Today, we're going to define anime, learn what anime is short for, find out whether anime has to be Japanese, learn the types of anime, and even learn which anime filmmaker created this medium. Plus, we'll read a ton of anime statistics that will blow your mind. Sound like fun? Let...
Shonen: This genre is all about young boys. Shows like “Naruto” and “Dragon Ball Z” are full of action and mighty heroes fighting bad guys. Boys and teenagers mostly watch these, but anyone can enjoy the crazy battles and strong friendships. Shojo: Shojo anime focuses on girls’ lives...
One of the most common subcategories of shōjo is themagical girl animeand manga. The most iconic example, and arguably one of the most iconic shōjo in general, isSailor Moonwhich helped popularize the magical girl genre for Western audiences, even influencing subsequent works of We...
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An extremely fun Shonen series that everyone should take the time to at least binge once! Death City is home to the famous Death Weapon Meister Academy, a technical academy headed by the Shinigami—Lord Death himself. Its mission: to raise “Death Scythes” for the Shinigami to wield against...
Kamina is basically shonen anime incarnate. He's as deft with a sword as he is in the cockpit of a giant robot. He successfully pairs flip-flops with a floor-length opera cape while baring his muscular chest. He's the most hot-blooded person in an anime that pretty much runs on the...
iconic scenes in anime history. Toriyama is sometimes criticized for his off-the-cuff writing style, but things seemed to magically come together perfectly and effortlessly for the Cell Games in a way that other shonen anime has only hoped to try to emulate, but few could ever come close to...
For the first time ever, the mainline Pokémon anime is undergoing a full reboot. Here's what we know about Pokémon Horizons: The Series so far.
Geeks particularly fond of anime will likely see pictures, clips, and memes of two (2) interesting figures. One of them will most likely be a green-haired boy, and another will be a muscular blond man. Anyone familiar with anime will likely associate it with the shonen genre, courtesy of...