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Armin and Mikasa helplessly watch as Colossal Titans led by Eren start the Rumbling in Attack on Titan

Why Did Eren Yeager Start The Rumbling On Attack On Titan?

By Rafael Motamayor 11 months ago

Eren Yeager unleashed an armageddon on the world when he started The Rumbling in Attack on Titan, but why diid he do it in the first place? Let's break it down.

Edouard in his night creature form in Castlevania

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Makes The Show's Biggest Mystery Even More Confusing

By Rick Stevenson 11 months ago

What the heck is up with the new night creatures in Netflix's Castlevania: Nocturne season 2? Here's hoping a third season gets the greenlight.

Porygon, Pikachu, Brock, Ash, and Misty in a banned episode of Pokémon

Why A Pokémon Episode Was Banned Outside Of Japan

By Danielle Ryan 11 months ago

Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, but an episode of the anime was banned after its initial airing in Japan.

Edward Elric tears off his red coat and reveals his robotic automail arm in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

One Of The Best Anime Ever Is Back On Netflix In 2025

By Devin Meenan 12 months ago

One of the best anime series ever produced has returned to Netflix to kick off 2025. Here's why it deserves to get priority in your queue.

Donquixote Doflamingo touches his face as he laughs in One Piece

The 15 Best Anime Villains Of All Time, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 12 months ago

Anime has no shortage of great villains that have proven to be compelling characters. Here, we rank the 15 best from throughout the medium's history.

Kill la Kill episode 1 Ryuko looking tough

Sailor Moon Meets Marvel's Venom In This Sci-Fi Anime

By Devin Meenan 12 months ago

A sentient alien superhero costume? A magical girl with transforming clothes? Kill la Kill combines the best of Sailor Moon and Marvel's Venom.

Franky cries his cyborg eyes out in One Piece

One Piece Suffered A Big Shakedown That Could Come For The Simpsons Next

By Rafael Motamayor 12 months ago

After nearly a quarter of a century, One Piece recast one of its most beloved voiceover performers due to health and age. Will The Simpsons be next?

Goku flying away and waving goodbye in Dragon Ball Z

This Classic Anime Is Somehow Even Better Than Its Legacy Would Suggest

By Rafael Motamayor 12 months ago

One of the most famous and influential anime series ever made is somehow better than its legacy (and our collective memories) would suggest.

Dazai and Atsushi talking about their special abilities in Bungo Stray Dogs

The Correct Order To Watch Bungo Stray Dogs

By Debopriyaa Dutta December 15th, 2024

Bungo Stray Dogs can create confusion for newcomers due to its various arcs and timelines. Here's the correct order for watching the anime.

Roy Mustang and Edward Elric fighting in Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist Turned A Filler Chapter Into One Of The Anime's Best Episodes

By Devin Meenan December 15th, 2024

The Fullmetal Alchemist anime drew from a filler chapter in the manga and wove its events into the broader story, resulting in one of its best episodes.

Alphonse and Edward Elric walking away from a fire in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

The Best Anime Series Of All Time, According To IMDb

By Rafael Motamayor December 15th, 2024

One of the Fullmetal Alchemist adaptations is rated the best anime series of all time on IMDb, but has been overtaken by another anime show elsewhere.

Characters from the best anime series of 2024

The 10 Best Anime Shows Of 2024, Ranked

By Rafael Motamayor December 12th, 2024

2024 was a great year for anime shows, from Dragon Ball series to new titles with unique, imaginative visions. Here's our ranking of the 10 best ones.

Psyduck cuddles with Haru in Pokémon Concierge

A Mysterious New Pokemon Project Is Coming From A Beloved Animation Studio

By Rafael Motamayor December 11th, 2024

A brand-new Pokémon project is now officially being developed by one of the most critically-acclaimed animation studios to ever do it.

Vi and Jinx launching at each other fists at the ready in Arcane

The 5 Best Shows To Watch If You Like Netflix's Arcane

By Rafael Motamayor December 9th, 2024

Netflix's beloved anime series Arcane was canceled after just two seasons. Here are five similar shows to watch if it left you hungry for more.

Eren Yeager staring down the Colossal Titan in Attack on Titan

The Surprising Reason Why China Banned Attack On Titan

By Devin Meenan December 9th, 2024

Attack on Titan has been banned in China and other countries for reasons that go well beyond the level of violence in the anime/manga.

Goku holding his Power Pole in Dragon Ball Daima

How Dragon Ball Daima Changes A Big Villain From The Original Franchise

By Rafael Motamayor December 2nd, 2024

Dragon Ball Daima continues to revamp the larger Dragon Ball mythology by making some major changes to an infamous Dragon Ball villain.

Alphonse Elric armored form blocking while fighting Lust in Fullmetal Alchemist

Why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Replaced Al's Original English Voice Actor

By Devin Meenan December 2nd, 2024

When it came time to make Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, one of the voice actors from the original Fullmetal Alchemist was recast. Here's why.

Vinland Saga End of the Prologue King Sweyn and Askeladd

The Best Anime Episode Ever, According To IMDB

By Devin Meenan November 30th, 2024

There are a few anime shows in IMDb's list of top 100 TV episodes, but the highest-rated is an episode of Vinland Saga.

The main characters of Yu Yu Hakusho geared up for battle

One Classic Anime Asks The Biggest Question Every Other Action Show Ignores

By Rafael Motamayor November 25th, 2024

Action shonen is the king of anime genres, but classic series Yu Yu Hakusho dared to ask the question that every other show ignored.

Diana staring intensely on the cover of Absolute Wonder Woman #1

DC's New Wonder Woman Comic Borrows From A Brutal Manga Classic

By Devin Meenan November 24th, 2024

DC's Absolute comics are putting new twists on its superheroes, with Absolute Wonder Woman drawing inspiration from a famously brutal manga to re-imagine Diana.

The Entire Attack On Titan Timeline Explained

By Devin Meenan November 14th, 2024

The events of the popular anime "Attack on Titan" are epic, with key moments taking place across 2000 years. Here's the entire timeline explained.

Goku shouting while doing a powerful attack in Dragon Ball Daima

The Latest Iteration Of A Legendary Anime Is Now Streaming On Netflix – And It's A Blast

By Rafael Motamayor November 4th, 2024

Dragon Ball Daima makes the Dragon Ball anime franchise more accessible than ever, and not just because it's streaming on Netflix.

Neva the Namekian smiling in Dragon Ball Daima

Dragon Ball Daima Finally Settles A Years-Long Fan Debate About Namekians

By Rafael Motamayor October 28th, 2024

Dragon Ball Daima has seemingly introduced a major retcon to the Dragon Ball franchise, and it's all to do with Namekians like Piccolo.

Dragon Ball Daima Finally Solves A Big Franchise Problem

By Rafael Motamayor October 28th, 2024

Dragon Ball Daima finally provides an answer as to why the Eternal Dragon Shenron's wish-granting has been so inconsistent in other Dragon Ball shows.