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10 Main Reasons The Big Three Anime Are Still Popular To This Day

With relevant themes, well-written characters, and fun merchandise, shonen's Big Three set the standard for anime.

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Chainsaw Man Chapter 132 Release Date & Where to Read

Chainsaw Man fans must contend with another two-week break as the series will take a week off. Here's when you can read the next chapter.

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One Piece's 10 Weirdest Sailing Ships, Ranked

One Piece is full of interesting but strange ships that sail the Blue Sea. These are some of the weirdest.

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Jujutsu Kaisen: 10 Most Important Character Developments In The Anime

Whether it's pushing the story forward or building up a main character, these moments of development continuously reshape this thrilling series.

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10 Anime Movies That Critics Love But Audiences Hate

There are often anime movies that are considered good by critics and mainstream media, but these films don't appeal to their niche community.

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Naruto: 10 Ways Naruto Uzumaki Is Unlike Any Other Shounen Protagonist

While Naruto follows the tropes of many Shounen protagonists that came both before and after him, he is also a unique character.

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Naruto: 10 Most Clichéd Characters, Ranked

The series that broke the mold in a number of ways has plenty of cliches and tropes, especially among its main characters.

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9 Ways Naruto Breaks Shonen Clichés

The way Naruto went against the tides was exactly what made it such a timeless series to begin with.

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10 Anime Heroes Obsessed With Strength & Getting Stronger

These characters have become so obsessed with becoming stronger that it's become a defining trait.

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15 Best Ships in Shounen Anime

From Luffy and Nami on One Piece to Naruto and Hinata, here are the best Ships in all of Shounen anime.

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5 Overlooked Shounen-Ai Couples (& 5 That Are Too Popular)

Shounen-Ai anime is finally getting the recognition it deserves. But while some couples have gotten too much attention, others haven't gotten enough.

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10 Lesser-Known Battle Shounen Anime That Deserve More Attention

There is more to battle shounen anime than Dragon Ball and One Piece. Here are 10 overlooked series worth checking out.

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The 5 Biggest Problems With Shounen Anime Today (& 5 Things It's Still Doing Right)

With many stories taking influence from one another's universes, we see the proliferation of common ideas that define the genre.

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Best Shounen Anime (Ranked By MyAnimeList)

MyAnimeList ranks the top shounen anime of all time, from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure to Fullmetal Alchemist and everything in between.

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Shounen Anime: The 10 Best Father-Son Combos Of All-Time

These father-son duos from Shounen anime are the best of all-time.

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The 5 Most Popular Couples In Shounen Anime (& 5 That Got Overlooked)

Shounen brings both epic battles and epic romances to their anime. Here are the 5 most popular couples and 5 that got overlooked.

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The 10 Best Shounen Manga Ever

There are plenty of legendary Shounen manga out there, but this is what readers say are the best.

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Spring 2020: 5 Shounen Anime We're All Excited For (& 5 No One's Talking About)

The spring 2020 schedule looks good for shounen anime. Although some series have everyone excited, there are others no one is talking about.

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Tiger And Bunny: 10 More Superhero Anime For Fans To Enjoy

Tiger & Bunny is a superhero anime about balancing superpowers with daily life. Its balance of action, humor, and mundane life isn't unique to anime.

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10 Reasons Why Shakugan No Shana Is The Best Anime Series

Shakugan No Shana is a three-part anime series. Its last season aired in 2012, but for its legions of fans, it's considered the best anime series ever

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