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My Special One Is a Sweet Shojo Romance – With One Problematic Dealbreaker
My Special One is a new shojo romance for fans to enjoy, but one particular detail will be divisive among fans. Namely, the age gap.
MHA: The Key Element of Deku's Character That Became a Running Gag
Deku's notebooks were heavily emphasized at the start of the series, but now they're mostly a gag. However, could this have been something more?
Does My Secret Affection's 'Queer' Premise Deserve All the Hate?
After its release was announced, the My Secret Affection manga was roasted online. However, does the story really deserve the hate and controversy?
Why are Most Anime Based on Manga?
The majority of anime are adaptations of manga and light novels rather than original ideas. The reason behind this is unsurprisingly a financial one.
Netflix's Junji Ito Maniac Has the Same Problems as the Junji Ito Collection
Anime fans have anticipated the newest Junji Ito anime since its announcement. However, it's a disappointing repeat of the Junji Ito Collection.
Why Sports Anime About Girls Are So Rare
There are over 700 sports anime, but so few of them have a female protagonist. This could be due to several reasons, but the numbers should go up.
Buddy Daddies Will Only Truly Succeed if It Gets This Vital Story Element Right
Buddy Daddies is blending a lot of popular elements into one series, but this may not matter if the series can't do little Miri justice.
Trigun Stampede: Who Is Milly Thompson, and Why Do Fans of the Original Miss Her?
This reboot of the classic anime has omitted a beloved character. Those jumping into Stampede may not know her, but they should.
Wandance Is a Great Manga That Could Be an Incredible Anime
There are countless manga that fans want to be given an anime adaptation. If Wandance isn't one, it should be -- here's why.
My Hero Academia Theory: Dabi Is a Nomu
My Hero Academia has already stated Nomu can hide among the cast, and this theory claims Dabi may be one of them.
My Hero Academia: The True Importance of Dabi's Dance Isn't the Reveal
Dabi has finally revealed his true identity, but this twist is only the beginning. His story will alter all of hero society, effective immediately.
Blue Period Shows the Dark Side of Being a Prodigy
Blue Period often blends the struggle to create art with problems in life. Volume 10 puts the spotlight on a prodigy whose life is all too common.
Time and Resource Management Sets Studio Bones' Mob Psycho 100 Apart From MHA
Despite coming from the same studio, Mob Psycho 100 has better animation than My Hero Academia. The reasons for this lie in production.
This Underrated Shojo Tells Its Own Mulan Story
Mulan is one of the best known stories of female empowerment, and shojo manga is a perfect place to retell it. The King's Beast has come to closest.
Princess Jellyfish Shows the True Definition of the Word 'Otaku'
In 2022, it's more common than ever before to see otaku anime characters. However, the anime with the best representation of this aired in 2010.
My Hero Academia: Is Toga's Quirk a Mutation Like Eri's?
Eri is the best example of a quirk mutation, and other characters have been theorized or confirmed to be the same. It's possible Toga is among them.
Ayakashi Triangle is a Risque Yet Modern Ranma 1/2
Ayakashi Triangle takes some of the best tropes of Ranma 1/2 and puts a modern spin on them, along with an erotic twist.
Three Common BL Tropes Fans Want to See Less Of
Critics of the Boys' Love genre frequently say that it's problematic. Here are the three biggest issues and why people care about them.
The Given Anime Adaptation Was a Huge Hit – But Is the Movie Worth Watching?
Given was a smash hit when it first aired in 2019, but the 2020 sequel movie had a completely different feeling. Is it worth the watch?
Blue Lock May Have Already Revealed Chigiri's Weapon
Episode 4 of Blue Lock highlights every character's "weapon" on the field, except Chigiri. However, the series may have already given it away.