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It’s been over 20 years, and Spike Spiegel is still the coolest character in anime history. But beneath the jazz and gunfights lies a tragic story about people unable to escape their past. We analyze the true meaning of "The Real Folk Blues."
Tired of "horror" anime that just rely on cheap jump scares? From the body horror of Parasyte to the paranoia of Higurashi, here are 10 shows that will keep you awake at night.
It starts as a battle against bugs and ends as a philosophical tragedy. We analyze the duality of Gon Freecss and Meruem in Hunter x Hunter, exploring how Yoshihiro Togashi deconstructed the genre to ask: Who are the real monsters?
Think romance anime is boring? Think again. From the psychological warfare of Kaguya-sama to the cosplay culture of My Dress-Up Darling, here are 10 rom-coms that are funny, hype, and genuinely good.
Think sports are boring? You haven't seen these. From the egoist soccer of Blue Lock to the emotional highs of Haikyuu!!, here are the 10 most intense sports anime ever made.
Gone are the days of "The Power of Friendship." The new era of Shonen is defined by trauma, death, and moral ambiguity. We analyze the rise of the "Dark Trio": Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Hell's Paradise.
With over 1100 episodes, catching up to One Piece is a daunting task. The good news? You can skip about 100 episodes. We list the filler arcs you should ignore and explain why the G-8 Arc is a masterpiece.
It predicted the Olympics, societal collapse, and the rise of a new world order. We analyze Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira and explain why the manga is a vastly different (and superior) beast compared to the legendary movie.
Naruto Shippuden has 500 episodes, but 40% of them are filler. Don't waste your life watching the "Infinite Tsukuyomi Dreams." Here is the definitive guide on which arcs to skip and which filler arcs are actually good.
The Isekai genre is flooded with generic protagonists and boring power fantasies. We filtered through the garbage to find the gold. From Mushoku Tensei to Re:Zero, here are the only Isekai that matter.
Is true strength about killing your enemies, or conquering yourself? We analyze Takehiko Inoue’s masterpiece Vagabond and Miyamoto Musashi’s journey to understand why "Invincible" is nothing but a heat haze.
Want to keep yourself awake at night? We dive into the twisted mind of Junji Ito, the master of Japanese horror. From the spirals of Uzumaki to the immortal beauty of Tomie, here are the essential hardcovers for your collection.