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10 Shonen Anime With the Best Stories & Writing, Ranked
Shonen anime can feel repetitive. Exceptional writing and unique stories keep shonen anime fresh and innovative, as seen in titles like JJBA and JJK.
My Happy Marriage Announces Season 2
The breakout anime hit, My Happy Marriage, announces its second season.
10 Big Three Scenes That Changed Shonen Anime Forever
With scenes of triumph, tragedy, and shocking betrayals, Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece are the pillars of the shonen anime world.
10 Dark Trio Moments That Other Shonen Should Learn From
Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Hell's Paradise all feature memorable, impactful scenes that set a new standard for shonen storytelling.
10 Ways Hajime No Ippo Embraces Shonen Clichés
With high-stakes tournaments and intense rivalries, Hajime no Ippo is a sports anime classic that truly embraced shonen clichés.
10 Ways Macross Embraces Shonen Clichés
Macross is one of anime and manga's most iconic mecha series, yet its reliance on shonen genre clichés has helped it thrive for 40 years!
10 Most Toxic Shonen Couples
There are some really toxic romances in shonen anime; couples like Light Yagami and Misa Amane from Death Note are especially off-putting.
Shonen & Shojo Anime – What's the Difference?
Shonen and shojo series represent some of the most popular anime and manga, but what exactly defines these demographics and how do they compare?
10 Ways My Hero Academia Embraces Shonen Clichés
My Hero Academia is one of the decade's biggest anime, but some of its success comes from typical shonen tropes.
Overlooked Shonen Anime Gems From the Big Three Era
The 2000s and early 2010s were dominated by the “Big 3,” which relegated some quirkier, spookier and funkier shonen stories to the background.
10 Shonen Anime Characters Who Never Got A Proper Ending
Shonen anime characters like Rock Lee from Naruto and JJBA's Joseph Joestar never got the closure they needed for their character arcs.
10 Ways Dragon Ball Embraces Shonen Clichés
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball is one of the most influential shonen anime ever created, and it cleverly finds ways to lean into the genre's stereotypes
10 Cutest Shonen Couples, Ranked
Delightful shonen couples like Naruto and Hinata give anime fans hope that true love really does win in the end.
10 Shonen Anime That Fall Off After The First Season
Hit anime like The Promised Neverland and Beastars had a great first season, but things quickly went downhill after that.
10 Shonen Anime That Went Off the Rails, From Dragon Ball Z To Naruto Shippuden
Shonen anime are full of epic battles and climactic confrontations, but even the best of them, like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, can go off the rails.
What Defines The Dark Trio — And How Does It Differ From The Big Three?
Shonen Jump's Big Three made an impact on the shonen genre for decades, but the new shonen Dark Trio has the opportunity to redefine the genre.
Shonen Anime With Surprisingly Sad Endings
From bittersweet to downright upsetting, shonen anime like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Akame ga Kill! have heartbreakingly sad endings.
10 Newer Anime To Watch If You Love Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball fans looking to branch out from the popular action anime should look no further than series like One Punch Man, Demon Slayer and more.
Demon Slayer: Rengoku Should Have Got His Mark in His Last Fight
In the third season of Demon Slayer, more information has been given about Tanjiro's mark. And it is clear that Rengoku should have had one too.
Sasuke Has Always Been The Best Character In Naruto
With a role as important as the protagonist and a remarkably crafted personality, the Naruto anime would've never been the same without Sasuke.