Why Does Naruto Have Whiskers on His Face?
Naruto Uzumaki has a pretty recognizable design. He has a headband with a leaf symbol, a bright, orange jumpsuit with a red spiral on the back, and Zōri sandals. However, his most …
Dragon Ball: Why Don’t Androids 17 & 18 Use Their Human Names?
Future Trunks and Dr. Gero would be appalled to see how far Androids 17 and 18 have come from their introduction in Dragon Ball Z and their continued presence in …
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One Piece: Why Brook Has the Saddest Backstory & Will Have the Worst Fate
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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Boruto: The Real Reason Adult Naruto’s Design Isn’t as Cool as Fans Wanted
Boruto introduced a lot of new characters for the next generation of ninjas. It also presented some new designs for older established characters from Naruto. Many of these new designs were …
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My Hero Academia: Burnin vs Bakugo – Who’s the Better Fiery Character?
Many of the characters in My Hero Academia have Quirks that complement their personalities. Katsuki Bakugo is a perfect example of this. His aggressive and volatile personality matches well with …
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This Dark Last Airbender Theory Explains Zuko’s Scar – and It’s Rough, Buddy
Subtlety was always the strong suit of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Zuko’s path to redemption proved that more than anything. Taking the character on a journey from a villain hunting …
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The Best Wish-Fulfilling Naruto Fanfics – From Halcyon Days to When I Doubt, You’re My Belief
With a 15-year manga run and two full anime series, there’s no denying the legacy Naruto has had on the shonen genre. The franchise’s popularity has provided countless movies, OVAs, light novels and …
Komi Can’t Communicate: The Best Puns Behind the Character Names
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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Jim Lee Shares Explosive Ultraman Tribute Art
Veteran comic book artist, writer and current publisher and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics Jim Lee shared his love of Ultraman in a striking piece of fan art. The black-and-white image, which …
Boruto Continues a Troubling Naruto-Era Pattern
While both Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden told undeniably epic stories, the popular franchise always suffered from a glaring problem. Its female characters became largely irrelevant to the main storyline over time, and …