SAKUGAN Episode 12: Who Is Memempu?
The following contains spoilers for Episode 12 of SAKUGAN, “TO BE CONTINUED,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. From the beginning of Sakugan, there have been multiple facts that have been repeated …
Why Do So Many Romance Anime Revolve Around Forced Relationships?
One of the most popular tropes in romance anime is the “forced relationship” between the two main protagonists. A forced relationship is when one or both characters are pressured into …
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Will There Be a Silent Voice 2? Film Status & Reasons, Explained
Back in 2016, two anime films were released in Japan only weeks apart and astounded both audiences and critics alike for the sheer wonder and intricacies in the storytelling and …
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The Case Study of Vanitas: How to Get Started With the Anime & Manga
Combining vampires and the grinding Victorian gears of steampunk, The Case Study of Vanitas is another title in the glamorous subgenre of supernatural and ornate Gothic horror anime. Starting out as …
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Ranking of Kings: Is Miranjo More Sympathetic Than We Thought?
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Ranking of Kings Episode 11, “Older and Younger Brothers,” now streaming on Funimation. Ranking of Kings knows how to play with viewers’ initial impressions …
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My Hero Academia: Why Does Toga Still Wear a School Uniform?
My Hero Academia follows many time-honored conventions of the superhero genre, from superheroes employing trusty sidekicks to heroes and villains alike wearing stylish costumes to hide their identity — or …
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A Realist Hero Part 2’s Trailer Takes Isekai Anime to a Dark Place
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the first season of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, available on Funimation. How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom is an isekai …
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Komi Can’t Communicate Gets Season 2! | Anime News | Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM) Shop: Figures & Merch From Japan
Everyone’s favorite introvert will be back in April 2022 with Season 2 of Komi Can’t Communicate! The big news was announced after the final episode of Season 1, with Komi …
The Vampire Dies in No Time’s Season Finale Celebrates the Anime’s Greatest Hits
WARNING: The following article contains significant spoilers for the Season 1 finale of The Vampire Dies in No Time, currently available on Funimation. Episode 12 of The Vampire Dies in No Time is …
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Where to Watch & Read Mo Dao Zu Shi – Donghua, Manhua & Novel
Mo Dao Zu Shi, a.k.a. Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation is one of the premiere names in manhua, or Chinese comic books. It’s also a great example of xianxia, or cultivation stories, …
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