes them sound like the readers theorizing and commenting on the story.
Dragon Ball Z Showed a Darker Side to Chi-Chi's Parenting - Luckily It's Not Canon
Chi-Chi once resorted to extreme measures to ensure Gohan remained focused on his studies. It could be considered an instance of bad parenting.
Dragon Ball: When Was Goku's Tail Removed - And Could He Ever Get It Back?
Goku hasn't had a tail since the end of Dragon Ball. He got another one in Dragon Ball GT, and he could do it again in Dragon Ball Super.