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Bleach: Ichigo Kurosaki's Unusual Family Tree Explains His Power
Ichigo's family is an unusual one, even by shonen standards, but his family tree explains how he became so powerful.
Bleach: Mayuri's Four Arrancars, Explained
Captain Kurotsuchi chose four powerful, memorable Arrancars to serve as his puppets, fighting his Sternritter foes on equal terms.
The Surprising Anime That Inspired Demon Slayer
It's clear that Bleach and Naruto helped inspire Demon Slayer, but a third shonen anime also fueled Koyoharu Gotouge's imagination.
How Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Can Deepen Nobara's Character the Right Way
Jujutsu Kaisen finally has a romantic subplot, and it enhances rather than sabotages Nobara's strong character, which is vital for her development.
One Piece: Who Is Luffy's Grandfather?
In One Piece, Luffy's grandfather is one of the most respected marines ever to serve yet also preceded a revolutionary and pirate.
Time Loops, Age Reversals and Isekai: How Anime Explore the Human Desire for Second Chances
Time loops, de-aging, and Isekai anime allow viewers to imagine what life would be like if they were to have a do-over.
DBZ's Androids Had the Best Villain-Hero Dynamic
Dr. Gero's androids have such a unique relation to the Z-Fighters that it causes them to engage them in ways other antagonists can't.
Spy x Family Season 2 Trailer, Release Date, Plot, & Latest Updates
Anya, Yor, and Loid Forger are back for Spy x Family Season 2, premiering on October 7th. Here's all the latest official news on the new season!
Reborn as a Vending Machine Is Getting a Second Season — and That May Be a Problem
Reborn as a Vending Machine is getting a second season for its anime, but the lack of much source material might pose a major problem for the series.
One Piece Admirals Don't Like Their Jobs
The burden of upholding the World Government's rigid justice could compel well-meaning Admirals like Fujitora (and maybe Kizaru) to switch sides.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Should Gojo Actually Defeat Kenjaku?
Gojo Satoru seems destined to fight the ancient sorcerer Kenjaku. However, should he keep winning these battles or finally face defeat?
How Netflix's One Piece Finally Added True Horror to the Series
Captain Kuro was always a sinister One Piece villain, but Netflix's live-action adds a horror element to his arc for a more exciting experience.
Gojo Has To Die For Jujutsu Kaisen To Live
Satoru Gojo's overwhelming power could prove detrimental to Jujutsu Kaisen in the long run.
Dragon Ball Super Chapter 97 Recap & Spoilers: Rampaging Cell Max
Dragon Ball Super's latest manga chapter, "Rampaging Cell Max," intensifies the heroes' battle against the newly awakened vicious villain, Cell Max.
Zom 100 Wants Patriarchies to Stay Dead
Antagonistic characters like Shizuku's father and Akira's old boss embody all the worst aspects of toxic masculinity in Zom 100.
One Piece Theory: How Important Is Jewelry Bonney?
Jewelry Bonney has become surprisingly relevant to several important One Piece characters and overarching plot threads, and her role may only grow.
One Piece: Wano’s Final Punch vs Dressrosa’s
Wano's climax, like Dressrosa's, ended on an awkward and dragged-out punch, yet something about the former's context and execution made it work.
One Piece: Kaido Wasn't Nerfed & Luffy Earned His Win
Luffy's final battle with Kaido is considered unfair for several reasons, but he still deserves his due credit for taking down the King of the Beasts.
One Piece: S-Croc Could Confirm the Crocodile-Woman Theory
A Seraph modeled after Crocodile could be used to finally confirm or debunk a longstanding theory about the Desert King once and for all.
Netflix's One Piece Improved Sanji's Recruitment With One Simple Twist
In the One Piece anime, Sanji is reluctant to leave the Baratie restaurant, but the Netflix live-action changes things up a bit