Humanity is fighting for its survival, and the main character gains the ability to use enemies’ power against them; all this, with a military theme, makes Kaiju No. 8 one of the most gratifying action sci-fi shounen anime in recent times. After its manga enjoyed massive success, Kaiju No. 8’s[…]
Psychological anime is always in demand. But it might be one of those genres where quality and quantity struggle to meet the demand. You already know about psychological masterpieces like Death Note, Monster, Neon Genesis Evangelion, etc. But in this list, I’ll talk about the best psychological[…]
Who doesn’t like anime transformations? But they weren’t as popular as you might think. It was Goku’s Super Saiyan transformations that made it an integral part of the mainstream battle shounen anime. With the masses loving it, the transformations didn’t stop there; we got Super Saiyan 2, 3[…]
It is hard to be in the anime or manga community and not know about Berserk. Even if you don’t know anything about Berserk, you definitely know about Guts, the main character swinging that giant sword. It’s hard to not know about Berserk, considering how much it is in the news for its horrendous[…]
Waking up to see #RIPCartoonNetwork trending worldwide wasn’t the best feeling. However, the current generation, which grew up watching shows on OTT platforms, might find it hard to relate. But to us 90s kids, Cartoon Network was like our non-existent parent, who we loved spending time with[…]
We often take anime sequels for granted. Because certain anime, despite their exceptional performance and word of mouth, never get a second season and remain as a one-season wonder. In an industry wher….
One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Bleach, and Detective Conan are all long-running anime that need your commitment. But sometimes, you just want to binge-watch an anime within a day without waiting for a sequel or leaving a few episodes for another day. To help you with that, I have curated this list of completed anime, and it takes only 5 hours to binge-watch the entire series.
Ever feel like a certain manga shouldn’t have been canceled, but it got canceled anyway?
Well, you are not alone. Every one of us has experienced it and will keep experiencing the feeling over and over again. In the day and age where thousands of manga are available digitally, the competition has gotten fierce. With that, countless great manga get canceled. They never get the time to ripen or showcase their potential.
Stars Align is a rare breed amongst the rarest in anime. This sports drama has a very niche audience, focusing on topics like family abuse and LGBTQ+, which are a hard sell for the masses. Although the original creator and director, Kazuki Akane, didn’t expect much from Stars Align, considering it’s a non-commercial anime, he was surprised to see how much it’s loved globally.
While anime is often limited to a stereotypical image centering around “kawaii” and “yamete kudasai” (please don’t tell me you can hear it), this medium houses countless fictions that are so ‘kowai’ that it might affect you. That’s how well-written the darkest fictions of anime are. It can be so twisted that you will be forced to ask, ‘Is this the true nature of the human psyche?’
Dungeons’ presence was always there, especially in the fantasy genre. It isn’t anything new. But the way it is used in stories is changing. With anime like Delicious in Dungeon and Solo Leveling, fans’ outlook on Dungeon is transforming, and the demand for anime with Dungeons is increasing and will keep growing. Studio OLM’s Dungeon People, scheduled to release on July 6, 2024, is a testament to that.
Human protagonists are fun, as they are extremely relatable to us. But what about anime with animal protagonists? Do they not have problems like us humans?
Some of these anime are even better than your average series with human protagonists because of their masterful execution. To answer the[…]
