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My Hero Academia's New Anime Needs to Give 1 Hero Way More Focus If It Wants to Succeed
Knuckleduster is great for so many reasons, but the main reason why he should be the main focus is because of how derivative Koichi feels.
How Did I Not Realize Inuyasha and Dragon Ball Are the Same?
On the surface, Dragon Ball and Inuyasha are not that similar, but upon closer inspection, they actually share a lot of commonalities.
Everyone Loves Inuyasha, But Without Sesshomaru, the Anime Would've Flopped
Although I'm only in the early stages of Inuyasha, I can already see just how important Sesshomaru is to the overall story and the series' success.
Uncensored and Uncut: One of Anime's New Mainstream Titles Is Sparking Way More Controversy Than Expected
It's very surprising that Crunchyroll is actually simulcasting the very controversial anime Please Put Them On, Takamine-san.
Cowboy Bebop's First Episode Was Genius, So Why Did The Next Two Leave Me Cold?
I have only watched the first three episodes of Cowboy Bebop, so this will likely quickly change but I loved "Asteroid Blues" so much and wanted more.
I'm Finally Watching Inuyasha After Two Decades, And Now I Understand Why It Was Such A Gamechanger
I've known about Inuyasha ever since those hilarious commercials on Toonami aired, but I never got around to watching it. That is, until right now.
I Finally Started Watching Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, And My One Critique Isn't What You'd Expect
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a lot better than I thought before watching, except for one detail that is usually touted as one of its strengths.
After Watching Cardcaptor Sakura, I Know Why It's Not Like Other Magical Girl Anime
I've watched the first three episodes of Cardcaptor Sakura after decades of pushing it back, and I honestly was expecting something else entirely.
Sailor Moon's OG Dub Was Problematic, But One Part of It Was Actually Genius
There are many understandable reasons why most fans might not like DiC's Sailor Moon, but a major change it made was a great form of foreshadowing.
If Sailor Moon Is One of Anime's Strongest Heroes, Why Does Tuxedo Mask Always Get in Her Way?
Sailor Moon does eventually get incredibly strong, but it takes much too long, underscoring one of the anime's understandably prevalent critiques.
Sailor Mars' Love Life Likes to Stir Controversy, But It Made Sailor Moon Even Better
In comparison to the manga, the Sailor Moon anime changed quite a bit about Sailor Mars, but her complicated love life in the anime is a good thing.
Sailor Moon May Seem Sweet, But One of Its Deaths Still Hurts to This Day
All of the Sailor Scouts actually died in the first season of Sailor Moon, but one of their deaths is undoubtedly the most tragic of all of them.
I'll Say It: Sailor Moon's Most Controversial Episode Is Actually Genius
"Loved and Chased: Luna's Worst Day Ever" is often cited as one of the worst episodes in Sailor Moon, but there are actually many important scenes.
Dragon Ball Daima's Finale Sparks the Greatest Challenge Yet for Dragon Ball Super
Dragon Ball Super's artist Toyotarou deserves the honor of addressing the many inconsistencies presented in Dragon Ball DAIMA.
Dragon Ball Super Is Back, And It Shows Why Goten Is Stuck On the Sidelines
The new Dragon Ball Super one-shot's decision to focus on Trunks makes sense as a standalone story, but not when considering all of Super and DBZ.
Dragon Ball Opens a Weirdly Gross Plot Hole With Daima's Packed Finale
Fans will be able to quickly realize what plot hole Dragon Ball Daima created once they all of the events from Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
Forget Goku, Vegeta's Character Arc From Daima To Super Is Deeper Than Fans Think
Dragon Ball Daima, and all of its many questions, might revolve around Goku, but the series actually captures Vegeta's growth perfectly.
it It, the Best Dragon Ball Daima Team Isn't One We Ever Saw Coming
Most fans have been focusing on one dynamic duo, but Dragon Ball Daima just definitively proved who the best pair is in the entire series.
You May Have Missed It, But Dragon Ball Z Foreshadowed Gotenks Way Before You Realized
DBZ is misinterpreted for only focusing on flashy fights, but it uses ingenious story methods, like foreshadowing, and Gotenks is proof of this.
Dragon Ball Super Showcases the Franchise's Biggest Flaw With Its Latest Comeback
Dragon Ball Super is back with a new one-shot, and although it's the origin story of Saiyaman X, it perpetuates a big problem of the franchise.