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Naruto and Sasuke at the forefront with illusions of Boruto or mentor figures like Jiraiya and Kakashi vaguely hinted behind them
Naruto Just Gave Sasuke the 1 Job He Never Wanted, But That Is Why It Works So Well

Sasuke may not have wanted to take on a mentorship role, but in the end, training Boruto turned out to be a perfect role for his character.

Seinen Anime - Blue Period Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again and Vinland Saga featured image
Sure, Shonen Is Great, But You Won't Want to Miss These 10/10 Seinen Series

While shonen anime may take the lead in popularity, these seinen series are some of the best anime out there that fans need to consider watching.

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Bleach - Lost Agent Arc stills
Is Bleach's Most Controversial Story Arc A Secret Masterpiece? It's Complicated

Bleach's controversial Fullbringer arc has seen a notable uptick in popularity in recent years, but whether that's deserved is hard to say.

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15 Years Later, Naruto Is Revisiting Its Best Anime Battle With All-New Animation: Watch

Classic shonen anime, Naruto, is getting a new mobile game and it just released a remastered scene from the original series that will make fans happy.

One-Punch Man - Saitama looking worried
One-Punch Man Announces Surprise Hiatus

One-Punch Man has surprised fans with the announcement of a new hiatus, just as the story was getting back on track following extensive rewrites.

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Disney Gets a Taste of Shonen Jump All Thanks to 1 Artist's Cute Moana Crossover

Anime is seemingly everywhere these days, and Shonen Jump just clashed with Disney in a brand new Moana illustration by the author of Blue Exorcist.

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Finally, 1 of Adult Swim's Best Anime Series Is Getting a Sequel: Here's What We Know

Blade Runner: Black Lotus, one of Adult Swim's best and most underrated anime, is finally getting the sequel that fans have been longing for.

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Blue Lock Just Debunked a Major Theory That Everyone Should Be Happy About

Blue Lock fans have been theorizing on how Nagi can come back to the story, but chapter #303 just debunked the biggest, and worst, theory for it.

Nezuko and Pedro Pascal
How Popular Is Anime These Days? According to Gen Z, It's Now Bigger Than BTS and Pedro Pascal

A new poll conducted by Ceros proves that anime isn't just hot among the youth--it's bigger than some of the biggest fandoms out there.

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It's Official, Netflix Is About to Stream One of 2024's Top Anime For Fans

One of anime's best and most hilarious shonen series is about to come to Netflix, as Mashle: Magic and Muscles season 2 s the lineup.

Takopi’s Original Sin imagery
Shonen Jump Is About to Drop Its Darkest Anime Ever and Trust Me, You Simply Aren't Prepared For It

Shonen Jump's Takopi's Original Sin is finally getting an anime, and it's a dark tale that's sure to be one of the best to watch of the year.

Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul, Hanamichi Sakuragi from Slam Dunk and Shiro from Dean Wonderland
10 Classic Anime Series That Needed a Remake Yesterday

Many classic anime are so good that they are overdue for a remake that will improve the quality of their animation and captivate new audiences.

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Goku standing in his Super Saiyan 3 form while looking at the viewer. Behind him a background of sapce with broken glass at the sides can be seen.
Super Saiyan 3 Is Dragon Ball's Worst Form, But That's What Makes It So Genius

Super Saiyan 3 might not be as iconic, but the transformation still holds a special meaning in the Dragon Ball universe.

Kakegurui and BET featuring Miku Martinaeu as Yumeko, Yumeko Jabami and Ryota Suzui
Netflix's Controversial New Anime Adaptation May Be a Trainwreck, But the Internet Is Loving It

Netflix's live-action Bet has certainly made a name for itself as a new thriller, but as a Kakegurui adaptation, it's already lost its gamble

Machu with a gun
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode #8 Release Date And Time

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX delivered a phenomenally dramatic episode with episode #7, and here's everything about when episode #8 will follow it up.

Collage image featuring Dragon Ball Z's Buuhan on the left and a smiling Majin Buu on the right.
It's True, There's More to Majin Buu's Forms Than Dragon Ball Z Fans Realize

Majin Buu is one of anime's most iconic villains, but Dragon Ball has never exactly been clear about the differences in his many forms.

Deku looking at All Might
Finally! My Hero Academia Is About to Explore 1 Pro Hero Problem We've Been Waiting On

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is tackling an issue which the main series has pointedly ignored for quite some time now: that of hero worship.

The Apothecary Diaries - Maomao and Jinshi next to the figures
The Apothecary Diaries' Maomao and Jinshi Have Never Been Cuter In New Figures We're Already Obsessed With

It's official, The Apothecary Diaries just got its cutest merch yet and fans will not want to miss out on these new Maomao and Jinshi chibi figures.

Chiikawa - McDonald's logo in the background and scared Chiikawa in front of it
Jeez, the Scalpers After McDonald's New Anime Toys Make Pokemon Resellers Look Tame

McDonald's collaboration with Chiikawa for the Chiikawa Happy Meal toys is one of the biggest anime scalping incidents in recent history.

Dragon Ball - Porunga and Shenron
Dragon Ball: Every Eternal Dragon, Ranked From Weakest to Strongest

Dragon Ball is known for its wish-granting dragons, from Shenron to Daima's Porunga, but their limitations and differing strengths set them apart.

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