Boruto Reaffirms Why Naruto Is the BEST Hokage
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 190, “Escape,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. One of the most problematic aspects of the Naruto series was the role …
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 190, “Escape,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. One of the most problematic aspects of the Naruto series was the role …
Bleach is a long-running shonen series with a well-defined combat system, ranging from Zanpakuto to kido spells and Hollow powers. Zanpakuto are arguably the core of this combat system, forming …
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“Sakuga” is a well-known word in the anime fandom lexicon, especially for those who love action-packed shonen battle series. Initially, it was a catch-all term for animation that took on …
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The news of Avatar Studios has The Last Airbender fans talking about their dream Avatar shows. From character-specific spinoffs to series set at different points in the world’s history, this …
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WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Super Chapter 70, by Akira Toriyama, Toyotarou, Caleb Cook and Brandon Bovia, available now in English from Viz Media. In the previous …
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As March 2021 hits its halfway point, Disney+ and HBO Max have each launched their own eagerly anticipated superhero programming in a bid to dominate the streaming wars, resulting in them …
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Yasuke, Netflix’s upcoming anime, will be many viewers’ first introduction to a real figure in Japanese history. Yasuke was a real samurai — one of Oda Nobunaga’s retainers. Despite Japan’s incredibly storied …
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All of Hayao Miyazaki’s films from Kiki’s Delivery Service onward have been blockbuster hits in Japan, but they haven’t been anywhere near as successful in American theaters. That’s not to …
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Computer-generated animation is a controversial subject in the world of anime. For many, CG is often a necessary means to cut corners. While it can sometimes gain acclaim among anime enthusiasts, the majority …
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The new dark electronic dance music is not what you expect. This is not the typical hard techno or house music that everyone is used to. This dark music is …
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