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10 Best Anime That Are Way Bigger in America Than Japan
Although they were made in Japan, some anime find more success, love, and lasting relevance in other countries—especially in America.
Decades of Anime Homage Akira in Epic New Bike Slide Reel
The influence of Katsuhira Otomo's iconic Akira film gets spotlighted in an epic bike slide reel, spanning decades and over 70 examples of anime.
10 Strangest Easter Eggs Found On Anime DVDs
Anime DVDs often feature Easter Eggs, but some of them are really odd.
10 Anime That Defined Their Decades
Throughout anime history, anime like Astro Boy, Akira, and Demon Slayer have revolutionized the medium and defined their decade.
Crunchyroll Brings Back the Iconic Akira Leather Jacket
Crunchyroll is once again selling its limited edition iconic red leather Akira Jacket in honor of the film's 30th anniversary.
Waluigi Creator Shares Akira-Inspired Artwork
Fumihide Aoki, best known as the father of Waluigi, recently shared his anime-inspired artwork of Luigi's arch-rival doing the iconic Akira pose.
Akira Live-Action Movie Gets a Somewhat Promising Update From Director
Akira live-action director Taika Waititi confirms ongoing work on the long-gestating title and promises to go further than the 1988 animated classic.
Anime Auction Featuring Dragon Ball, Cowboy Bebop and Akira Art Rakes in Millions
The team at Heritage held an anime auction, selling artwork from Dragon Ball Z, Akira and more, and the results were over 9,000.
10 Important Anime Moments From the 80s That Changed Everything
The 1980s witnessed the rise of iconic titles like Dragon Ball and Saint Seiya, which profoundly impacted the anime industry.
How The Creator Was Influenced By One of The Best Anime Movies Of All Time
Gareth Edwards' new sci-fi film The Creator has clearly been inspired by the classic anime film Akira.
10 Anime Movies That Fall Apart The Moment You Think About Them
Howl's Moving Castle and Pokémon: The First Movie are only two examples of beloved classic anime films whose plots don't hold up under scrutiny.
15 Manga With Incredible Artwork
Manga is one of the most important popular art forms in the West and East. It often features unmatched artwork as one of its selling points.
Akira's Creator Laid the Groundwork for Batman's Most Disturbing Personality Three Decades Ago
Akira's creator Katsuhiro Otomo introduced the concept that laid the foundation for Batman's darkest personality nearly three decades ago.
10 Worst-Written Female Characters From '80s Anime
Anime women like DBZ's Chi-Chi have become iconic over time, but despite their popularity, these female characters are some of the worst-written.
10 Upcoming Anime Movie Adaptations Currently In Development
Though live-action anime adaptations typically have a bad rep, there are a few currently in development that might change fans' minds.
10 Anime That Explain The '90s
Plenty of popular anime, from Pokémon to Ronin Warriors, perfectly captured the '90s spirit and explain the decade and why anime became popular.
10 Villains Who Defined Classic Anime
Only villains like DBZ's Frieza and Berserk's Griffith make it to the ranks of truly impressive anime antagonists that set the anime villain standard.
Akira Cosplay Perfectly Channels Shotaro Kaneda's Look and Confidence
Gang leader Shōtarō Kaneda is ready for battle in a striking Akira cosplay that sees the disillusioned youth wearing his signature red jacket.
10 Manga That Hit Different After Watching The Anime
Manga, such as Attack on Titan, Fruits Basket, and Berserk, are a totally different adventure if fans have already watched the anime adaptations.
15 Harsh Realities Of Watching Classic Anime Series
Although anime is incredibly popular today, watching older, classic shows presents many issues, like the central themes aging poorly.