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10 Smartest Female Leads Who Don't Need a Man
These brilliant women have the specific qualities needed to survive and succeed in dangerous anime worlds without the help of any man.
5 Unwatchable Anime Based on Incredible Manga
Even the best manga series can turn into a massive disappointment if the anime adaptation doesn't do it justice.
LEGO, Meet Your Match: Pokémon's Gen 1 Starters Just Got a Blocky New Makeover That's Super Effective
The 30th anniversary of Pokemon is building upon everything that's come before, including new Nanoblock keychains of the Kanto starters.
Crunchyroll’s New Fantasy Anime Is the Seinen Genre’s Answer to Frieren
Crunchyroll's Spring 2026 magical fantasy offering is the seinen anime that can topple Frieren.
Shonen Anime Is Doomed Unless It Can Fix This Fatal Flaw
Shonen anime is one of the most exciting genres thanks to its high-paced action and endless drama, yet one fatal flaw continues to plague it.
Dragon Ball Z Reunites Goku, Gohan and Goten for 1 of Their Strongest Attacks
Dragon Ball Z fans get the chance to take home one of the biggest Kamehamehas of all time with a brand-new trio.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie Footage Revealed Online 6 Months Ahead of Release
Clips from the upcoming Avatar: Aang, the Last Airbender animated feature film, are revealed online, giving fans a glimpse of things to come.
10 Strongest Anime Characters Who Could Solo Sung Jin-woo’s Shadow Army
Jinwoo from Solo Leveling is one of the strongest anime characters ever, but there are still heroes and villains who can defeat his Shadow Army.
Demon Slayer Lead Says Series Has Set 'Completely Unrealistic Standard' for Anime
The voice of Demon Slayer's Tanjiro reveals how the series has changed the anime landscape.
All of The Seven Deadly Sins' Power Rankings
The Seven Deadly Sins are some of anime's strongest mystical warriors. However, even among their own ranks, it's hard to tell who's the strongest.
27 Years Later, This Naruto Plot Hole Still Makes No Sense
Decades after Naruto began, Hiruzen Sarutobi's neglect of Naruto still cannot be justified.
Hatsune Miku Hits the Track With Official New 2026 Design Reveal
The artist behind the previous 'Racing Miku' redesigns for the Vocaloid is back with this year's take on the concept for the Kyojo Vita 2026 races.
The Best Chinese Anime of 2025 Is the Perfect Blend of The Boys Season 5 & American Idol
To Be Hero X's dark superhero society is far from perfect, taking the darkest elements of both The Boys and American Idol and putting them together.
7 Best Dragon Ball Heroes That Are 100% Never Coming Back
Dragon Ball loves to bring back familiar faces for dramatic effect, but there are some heroes who are unlikely to ever return.
Free YouTube Hit Reveals Why Final Episode Is Paywalled to a Limited Theatrical Release
Indie darling The Amazing Digital Circus is under fire for paywalling the finale of its free YouTube hit, limiting theatrical screenings worldwide.
'We're in a High-Stakes World': Alexis Tipton & David Matranga Reflect on Trigun Stargaze's Finale
In an exclusive CBR interview, David Matranga and Alexis Tipton reflect on their role in Trigun Stargaze.
5 Years Later, Berserk’s Hiatus Is Still the Dark Fantasy Genre’s Biggest Tragedy
After the devastating loss of its creator and several long hiatuses, this epic dark fantasy serves as the biggest tragedy in manga and anime.
The 14 Best New Romance Anime
Each new anime season brings fresh new offerings to romance anime fans, and many of the most recent debuts are already unforgettable.
'Nothing Less Than a Disaster': Creator Warns Too Much Shonen Jump Will Hurt Manga
An official Shonen Jump artist warns that the desire for other creators artists to 'make it' to the publication will harm the medium in the long run.
10 Work Anime Perfect For People Who Hate Their 9-to-5 Jobs
While some anime propose that passion alone can make work enjoyable, others show how a person should find fulfillment outside of work.