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Nico Robin, Frieren, and Maomao
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.

A collage of Emma in The Promised Neverland and Kaneki Ken in Tokyo Ghoul
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.

Pokemon's Pikachu next to an image of the Nanoblock Pikachu keychain.
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.

Frieren and Qifrey in a Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Witch Hat Atelier custom image.
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.

Makima from Chainsaw Man with Momo Ayase from Dandadan
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.

Goku, Gohan, and Goten perform a Family Kamehameha in Dragon Ball Z.
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.

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Avatar The Last Airbender's Zuko, Sokka, Aang, Katara and Toph
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.

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Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling and Goku from Dragon Ball Z battle
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.

Tanjiro Kamado is in tears over the shocking loss Rengoku in Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
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.

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The Seven Deadly Sins anime main characters
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.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Naruto in the anime
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 with Good Smile Company Racing Miku design for 2026
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.

Nice and X in front of Queen and Bowa fighting in To Be Hero X anime
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.

Future Trunks taps into Super Saiyan Rage strength in Dragon Ball Super.
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.

The Amazing Digital Circus starring Pomni with manga and webtoon versions
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.

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A custom image featuring David Matranga and Alex Tipton in front of Trigun Stampede characters
'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.

Blooded young Guts stands with a sword on his shoulder in Berserk 1997
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.

Jinshi surprising Maomao in The Apothecary Diaries.
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.

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Shonen Jump manga Yu Yu Hakusho, Dragon Ball and One Piece collage
'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.

Shizuka holding a Gunbai while giving commands in Zom 100
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.

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