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Hunter x Hunter is a classic story from the golden age of Shōnen Jump that is still going strong today with the recent recovery of the writer, Togashi. For fans, there is so much Hunter x Hunter content to explore, maybe even too much for some. Not only are there over 400 chapters now, but there are also not only 1 but 2 anime series adaptations. Longtime Hunter x Hunter fans may know this, and even more casual fans may have seen some viral screenshots from pivotal moments of the original. View the full article

Undead Unluck's anime adaptation brought it to the attention of the mainstream media enjoyers. The anime was largely successful and received mainly positive reviews from viewers. Like most anime series, Undead Unluck is also based on a manga. View the full article

WARNING! The following article contains spoilers for Season 3 of Dr. Stone, as well as the entirety of the Dr. Stone manga. View the full article

Hunter X Hunter has been on a roll recently with a lot of exciting events, such as the return of the series, a new game, and more, but the creator just dropped a bombshell piece of news regarding the future of the series. It is safe to say the series is truly back in full swing as the chances of a proper ending have never looked brighter than now. View the full article

Recently, anime has seen a significant increase in interest among Western fans, a trend that will likely continue in upcoming years. From the classical Dragon Ball franchise, beloved by almost all fans, to the recently finished My Hero Academia, this genre has become a vital part of modern pop culture. View the full article

Vroom! It's hard to deny the thrill of putting the pedal to the metal and reaching break-neck speeds. Since not everyone can afford souped-up vehicles or wants to risk severe accidents, some people try to live out their dreams vicariously by watching racing anime. View the full article

One Piece fans are always waiting for new announcements concerning the series, and they've been treated to a plethora of new projects as One Piece has been experiencing tremendous growth among overseas fans compared to what it previously held. View the full article

While there are many characters in the series of Bleach who could be considered ‘recognizable’ within the wider anime zeitgeist, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have had the same look from beginning to end. Considering author Tite Kubo’s drawing style has changed and adapted over the years, it makes sense that a few Soul Reapers would look a little different from when they first appeared. View the full article

The newly released The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was fast-tracked to ensure that New Line Cinema kept the franchise's movie rights. The anime film released on Friday, December 13 and has so far seen disappointing box office returns, placing fifth in its opening weekend. The $4.6 million debut set a new low for a Lord of the Rings feature film in the Peter Jackson era. View the full article

Few anime have earned as much praise in recent years as Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, as the return to screens of Tite Kubo's masterpiece has been received with enthusiasm by critics and fans alike. Now, those same fans will be excited to learn that the third cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will conclude at the end of 2024 with a special 1-hour-long episode. View the full article

Technically speaking, there is no such thing as a weak Devil Fruit. The potential for each one to be trained and, in some cases, awakened past a certain point is always there. That said, there is absolutely such a thing as a weak Devil Fruit user. View the full article

Tite Kubo, the author of Bleach, has a unique way of approaching his manga volume covers. Rather than packing them full of characters and designs, each cover will hone in on a single individual, presenting them in different poses and angles to help them stand out, along with featuring small details that help to define the character's personality. View the full article

The Going Merry was the first ship of the Straw Hat Pirates and one that has etched its name in One Piece history over the years. Crafted by none other than Merry as a caraval, fans know the Going Merry to be a beloved part of the family, despite being just a ship. The Going Merry took Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates to the Grand Line, starting its journey from Syrup Village in the East Blue. One of the biggest things that the Going Merry is remembered for is its brave sacrifice in Enies Lobby. View the full article

Gojo Satoru, the face of JJK, was quite easily one of the most powerful characters in the story. Fans were introduced to Gojo right at the very beginning and he was openly declared to be the strongest. Gojo's words were taken quite seriously by the fans after his display against Jogo was displayed, and he was overwhelmingly dominant. His skill was absolutely impeccable and there is absolutely no denying the fact that he was a generational genius the likes of which could only be seen once a thousand years or so. View the full article

One Piece has finally entered its last saga, and this stretch of the story is going to be incredibly exciting, with a lot of major developments to come. As fans know, the final saga of One Piece is where the major battles are going to go down, and at the same time, fans will get to see the Straw Hat Pirates advance in regards to both their personal ambition, and getting closer to the One Piece as well. View the full article

Disney has once again demonstrated its knack for innovation, teaming up with Japanese director Genshō Yasuda to release anime-style shorts as promotional content for the big sequel, Moana 2. These shorts, produced by Yasuda's Xenotoon-affiliated Yasuda Gensho Studio, were officially approved by Disney Animation Studios and provide a unique take on the beloved Disney musical format. View the full article

Dragon Ball is a legendary shonen anime that needs no introduction. Goku's battles against nefarious forces as he unlocked new transformations and saved the world time and time again transformed many people into anime fans who can't get enough of modern shonen anime. View the full article

As Japan modernized in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Samurai became obsolete, but they are far from forgotten. They live on in various forms of media, which include live-action movies, novels, manga, and anime. View the full article

Saint Seiya, also known as Knights of the Zodiac, a classic and popular shonen series is getting its first shoujo manga spin-off. Saint Seiya was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1985 to 1990 by Masami Kurumada, and it was a hit in Japan at the time, later gaining fame internationally due to Toei's anime adaptation back in the 1980s. View the full article

Masashi Kishimoto, the author of the Naruto series, is quite easily one of the most talented manga writers in recent history. The Naruto series has gone on to become a phenomenon and has amassed millions of fans all over the world, reaching popularity that is unprecedented. One of the reasons why Naruto turned out to be as good as it did was because Kishimoto wasn't just writing the story to make money. He was truly invested in these characters and loved them just as much as the fans did. View the full article

Throughout the story of One Piece, Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates have taught the audience the importance of “found” family, and how blood isn’t always thicker than water. However, despite the characters being content with their new families, many fans have often wondered about the mysterious origins that many of the Straw Hat Pirates have. With characters like Luffy having incredibly notorious parents, Garp and Dragon, or Usopp’s father being Yasopp of the Red Hair Pirates, many have speculated who the parents of the other One Piece Straw Hats could be. …

Dolls Kill must have taken Sai's bird for a joyride, considering their new Naruto collaboration looks exquisitely fly. For the uninitiated, Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that primarily caters in alternative fashion to women and femme-presenting individuals. Dolls Kill's approach to fashion can be summarized as a tasteful collision of goth, kawaii, punk, and streetwear that drips head-turning sex appeal and bold sophistication. View the full article

Shonen anime series all have a formula for storytelling that works wonders, as seen with how this subgenre is the most popular and beloved in the entire industry. Though every story is unique in terms of what it represents and what it shows, there are certain storytelling elements that are shared by almost all of them, an example of which is the unmatched strength and potential of the main character. View the full article

While Marvel has vibranium and DC has the tenth metal, Dragon Ball has Katchin. Also known as Katchintite (depending on which version of the sub or dub you're watching), Katchin is the strongest metal in Dragon Ball's Universe 7. Despite being so special though, most of the Z Fighters don't really use weapons when fighting, so Katchin has only ever come up a handful of times throughout the series. The element was first introduced in Dragon Ball Z episode 250, "Out from the Broken Sword", where Shin materialized a large block of Katchin to test out Gohan and the Z Sword. The Katchin block was strong enough to snap the Z Sword in two, even when wielded by a powerful Saiyan …