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One Piece Chapter 1198 Sets Up Luffy's Final Form
In a One Piece chapter filled with devastating transformations, Luffy finally reaches his apex.
How Wuthering Waves Drives the Next Evolution of Anime Action RPGs
Fast combat, fluid traversal and Resonators who fight like themselves: how Wuthering Waves keeps raising the bar for anime action RPGs.
SHONEN JUMP SHOP ARRIVES IN NEW YORK CITY JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Japan’s Iconic Manga Merch Destination Opens November 7 with Exclusive NYC Drops, Rare Imports and Fan-Favorite Collectibles NEW YORK, NY — November 6, 2026, Back by popular demand! Japan’s iconic…
Spy x Family Officially Announces New Season and Movie Coming Soon
Spy x Family will be back soon with a fourth anime season and the franchise's second feature film.
13 Years Later, the Greatest Studio Ghibli Movie Not From Ghibli Is Free on Streaming
Laika Studios echoed Studio Ghibli's magic perfectly in 2016 with 'Kubo and the Two Strings.' Find out why.
7 Greatest Cyberpunk Anime Movies of All Time, Ranked
Anime has a rich relationship with cyberpunk storytelling, with films like Ghost in the Shell and Dallos reflecting the genre's best work.
10 Best Anime to Binge on Crunchyroll in November 2026
Image Courtesy of Crunchyroll The final quarter of the year has already begun, and there’s no surprise that Crunchyroll is bringing all the major series to its library. As the largest streaming…
5 Forgotten Sports Anime That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
These forgotten anime gems, like Stars Align and Eyeshield 21, tackle deep themes while delivering thrilling sports moments.
10 Dragon Ball Villains Stronger Than Ultimate Gohan
Ultimate Gohan represents the powerful Saiyan's fully unlocked potential, but there are still some vicious villains who surpass his strength.
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok Just Made the Original Ending Tragic & Fans May Have Missed It
Image Courtesy of Kakao Entertainment Several years after the original story’s ending, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok decides to make it more tragic than ever. The webtoon returned this month with Season 3…
10 Masterpiece Anime With 12 Episodes or Less
These exceptional anime masterpieces redefined storytelling and character development in just a few episodes, making them must-see masterpieces.
10 Best Sci-Fi Anime of All Time, According to MyAnimeList
Some of anime's best and most beloved hits are sci-fi titles, but there are some extra special series that fans have championed as the genre's best.
10 Strongest Demon Slayer Characters at the End of the Manga
Not every Demon Slayer character made it to the end of the manga, but the ones that survived were true powerhouses.
One Piece Officially Gives Luffy a New Rubber Duck Transformation
Every One Piece fan is talking about Luffy's new form in the manga, but it's actually his rubber ducky form that's bound to make the biggest splash.
10 Most Unreadable Manga of All Time
Manga like Gantz can be difficult to read, and they may leave some readers with a headache.
10 Greatest Video Game Anime That Are Not Isekai
Not every video game anime is an Isekai like Sword Art Online.
Netflix’s Most Romantic Christmas Episode of 2026 Is Already Here
An ongoing anime currently airing on Netflix has just delivered its most perfect Christmas-themed romantic episode of 2026, and it will be very hard to top anytime soon. As a streaming platform…
‘Spy x Family’ Season 4 and New Theatrical Film Set for 2027
Anime series “Spy x Family” will return for a fourth season in 2027. Japanese studio and exhibitor Toho Co., Ltd. is also lining up a new feature film to open in Japan the same year. To mark the…
Korea Box Office: Anime Phenomenon ‘Chiikawa’ Staves Off Corporate Thriller ‘Final Interview’ to Retain Top Spot
Japanese animated phenomenon “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” held onto the top spot at the South Korean box office over the weekend of Nov. 6–8, capturing its fourth…
Studio Ghibli Meets Stardew Valley in New Fantasy RPG You Can Play for Free Now
Windwoven is an upcoming life simulation and fantasy RPG that combines all the best elements of Stardew Valley with Studio Ghibli's charm.
Netflix Is Losing the Anime Streaming War in New 2026 Survey
Despite massive anime viewership growth, Netflix loses the top spot in a new 2026 user survey.
5 Years After Gear 5, One Piece Unveils Luffy's Official Beast Form
Gear 5 Luffy's current opponent has pushed him into a corner that's forced him to undergo a new transformation that may come at a huge cost.
5 Strongest Ninja Villages in Naruto, Ranked
The Five Great Shinobi Countries are the strongest villages in all of Naruto, but which one is the most powerful among them?
10 Greatest Anime Worlds of the '90s, Ranked
The '90s gave fans a lot of memorable anime worlds, from kingdoms ripped apart by war to distant planets crawling with giant monsters.