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2025 is packed full of amazing anime! From sequels to brand-new adaptations. It's going to be an amazing year for anime fans and even greater news for fans of Chainsaw Man, fans who have a lot to celebrate, as there is now a brand-new anime movie to enjoy that is based on the beloved Reze Arc. View the full article

Isekai is quite well known for its use of harem or reverse harem dynamics to emphasize the fantasy element of the story. However, some of the best relationships are just simple friendships between characters. In the more action-oriented manhwa, it's seen in the way they fight together, but in stories about daily life, it's portrayed much more clearly. View the full article

Ranma 1/2 has been a highly faithful and successful modern remake of the beloved original TV anime. Based on the manga by the legendary Rumiko Takahashi, Ranma 1/2's source material was already so far ahead of its time that simply adding modern visuals and sound was enough to bring new fans to Ranma in droves. Now, both new and long-time fans will be able to enjoy even more of the Ranma 1/2 reboot, as Season 2 has officially been confirmed to be in production. View the full article

Since the turn of the century, anime has steadily grown more prevalent in Western nations. Thanks to streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and HIDIVE, viewers can watch seasonal shows soon after they debut in Japan, facilitating online discussions about the most popular anime. As each season features dozens upon dozens of new and returning series, the industry is constantly evolving, and keeping up is far from a simple task. View the full article

After an extended hiatus lasting several months One Piece's anime has officially confirmed that it will return on April 6th 2025. The news came from the franchise's Jump Festa 2025 panel after a flurry of big news items including Franky's new voice actor, and the confirmation of a new One Piece movie from series creator Eiichiro Oda. View the full article

2024 turned out to be one of the best years for anime and the manga industry. Fans were able to experience many new anime and manga series. Some of them made a bigger impact on the audience than others. Aside from the new titles, a lot of older series also made a return. View the full article

The anime industry never sleeps. The Winter 2025 anime lineup has all the potential in the world to get the year started on the right note, offering shows that cover a wide spectrum of genres, themes, and demographics. Action fans should check out Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow, Sakamoto Days, Fate/strange Fake, Ishura, Ubel Blatt, and Grisaia: Phantom Trigger, just to name a couple of the season's bigger series. Meanwhile, viewers craving romance can try My Happy Marriage Season 2, Honey Lemon Soda, Can You Keep a Secret?, and Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. Winter 2025 even has comedy well covered with The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really,…

Jump Festa 2025 has been full of surprises and announcements for anime fans, but most eyes were fixed on the final panel of the event, dedicated to One Piece. After the announcement of the new voice actor for Franky, a message from the series author, Eiichiro Oda, was read to the audience, which included some great news. View the full article

Jump Festa 2025 has been filled with big announcements, and a definite highlight for One Piece fans was the announcement of Franky's new Japanese voice actor. One Piece fans were shocked when Franky's Japanese voice actor, Kazuki Yao, announced his retirement. Though the beloved actor's interpretation of Franky will certainly be missed, the new actor chosen is pitch-perfect casting. View the full article

Kaiju No. 8 is on a roll, and all eyes are looking towards its next big release. If you did not realize, the hit anime is gearing up for season two already. Following the show's epic premiere in April 2024, Kaiju No. 8 has become a global hit thanks to Naoya Matsumoto's clever tale. And now, we have been given a major update on the series courtesy of Jump Festa 2025. View the full article

Masashi Kishimoto is one of the greatest mangaka in recent history. Being the author of Naruto, which is widely known to be one of the most popular manga series of all time, he is loved far and wide. Not only has he inspired millions of people from all over the world, but he has also inspired countless authors, many of whom are currently working in Jump. Kishimoto's story became as successful as it was due to having compelling main characters. The likes of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, were the soul of the Naruto series. But, Naruto's story could succeed without a compelling cost of Side characters. …

The Straw Hats are the main characters of the One Piece franchise and, over the years, they have arguably become the most iconic team in the entire anime industry. Each member brings something new to the table in terms of designation and personality, with each being a layered and beloved character whose backstories have played a huge role in who they are as well as their irreplaceable part in the story. View the full article

Pirate anime shows are a lot of fun and are usually filled with some of the trickiest and strongest anime characters ever created. These shows take pirate lovers on epic adventures in brilliantly detailed fantasy worlds and even to the future. View the full article

After the conclusion of the Naruto series, Naruto and Sasuke were deemed the apex of power, making it nearly impossible for any shinobi to surpass their legacy. However, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has toppled this notion by introducing characters that have surpassed Naruto and Sasuke's precedence. With the introduction of the Otsutsuki clan, along with the Karma Mark, Naruto and Sasuke's power level is nowhere near comparable to these new characters. View the full article

In My Hero Academia, heroes aren’t just strong people; they serve as a glimmer of hope for a dark place full of despair. Heroes are the stronghold in a world of villains, chaos, and the fear of the unknown, while protecting the innocent and maintaining order. No amount of physical strength makes someone a hero in this world; rather, it’s a matter of being able to inspire, to become selfless, to be brave, in order to become a hero. View the full article

It feels like we have been waiting ages for Solo Leveling to make its return, and soon, the anime will do just that. January 2025 will mark the launch of Solo Leveling: Arise From the Shadow, after all. The hit series has kept fans on edge for months as Solo Leveling has slowly posted updates. And as the holidays near, Solo Leveling season two is gifting fans with a special update courtesy of Aniplex. View the full article

As the year steadily comes to a close, the last batch of Japanese animated shows are airing, and the best anime of Fall 2024 ranks among the strongest offerings of the last 12 months. As with all quarters, this season has nearly every genre covered, including romance, action, fantasy (isekai and otherwise), sports, sci-fi, and even horror. At a glance, Fall has the most well-rounded lineup of the year, most of which are airing on either Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, or Netflix in North America. View the full article

2024 was a groundbreaking year for pop music sensation, Sabrina Carpenter, with the August 2024 release of her award-winning album, Short n' Sweet. Sabrina has taken the world by storm in a short time, and it seems Hirohiko Araki, the mangaka of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, has also taken notice of Sabrina's exceptional talent. View the full article

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima, Episode 10, "Ocean", now streaming on Crunchyroll. View the full article

Nami from One Piece is one of the most iconic female characters in anime and manga. The talented navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates is very popular, and her reputation stems from a number of things, like her design and her personality. However, there’s another thing that has helped Nami stand out. That is the Japanese voice actress who brings her to life in the anime, Akemi Okamura. View the full article

There's some sort of nostalgic feeling around Blue Exorcist. Serialized since 2009 by Kazue Kato in Shueisha's Jump SQ magazine, this manga has been part of the teen years of many people. In 2011, the beginning of the story was adapted into animation, boosting the series' popularity. View the full article