The 14 Smartest Anime Characters, Ranked: Who Is the Top Genius?
Genius anime characters often become fan favorites as they impress us with their brilliance. Here are our favorites of all time.
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Some of the coolest anime characters ever conceived were neglected by their creators and never got to reach their full potential.
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Some of the coolest abilities in anime feature spatial manipulation and space-time mechanics. Here are our favorite abilities.
The 5 Most Infamous Anime Localizations That Pissed Off Fans
When an anime is translated for Western audiences, changes are often made—and those changes aren't always good.
The 9 Best Anime Characters With Tragic Love Stories
Anime isn't all laughs and happy endings. These anime characters experienced terribly tragic love stories that are heartbreaking.
The 6 Most Common Types of Abilities in Anime, Explained (With Examples)
There are all kinds of abilities in anime, but they tend to fall into the same categories. Here are the most common ones you'll see.
The 11 Coolest Fictional Anime Settings You’ll Want to Visit
Anime series have the most intriguing fictional settings of any media, ranging across genres from fantasy to science fiction and more.
The 14 Best Animal Characters in Anime, Ranked
Anime series love animal characters, and we can see why: they're cute, unique, and awesome. Here are our favorite animal characters in anime.
The 14 Most Unique Abilities and Powers in Anime, Ranked
Fireballs? Ice daggers? Super strength? Those are all run-of-the-mill. These anime powers are unique and awesome in their own ways.
The 11 Best Anime Families, Clans, and Bloodlines, Ranked
When an anime emphasizes a certain clan or family, you know you're in for a treat—including mysteries, rivalries, and interesting dynamics.
9 Anime Hero Characters Who Would Make Great Villains
Some of the best anime hero characters are just one or two steps away from becoming villains—and that makes them more compelling.
The 7 Weirdest Anime Tropes That Are Somehow Acceptable
Anime tends to lean into certain weird tropes that you don't see in other forms of media, but these tropes don't appear to bother anime fans.
The 10 Best Anime Cat Girl Characters, Ranked
For whatever reason, cat girls are a common character archetype in anime. Here are some of the best examples from over the years.
The 14 Best Animated Fight Scenes in Anime, Ranked
Not all anime fight scenes are equal. Some get extra attention during animation, and that can elevate a fight scene from good to legendary.
The 11 Best Anime Characters With Sad and Tragic Backstories
Whether hero or villain, many great anime characters have had to endure sad and tragic backstories. Here are the best ones and why they stand out.
The 16 Best Anime Tournament Arcs and Fight Events, Ranked
Most epic shonen anime series feature a tournament arc or fight event at some point. Here are the best ones and why they're great.
The 12 Best Cute Anime Girl Characters Who Are Lovable, Ranked
Like it or not, anime will always have fan service—especially in the form of cute anime girl characters who are just so easy to love.
What Is Dark Anime? The 11 Best Dark Anime Series for Mature Viewers
The anime style may seem cute and childish, but there are plenty of dark anime series with mature content that'll make you think twice.
The 12 Most Badass Anime Scenes Where Characters Go Full Power
Some of the coolest scenes in anime occur when an overpowered character unleashes the full extent of their abilities.
The 12 Best Anime Team Battle Scenes, Ranked
Anime duels are great, but anime team fights are often more exciting—as shown by these great anime team battle scenes.