When Does My Hero Academia Take Place?
My Hero Academia‘s setting resembles the real world, except that superpowered gifts are the norm, ever since that “glowing baby” was born several generations ago in China. Society is now …
Attack on Titan: Why the Attack Titan Is Secretly the Most Powerful of the Nine
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Attack on Titan manga by Hajime Isayama, available in English from Kodansha. In the world of Attack on Titan, the power of the …
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Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F – The Frieza/Buu Shock Isn’t a Plot Hole
In the past decade, the Dragon Ball franchise has again returned to prominence in both Japan and the West, and part of this renaissance was kicked off by productions such as the Resurrection “F” …
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Jujutsu Kaisen Theory: Is Satoru Gojo Evil?
Of all the new up-and-coming anime of the past few seasons, none have stolen the hearts of fans quite like Jujutsu Kaisen. The anime is produced by MAPPA, and the compelling …
Shaman King: How to Get Started With the Anime & Manga
After years of being an also-ran series from the early 2000s, Shaman King is finally back in the limelight thanks to the rebooted anime. This new show is made with the …
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What Does Professor Oak Actually Do With Trainers’ Pokemon?
It’s too bad that most services are free in the world of Pokémon — Professor Oak would make a fortune if he charged trainers by the Pokémon to look after them. Ash alone …
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Why Naruto’s Sharingan Is Anime’s Saddest Power – and One of Its Strongest
WARNING: The following article contains discussion of suicide and self-harm. The Uchihas of Naruto possess a visual prowess is unrivaled in anime, yet those who obtain the Sharingan are plagued with …
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My Senpai Is Annoying Showcases Its Office Romance in New Trailer
King Amusement Creative dropped a new trailer for the anime adaptation of Shiro Manta’s manga, My Senpai Is Annoying. The trailer showcases the anime’s comedic tone, while also spotlighting My Senpai …
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Planetes Issued a Dire Warning About Real-Life Space Travel
The world of manga isn’t afraid to tackle complicated real-life issues, and Makoto Yukimura, the author of Vinland Saga, penned a seinen manga series named Planetes to warn readers of …
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Berlin Club Suicide Circus Closes This Weekend After Suspected Drug Death
Berlin club Suicide Circus (AKA Suicide Club) is closed this weekend out of respect for a young woman who died from a suspected drug overdose, as RA reports. The 25-year-old …
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