Anime & Manga
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Matsumoto's Early 'Brothers of Japan' Gets English Release After 30 Years
A rarely seen 1990s manga collection from a famed artist will finally reach English readers in 2027, spotlighting his fo...
One Piece's New Two-Cour Schedule Sets Up a Lore-Heavy Season Finale for Elbaph
With the anime's shift to a seasonal model, the Elbaph arc's first cour finale promises either a showdown with a Roger P...
Ufotable Shifts Spotlight to Witch on the Holy Night at Anime Expo, Even as Demon Slayer Nears $800 Million
The studio behind Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will showcase new footage of its next major film at Anime Expo — but it ...
Crunchyroll Takes To Your Eternity Season 2 to Anime Expo with Key Creatives in Tow
A dedicated panel on July 3rd will offer exclusive new footage, but a release date remains unannounced.
Black Clover's Final Word Delayed to August 2026: A Guidebook Epilogue Aims to Fix a Rushed Ending
The manga ended in May 2026, but a guidebook with a new epilogue promises to close lingering plot holes.
Black Clover's Bittersweet Goodbye: What's Next for the Beloved Anime
The Black Clover manga has ended, but the anime's return this fall and a new guidebook release in August promise a satis...
5 Shonen Heroes You'd Never Want to Meet: The Dark Side of Iconic Anime Protagonists
A new listicle highlights five shonen protagonists whose real-life encounters would be terrifying—from Light Yagami's go...
Crunchyroll's Freaky Friday Twist: Imperial China's Maiden Court
A new anime series reimagines the body-swap genre with courtly intrigue and aesthetic of The Apothecary Diaries.
The Maomao Misconception: Unpacking the Anime's Hidden History
The creator of the hit anime series reveals surprising details about the setting and character development, debunking a ...
JoJo's Steel Ball Run Anime Gets Fall 2026 Weekly Release — With a Panel to Match
Netflix confirms a split-cour plan for the seventh JoJo arc, starting with weekly episodes in fall 2026, and a special A...
Why Anime's Underdog Heroes Resonate
A look at the enduring appeal of underdog heroes in anime and what makes them so compelling.
Beyond Gon and Killua: Unpacking Hunter x Hunter's Shonen Masterpiece
A deep dive into the world of Hunter x Hunter, exploring its exceptional characters, captivating moments, and mature sto...
Slime's Redemption: Tempest Rises
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime returns to form with a new villain and nation-building.
Tezuka's Princess Knight Reborn: The Ribbon Hero's Balancing Act
Netflix reboots Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight as The Ribbon Hero, but will it stay true to the original's feminist them...
Ichi the Witch Crosses 2 Million: The Shonen Jump Dark Horse That Won't Quit
The manga surged from 700,000 to 2 million copies in under a year, cementing its status as Shonen Jump's next flagship.
Ninja Tactics vs. Cosmic Might: Decoding the Power Creep of Naruto and Dragon Ball
From Minato's teleportation to the Tailed Beast Bomb, we analyze how the shinobi world is slowly closing the gap with Dr...
Beyond the Tournament: Dragon Ball Super Embraces Space Opera with Galactic Patrol
The series pivots from traditional battle shonen to an interstellar adventure featuring the menacing Planet-Eater Moro.
Naruto's Anime Hiatus: What the Franchise's Silence Really Means
No new Naruto anime since Boruto ended in 2023. As speculation swirls, we examine the franchise's next moves.
Holy Knights of God: A New Era for One Piece?
A new trailer for One Piece's Holy Knights of God has sparked questions about the anime's schedule and the future of the...
Digimon's Darkest Joke Still Kills: Leomon's 30-Year Death Streak
The latest Digimon anime, Digimon Beatbreak, has revived the franchise's oldest and darkest joke: Leomon's death. But wh...
The 22-Year Wait: Analyzing Nico Robin's Emotional Catharsis in One Piece 1163
A long-awaited reunion on Elbaph provides more than just closure for Nico Robin—it marks a production peak for the One P...
One Piece: Dawn of Liberation – The Wano Arc Tabletop RPG Arrives This October After Record Kickstarter
The beloved One Piece arc gets a massive board game adaptation with cooperative play, 140-minute sessions, and detailed ...
Manga Mystery: Unnamed Volume Shatters 30,000-Point Barrier, Claims Double Crown
A manga volume achieves the highest weekly score in 11 weeks, topping both physical and digital charts — but its identit...
One Piece's Godlike Leap: A Naruto Echo
One Piece's rapid rise to god-level enemies echoes Naruto's infamous power spike, raising concerns about narrative pitfa...