https://screenrant.com The biggest news from the worlds of Anime and Manga, and the editorials, features, and reviews fans demand. Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:00:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 Adventure is one of the most prolific genres in all fiction, and adventure anime are no exception. From the very conception of the medium, there have been countless anime of heroes traveling across the world for their sake and the sake of others, and the dangers they have to deal with and the growth that accompanies it always make for incredible stories that almost always stand the test of time.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-adventure-anime/ Fans of Demon Slayer are familiar with the Nichirin sword, and most probably know that these swords come in a variety of colors. What they're less likely to know, however, is exactly what these colors mean, and what the colors say about their wielders.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/demon-slayer-nichirin-sword-color-explained/ Frieren and her friends are growing closer together on their journey through the North, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End episode #15 promises to continue that development. While there are big potential threats on the horizon, such as Frieren's fascinating demonic villains, the series seems content to focus on quieter character moments instead of an overarching plot. This approach is part of what makes it so unique and refreshing to watch.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:30:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/frieren-beyond-journeys-end-new-episode-15-release-crunchyroll/ While there are no zombies or an impending apocalypse in Crunchyroll's new anime My New Boss is Goofy, this workplace comedy explores an unfortunate real-life culture that also plagues the protagonist in the critically acclaimed Zom 100: Bucket List for the Dead. Both Zom 100's Akira and My New Boss is Goofy's Momose were unfortunately employed in an overly toxic office environment that traumatized them before liberating themselves.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/crunchyroll-my-new-boss-goofy-zom-100-successful/ While Hayao Miyazaki might be the biggest name associated with Studio Ghibli, he’s not the only director they’ve ever had. Ever since its founding, Studio Ghibli has produced films featuring a wide variety of directors, and even when Miyazaki isn’t involved, they usually end up staying true to the spirit of what makes Studio Ghibli so great.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-ghibli-film-not-miyazaki-ranked/ With Crunchyroll's Fall 2023 lineup still simulcasting weekly, and the Winter 2024 not starting until January, there's a new detective series that fans can quickly binge during the wait time titled Undead Murder Farce. A Sherlock Holmes-style anime with monsters, Undead Murder Farce's utilizes brilliant deduction skills from its protagonist to deconstruct well-known monster abilities in various crimes.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/crunchyroll-new-anime-series-undead-murder-perfect-binge-watch/ Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #409 of My Hero Academia.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/mha-hero-academia-409-bakugo-afo-strongest-hero-deku/ Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #1101 of One Piece.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-1101-bonney-devil-fruit-nika-distorted-future-luffy/ Streaming service Netflix has announced that it will stream the upcoming adaptation of Rising Impact. While the manga is written by Nakaba Suzuki of Seven Deadly Sins fame, the older manga is a sports story about golf. The anime will have two seasons, which will respectively premiere in June and August 2024

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/rising-impact-netflix-seven-deadly-sins-new-anime/ Swordplay is a huge part of fantasy, which is why the most legendary swordsmen in anime and manga are such iconic characters. Given Japan's history with samurai, it's no wonder that so many anime characters wield swords.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-legendary-swordsmen-anime-manga/ Just in time for the new year, Crunchyroll has released the official debut date for the anime adaptation of the hit Korean manhwa Solo Leveling. Fortunately, fans won't have long to wait to see the adventures of Sung Jinwoo as he tries to level up his strength and abilities in his quest to become the greatest Hunter of all time.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/crunchyroll-solo-levelings-new-trailer-release-date/ Yamcha and his unfortunate Dragon Ball battles are often part of a joke in the anime community, but one daring spin-off manga saw the unlikely hero rise up and even defeat Vegeta. Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated as Yamcha is a three-chapter series by mangaka and huge Yamcha fan, Dragon Garow Lee. He was chosen to create the short series by Dragon Ball's publisher, Shueisha, and the result is an entertaining story that sees Yamcha make different choices that end up being a big help in saving the world.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-strongest-yamcha-beat-vegeta-isekai/ Series like Violet Evergarden and Attack On Titan keep gaining widespread popularity owing not only to their extraordinary plot and characters, but also to having some of the best animation in anime. With their success, it's apparent that the quality of animation and pleasant graphics are crucial factors in bringing an anime to the top. There are plenty of anime with beautiful animation that get lost in the shuffle, but others become model series with the right blend of plot, character development, and animation.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/anime-series-best-animation/ With the final battle against Shigaraki looming, My Hero Academia has unveiled every Quirk in Deku's arsenal, including what may be his most powerful, Gearshift. The latest chapters of My Hero Academia have finally shed light on the identity of the second user of One For All and his Quirk, which has the potential to be a game-changer in the Final War.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 23:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-hero-academia-deku-gearshift-explained/ An anime's art style is one of the first things to stand out to viewers. Unlike manga, which uses stationary, black-and-white artwork, anime has more freedom in how it uses its visuals to attract an audience. Some anime, like Devilman Crybaby, are appealing for their unique, but not necessarily attractive, art styles. This is different from many of the other series that use colorful visuals to attract attention.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-art-styles-in-anime/ Shonen Jump is one of the longest-running manga magazines in Japan, but with its current lineup of titles, it's the best it has been in years. This is saying something, given the publication's long history of excellence, serializing many of the medium's most iconic stories. But surprisingly, what the magazine's current manga are all simultaneously doing even rivals the era during which the big three were at their peak.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/shonen-jump-manga-mha-one-piece-jjk-best-in-years/ Anime studio Cloverworks announced its latest original anime movie, Fureru, with major attention paid to the fact it is reuniting the creative trio behind the modern classic Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. The new website and teaser are scant in details about the premise of the movie, bar the presence of three characters and a mysterious hedgehog. Fureru is expected to premiere in Fall 2024.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 20:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/anohana-anime-creators-new-film-fureru/ The best holiday gifts for anime fans cover a wide variety of options for fans of a wide variety of franchises. From clothing, decorations, and even some specifically holiday-themed options, there is a perfect gift for every anime lover out there. It is not too late to find that special gift to tuck into a stocking or under the tree.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-holiday-gifts-anime-fans/ Studio Ghibli's The Boy and The Heron was expected to do great when released internationally, but nobody expected it to become the highest-grossing film this weekend. The movie is at the top of domestic charts in North America, beating out hits such as The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Godzilla: Minus One.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:20:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/boy-heron-box-office-breaks-studio-ghibli-record/ Critics of Sword Art Online's later arcs likely dislike them because they move the story away from the only one they initially cares about – Aincrad. To them, each subsequent world that doesn't return there is worse than the last. However, by the time Sword Art Online reaches Underworld in the Alicization Arc, everything has not only already improved four times, but all of them build upon each other and view the same characteristics from a different perspective in a way that would have been impossible if the story remained in Aincrad.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/sword-art-online-anime-fourth-world-improved-over-time/ The light novel continuation series Neon Genesis Evangelion: Anima, will be receiving English audiobooks courtesy of Seven Seas Entertainment. Tiffany Grant, better known as the voice actor for Asuka in the original English dub, will be providing narration for the books. The first volume will be arriving on December 14. Anima is one of the more mysterious spin-offs in the Evangelion franchise, which makes it a surprise it will have another resurgence in the West.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/evangelion-wild-continuation-anima-fans-missed/ A new Isekai on Crunchyroll called I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too, is one of the few series of its kind where the hero is able to travel back and forth between both their home world and the new fantasy world they get isekai'd to. Even though other isekai like this exist, ... Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too is undoubtedly one of the more innovative of its kind for various reasons.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/cheat-skill-another-world-isekai-genius-twist/ Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #244 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-megumi-fate-sukuna-vessel/ Undead Unluck episode #10 was great for adding to the overall worldbuilding of the series, including further clarification on the overall stakes of the story. It also ends with an excellent setup for the next story arc, and that leaves a lot to be excited about for episode #11’s eventual release.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/undead-unluck-episode-11-release-date-time/ There is no shortage of strong female characters in One Piece. In fact, whether they were born powerful, acquired it through training, or obtained an ability by eating one of the notorious Devil Fruit, there are so many capable women in One Piece that for many fans, it's hard to keep track of them all.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-female-characters-one-piece/ With episode #20 providing fans with a bit of hope after the depressing events preceding it, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 episode #21 is poised to launch into the Shibuya Incident’s next epic fight. Based on the animation in episode #20, this fight may even be on the level of Sukuna's battles earlier in the arc. If it is, then it could end the Shibuya Incident arc on a great note.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-season-2-new-episode-21-release-time/ While it is well established at this point in Dragon Ball continuity (and for the last few decades) that Vegeta can go Super Saiyan, that wasn’t always the case, and his inability to do so had nothing to do with his power level. However, because of a loophole in established Dragon Ball lore, Vegeta was able to achieve that transformation and wield a level of power he was never supposed to obtain.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/vegeta-super-saiyan-loophole-dragon-ball-lore/ Despite all the cute and lovable monsters in the Digimon franchise, some of the franchise's strongest Digimon were so powerful that they basically broke the anime series with their awesome might. Part of Digimon's appeal has always been the idea of a cute rookie Digimon turning into an absolute behemoth. Some Digimon go well beyond Behemoth though and grow so powerful that they basically warp reality around themselves.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-digimon-broke-anime-gallantmon-omnimon/ Shonen Jump has been making big moves lately but the biggest move of all is three new manga that were released after winning one of their prestigious awards. There is no better time than now to do this as the future of the company is looking dark since their biggest manga such as One Piece and My Hero Academia are coming to an end.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/shonen-jump-popular-manga-kagurabachi-one-change-living-hype/ Although the exact holiday traditions in Japan differ from those in Western countries, Christmas is still a time for hope, joy, and togetherness - as the very best Christmas anime celebrate. In Japan, Christmas is viewed as a romantic holiday, meaning that many popular romance anime culminate in the stars finally confessing their love on Christmas Eve. That means there's a lot of truly great episodes vying for their place on this list.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-christmas-anime-episodes/ Studio BONES' upcoming sci-fi anime Metallic Rouge shared its main and final trailer ahead of its January release. The series is a much anticipated one from the creators of iconic series like My Hero Academia, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and many more.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:30:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/metallic-rouge-new-trailer-bones-anime-release-date/ The new sports manga Green Green Greens is trying an alternate path to success – with implications that could prove revolutionary to how Shōnen Jump approaches new series debuts. In the ultra-competitive manga industry, the key for a new series to remain in Shōnen Jump's weekly publication rotation is to get popular as fast as possible. Normally, this entails heavy doses of action and mesmerizing storytelling. Shōnen Jump's target market is action-oriented manga appealing to teenage boys and young men.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/shonen-jump-green-greens-new-sports-manga/ Most anime fans have heard of an anime with a ridiculously long title. Many light novels — a versatile genre of literature popular in Japan — are often cited for starting the long title trend, and with many of them having been adapted to anime, the trend has bled into a new medium.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-long-titles/ In Pokémon and other fandoms, fans can sometimes have some strange questions that they'd like to have answered, and the question of whether a Pokémon can use a Poké Ball to catch another Pokémon happens to be one of them. Oddly enough, the Pokémon anime does indeed have an answer, and it was illustrated perfectly by Pikachu and Meowth.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/can-a-pokemon-catch-pikachu-meowth-weirdest-question/ Jujutsu Kaisen is setting up Hiromi Higuruma as the one character who could kill the almighty Sukuna, despite his scarce appearances in the series. While the main cast of Jujutsu Kaisen always get the lion's share of attention, of late, it's been the supporting and secondary characters who have proven themselves to be essential to the story's progression. It is now time to shine for Grade 1 Sorcerer Higuruma Hiromi.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-higuruma-powers-cursed-technique-judgeman-kill-sukuna/ Episode #11 of The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 will deliver a hopefully great payoff for the setup shown in episode #10. With only a couple of episodes left in the season, this climax may be the most exciting one yet, suitable for a finale. If it lives up to the final fight of Season 1, it will be epic indeed.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/eminence-in-shadow-season-2-new-episode-11-watch-hidive/ Fans of the classic series Hunter x Hunter have noticed that, during the most recent arc of the manga, the amount of dialogue has increased dramatically, leading to concerns that this was due to author Yoshihiro Togashi's poor health. However, in a recent interview, Togashi disproved this idea, saying that the reason why he has increased the amount of dialogue in the series has nothing to do with his capacity to draw.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/hunter-x-hunter-togashi-too-much-dialogue-whyj/ Warning: Spoilers For One Piece Manga #1100

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-manga-1100-warlord-ace-kuma-fight/ Warning: Contains spoilers for The Boy and the Heron!The Boy and the Heron is the latest Studio Ghibli film, and Hayao Miyazaki's first release in a decade. The film is centered around Mahito Maki, a young boy who encounters a talking heron that takes him to another world with the promise of getting his deceased mother back, and what follows is a fantastical journey of coping with loss and figuring out the right way to live one's life.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/boy-and-the-heron-review/ One of the oldest schoolyard debates on who'd win in a fight, Dragon Ball's Goku or DC's Superman, has been ultimately decided in a fully animated and well-broken down battle that'll likely entertain fans of either iconic franchise. Superman and Goku are two of the world's most famous fictional characters, and they are often compared to each other. The talented team behind the YouTube channel Death Battle has considered the most powerful forms the beloved characters have attained and determined who is the strongest for the third time in the long-running series' history.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/superman-vs-goku-strongest-death-battle-3-dragon-ball-dc/ Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has run for over 35 years now, telling the stories of various members of the Joestar bloodline. The series has varied a lot over the years, adding new mechanics and elements to the stories and trying out a variety of different protagonists and story types throughout that time. While every part of the story has its redeeming qualities, there's also no arguing that some parts are more entertaining than others.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/all-jojos-bizarre-adventure-parts-ranked-worst-best/ Anime fans who are new to yaoi and don't know where to start should try the romcom series Sasaki and Miyano that debuted on Crunchyroll last year. Like newcomers to the genre, the series' titular protagonists are also new to being in a relationship with another boy, so the plunge into the actual romance is also much more prolonged. Interestingly, Sasaki is a newcomer to yaoi literature as well.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/crunchyroll-anime-sasaki-miyano-boys-love-yaoi-romcom-perfect-beginners/ Warning: Contains spoilers for The Boy and the Heron.Hayao Miyazaki’s work has undeniably impacted animation, especially his movies, and there’s a definite hierarchy to them, too. Miyazaki is undeniably one of the biggest names in not just anime, but cinema, in general. The films and TV shows he’s created, both before and after founding Studio Ghibli, have all gone on to be some of the most beloved stories in all of animation, and they’ve all managed to strike a chord with people worldwide.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:00:43 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-hayao-miyazaki-movie-ranked-boy-and-heron/ Just in time for the holiday season, Kodansha Publishing is gifting free manga to anyone who puts in a timely request for its month-long giveaway campaign. It's the perfect year-end effort to get a leg up on the competition while promoting some of the best available manga content available from Shonen Jump's main competitor.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/kodansha-free-manga-december-giveaway-attack-titan-vinland-saga/ A survey conducted by the Japan Animation Creators Association (JAniCA) indicates that numerous creatives are suffering from the pressure to produce anime. According to respondents, over 60% feel physical or mental fatigue. More alarmingly, 17% say they have experienced mental illness like depression. It is a sobering revelation about the human cost that goes into making anime.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/anime-crunch-human-cost-depressing-survey/ Warning: Spoilers for I'm In Love With The Villainess episode #8An ongoing new Yuri anime called I'm in Love with the Villainess that unfortunately portrays the lesbian protagonist in the most unflattering light luckily gives her more depth later on during its debut season. The Crunchyroll series is also one of many isekai anime about a character who gets transported into a romance game or novel, either as the female hero or villain.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/love-villainess-new-yuri-anime-depth-fresh-take/ The year 2023 has been great for manga. As many series enter their later years of serialization, newer stories are finally coming into their own and proving themselves to be ample competition. Whatever the case, plenty of manga have done a lot in 2023 to maintain reader's interest in them, and that likely won't change in 2024.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-manga-of-2023-ongoing/ Warning: Spoilers for One-Punch Man Chapter #197 (JP)/#195(EN)One-Punch Man chapter #197 puts recurring villain Speed-o'-Sound Sonic in the spotlight, but it turns out that Sonic has improved a lot throughout the series, and surprisingly, it's all thanks to Saitama. In fact, based on his growth on display in this chapter, it's fair to say that Sonic has been a more successful student to Saitama than even Genos.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:30:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-punch-man-saitama-greatest-pupil-genos-sonic/ Warning: Spoilers for My Hero Academia chapter #394

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/hero-academia-deku-uraraka-romance-confirmed/ One of the Pokémon anime's most impressive features has also at times been one of its most maligned: episodes focusing heavily on Pokémon, with little dialog from human characters. Since Pokémon can only say their own names, they're fairly limited in what they can convey through speech, and it's all the other ways that the anime gets ideas across using Pokémon that are truly impressive.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-no-dialog-pikachu-shorts-revolutionary-show/ Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #244 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-244-sukuna-win-higuruma-gojo/ Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Boruto: Two Blue Vortex #4With the emergence of a new group of all-powerful villains in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex an even more frightening possibility looms at the horizons for the heroes of the series: the return of Naruto's final and most controversial villain, Kaguya Otsutsuki.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:01:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/boruto-new-villains-kaguya-return-divine-tree-naruto/ Jump Festa, the big year-end event of Weekly Shonen Jump's publisher, Shueisha, will be streamed internationally for the second time in its long history, and now with simultaneous English interpretation. The event is usually highly anticipated by manga and anime fans because it's used by Shueisha to announce the biggest news of the upcoming year.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:30:57 GMT https://screenrant.com/jump-festa-2024-stream-international-english/ The upcoming series Dragon Ball DAIMA hasn't revealed too many details about its story yet, but there's a solid chance that fans have already met the villain of the new series, and he's a familiar face who holds the title of highest recorded power level in the entire franchise: Dabura, the King of the Demon Realm.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:01:11 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-z-highest-power-level-daima-villain-dabura/ While Dragon Ball's Goku has unlocked god-like powers of his own, he still doesn’t stand a chance against Lord Beerus, the God of Destruction if the two were to ever fight again. There is, however, one classic Dragon Ball hero who actually could fend off Beerus with one ingenious attack. As silly as it might sound, Bulma actually has a better chance of stopping Beerus than Goku ever did.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:20:44 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-bulma-can-beat-beerus-not-goku/ Warning: Contains Spoilers for Demon Slayer's MangaThe big villain of Demon Slayer, Muzan Kibutsuji, isn't just the mastermind behind a lot of the plots that the heroes try to stop; he's also literally the origin of nearly every demon they encounter, as a result of his ability to create more demons. But if Muzan created all the other demons that are shown in the series, who created Muzan?

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/how-demon-slayer-muzan-became-demon-explained/ The best anime movies currently available on Netflix will please all kinds of palates. From classics to new releases to spin-offs of popular series, movies make up a considerable amount of the streaming service’s anime section. For viewers who shun the commitment of a show, these movies are great for a night’s entertainment.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-netflix-anime-movies-watch-now/ After revealing how the Straw Hats are now viewed by the world at large, One Piece episode #1087 is primed to explore even more of the series’ new status quo. This will also build nicely on the revelations episode #1086 presented about the new pirate organization Cross Guild. It will also hopefully help establish what the next arc of the anime will be about.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-new-episode-1087-release-date-crunchyroll/ Dragon Ball is the kind of manga that’s almost impossible to hate, and for anyone who’s a fan of the series, there are a lot of other manga that would be perfect for Dragon Ball fans to read. It’s impossible to see Dragon Ball as anything other than one of the biggest manga of all time. The series was impossible to ignore in the '90s and 2000s when anime and manga were at the peak of popularity, and the fact that it’s still going strong after 40 years is a true testament to its legacy.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-manga-like-dragon-ball-fan-needs-read/ Whether deserved or otherwise, it is not uncommon for anime characters to experience tragic events or suffer cruel deaths, either as a form of retribution or simply to establish their backstories. However, in a medium as creative as this, the worst possible punishment is seldom limited to simply dying. Instead, the anime characters who suffer a fate worse than death have to experience more unorthodox and horrific situations.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/anime-characters-fate-worse-than-death/ Naruto had some incredible accomplishments throughout the series, but unfortunately, he still can't top the greatest achievements of his father, Minato the Fourth Hokage. While Naruto helped win the 4th great Shinobi World War, stopped Pain's assault, and saved the ninja world on numerous occasions, Minato accomplished something much more impressive.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/minato-better-hokage-naruto-sacrifice/ Warning: Spoilers for Shadow Eliminators chapter #1

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/shonen-jump-shadow-eliminator-1-jujutsu-kaisen-replacement/ Warning: Spoilers For One Piece chapter #1100

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-1100-kuma-bonney-egghead-reunion/ Warning: Spoilers for Pokémon Horizons Episode #32Pokémon Horizons has returned to its main story by tracking down the Ancient Adventurer Lucius's Lapras, but the reality of this Lapras is quite different from the elegant and gentle appearance that the Pokémon is widely known for. In fact, this Lapras was actually caught pulling a scam, in a strange case of Pokémon behaving badly.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-horizons-32-lucius-lapras-evil-wicked/ The creator of Hunter X Hunter, Yoshihiro Togashi, revealed that if it were up to him, the manga's story would have been completely different from what fans have grown to love. Togashi had a completely different vision of what the first arc, focusing on the Hunter Exam, would look like but was stopped by his publisher.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/hunter-x-hunter-gon-exam-togashi-interview-story-different/ Even compared to the world of Western comics, death comes pretty cheap in Dragon Ball Z. One of the most common uses for the eponymous Dragon Balls is to bring dead friends back to life, and many of the characters in the series don't stop at just one death. In fact, most major characters have died several times, to the point where it's possible to rank characters by how many deaths they've suffered.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-characters-who-died-revived-most/ The release date of the popular shōnen anime My Hero Academia's season 7 has been leaked online. The series is coming off a successful season 6, which saw the anime's most brutal arc, and with the Hero Society in shambles after the all-out war between heroes and villains, the seventh installment promises a great follow-up to the cliffhanger.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-hero-academia-season-7-release-date-april-2024/ Warning: contains spoilers for the end of Attack on TitanAttack on Titan's ending was so controversial that series creator Hajime Isayama had to release a statement about it a few days before a scheduled appearance at an American convention. With the recent release of the Attack on Titan anime's final episode, the debate over the finale and Eren Yaeger's justification for his actions have been reignited. Despite fan division though, Isayama's statement suggests that some fans might take their passion a little too far.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/attack-titan-creator-controversial-ending-thought/ The best morally gray anime villains are some of the most complex characters in fiction. As fun as it can be to watch a cartoonishly evil villain cause mayhem, they often aren't as true to life as the more dubious ones. Audiences are drawn to anime characters with moral ambiguity because they are ultimately the most human.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-villains-morally-gray/ Telecom Animation Film's Astro Note, which Crunchyroll will stream next year, takes audiences back to the boarding house comedies of the past, albeit with a sci-fi twist. The original anime comes with a bevy of talented creative staff, including the character designer for Carole & Tuesday, and, perhaps appropriately, the director of Gintama. As such, Astro Note seems to be a refreshing comedy set up.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/new-crunchyroll-original-anime-astro-note-classic-twist/ The importance of music in anime cannot be understated. From the well-known opening and ending songs that fans immediately associate with their favorite titles, to the soundtracks playing in the background to set the mood just right, music plays a vital role in enhancing one's experience and enjoyment of a show. However, when it comes to the best anime musical bands, music is not just a tangential concept, but their whole focus.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-musical-bands/ After an epic finale to Yor's exciting battle against the many deadly assassins aboard the Princess Lorelei, Spy x Family season 2 episode #10 will finally bring an end to her dangerous mission. Fans can also expect to finally see the Forger family reunite and enjoy some relaxing time together for the final day of their vacation.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/spy-x-family-season-2-new-episode-10-release-crunchyroll/ The biggest gripe fans have with Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is the amount of filler it has. With a whopping 70 percent of the show containing filler episodes, the need for a guide to maneuver the manga canon and fillers is needed.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/boruto-filler-list-episodes-skip/ Warning: Spoilers for My Hero Academia Chapter #408My Hero Academia has made it clear that One for All's previous users had rather short lives with unpleasant ends, but chapter #408 goes the extra mile by showing exactly how some of them died. The brutality they suffered at the hands of All for One is disturbing in many cases, and it's a wonder that the power of One for All has managed to last for as long as it has.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/hero-academia-gruesome-fate-deku-predecessors/ The creator and executive producer of the popular videogame adaptation anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has gotten the opportunity to get his new manga serialized by Shonen Jump. The brilliant writer of Netflix's hit anime series ventured into the world of manga with his new series No\Name.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/cyberpunk-edgerunners-creator-no-name-manga-shonen-jump/ After Pokémon Horizons' crew made contact with Lucius's Lapras, they discovered that the creature spoken of in legend wasn't exactly what they had expected, and that getting it to cooperate might be a challenge in episode #32. Here's how to tune in to the latest episode of Pokémon and find out what happens next.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-horizons-episode-32-release-date-and-time/ Warning: Spoilers For One Piece Anime #1085

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-controversial-wano-orochi-ending-anime/ Expanding its already legendary library of mecha anime content, Mobile Suit Gundam is teaming up with Netflix Anime for an all-new series that is set to give a modern update to the classic Gundam story that started it all, titled Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/gundam-netflix-requiem-for-vengeance-new-anime/ Bleach, one of the former "big three" shonen anime, is known for a lot of things such as its incredible cast of Shinigami. It has a compelling teen angst-fueled story and some of the most over-the-top and reality-bending fights in anime history. The powers and abilities of characters in Bleach range from exceptionally straightforward to so complex that it’s impossible to see someone with those abilities losing a fight. Most of these delightfully extra powers come from the Zanpakutō used by the iconic Shinigami.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/bleach-shinigami-weakest-strongest-ranked/ Shōnen sports manga have always been a cornerstone of the medium, and recent sales data proves that success is only growing. Great series like Ashita No Joe and Ace No Diamond are influential series that are quite popular, but with the increase in dark fantasy shōnen in recent years, like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, the genre has been getting less and less attention.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-selling-manga-2023-sports-dominating-shonen/ Boruto's first chapter started with a flash-forward showing the title character with a scar over one eye, naturally leading many fans to wonder what the explanation for the wound was. Unsurprisingly, it turns out that Boruto got his scar from Kawaki, but he did so while trying to save a person very dear to him.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/borutos-scar-finally-explained-sarada-kawaki-awesome/ Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #408 of My Hero Academia.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/mha-hero-academia-408-all-for-one-goal-meaning/ The best Science SARU anime are some of the most creative in the industry. Established in 2013, the studio began as a subcontractor, providing key animation for episodes of shows such as Adventure Time and Space Dandy. Since then, it's branched out into full-length television shows and original movies of its own.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-science-saru-anime-stream/ 2023 was a superb year for anime openings, releasing some of the best in recent memory. Anime openings are very important both for hooking viewers and for getting them in the right frame of mind to watch the show attached to them. However, this doesn't mean that they can't be artistic in their own right.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-openings-of-2023/ Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of Hunter X Hunter, has detailed the inspiration behind his portrayal of Meruem's final moments. A tearjerker, the scene marks the end of the Chimera Ant arc, where a gravely injured Meruem is comforted by Komugi, the young Gungi master and friend to the dying king. This particular chapter is iconic due to its exclusive use of white speech bubbles on blacked-out backgrounds.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/hunter-x-hunter-togashi-interview-explains-meruem-komugi-scene/ CLAMP's Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card is set to receive a "Special Arc" after its conclusion. The manga's final chapter was published on December 1 in Nakayoshi magazine's January 2024 issue. A few weeks earlier, the series' 15th volume was released in Japan, while its 14th volume was released in English-speaking territories.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/cardcaptor-sakura-clear-card-special-returns-magical-girl/ With Frieren's party gaining a new member, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End episode #14 should be an interesting indicator of how well he fits in with the rest of the cast. This question was partially answered by his introduction in episode #13. However, it will take seeing how he reacts to a standard Frieren adventure to fully know how Sein will affect the group's dynamics. If the new number 1 MyAnimeList series continues to maintain its quality, Sein's inclusion can push the anime to new levels.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/frieren-beyond-journeys-end-new-episode-14-release-crunchyroll/ Warning: Spoilers For One Piece episode #1085

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-next-straw-hat-yamato-carrot-sendoff-wano/ Since its inception, Dragon Ball Super has caused some level of discord in the fandom, especially because it came decades after what many still consider the original sequel to the original series: Dragon Ball GT. It's true that, despite being criticized when it came out, GT still has its value and fans, but Dragon Ball Super settled the debate over which is the true successor to Dragon Ball Z with the final fight of the anime.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-super-true-successor-not-gt/ The Dragon Ball franchise has been going strong since the 1980s. Since then, Dragon Ball has become one of the most popular manga and anime franchises of all time. Although the original Dragon Ball has largely been overshadowed in popularity by Dragon Ball Z, for the most part the original Dragon Ball series still holds up, though some of the humor feels rather dated.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 22:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-manga-first-arc-holds-despite-some-poorly-aged-jokes/ Like the other movies by Makoto Shinkai, Suzume has a complex ending that encapsulates all the themes presented in the story and delivers a powerful message. While the ending of Suzume may seem a bit cryptic at first, it's actually easy to interpret once the movie is put in perspective through the author's previous works.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/suzume-ending-explained/ A new figure skating manga from Shonen Jump is bringing back tones of Yuri on Ice. Two on Ice follows two skaters as they work hard at their chosen sport. The main character has great admiration for one of the top competitors in figure skating, while showing what each is independently capable of.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/two-ice-yuri-fans-need-read-shonen-jump/ An epic fanart crossover with Spy X Family has turned Scott Pilgrim Takes Off's Ramona Flowers into the ultimate assassin, Yor. When Ramona took the lead in the recent Scott Pilgrim anime, fans applauded just how well the series fleshed out her character. Not only did it free her of the infamous Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, but it also explored her backstory and flaws to make her one of the show's most talked about characters. This has resulted in a huge surge in fanart surrounding Ramona, including an epic new piece that has turned her into one of anime's deadliest assassins.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/ramona-yor-fanart-scott-pilgrim-spy-family-crossover/ Warning: Spoilers for One-Punch Man Ch. #196 (JP)/Ch. #194 (EN)One of One-Punch Man's most laughable villains, the ninja known as Speed-o'-Sound Sonic, has a Team Rocket-style determination to defeat Saitama, despite constant failure. The character has just received some added depth, however, with the reveal of his tragic past at the Ninja Village.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-punch-man-reveals-tragic-past-ridiculous-villain-sonic/ Warning: Spoilers for My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer episode #8With a title like My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer, viewers are bound to think that this fantasy anime from Crunchyroll is either some sort of isekai or a highly formulaic, gimmicky series. However, this series is actually quite mature, and even though there are classes and quest guilds like in many RPG anime, the similarities end there.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/daughter-left-nest-new-anime-mature-fantasy-crunchyroll/ Any anime fan knows the disappointment of being completely captivated by a show, only for it to end too soon. Thankfully, when it comes to long anime, such a concern is unwarranted, as there are plenty of story developments, characters, and worldbuilding elements to ensure fans can fully immerse themselves and continue to engage with the shows for as long as they'd like.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-long-anime-binge-watches/ In the exciting superhero world of My Hero Academia, Dabi is one of the most formidable and dangerous villains Deku and his fellow heroes-in-training have ever had to battle, often pushing them to their limits in ways that seem all but impossible to overcome. And in a new cosplay of the character, Dabi’s all-white “funeral” design comes to life, showing exactly how he should make the transition into the live-action space.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/hero-academia-dabi-white-cosplay-live-action/