Dende Is the TRUE Unsung Hero of Dragon Ball Z
Though it started out as more of an adventure story, the Dragon Ball franchise eventually became far more focused on pure action and intense battles. This created a dichotomy where the …
Bleach: How Aizen’s Powerful, Hypnotic Zanpakuto Works
The fantasy anime series Bleach focuses on spirits and the afterlife for its themes and combat system. In this universe, it’s the job of black-robed Soul Reapers to escort dead …
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Link Click: A Mother’s Love Endures in the Face of DEVASTATING Tragedy
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Link Click Episode 5, now streaming on Funimation. After finding out in Episode 4 of Link Click that he will watch three people die before his eyes, …
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Jujutsu Kaisen: 5 Times Nobara Kugisaki Proved She’s a Badass
Shonen anime Jujutsu Kaisen is full of well-written women, but no character slays like Nobara Kugisaki. Brimming with confidence, Nobara knows exactly who she is and refuses to back down from …
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REVIEW: Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie Is Sure To Dazzle Franchise Fans
Few manga/anime properties carry the cultural value for western audiences that Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon does. From the twirling transformation sequences to the righteous catchphrases to the reams of flowing hair, the …
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86-Eighty-Six: The Republic’s Persecution of the 86 Is Even WORSE Than It Seems
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for 86-Eighty-Six Episode 7, “Will You Remember Me?” now streaming on Crunchyroll. 86-Eighty-Six‘s plot is built on the Republic of San Magnolia’s persecution of its own people and forcing …
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Beyond Berserk: Why You Should Read Kentaro Miura’s Other Manga
Kentaro Miura, who tragically passed away recently, is most famous for creating the epic dark fantasy manga Berserk, but he tirelessly produced other series throughout his career. While his magnum opus is …
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eBay’s Mature Content Curb Is a Step Backward for Yaoi Fans
eBay recently announced a series of new restrictions prohibiting the sale of sexually explicit adult content, and the new policy specifically targets anime and manga. The list of newly prohibited …
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Yu Yu Hakusho: Why Hiei’s Dragon of the Darkness Flame Is His Signature Technique
The world of Yu Yu Hakusho is full of strange and dangerous things. Throughout the series, viewers are introduced to many magical attacks, from small aura blasts to powerful techniques …
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To Your Eternity: 5 Reasons Why March Is Best Girl
To Your Eternity never ceases to pull on heartstrings, whether it’s through introducing lovable characters or watching them pass away. Easily one of the most memorable characters in the series so far …
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