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20th Century Boys image shows the villain looking at the world.
10 Darkest Manga Ever, Ranked

Manga are capable of going into truly dark territory in ways that will haunt readers forever.

Yona is brandishing a sword while Soo-won and Hak stand behind her in Yona of the Dawn.
The Top 3 Long-Running Manga to Binge-Read Have Been Officially Crowned

After a nationwide survey, manga binge-readers are gravitating towards a 15+ year shoujo title from the early 2000s.

Ginko walks through the woods in the anime Mushishi.
7 Slice-of-Life Anime That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

Slice-of-life anime offer a cozy and incomparable experience that can be tricky to maintain, but these titles make small-scale storytelling look easy.

Frieren Beyond Journey's End with Frieren holding a staff
10 Greatest High Fantasy Anime of All Time, Ranked

Some of the best high fantasy anime of all time feature unforgettable worldbuilding, mythical creatures, epic battles, magical quests and more.

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Aya being presented in her cage in Undead Murder Farce
7 Near-Perfect 2020s Anime Series No One Talks About

The 2020s have introduced countless unforgettable anime, but there are other exceptional modern classics that have flown under the radar.

Frieren in Season 2 of the anime with her art in Puzzle & Dragons
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Officially Returns With New RPG Crossover Ahead of Season 3

Lightning has struck twice for Frieren fans as the anime returns with a second major RPG crossover event dropping exactly the same date as the first.

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A collage featuring the Dragon Ball Super Vol 24 cover (Featuring Ultra Instinct Goku, Ultra Ego Vegeta, and Gohan Beast) and Black Frieza
The Most Important Dragon Ball Characters, Ranked

There are hundreds of great Dragon Ball characters, but some are naturally more important to the Shonen anime than others.

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Dabura casts domain expansion in anime PV
JJK Modulo Celebrates Final Manga Release With The Perfect First Look at New Anime

MAPPA just dropped a surprise first-look at Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo that no one saw coming, and it's absolutely perfect.

Naruto manga Volume 1 cover with Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto's First-Ever Manga Appearance Is Officially Back, But Not for Long

Naruto’s first manga appearance returns, alongside extremely rare Shonen Jump issues including Dragon Ball and One Piece.

Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling defeats Goku from Dragon Ball Z
The 25 Best Action Anime of All Time, Ranked

Series like Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and more show why action anime are among the best in the medium.

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Chibi Frieren looks scared with Stark in the background
8 Valid Reasons Why Anime Fans Don't Like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is a masterpiece, but it certainly isn't without its flaws. Anime fans don't hate on it simply because its popular.

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Ultra Instinct Goku faces down Beerus from Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Dragon Ball Super's New Remake Proves the Galactic Patrol Anime Will Be Disappointing

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is continuing the trend of watering down DBZ's action to cater to a wider audience, and the Galactic Patrol Arc will suffer.

Super Saiyan Goku scowls in Dragon Ball Z Kai Episode 47 Awaken, Legendary Warrior! Goku the Super Saiyan!
7 Anime Everyone 'Loves' But Would Never Actually Rewatch

While some fans love watching their favorite anime on repeat, some shows make it hard to enjoy a rewatch.

Julius Novochrono looking to the side with sinister smirk
10 Best Anime Plot Twists Of All Time

What separates the greatest anime twists from cheap shock value is the depth of the reframe

A close-up of Bulma from the Dragon Ball anime smiling at the viewer
Dragon Ball Unveils Rare 30-Year-Old Art of Bulma's Original Design

Dragon Ball fans have been given a glimpse into history as rare concept art has been revealed featuring fan-favorite character Bulma.

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Coco, Agott, Riche, and Tetia in the Witch Hat Atelier anime
Crunchyroll’s Newest Fantasy Hit Proves That Adapting Manga Is an Art Form

Witch Hat Atelier's stellar anime adaptation proves that, to bring a spectacular manga to life, it's not enough to just animate the panels.

Marin Kitagawa from My Dress-Up Darling winking at the viewer while shopping.
Netflix Adds 3 Major Anime Sequels in New May 2026 Streaming Update

Netflix's anime library is getting a major streaming update in May 2026 as a trio of must-watch sequels finally get release dates on the platform.

Casca leans on Guts in Berserk manga.
10 Greatest Seinen Manga of All Time

The seinen genre is famed for its mature themes and psychological depth, producing some of the best manga series of all time.

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Ultra Instinct Goku faces Jiren in Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle
New Dragon Ball Super Leaks Confirm the 2026 Remake Was Always a Mistake

New insider reports suggest Dragon Ball Super's Galactic Patrol Arc is already in production, and that's actually terrible news for the anime remake.

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Saint Seiya, Piccolo, Goku and Lupin the Third
10 Strongest Anime Heroes of the 1980s

Goku and the Z-Warriors weren't the only powerful anime heroes in the 1980s.

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