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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.
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.
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.
10 Things Modern Shonen Anime Do Better Than The Classics
New-gen shonen anime are better than classic shonen in many ways, from featuring complex female characters to embracing significant character deaths.
10 Most Rewatchable Shonen Anime
With exciting plots and dynamic characters, shonen anime like FMAB and My Hero Academia are the best series for fans to revisit.
10 Dragon Ball Scenes That Changed Shonen Anime Forever
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball is full of exciting sequences, some of which have even helped influence shonen anime as a whole.
How Accurate Is Anime Sweat Scaling?
A power-ranking system based on who makes who sweat sounds absurd, but it can be applied to series like One Piece and Dragon Ball if used right.
10 Long Anime That Are Surprisingly Easy To Binge-Watch
Despite their high episode count, anime like Dragon Ball and Attack on Titan are easy for new fans to jump into.
10 Anime That Restored Our Hope In the Shonen Genre
Versatile anime like Spy x Family and JJK have added a unique spin to shonen stories, restoring fans' interest and faith in the genre.
10 Darkest JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Characters, Ranked
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a mish-mash of dark fantasy subgenres, so of course characters like Jotaro, Abbacchio, and Kars have a goth aesthetic.
10 Best Things Chainsaw Man Does That Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell's Paradise Don't
Chainsaw Man did some unique things in Shonen Jump's Dark Trio, such as killing off fan-favorite characters and exploring an alternate timeline.
50 Best Shonen Anime Ever
From Dragon Ball to Naruto and One Piece, anime's shonen series tend to be some of the most popular in the medium. But which are the best of them all?
10 Most Influential Shonen Anime
Popular shonen titles like Dragon Ball and Cowboy Bebop have greatly influenced the anime genre by inspiring several beloved titles fans enjoy today.
10 Plotlines That Earned Jujutsu Kaisen Its Dark Trio Status
With chilling cursed spirits and unpredictable battles between sorcerers, Jujutsu Kaisen more than earned its place among the dark trio.
10 Plotlines That Earned Bleach Its Big Three Status
Bleach didn't make it into Shonen Jump's Big Three for no reason; many of its most exciting plotlines can easily keep up with Naruto and One Piece.
10 Plotlines That Earned Naruto Its Big Three Status
By showcasing intricate political events, complex relationships, and epic battles, Naruto cemented its status as one of the Shonen Big Three.
10 Plotlines That Earned One Piece Its Big Three Status
With declarations of war, and significant timeskips, One Piece plotlines rank among the best that shonen anime has to offer.
10 Best Shonen Waifus
The best shonen anime waifus are admirable and kind like Shoko Komi from Komi Can’t Communicate or cute and fierce like Demon Slayer's Shinobu.
10 Best Shonen Husbandos
The best Shonen husbands are charming and cool like Spy x Family's Loid Forger or kind and protective like MHA's Shota Aizawa.
Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo And Geto Are Redefining Shonen Rivalries - And They're Not The Only Ones
Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo and Geto have an unusual rivalry that has not only redefined Shonen anime, but inspired other series to do the same.