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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

Logic puzzles are almost as old as human civilization itself, as is evident by the sheer volume of them that appear in ancient tombs within video games and films. Challenging oneself to a test of logic and deduction remains a popular pastime from classic puzzles like Sudoku to family board game staples like Clue. 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

While 2024 can only be described as an enthralling year for the anime medium, with year-long smash hits, anticipated returns, and underrated projects, a consistent pattern of note would be the comedy genre. In a year that saw a serious representation of anime across genres across the anime seasons of the year, the comedy and humor-filled projects managed to consistently steal highlights through the year with anime like Konosuba returning for a wildly funny third season, and the highly-anticipated Dandadan. View the full article

Monster invasions are common in manhwa. For any number of reasons, portals open up across Earth, allowing monsters and strange beasts to rampage across the land, and the only people who can fight back are hunters. It's a fantasy sub-genre that started in the early 2010s and has only become popular since. View the full article

With the end of the year in sight, 2024 has been a great year for anime and the community. From the much anticipated Solo Leveling to the even more recent Dandadan series, 2024 has undoubtedly been packed with great shows and projects, specifically on the seinen side of things. View the full article

The story of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden spans 72 volumes of manga overall. Throughout the tale of Naruto’s rise to becoming Hokage, author Masashi Kishimoto has treated fans to some visually stunning artwork, with his skills being put on full display across the many unique manga covers produced over the course of the story's serialization. View the full article

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball turned anime into an international phenomenon. While not a solo effort, DBZ's reach was unprecedented, and the show left an undeniable mark on Latin America and parts of Europe, along with enjoying a strong presence in most other parts of the world. Sure, nowadays, anime is readily accessible thanks to services like Crunchyroll, but that was not the case during Dragon Ball's heyday. No, people had to tune in daily to experience the continuing adventures of Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, and the rest of the Z-Fighters. DBZ (and its predecessor and GT) became part of everyday life. It was great. View the full article

Debuted in 2003, Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama shonen manga lasted until 2019, producing 77 volumes in the process. An anime adaptation launched in 2006, going on to produce numerous seasons and over 350 episodes. It is safe to say that Gintama left its mark, and the show is a must-watch for both comedy and action fans. View the full article

The hilarious sci-fi samurai is returning for a light-hearted anime season titled Gintama '3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei' later this year, and the first trailer has finally been revealed. With the last content from the franchise being more than 3 years ago, fans are ecstatic at the chance of receiving this wholesome new season. View the full article

Dragon Ball is back in a big way, and we have its new anime to thank. Earlier this year, the world was introduced to the franchise's next installment all thanks to Dragon Ball Daima. The anime brought its premiere to life back in October, and it kickstarted Son Goku's latest adventure. Now, the anime is teeing up its next big arc, and we've been given a special peek at how the show came together. View the full article

Earlier this year, the anime fandom was introduced to Dandadan in the best way possible. The team at Science Saru brought the hit anime to life with plenty of color on hand. From its aliens to its ghosts, Dandadan season one was a wild ride from start to finish. Now, the anime is eyeing a second season, and we have been given a brand-new look at the series ahead of its comeback. View the full article

Introduced in Stardew Valley's 1.5 update, Bone Fragments may confuse some players the first time they pick them up. They drop from monsters and from breaking certain rocks, but why are they there, and what are they for? View the full article

GSC Game World continues to release brand-new updates for its hit first-person shooter survival horror game, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. The latest patch comes just in time for the holiday weekend, making numerous improvements to STALKER 2 just one day after the popular title receive its biggest update to date. View the full article

In a time of microtransactions, more and more developers are using ‘free’ games to draw players in, enticing them to spend their money on in-game upgrades and enhancements. Developers have to support the maintenance of online games somehow, but some choose to implement microtransactions more ethically than others. Studies have found that most gamers find cosmetic microtransactions acceptable. View the full article

In Western nations, Transformers probably served as many people's introduction to mecha; however, that beloved franchise is just a drop in the giant robot bucket. Mecha anime has been around for roughly half a century, and the theme's manga debut goes back even further. Classics like Mitsuteru Yokoyama's Giant Robo and Go Nagai's Mazinger Z helped write the blueprint that would go on to spawn timeless properties like Gundam and all-time great series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion. View the full article

In Western nations, Transformers probably served as many people's introduction to mecha; however, that beloved franchise is just a drop in the giant robot bucket. Mecha anime has been around for roughly half a century, and the theme's manga debut goes back even further. Classics like Mitsuteru Yokoyama's Giant Robo and Go Nagai's Mazinger Z helped write the blueprint that would go on to spawn timeless properties like Gundam and all-time great series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion. View the full article

Spy x Family's third season has finally received a release date, but fans might not be happy with the wait. Spy x Family has come to be one of Shōnen Jump's most beloved current-running manga thanks to its charming blend of action, romance, and slice-of-life elements. Its anime has only brought it further acclaim, masterfully handled by Wit Studio (of Attack on Titan season 1-3 fame) and CloverWorks. View the full article

It’s winter, and EA Sports FC 25 is ringing in the season with the highly anticipated Winter Wildcards promo. This promo brings a host of upgrades for a wide range of players, drawing inspiration from past, present, and future Ultimate Team campaigns. View the full article

Sakamoto Days is the gift that keeps on giving and its anime is not even out yet. If you did not realize, Yuto Suzuki's hit manga is set to get its very own anime in 2025, and all eyes are on the big series. As fans are already comparing the show to One-Punch Man, Sakamoto Days has the anime fandom wrapped around its finger, and we've just gotten a major update on the anime thanks to Jump Festa 2025. View the full article

Alignment charts originated in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, with characters mapped according to two axes: the moral and ethical. The result was nine alignments, stretching between lawful, neutral, and chaotic on one side and evil, neutral, and good on the other. This style of character analysis has evolved further, with fans of many different games, films, and shows (to name a few mediums) categorizing characters according to this iconic 3x3 grid. View the full article

Open-world games are known for presenting players with various elements, including a broad range of weapons, armor, NPCs, side quests, and likable characters throughout the story. Some also feature massive cities and towns that players can explore to discover all their secrets and find valuable items to help them throughout their journey. View the full article

An opening line has the opportunity to set the tone for an entire game. Whether it’s an introduction to the story through narration or even simply a cheesy one-liner, the Sonic series has opened up its games with a variety of different dialogue choices, sometimes being said by the Blue Blur himself, but this is not always the case. View the full article

Liberating hostile alien planets is not an easy job to do in Helldivers 2. You not only need to rely on your friends in co-op but also your ability to call in powerful stratagems that can (and will) leave the planet in ruins. Whether that requires summoning airstrikes to drop explosive payloads, directing orbital barrages, or deploying sentries, you will need every stratagem at your disposal to gain an upper hand while fighting the Terminids and Automatons. View the full article

A Zenless Zone Zero leak revealed that Nicole might get a new skin in a future update. Known for its beat-em-up style combat system, Zenless Zone Zero also features a cast of dynamic characters who have unique looks and abilities. View the full article