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Sasuke Uchiha is one of the most powerful Naruto characters, and quite easily one of the most well-written ones as well. His journey has been full of ups and downs, and throughout the years, he has continued to grow, both in terms of his strength and in terms of his ideology as well. Even though Sasuke started his journey in Naruto as protector of the Leaf and as a member of Team 7, he grew to oppose the village and swore vengeance upon it for what it did to his brother Itachi. View the full article

Shanks is one of the most mysterious characters in One Piece, and also one of the most beloved ones. Having been introduced at the very beginning of the series, fans knew that Shanks had a major role to play, especially because he set Luffy out on his path to becoming the Pirate King. Ever since then, fans have been waiting to see more of Shanks, but Oda certainly kept him for something bigger much later in the story. In fact, Oda Once stated himself that Shanks will only start appearing more frequently in the story when One Piece enters its final phase. …

As a genre, romance manga will always have a place in the industry. While some of the most popular stories earn anime adaptations, these series are just a drop in the bucket compared to the full scale of the manga romance scene. There is a romantic manga for just about everyone, whether they choose tried-and-true classics or hot new releases. View the full article

One Piece’s Elbaf Arc is well and truly underway and fans absolutely cannot wait to see what it delivers in regards to the Strawhats's adventure in the country of Giants. But, as fans know, the Straw Hat Pirates are not going to be the only active players in the Elbaf arc and there are other powerful individuals at play here as well. More specifically, Oda has already made it clear that the Final Saga of One Piece will not focus just on the Straw Hat Pirates but will take fans all over the world, with exciting side characters being under the spotlight as well. …

Now that One Piece’s Elbaf Arc is well underway, fans are extremely excited to see what the highly anticipated island has to offer. With so many mysteries lurking on the island, such as Shanks's connection to Elbaf or the prince Loki’s, role on the island, the Elbaf Arc is an extremely important event in the history of One Piece. With so much to explore and discover, the Elbaf Arc could easily become one of the biggest One Piece arcs in the story so far. However, this may not be the healthiest choice for the story. View the full article

One Piece is full of small moments that are shrouded in mystery. These tiny moments and details, although they may seem insignificant, may actually hold massive plot revelations or important character details. Certain tiny character details, like how certain characters found their One Piece Devil Fruit, though it may seem unimportant at first when revealed, may hold a key to better understanding a character’s history and personal connections. View the full article

After a quiet year, Spy x Family is back with a major announcement. On December 19, it was revealed that Spy x Family's third season would air in October 2025. At the time of writing, the official social media account for the anime has not confirmed this news. View the full article

Satoru Gojo is among the first few characters to make himself stand out in Jujutsu Kaisen, mainly because of his skills, and therefore, his leadership is of extreme importance when fighting against curses. But it wasn’t until the Shibuya Incident that the story changed majorly, and then it happened due to Gojo's unexpected sealing. Without his guidance and strength, his allies became without the best support, forced to face epic battles alone, and changed the battle dynamics of the curses. View the full article

Korean Manhwa have never fallen short of delivering compelling romance subplots hidden in the usual power-fantasy setting fans love and crave. Few series capture the dynamic bond found between Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo in Solo Leveling. While the series primarily focuses on action and Jin-Woo's journey to become the world's strongest hunter, the subtle development of his relationships with his fellow hunters and companions has kept it above its peers. View the full article

Ever since its premiere in October 2024, Dandadan has been among the most talked-about anime series. It has been in the news weekly and for all the right reasons. The first season of the anime aired the final episode on December 19, 2024, and immediately afterward they made a major announcement. View the full article

Dandadan's anime adaptation mesmerized the audience with its humor and high-quality animation. To many fans, it is the perfect way to end the year. The success of the anime is largely down to the quality of the source material. Without it, there would be no Dandadan. View the full article

Shojo anime are some of the most popular, especially among female audiences, but fans often don't get to see multiple seasons and many episodes. So, whenever it is announced that a beloved shojo series is receiving a second season, it is always a welcome piece of information. This includes My Happy Marriage, set to begin its second season on January 6, 2025. View the full article

Reiji Miyajima is best known for creating Rent-A-Girlfriend, which has been serialized since 2017, and doesn't seem to be reaching its end. But at the same time, he is also writing another series, The Shiunji Family Children. But while Rent-A-Girlfriend gets weekly chapters, Shiunji Family Children is published in a monthly magazine (and has been through some hiatus). View the full article

This article contains spoilers for season 1, episode 10, "Have You Ever Seen a Cattle Mutilation?", and season 1, episode 11, "First Love", of Dandadan, now streaming on Crunchyroll & Netflix.As Momo and Okarun have become progressively closer in the Dandadan anime, there have been a few things that have put a wrench in their relationship. Not only do they frequently fight with each other, but the introduction of other high school peers, such as Aira, has made things difficult between the two heroes. Another character, Jiji, has now been introduced as well. …

The first teaser trailer for James Gunn’s Superman is out, and it makes a very sneaky nod to Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball and Superman have always had a lot of overlap thanks to their sci-fi themes and the blatant similarities between Goku and Superman, and while that often sparks arguments between the two fandoms, it often leads to just as much camaraderie between the fandoms, even on a creative level. View the full article

The first season of the anime adaptation of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You manga created by Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa aired in 2023, and it was an easy contender for the titles of romance anime of the year and romantic comedy anime of the year for its uniquely outlandish approach to the well-established anime harem trope. View the full article

Shoko Nakagawa is a talented actress, voice actress, singer, illustrator, and she also cosplays and keeps a YouTube channel. A huge Pokémon fan when she was a kid, one of her first roles in the entertainment industry was presenting the Pokémon Sunday TV show (2006-2010). View the full article

Widely considered the "slop" of the fantasy manga world, Isekai might be looked down on as being somehow less than other genres, but they are no less prevalent in the minds of the masses for this attitude of the critics. Within manga, anime, and manhwa, Isekai are undoubtedly the most consumed setting, and for good reason. View the full article

Crafted for a slightly more adult audience than the typical shonen manga, seinen encompasses a wide range of media that isn't limited to one specific genre. Manga belonging to this category can be romance, slice of life, action, or even horror. They're just written for a more mature audience in general. View the full article

Stakes in Bleach have never been higher than they are in the Thousand Year Blood War. This epic battle between the Soul Reapers and Quincy pushes every member of the respective groups to their limit. While this launched a few of the characters to greater heights, for others, their efforts made them look a little foolish. View the full article

My Hero Academia manga ended earlier this year, and the anime has just one season left. Some fans still cannot comprehend that their favorite series is about to come to an end. The seventh season of My Hero Academia was phenomenal, and it was followed by an announcement regarding the eighth and final season of the anime. It was confirmed that My Hero Academia's final season will air in 2025, but there was no release window. View the full article