The 10 Best Anime Figurine Brands: Entry, Mid, and Top Quality
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7 Strong Anime Characters Who Were Badly Nerfed for No Reason
It's the opposite of plot armor—when a powerful character is made weaker for no logical reason than to allow the story to progress.
Where to Legally Watch Anime Online for Free: The 13 Best Streaming Sites
Want to watch anime online without paying for a subscription? These sites let you stream anime series and movies for free!
The 10 Best Shojo Anime Series of All Time, Ranked
Shojo anime may not be as flashy as shonen anime, but that doesn't mean these series are any less interesting or fun to watch.
The 13 Best Villain Versus Villain Fights in Anime, Ranked
Many of the coolest characters in anime are villains, which is why it's so cool when anime villains end up fighting... each other!
The 12 Best Anime Series With Human Vessels and Host Bodies
One of our favorite anime tropes is when a character is a vessel or host for another character. Here are some great examples.
The 11 Coolest Scenes and Moments in Sports Anime, Ranked
Even if you don't like sports, these sports anime series are worth watching for all the awesome scenes they have!
The 7 Best Anime and Manga Subscription Boxes
These awesome subscription boxes offer a monthly fix of anime and manga apparel, merchandise, and other goodies!
The 11 Best Secret Organizations and Agencies in Anime, Ranked
Hidden forces, wide influence, catastrophic stakes. Secret organizations are a great way to infuse mystery and suspense in anime.
The 6 Kinds of Anime Censorship (And How They Affect Shows)
Anime series are censored in many ways, and there are a few techniques you may not have even realized were censorship!
The 14 Best One-Hit Anime Fights That End in the Blink of an Eye
Quick anime fight scenes are often played for laughs, but they don't always have to be silly. Here are some great ones to watch.
10 Powerful Anime Characters Who Started as Weak or Useless
Shonen anime series often feature underdogs, which means useless and weak characters who grow in power against all odds.
The 13 Most Manipulative and Cunning Anime Characters, Ranked
Anime series are full of smart and cunning characters, and it's bad news when they start using their brains to manipulate others.
The 5 Best Shonen Anime Series of All Time, Ranked
The shonen anime genre encompasses all kinds of shows, and that really makes it hard to pick which ones are truly the best!
The 17 Best Anime Demon Characters of All Time, Ranked
Some of the coolest characters in anime are demons—and that doesn't always mean they're evil. Here are our favorites of all time!
What Is Magical Girl Anime? 6 Things to Know Before Watching
Even if you've never seen it, you've probably heard of "magical girl" anime. Here's everything you need to know about it.
The 12 Darkest Anime Characters With Evil and Unholy Abilities, Ranked
Anime has never shied away from dark characters—and in fantasy anime, the darkest ones usually get the coolest abilities.
The Meaning of the Red Spider Lily in Anime, Explained (With 7 Examples)
You may have seen the red spider lily show up in various anime series. Do you understand its symbolism? Here's what you need to know.
The 8 Best Anime Movies That Aren’t by Studio Ghibli, Ranked
Studio Ghibli films may be the most popular, but there are plenty of other great and iconic anime movies worth checking out!
The 12 Best Anime Vampire Characters of All Time, Ranked
Vampire characters come in all shapes, forms, and personalities—especially in anime. Here are our favorites!