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.
Topic: Anime Culture
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 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.
What Is Yandere? The 9 Best Yandere Characters in Anime, Ranked
Yandere characters are common across all anime genres. Here's an explanation of what yandere means and several notable examples.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
All Studio Ghibli Films, Ranked: What’s the Best Studio Ghibli Movie?
Studio Ghibli is the premier Japanese animation studio. Their movies are unlike any other, making them absolute must-watches.
The 10 Coolest Cosplay Weapons (And How to Make Them)
For certain characters, weapons can make or break your cosplay. Here are some of the coolest cosplay weapons you can make—with videos!
8 Tips to Save Money When Attending Anime and Comic Conventions
Your favorite anime or comic convention doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some ways to maximize fun while minimizing costs.
8 Low-Budget Cosplay Ideas for Beginners and First-Timers
Cosplay doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg, nor does it need to take a lot of time. Check out these easy low-budget cosplay ideas!
7 Infamously Banned Animes (And Why Countries Banned Them)
Like many things, anime can be banned when it crosses the line. Here are several popular anime series that got banned.
5 Video Game Animes We’d Love to See Happen
We've seen video games based on anime. How about anime series based on video games? We'd love to see these come to life!
A Beginner’s Guide to Cosplaying as Your Favorite Character
Nervous about cosplaying? Ease your worries with our beginner's guide to your first cosplay! Here's everything you need to know.
5 Popular Anime Series I Never Finished: When Hype Falls Short
High expectations can quickly get crushed when an anime isn't all that you hoped for.
What Is Gunpla? 5 Reasons Why You Should Start Building Models
Have you ever heard of Gunpla? Learn more about Gunpla and why you should consider it as your next hobby.