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Oshi no Ko's Anime Remains Highly Rated - But How Does It Compare to the Manga?
As seen in the series itself, adapting a beloved manga is no easy task. So does Dogo Kobo's latest anime live up to the fans' expectations?
Why This Shojo Dystopian Fantasy Series Flew Under the Radar
This anime's premiere was met with a lot of praise, but as it continued to air, criticism against the series rose and interest dramatically decreased.
The Pros and Cons of Ending an Anime Series With a Movie
There are various upsides and downsides to going the movie route when it comes to completing an anime storyline that began as a series.
This Shojo Anime Spearheaded the Use of Magical Boys in the Magical-Girl Genre
A more-or-less forgotten anime featured one of the earliest and most straightforward examples of magical boys in the magical-girl genre.
How D'Art Shtajio's Star Wars: Visions Contribution Compares to the Anime From Volume 1
D'Art Shtajio is a very unique studio within the anime landscape. However, is their short "The Pit" something a typical anime fan would enjoy?
Why This Anime-Original Mecha Series By Bones Was So Disliked
Studio Bones' Captain Earth seemed to have everything necessary to become a successful mecha anime series. Where did it all go wrong?
Why Black Cat Failed to Impress Fans of Classic Shonen Anime Like Bleach and DBZ
The Weekly Shonen Jump manga Black Cat got an anime adaptation in the mid-2000s, but why did it fail to impress fans of classics like DBZ and Bleach?
Episode 10 of Violet Evergarden Is the Perfect Watch for Mother's Day
Episode 10 of Violet Evergarden is a celebration of a mother's unconditional love for her child from beginning to end.
What Are Anime Character Songs and What Makes Them So Special?
What exactly are anime character songs and how did they become so popular among viewers?
Why There Is an Increasing Number of Male Protagonists in Shojo Manga
What makes it easy for male leads to appeal to female readers? And how are male leads in shojo manga treated compared to female leads?
Oshi no Ko Is a Blistering Social Commentary on Japan's Idol Industry
While most idol anime stick to the lighter sides of the idol industry, Oshi no Ko isn't afraid to delve into the darker aspects of it.
Why So Many Anime Protagonists Are in Their Second Year of High School
An uncanny number of high school-aged anime protagonists are specifically in their second year. Here's why it's often the right choice.
Why Pretty Cure's Latest Season Is a Game-Changer for Anime's Magical Girl Genre
Pretty Cure's latest season seems set on breaking classic magical girl trends by including a male Cure and an adult-aged Cure in its main cast.
What Fans Can Expect From the New Horimiya Anime
Given the finality of the first season of Horimiya's ending, what could this new Horimiya anime possibly cover?
Why Are There More Valentine's Day Than White Day Episodes in Anime?
Despite White Day having more ties to Japanese culture than Valentine's Day, the latter is more frequently featured in anime storylines. Here's why.
Why Aren't There More Anime Featuring Moms as Lead Characters?
Most anime and manga star teenage protagonists, and even fathers get plenty of great roles. However, these series prove moms deserve lead roles too.
Why Mobile Games Based on Anime Don't Tend to Last
Despite having already-established fandoms, what is it that makes mobile games based on anime less lucrative?
Why It's Too Difficult to Adapt Danganronpa 2 Into an Anime
An official tweet by series creator Kodaka stated that the characters' stories already ended in the game. So is an anime adaptation impossible?
Why Light Novels Have Taken Longer to Catch On Than Anime and Manga
While anime and manga gained significant popularity decades ago, light novels have only taken a foothold in the west much more recently. Here's why.
Why Fan-Made Animatics Overtook AMVs in Fandom Spaces
These days, one is more likely to see a fan-made animatic go viral than an AMV – so what has changed?