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.
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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.
The 11 Best Animation Studios Behind Top-Tier Anime Series and Movies
If you really like a particular anime series or movie, you should look into the animation studio behind it. You'll probably like others they produced!
The 9 Best Foods, Meals, and Drinks Featured in Anime
Anime series have a way of making food and beverages look absolutely amazing. Here are some of the most common ones you'll see.
The 10 Best Anime Rage Moments: When Quiet Characters Go Wild
Sometimes the scariest moment is when a calm and level-headed character snaps and goes berserk, as shown in these iconic anime scenes.
The 16 Coolest Anime Characters With Masks and Anime Mask Designs
Masks play a big role in many anime series. Here are the coolest masked anime characters and anime mask designs we've seen!
5 Reasons to Start Watching “The Way of the Househusband” Anime Series
Netflix's The Way of the Househusband anime series is both funny and unique. Here's why we love it and think it's worth watching.
The 17 Best Anime Couples and Romantic Relationships, Ranked
Romances can often feel like they're shoved into an anime series for no reason. But here are some of the best anime romances that were done well!
The 10 Most Powerful Zoan Devil Fruit Characters in One Piece
The rare Zoan-type devil fruit allows its consumer to transform into an animal species (or an inter-species hybrid). Here are the strongest ones we've seen!
The 4 Best Naruto Movies Actually Worth Watching
The various movies in the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden series have been hit or miss. Here are the best ones that are actually pretty good!