JoJo’s 5 Weirdest Names – and What They Mean
Famously, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is not afraid to get weird and surreal. From the strange Stand abilities to the shifting colors during intense fights, JoJo is focused on being as wild as its creator …
Jujutsu Kaisen Has The Best Female Characters
Jujutsu Kaisen’s first season was an instant global hit. Its success could be attributed to many different elements — a great story, excellent animation courtesy of studio MAPPA and some of …
Erased: Why the Anime’s Ending Is So Controversial for Manga Readers
Erased by Kei Sanbe is a beloved manga that got an anime adaptation while still in publication. Like a lot of anime that are going on simultaneously as their manga, the endings don’t match …
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How My Hero Academia Perfectly Balanced the OP Shoto Todoroki
My Hero Academia depicts a world where Quirks, or supernatural gifts, determine a person’s potential as a great superhero or a powerful criminal and villain. While the story follows Izuku …
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Castlevania: Trevor FINALLY Gets His Secret Weapon
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Castlevania Season 4, available now on Netflix. Generations of the Belmont family primarily relied on the legendary Vampire Killer whip to battle the forces …
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Pokémon and Katy Perry Release Music Video for 25th Anniversary
Katy Perry released a music video for her new single, “Electric,” as part of Pokémon’s 25th-anniversary celebration. “When I visited the Pokémon Café while touring Japan, I got so nostalgic. …
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Dragon Ball: Toriyama Admitted Goku’s Backstory Twist Was a ‘Retcon’
In Dragon Ball, Goku is portrayed — along with the rest of his world — in a far more mystical light. Magic is far more abundant in the series, with objects …
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After the Rain: How to Get Started With the Anime & Manga
There are many popular romance and drama anime and manga franchises that dominate the pop culture landscape, from the zodiac-themed Fruits Basket franchise to the acclaimed new rom-com Horimiya. There is another series …
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From Venom 2 to The Green Knight, Here Are This Week’s Best Trailers
May 2021 is in full swing as theaters begin to steadily reopen and summer television season looms. This week saw new footage for Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Lupin and …
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Signature Strikes: Kirito’s Unmatched Dual-Wield Attack in Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online wouldn’t live up to its name if the series didn’t have impressive sword abilities possessed by the most powerful characters. As Kirito defeats foe after foe and climbs …
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