The 10 Most Common and Popular Anime Memes, Explained
Anime memes have cropped up by the hundreds over the past years. Here are some you've probably seen on the web and what they mean.
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10 Beautiful Real-Life Places and Locations Featured in Anime
One of the coolest things to see in anime is a real-life location and how the anime incorporates that place into its own story.
The 13 Most Badass Anime Scenes With Female Characters
In anime, female characters aren't just cute and helpless—there are countless scenes that feature badass female characters.
The 12 Most Common Anime Character Archetypes, Explained
If you're new to anime, you'll find that there are lots of unique character archetypes that appear over and over again, from series to series.
The 17 Best Hunter X Hunter Scenes and Moments, Ranked
The Hunter X Hunter anime series is popular, in part because it's packed with lots of great scenes and moments—like these.
6 Awesome Light Novels and Manga Worth Reading If You Like Anime
If you like anime, you need to start reading these light novels and manga series that don't have anime adaptations. Don't miss out!
The 13 Most Mentally Unstable Anime Characters, Ranked
Some anime characters are wishy-washy. Others are chaotic. And then there are those who are unhinged, deranged, and simply insane.
The 9 Best One Piece Captains in the Anime Series, Ranked
One of the cooler parts of One Piece is encountering the different pirate crews—and more importantly, the captains of those crews!
The 12 Best Anime Cops, Detectives, and Law Enforcement Organizations
Cops, detectives, protectors, and law enforcers are common in anime, which means it can be hard for characters to stand out.
Manga Iconography, Explained: 11 Common Symbols for Emotions
Manga artists use special symbols and markings to denote certain emotions and effects. Here are the most common ones and what they mean.
The 18 Strongest Hunter X Hunter Characters, Ranked
Hunter X Hunter remains one of the more popular anime series, mainly for its array of awesome characters. Who's the strongest?
The 10 Best Anime Anti-Heroes of All Time, Ranked
Anime protagonists are usually straight-edge heroes with heroic motives. But more recently, we've seen anti-heroes in the spotlight.
The 15 Best Teachers and Masters in Anime, Ranked
One of the most common character archetypes in anime is the Master (usually in the form of a Teacher). Here are our favorites!
5 Common Anime Tropes (And Anime Series That Have Subverted Them)
More than any other medium, anime is known for its crazy tropes—but several anime series have subverted those tropes in interesting ways.
The 15 Coolest Guns in Anime (And Why They’re So Awesome)
Anime might be best known for magic and swords, but don't forget about guns! We've seen some really cool ones throughout various series.
The 15 Most Unfair and Unbalanced Anime Fights, Ranked
Fights in anime series are rarely on equal ground, but sometimes the imbalance is so great that it becomes downright unfair.
The 11 Best Anime Thieves and Criminal Organizations, Ranked
Some of the coolest characters in anime are thieves, and some of the coolest organizations are criminal enterprises. Check these out!
The 12 Coolest Cars, Motorcycles, and Modes of Transportation in Anime
One unique aspect of an anime can involve how the characters get around—like these awesome vehicles and magical methods.
12 Most Common Anime Weapon Tropes and Cliches, Explained
Swords and other weapons throughout anime tend to share all kinds of tropes and mechanics. Here are the most common ones.
The 13 Most Evil Anime Villains Who Are Wicked and Corrupt
A great villain doesn't always need to be morally complex. Extreme wickedness and corruption can be fascinating in its own way.