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Only 10 Anime Series From the 1990s Are True Masterpieces
Discover the most influential anime masterpieces of the 1990s, showcasing genre-defining stories, from Cowboy Bebop to Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Crunchyroll Brings Witch On The Holy Night Movie To Indian Theatres
Crunchyroll, the anime streaming giant, announced today the Indian and North American theatrical date for the all-new anime fantasy film Witch on The Holy Night. The movie will come exclusively to…
10 Best Fantasy Shows Released Since 2020, Ranked
Wednesday, House of the Dragon, Arcane, Ghosts, One Piece, and more make up our list of the best fantasy shows released since 2020.
7 Biggest Gundam Mobile Suits of All Time, Ranked by Size
The largest Gundams of all time rank among the biggest mecha in all of anime.
Solo Leveling Creator Removed the Part of Sung Jinwoo's Story Too Dark for the Original Novel
In a new interview, Solo Leveling's author Chugong talks about having to remove the Itarim from the original novel because their concept was too grim.
24 Years Later, the 220-Episode Action Classic That Defined a Generation Is Free to Stream on YouTube
You won't want to miss one of anime’s greatest classics, especially since it's free to stream right now.
Long Anime with 10/10 Final Arcs
Long anime do not always stick the landing, but these five series deliver final arcs worthy of a perfect score.
Crunchyroll’s Darkest Anime From Dandadan’s Studio Already Has a Finale Date
Image Courtesy of Crunchyroll The fall anime season is less than a month away, and the lineup is more exciting than ever with the return of Black Clover, The Apothecary Diaries, and some of the most…
5 Strongest One Piece Characters Who Aren’t Pirates, Ranked
One Piece might be a pirate's journey, but these non-pirate characters are the strongest in the lore.
Jujutsu Kaisen & Attack on Titan Studio Drops Cool New Trailer for Big Anniversary
Image Courtesy of MAPPA Established in 2011, MAPPA slowly climbed through the ranks to become one of the biggest animation studios in Japan. After five years of releasing critically acclaimed series…
5 Anime Villains Stronger Than Sukuna
Jujutsu Kaisen's Sukuna can destroy his world, but some anime villains can shape entire universes.
The Perfect Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Replacement Is On The Way
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is the highest-grossing anime movie, but One Piece will challenge it for that title in 2027.
5 Anime Series Where the Hero Becomes a Monster
These anime series see their heroes transformed into monsters, usually with disastrous results.
Crunchyroll’s Solo Leveling Replacement Just Referenced Its Most Grounded Element Perfectly
Image courtesy of Studio EEK Crunchyroll is currently airing an anime that has proved itself to be a replacement for Solo Leveling, and its new episodes continue to add nuances that make the anime…
Gundam Reveals 3 New Mecha Designs From Its Next Major Anime Timeline
The trailer for the newest Gundam game reveals several new mobile suits, with a special model kit based on one of them available as a pre-order bonus.
Gachiakuta Confirms Hiatus Will Continue With Disappointing Update
Bones Film Gachiakuta has become a breakout hit for Kei Urana and Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine thanks to the recent release of the anime adaptation from Studio Bones. The series’ art style…
Crunchyroll Acquires Anime Pic ‘Witch On The Holy Night’ & Sets Release Date – Watch The Trailer
A witch-meets-boy tale is brewing early next year. Crunchyroll has acquired anime feature Witch on the Holy Night and set it for a January 29 release in North American theaters. Watch the trailer…
'One Piece' & 'Dragon Ball Z' Actor Mike McFarland Dies at 56
Voice acting star Mike McFarland, best known for his long-standing work in the anime world, is no longer with us after 56 years of life.
7 Biggest Letdowns of 2026 Anime So Far
2026 has been a groundbreaking year for anime, but it's also featured its share of disappointments, like Drops of God and Fist of the North Star.
It’s Official, This Fall is Going to Have the Biggest Anime Premieres of 2026
And just like that, another year is coming to an end as the fall season, the last of 2026, is approaching fast, bringing with it another wave of new and returning anime. In retrospect, this year has…
Mike McFarland, ‘One Piece’ and ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Voice Actor, Dies at 56
Mike McFarland, a voice actor from the English-dubbed versions of “One Piece” and “Dragon Ball Z,” died on Wednesday following a battle with brain cancer. He was 56. McFarland was a voice-acting…
Veteran 'One Piece' and 'Dragon Ball Z' Actor Dead at 56
Mike McFarland, the English voice of Master Roshi in Dragon Ball Z and Buggy the Clown in One Piece, has died at age 56.
5 Anime Characters Objectively Stronger Than Gear 5 Luffy
Gear 5 made Luffy strong enough to beat Blackbeard, but he's still no match for the most powerful anime characters like Sukuna.
12 Best Manga You Need to Start Reading in 2026
With 2026 not even at the halfway point, there's still time for emerging series to make their stand and win the hearts of manga fans worldwide.