In July 2009, the popular supernatural series Monogatari made its anime debut. Viewers have followed Araragi Koyomi and his friends as they manage all manner of affliction — be it an Oddity, a …
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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 …
Warning: The following contains spoilers for One-Punch Man Chapter 152, “Supreme Purgatorial Explosive Heat Wave-Motion Gun” by One, Yusuke Murata, John Werry and James Gaubatz, available in English at Viz …
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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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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2, Episode 11, “Tonight,” now streaming on Funimation, Hulu and Crunchyroll. Tanjiro Kamado has found himself in the …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 37 of Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, “Zero’s Wish,” now streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Animelab, and Hulu. Episode 37 of Yashahime delivered more than fans could …
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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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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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There’s a reason that people are drawn to mystery fiction. Rather than watch heroes beat problems with their fists or use magic to end conflicts, there’s something romantic about using intellect …
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When people think of 90s cyberpunk anime, Ghost in the Shell is sure to come to mind. It is regarded as one of the finest anime and science-fiction films ever made, inspiring …
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