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Jae Choi-

Jae Choi

About Jae Choi

Anime writer for CBR. Bachelor's in English, Philosophy from Occidental College. Always open to finding and discussing new and exciting shows!

Upper Moon 4 Hantengu, Upper Moon 5 Gyokko and Upper Moon 6 Gyutaro of anime Demon Slayer 1
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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Tanktop Master Shows Why He's One of One-Punch Man's Purest Heroes in Latest Chapter

The Tanktop Hero Tanktop Master may not be the most powerful hero, but he proves he has perhaps the most heroic heart of any S-Class in OPM.

Mitsuri Kanroji Sword Whip in front of Tengen Uzui and Inosuke 1
Demon Slayer: Why Do Some Demon Slayers Not Use a Traditional Katana?

While only Nichirin blades can kill a Demon, some Demon Slayers break the mold with their weapon choice. Here's why - and what it says about them.

Demon Slayer's Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku with Gyutaro and Daki in the background 1
Demon Slayer: How Would Rengoku Have Fared Against Gyutaro and Daki?

If Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku swapped places with Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui against Upper Moon Six Gyutaro and Daki, who would've won that battle?

Overhaul and All For One from anime My Hero Academia 1
My Hero Academia: Why Didn't All For One Steal Overhaul's Quirk?

Overhaul is one of the most versatile and powerful Quirks in My Hero Academia, so it seems odd that All For One never showed an interest in taking it.

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Why Didn't King Kai Teach the Kaio-ken to Other Z Fighters?

The Kaio-ken is an energy-multiplying technique that saved Goku countless times, so why didn't King Kai teach it to the other Earthlings?

Mayuri, Okabe and Kurisu from the Steins;Gate anime 1
Why Steins;Gate Is Considered One of Anime's Best English Dubs

Several important factors help explain why Steins;Gate's English dub consistently ranks as one of anime's most respected and quality dubbings.

One Punch Man Chapter 182 featuring Terrible Tornado and Saitama looking at each other 1
One-Punch Man's Latest Humor Target Is A.I. – And It Works Brilliantly

OPM's Terrible Tornado becomes the latest victim to AI digital manipulation, but just how does this topical reference show ONE's talent as a writer?

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Why Your Lie in April Remains One of Anime's Greatest Tearjerkers Nearly a Decade On

2014's Your Lie in April remains known as one of the greatest sad anime of all time. Multiple factors contributed to its shining legacy then and now.

Tanjiro, Tokito and Kotetsu from Demon Slayer 1
Demon Slayer: Tanjiro Matched Empathy With Calculated Logic to Make Tokito Save Kotetsu

Tanjiro Kamado convinced the Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito to save Kotetsu not through his pure kindness, but through a calculated argument for empathy

Terrible Tornado, Saitama and Flashy Flash of anime One-Punch Man. 1
One-Punch Man: How Many Heroes Now Know About Saitama's True Power?

After One-Punch Man's Monster Association Arc, how many characters know of Saitama's immense power? More importantly, exactly how much do they know?

Shoto Todoroki, Tenya Iida and Katsuki Bakugo in My Hero Academia 1
My Hero Academia 386: [SPOILER]'s Warpath May Lead Him Straight to Bakugo

Chapter 386 of My Hero Academia seems to be setting a major villain up for a final confrontation with the recovering Katsuki Bakugo.

Demon Slayer Episode 25 screenshot Swordsmiths watch Inosuke  1
Demon Slayer: Why Do Swordsmiths Wear Strange Masks?

What's the significance and origin of the comic mask that identifies every swordsmith in Demon Slayer, from Haganezuka to Kotetsu?

Kaguya and Miyuki from kaguya-sama love is war 1
Why Kaguya-sama's Latest Film Is Mandatory Viewing to Truly Understand Its Central Romance

The First Kiss That Never Ends uncovers new layers to Shirogane and Shinomiya's relationship that are essential to understanding their characters.

Sokka with Yue and Suki dressed as a Kyoshi Warrior from Avatar the Last Airbender 1
Avatar: How Sokka's Unique 'Rizz' Makes Him Different From Other Ladies' Men

What about Sokka consistently earned him interest and affection from some of the most powerful women in Avatar: The Last Airbender?

All Might Hybrid form and Kamino from MHA 1
MHA: How Much Longer Could All Might Have Stayed a Pro Hero Without Kamino?

If All Might wasn’t forced to use up One For All in his final battle with All For One, how much more time would he have as the Symbol of Peace?

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Why Do Shonen Anime Rely So Heavily on Flashbacks?

Flashbacks are common in anime, especially shonen titles, but when are they most often utilized?

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My Hero Academia: All Might's Individualistic Attitude Was His Greatest Weakness

For Deku to become better than All Might, he must recognize that no one person in My Hero Academia can fill the role of a new Symbol of Peace.

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Dragon Ball Super Should Bring Goku's Brother Back From the Dead

While Raditz, brother of Goku, hasn't appeared since DBZ, there may be a role for him to play in the future of Super.

On the left, Saitama stands with arms crossed. On the right, Terrible Tornado looks skeptically with arms crossed. 1
One-Punch Man: How Saitama Became Terrible Tornado's New Blast

Saitama and Terrible Tornado have ended their battle, leading to new developments in how the latter views and respects Saitama.

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