One Piece has a famously colorful cast, especially the individualistic Straw Hat Pirates. The crew assembled from different parts of the world and each member has something unique to offer, be it a skill or …
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When naming characters, Japanese storytellers tend to pick names and kanji spellings that say something about the characters. In many cases, their names are often a source of the story’s …
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Among the most powerful fighters in the entire Dragon Ball franchise are the formidable twins Androids 17 and 18. Despite being referred to as “Androids” — with the original Japanese …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 229, “Breach of Orders,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. One of the most disappointing aspects of the Naruto series was …
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Masashi Kishimoto’s hit shonen series Naruto was once one of shonen’s big three, alongside Bleach and One Piece, and it’s all thanks to this series’ fine worldbuilding, exciting combat system …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Irregular at Magic High School, “Reminiscence Arc,” now streaming on Funimation and Crunchyroll. Magic is a force that exists in the world of …
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86-Eighty-Six is currently the biggest name in mecha anime, making a splash more than any other franchise. Its combination of giant robot action with politics and betrayal has captivated audiences, …
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The official release date for Season 2 of The Saga of Tanya the Evil might still be a mystery, but fans can still get hyped for its confirmation. Adapted from the …
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My Senpai is Annoying is a charming new josei anime series set in the workplace, and it follows the heroine Igarashi Futaba as she embarks on a quest not only …
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As part of the vast universe of the Fate/Stay Night franchise, The Case Files of El-Melloi II has the tendency to slip between the cracks compared to the chronicles of …
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