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The Correct Order To Watch The Jujutsu Kaisen Series

By Rafael Motamayor May 5th, 2024

This is what we think the correct order is to watch the Jujutsu Kaisen series.

The Best Version Of The Star Wars Prequels Came In A Classic Manga Series

By Devin Meenan May 4th, 2024

The Star Wars prequels have their defenders, but the best version of that story is in the popular manga, Berserk.

The Best Action-Comedy Anime Just Gave New Fans The Perfect Way To Jump Right In

By Rafael Motamayor April 21st, 2024

The sitcom style of Spy x Family makes it easy to jump into the show, and the new tie-in movie Code White is a perfect introduction.

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This Horror Anime Is A Secret Remake Of A 60s TV Classic

By Devin Meenan April 16th, 2024

Horror-thriller manga/anime Monster was heavily inspired by the 1960s TV series The Fugitive, but its story became so much more than that.

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5 Best Action Scenes In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Ranked

By Devin Meenan April 6th, 2024

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is ultimately an action story with fights that flawlessly mix color, motion, and sound. Here are its five best action scenes.

Why Cartoon Network Canceled Toonami In 2008, According To Its Creators

By Witney Seibold April 6th, 2024

Here's the explanation behind why Cartoon Network originally canceled Toonami.

This Awesome Anime Is A Medieval Blend Of Sherlock Holmes And House

By Rafael Motamayor April 2nd, 2024

The Apothecary Diaries is a thrilling, mysterious, and fun anime series, mixing House M.D. and Sherlock Holmes (only set in medieval China).

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5 DC Comics Characters Who Are Perfect For An Anime Series

By Devin Meenan April 1st, 2024

Suicide Squad Isekai may only be the beginning of DC Comics branching out into anime. Here are five other DC properties that should follow suit.

After Gobbling Up Marvel And Star Wars, Disney Is Now Hungry For Anime

By Devin Meenan March 26th, 2024

Disney's 21st century success has largely come from acquired properties like Star Wars and Marvel, and it looks like anime is now a major target.

The Best Anime Of The Winter 2024 Season (And Where You Can Stream It)

By Rafael Motamayor March 25th, 2024

The winter 2024 anime season had tons to offer, like legendary ongoing shows, the gayest sci-fi anime in years, a John Wick-esque anime about ninjas, and more.

Cool Stuff: Reebok's Hunter X Hunter Sneaker Collection Is Chimera Ant-Proof

By Rafael Motamayor March 15th, 2024

Following in the footsteps of Harry Potter and Jurassic Park, Reebok is releasing a collection of sneakers inspired by the beloved anime Hunter x Hunter.

Avatar Is Getting Two More Seasons, So Which Anime Will Netflix Adapt Next?

By Devin Meenan March 11th, 2024

From Cowboy Bebop to One Piece to Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix is going all-in on live-action anime adaptations. Which show could (and should) be next?

The Three Classic Anime That Saved Cartoon Network's Toonami From Cancellation

By BJ Colangelo March 10th, 2024

In the early days, Toonami operated on the knife's edge of cancellation. Then it was saved by Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, and Dragon Ball Z.

Akira Toriyama, Legendary Creator Of Dragon Ball, Has Died At 68

By Devin Meenan March 8th, 2024

The influential artist and writer behind Dragon Ball and its spin-offs has passed away, and Akira Toriyama leaves behind a massive legacy.

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Dune Villain Baron Harkonnen Had A Bizarre Anime Cameo

By Devin Meenan March 4th, 2024

The influence of Dune stretches across the globe, as evidenced by the time the Hellsing anime directly referenced the villainous Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.

This Is The Anime That Lord Of The Rings Fans Have Been Waiting For

By Rafael Motamayor February 29th, 2024

If you're a fan of Lord of the Rings or Pan's Labyrinth, you need to watch the fantasy anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End on Crunchyroll.

This Avatar: The Last Airbender Spirit Was Inspired By A Classic Anime Monster

By Devin Meenan February 26th, 2024

One of the spirits in Avatar: The Last Airbender was inspired by the Angels from Evangelion.

Cool Stuff: BoxLunch's New Avatar: The Last Airbender Collection Honors The Four Nations, Appa & Cabbage

By Rafael Motamayor February 23rd, 2024

BoxLunch has a new Avatar: The Last Airbender collection, inspired by the new live-action series, with some tributes to the original animated series too.

Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Most Essential Episodes Netflix Didn't Include

By Jeremy Mathai February 23rd, 2024

Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender left out several key moments from the original animated series. Here are the most important omissions.

One Piece's Big Power-Up Was Influenced By A Classic Hanna-Barbera Cartoon

By Rafael Motamayor February 12th, 2024

Super Saiyan, shmooper shaiyan. One Piece is going full Tom & Jerry with its anime power ups.

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Cool Stuff: Anime Fans Will Love Vinland Saga Deluxe Manga Editions

By Devin Meenan February 1st, 2024

The second season of Vinland Saga ended in 2023, but fans will soon be able to dig into the Viking epic all over again by way of new deluxe edition manga.

The 5 Best One Piece Movies Ranked

By Rafael Motamayor January 29th, 2024

There are 17 One Piece movies, but here are the five best anime features, ranked.

The Creator Of Fullmetal Alchemist Loves This Star Wars Villain

By Devin Meenan January 18th, 2024

Fullmetal Alchemist creator Hiromu Arakawa is a big fan of Star Wars villain Darth Vader, and there are shades of Vader in her own work.

Pluto Is A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Epic And A Masterclass In Reimagining Iconic Franchises

By Rafael Motamayor January 17th, 2024

Pluto reimagines the world of Astro Boy as a hard-boiled crime thriller about a robot detective investigating the murders of the world's strongest robots.