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Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, Goku from Dragon Ball, and Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop

5 Essential Anime Series That Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

By Devin Meenan 1 hour ago

With so many anime shows out there to choose from, here are the five series that are essential for any self-respecting anime enthusiast to explore.

Domon Kasshu in Mobile Fighter G Gundam and Char Aznable in Mobile Suit Gundam stand in front of RX-93 Nu Gundam in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, XXXG-01W Wing Gundam in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and ARX-014S Silver Bullet Suppressor in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

15 Best Gundam Anime Series Ever, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 2 hours ago

The iconic "Gundam" franchise is anime royalty that has spanned literal decades. So, let's try our best to rank the top 15 greatest entries in the franchise.

Scott and Ramona looking at each other at a party in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Why Netflix Canceled Michael Cera's Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

By Rafael Motamayor 19 hours ago

While Scott Pilgrim Takes Off could've told more stories about Scott (Michael Cera) and the gang, Netflix elected against continuing the animated series.

The Supernatural Spin-Off About Sam And Dean That Fans Forgot Existed

By Kieran Fisher 20 hours ago

The original Supernatural was a big hit that ran for many seasons, but an animated spin-off about the Winchester brothers didn't last as long.

A collage of Future Trunks, Goku, and Majin Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z

The 12 Best Dragon Ball Z Episodes

By Samuel Stone 7 days ago

Very few anime are as iconic as "Dragon Ball Z." So, let's try our best to break down these 12 phenomenal "DBZ" episodes that manage to stand out.

Collage of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Will Smith, Kyle MacLachlan, Mary-Kate Olsen, Bart Simpson

The 15 Best TV Shows Of The 1990s

By Allyssa Capri 12 days ago

The best TV shows of the 1990s range from reliable sitcoms to influential sci-fi and even a show that's still running to this day. Take a look!

Axel playing it cool while evading authorities in Lazarus

John Wick's Director Helped Create The Sleek Action Of An Adult Swim Series

By Debopriyaa Dutta 12 days ago

The new Adult Swim series from the creator of Cowboy Bebop features incredible action sequences because they brought in the director of John Wick.

Japan's Answer To Disney's Bambi Traumatized Children - And Inspired A Famous Anime

By Devin Meenan 13 days ago

Disney's Bambi seemingly inspired the even darker Japanese animated movie Ringing Bell, which itself helped give rise to the Vinland Saga anime.

Jinwoo wielding a blade with a badass look of empowerment in Solo Leveling

Anime's Latest Controversy Is Quietly Tearing Fans Apart

By Rafael Motamayor 14 days ago

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards can give you hope for the future of animation, but they're also a reminder of why the event stirs up controversy every year.

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Alphonse Elric Edward Elric brothers

How Studio Bones Made One Of The Best Anime Shows Ever – Twice

By Devin Meenan 17 days ago

Japanese animation studio Bones has produced some of the best anime series ever, including both versions of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime.

Frieren floating in a stream in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

The Future Of Animation Has Never Been Darker, But One Event Gives Me Hope

By Rafael Motamayor 17 days ago

Animation is constantly under attack (even when it's rescuing the box office), but attending the Crunchyroll Anime Awards gives this /Film writer hope.

David and Rebecca on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Why Netflix's Sci-Fi Hit Cyberpunk Edgerunners Only Lasted One Season

By Danielle Ryan 19 days ago

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was critically acclaimed and had a dedicated fandom after it premiered on Netflix, but here's why it only lasted one season.

A young Boruto brims with determination in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Naruto's Creator Had One Condition To Make The Sequel Series Boruto

By Debopriyaa Dutta 21 days ago

Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto wasn't too keen on returning for Boruto, but a helping hand from a colleague changed his mind. Here's what happened.

Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto: Shippuden, Sazae Fuguta from Sazae-san, Ash Ketchum and Pikachu from Pokémon, Yugi Muto from Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Ojarumaru Sakanoue from Ojarumaru

15 Longest-Running Anime Of All Time, Ranked By Episode Count

By Leo Noboru Lima 30 days ago

What are the longest-running anime shows of all time with the highest episode counts? All of these shows have more than 700 episodes and some have nearly 3,000.

Stephen Amell as Jack Spade in Heels, Naoto Azuma AKA Tiger Mask from Tiger Mask W, and Alison Brie's Ruth as Zoya the Destroya on the phone in GLOW

10 Best Wrestling TV Shows, Ranked

By Ben F. Silverio 1 month ago

Thanks to the WWE, wrestling is huge on TV, but outside of the traditional sports coverage, these are the best wrestling TV shows ever.

Mr. Pickles with anime Rick Sanchez and Early Cuyler

10 Worst Adult Swim Shows Of All Time

By Mike Bedard 1 month ago

Adult Swim mostly puts out stellar adult-oriented content, whether it's comedy or anime, but these are the worst Adult Swim shows of all time.

Bob stares with a mix of trepidation and anger in Thunderbolts*

Marvel's Thunderbolts Just Remade One Of The Most Controversial Anime Endings Ever

By Rafael Motamayor 1 month ago

The big finale of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Thunderbolts directly recalls a controversial anime conclusion.

A collage of a partially obscured Jotaro Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusader, a man awkwardly pointing in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, and an ogre wearing a HFIL shirt in Dragon Ball Z

12 Moments Of Anime Censorship That Became Bizarrely Hilarious

By Samuel Stone 2 months ago

Thanks to the need for kid-friendly programming, many popular anime shows have unintentionally hilarious moments of censorship, as you can see here.

Mel Blanc, June Foray, and Tom Kenny surrounded by their most iconic characters

15 Best Voice Actors Of All Time, Ranked

By Larry Fried 2 months ago

Voice actors don't get as much glory as the big Hollywood stars, but this assembly of the best voice actors have played some of the most iconic characters ever.

Yamcha lies dead in a ditch in Dragon Ball Z

The 10 Best Dragon Ball Character Deaths, Ranked

By Rafael Motamayor 2 months ago

Tons of characters have died (some multiple times!) across the Dragon Ball franchise, and we've narrowed down the 10 best character deaths and ranked them.

Kaworu, Mari, Asuka, Shinji, and Rei standing together in Evangelion 2.0

Neon Genesis Evangelion Satirized One Of Animation's Biggest Tropes

By Devin Meenan 2 months ago

Acclaimed mecha anime Neon Genesis Evangelion is not just a coming-of-age story, but it also reckons with one of animation's more infamous tropes.

Ash, holding two Pokeballs in a large, black arena, a scene from Pokemon: The First Movie.

The Pokémon Anime's Cancelled Endings Could Have Been Much Darker

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

The planned original ending for the Pokémon anime series would have been a massive gut punch to fans of Ash Ketchum all over the world.

Anime Shows Like Cowboy Bebop That Are Worth Your Time

By Rafiq Taylor 2 months ago

With crews of lovable rogues and stylish capers, these anime series are sure to be hits among all the space cowboys out there. Three, two, one ... let's jam.

Roronoa Zoro grins with a toothpick in his mouth in One Piece

One Piece: Roronoa Zoro's Family Tree Explained

By Samuel Stone 2 months ago

The former bounty hunter Roronoa Zoro is one of the most integral members of Luffy's Straw Hat Pirates on "One Piece." Here's a closer look at his family tree.