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Goku, Vegeta, and Piccolo cling to vines in Daima Episode #13.
Dragon Ball Daima Disappointed Me In 1 Big Way, And It Has Nothing to Do With Its Plot Holes

Daima was a great addition to the franchise, combining nostalgia with fresh storytelling, but it sidelines a character who deserved more attention.

The Apothecary Diaries - Maomao and Jinshi in front of rainbow lights
The Apothecary Diaries is One of the Greatest Modern Anime, Which is Why We're Surprised it's Even Better on Rewatch

Director Akinori Fudesaka packed each scene with hidden meaning, making The Apothecary Diaries richer and more rewarding on repeat viewings.

Bam from Tower of God, Saitama from One Punch Man, and Guts from Berserk
These 9 Anime Could've Been Total Bangers, But 1 Issue Kept Them From Standing Out

These anime series could have broken records if it wasn't for their animation studios that dropped the ball when adapting them from their sources.

Manhwa Webtoon Image Featuring Kayden from Eleceed, Sung Suho from Solo Leveling Ragnarok, and God of High School
If You Don't Think Manhwa Is a Big Deal, You're Wrong. Here's Why Business Is Booming for Webtoons

Manhwa is fast becoming a trending development in the world of anime, and it's apparent that the industry is here to stay.

Bunny Girl Senpai, Kaguya-sama, and Makeine
Romance Can Be Cringe, But These 8 Crunchyroll Anime Make the Genre Worth Watching

Romance anime series aren't usually the most wholesome, but these 8 wonderful series prove that even the raunchiest genre can have wholesome hits.

Sailor Moon characters pose in front of a colorful background.
Sailor Moon Wasn't Always the Anime's Main Character, Another Scout Was Meant to Take Her Place

Before Usagi Tsukino became the leading character, Sailor Moon, a different Sailor Guardian was supposed to be at the forefront of the Senshi.

Osamu Dazai, Sensei, from No Longer Allowed in Another World, Seiya Ryuuguuin from Cautious Hero, and Natsuko Hirose from Zenshu
If You Love Isekai, You Can’t Miss These 10 Underrated Anime

There are many popular isekai, but some of the best in the genre go unnoticed, becoming underrated anime that deserve way more attention.

Ash and Pikachu looking surprised
Only One Pokémon Movie Was So Dark it Prompted the Series' Lead Writer to Say it was "Hardly Meant for Children"

Pokémon may have a reputation of being for kids, but one movie attempted to take the franchise into much darker territory, according to its writer.

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The Apothecary Diaries May Have a Great Romance, But There's 1 Shocking Roadblock Facing the Couple

The Apothecary Diaries has one of anime's best romances, but there is one huge problem keeping it from coming true and it has to do with the author.

Howl's Moving Castle Book vs Movie
Howl's Moving Castle May Not Be Studio Ghibli's Best Film, But It Made Waves With 1 Revolutionary Character

Howl's Moving Castle breaks the mold of traditional anime protagonists with Sophie Hatter, and it deserves to be discussed far more widely.

The Netflix logo with a drop shadow behind it, floating over a cover depicting a wide variety of Shonen Jump characters.
If You Love Dungeons & Dragons, You Need to Watch This Underrated Netflix Gem With 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix has been the host to plenty of great anime over the years, and one series everyone should watch is perfect for Dungeons & Dragons fans.

Frieren Beyond Journey's End and Komi Can't Communicate looking shocked next to each other
1 of Anime's Best Rom-Coms Managed to Hide a Frieren Cameo That Everybody Missed

One of the best romantic comedy animes ever has a subtle and genius Frieren: Beyond Journey's End cameo that most fans missed on their first watch.

Grogu with Mandalorian tech on his arm
Sorry The Mandalorian, Netflix Is About To Have Its Own Baby Yoda

One Piece season 2 is about to gift Netflix with a character whose potential cuteness can rival The Mandalorian's Grogu's cultural impact.

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Thanks to One Piece's Biggest Chapter to Date, I Think I Finally Know What Imu's True Power Is

Imu's powers are one of the biggest mysteries in all of One Piece, but recent chapters might have revealed a surprising truth about them.

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The Apothecary Diaries Features 1 of Anime's Best Couples in Years and I Can Prove It

The Apothecary Diaries' Jinshi and Maomao are one of the best anime couples ever, and these 8 quotes from the series' light novels prove it.

Anime of the Year - The Apothecary Diaries' Maomao next to Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling next to Frieren
Honestly, I Am Very Happy 1 Original Series Was Totally Overlooked for Anime of the Year and Here's Why

Out of all the original anime series that aired in 2024, this show deserved the most hype and love from fans and here is why it is a gem.

Sailor Moon Theme Song Confusion
Don't Fight Evil By Moonlight! Sailor Moon's Theme Song Isn't What We All Thought It Was

Maybe it took a few years too many for me to realize, but Sailor Moon's original song from Japan had a completely different message in its theme song

Deku and Koichi standing one in front of the other in their costumes. Behind them, a city at night can be seen.
As Good As My Hero Academia Is, I'll it It: The Anime's Prequel Is Way, Way Better

My Hero Academia is one of anime's greatest successes, but its spin-off has improved the series in almost every way.

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The Boy and the Heron Could've Been Studio Ghibli's Greatest Movie, But 1 Problem Holds It Back

The Boy and the Heron had the potential to be Studio Ghibli's greatest movie of all time, but there was one very big problem that prevented that.

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Thorfinn from Vinland Saga, Ichigo from Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War, and Mob from Mob Psycho 100
Everyone Loves The Classics, But These 10 Modern Anime Have Some of the Greatest Arcs of All Time

Classic series are worthy of praise, but some of the greatest anime arcs have been released in the last decade and deserve more recognition.

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