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Another week brings another round of departures, and this one runs from Monday 8/18 through Sunday 8/24. If any of these titles are on your watchlist, now’s the time to press play before they cycle out. Below you’ll find quick, info-packed rundowns so you can pick what to watch first.

Each entry includes key plot points, principal cast, and the creative team behind the project. You’ll also see the exact day each title leaves Hulu this week so you can plan your queue without guesswork.

‘The Last Son’ (2021) Blind Wink Productions

Set in the American West, this story follows outlaw Isaac LeMay, a man convinced by a prophecy that one of his children will kill him. Sam Worthington plays LeMay, with Colson Baker as his violent son Cal and Thomas Jane as a determined lawman named Solomon. The film is directed by Tim Sutton and written by Greg Johnson.

If your watchlist needs a quick tune up, this week brings a handful of titles that are on their way out. We pulled together the key details on each one so you can jump in fast, know who made them, and what they are about. The window runs from Monday August 18 through Sunday August 24, so plan your movie nights now while everything is still available.

Below you will find five departures spread across the week. Each entry includes the essentials on story, cast, and creators, along with the specific date each title leaves. Skim for what catches your eye, then press play before it disappears.

‘The Last Son’ (2021) Blind Wink Productions

Set in the Sierra Nevada in the late nineteenth century, this Western follows outlaw Isaac LeMay as he tries to end a prophecy by hunting down his remaining offspring while a U.S. Marshal closes in on the trail.

This will be a bittersweet fall season for My Hero Academia fans. While they are thoroughly excited to watch the new season of their favorite anime series, they also have to get ready to say goodbye to Deku (voiced by Daiki Yamashita in the original Japanese and by Justin Briner in the English dub) and his friends as they start counting down the episodes until the end of the series. With less than two months left until the premiere of Season 8, Toho Animation decided to release a new trailer that showcases the show's ultimate threat. My Hero Academia returns on October 4, 2025.

The new trailer for My Hero Academia is all...

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Hulu is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library. For instance, this month, we are getting the much-anticipated series set in the Alien universe and the streaming release of the horrific dark comedy film The Monkey, but with that, some titles have to leave the service for a number of reasons. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film you should watch before it leaves Hulu in August 2025.

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Skinamarink is a Canadian experimental horror film written and directed by Kyle Edward Ball. The 2022 film revolves around two young siblings who wake up one night and are unable to find their father, and soon discover that...

The beginning of the end is near, and with the premiere of the highly anticipated eighth and final season of My Hero Academia closer than ever, it's high time that fans know exactly when the new episodes will start coming. Fortunately for fans — or unfortunately, if you miss the hit anime series already — the countdown starts today: My Hero Academia returns on October 4. Crunchyroll will release episodes simultaneously with Japan. In addition to the official release, a new poster with the debut date was also unveiled, and you can check it out in this article.

Last month, the first trailer of the series highlighted the struggles that Deku (voiced by Daiki Yamashita in the original Japanese and by Justin Briner in the English dub) and the new All Might (Kenta Miyake/Christopher Sabat) will face in order to take down All For One (Akio Otsuka/John Swasey). Additionally, we can't...

My Hero Academia's final season production is well underway, and reports from the voice actors indicate that things have never been quite as intense. Fans can expect season 8 to be a real blowout, if these reports are anything to go by.

At the My Hero Academia panel at Anime Expo 2025 last weekend, both the Japanese and English voices of Deku, Daiki Yamashita and Justin Briner, were present, as well as Shonen Jump editor Ryosuke Yoritomi. They shared many interesting details, including an update from Yamashita on the production of season 8.

ScreenRant was present at the panel, and recorded some interesting information from Yamashita about just how "intense" season 8 is going to be.

My Hero Academia's Final Season is Shaping Up to Be the Most Exciting Yet The Japanese Voice Cast is Giving It Their All

At the panel, Daiki Yamashita gave an update on where the final season was in its production process,...

Fans of My Hero Academia are preparing to witness the end of an era. The anime story that has already become a shonen classic is gearing up to debut its final season, and after much anticipation, the first trailer of the final season just dropped. Season 8 of the series will bring the saga of Izuku Midoriya (voiced by Daiki Yamashita in the original Japanese and by Justin Briner in the English dub) and Class 1-a to a climactic close, and it all starts rolling out this October.

There's a lot of ground for My Hero Academia to cover with its final episodes. A couple of months ago, the franchise teased the return of Armored All Might (Kenta Miyake/Christopher Sabat), which signals his final showdown with All For One (Hiroshi Kamiya/John Swasey). The trailer reveals that the last season of the anime series will be chock-full of thrilling moments...

The 2025 Astra TV Awards took place on June 10, and two big anime titles ended up taking home awards in the process. Dragon Ball Daima won Best Anime Series in the second year of the category’s existence, and Aleks Le won Best Lead Voice-Over Performance for Solo Leveling Season 2 - Arise from the Shadow . Dragon Ball Daima was up against some tough competition, including Dan Da Dan , Fire Force Season 3 , Lazarus , Solo Leveling Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 . Related: Dragon Ball Daima, Solo Leveling Season 2 and More Nominated for 2025 Astra Awards Dragon Ball Daima also had a nomination in Best Lead Voice-Over Performance with Stephanie Nadolny as Goku - Mini. Three English dub actors were up for Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance—Caitlin Glass for One Piece , Justin Briner for Solo Leveling and Xolo Mariduena for Sakamoto Days —but that award ended up going to Jack Quaid for Star Trek: Lower Decks...

Between the release of the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series, the conclusion of the My Hero Academia manga, and the announcement of the series' eighth and final season, it has been a major few months for the superhero anime.

Heading into summer 2025, My Hero Academia fans have even more thrilling news to anticipate, namely, a brand-new My Hero Academia artbook with exclusive illustrations by mangaka Kohei Horikoshi and an exclusive Anime Expo 2025 panel with celebrity appearances and announcements regarding season eight of the anime.

A New My Hero Academia Artbook Was Just Released The Book Includes a Jaw-Dropping 144 My Hero Academia Characters and Their Pro Hero Designs

The My Hero Academia Ultra Age fanbook hit shelves on May 2, 2025, a little over a month ago. The book was filled with illustrations of renowned characters from the franchise alongside new information about them, as well as a never-before-seen oneshot set eight...

Fans of My Hero Academia are eagerly awaiting the series' final season, which is set to debut in October 2025. However, some lucky fans won't have to wait that long to get a first look, as Anime Expo is offering a sneak preview to attendees.

My Hero Academia season 8 covers the final arc of the manga, including the epic conclusion to the ongoing "final war," which has seen the villains and the heroes in an all-out battle for the fate of Japan, and by extension, the world. Anticipation is at an all-time high as the series rapidly approaches its end. As one of the most popular anime series currently airing, My Hero Academia was a shoo-in to feature heavily at Anime Expo, a major convention in Los Angeles.

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Solo Leveling has taken the anime world by storm since its explosive debut, and now it is breaking into mainstream recognition in a major way. The Hollywood Creative Alliance has officially nominated the series for multiple honors at the 2025 Hca Astra TV Awards, including the highly coveted Best Anime Series category. This is not just a milestone for Solo Leveling, it is a sign of how far anime, especially action-fantasy, has come in gaining industry respect outside of Japan.

With Solo Leveling sharing nomination space with long-standing franchises like Dragon Ball and rising stars like Dandadan, according to the report from Next Best Picture, its presence signals a seismic shift. What started as a beloved Korean web novel and manhwa has become a global cultural force. Now, with nominations not just for the show but for its standout voice cast, Solo Leveling is positioned as a new benchmark for anime adaptation success.

The Hollywood Creative Alliance announced the nominees for the 2025 Astra TV Awards on May 15, 2025, with six anime series contending for Best Anime Series.

The nominees are Dan Da Dan, Dragon Ball Daima, Fire Force Season 3, Lazarus, Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise From The Shadow, and The Apothecary Diaries Season 2.

In addition to series nominations, anime voice actors secured spots in the performance categories.

Aleks Le, who voices Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling, and Stephanie Nadolny, who portrays Mini Goku in Dragon Ball Daima, were both nominated for Best Lead Voice-Over Performance.

In the Best Supporting Voice-Over Performance category, Caitlin Glass is nominated for her role as Nefertari Vivi in One Piece Season 21. Justin Briner and Xolo Maridueña also received nominations for their portrayal of Yoo Jinho in Solo Leveling Season 2 and Heisuke Mashimo in Sakamoto Days, respectively.

The Astra TV Awards 2025 ceremony will be held on June 10, 2025, at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles.

Last year marked the first time for The Astra Awards to give anime its own category, and Solo Leveling ended up coming out on top. Now the 2025 nominations are in full swing, and a bunch of series are up for the honor. Nominees for the Best Anime Series category include the likes of Dragon Ball Daima , Dan Da Dan , Solo Leveling Season 2 and Fire Force Season 3 , and the voice-over categories also feature a handful of strong anime nods. Here’s a look at those in the running for Best Anime Series: Dan Da Dan Dragon Ball Daima Fire Force Season 3 Lazarus Solo Leveling Season 2 – Arise from the Shadow The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Related: Solo Leveling Named Best Anime Series at The Astra Awards 2024 Other categories with anime contenders include: Best Lead Voice-Over Performance Kaley Cuoco - Harley Quinn Alex Borstein - Family Guy: Holiday Special Seth MacFarlane - Family Guy:...

My Hero Academia fans started off their week in the best way possible. Aside from the new episode of the new spin-off series My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, they will also be able to check out or re-watch last year's box office hit My Hero Academia: You're Next. The movie was added this weekend to the Crunchyroll catalog in both the original Japanese version with subtitles and in the English dub. Netflix subscribers will also be happy to realize that the streaming giant added the movie as well.

My Hero Academia: You're Next is the last missing piece in every Mha fan's plan to marathon the entire story before the highly anticipated Season 8 premieres later this year. The movie premiered in U.S. theaters back in October and managed to rake in over $30 million worldwide. In Japan, the movie made the list of 10 highest-grossing titles in 2024, sharing the list with other...

We first got a glimpse of him by the end of My Hero Academia Season 7, but now he's poised to return. In a new post by the official My Hero AcademiaX/Twitter account, the franchise started to tease the eighth and final season of the hit anime series and one of the best characters to get fans hyped up is Armored All Might (voiced by Kenta Miyake in the original Japanese version and by Christopher Sabat in the English dub). The superhero was brought front and center in a new poster that showcases his black and gold look. The new season of My Hero Academia is slated to premiere in late 2025.

Much like several other elements of the franchise, the All Might black suit references moments of different superheroes from pop culture. The most obvious reference is Batman, due to his dark look and gadgets, which makes fans instantly think...

“My Hero Academia: Vigilantes,” the prequel series to the hit anime “My Hero Academia,” has officially landed and we’re here to tell you how and when to watch.

Just as the final season of “My Hero Academia” is set to kick off its eighth and final season this October, “Vigilantes” is gearing up to take fans on a whole new ride.

“’My Hero Academia’ has captivated fans worldwide for nearly a decade, and now ‘My Hero Academia: Vigilantes’ offers an exciting new perspective on the world this franchise loves,” Crunchyroll’s Chief Content Officer, Asa Suehira, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Toho and bring this highly anticipated spinoff to audiences around the globe.”

The highly-anticipated anime series drops on Monday. Here’s everything you need to know about how and when to watch.

When does “My Hero Academia: Vigilantes” come out?

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A spin-off from the main My Hero Academia series, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series started today, and the fans are very excited. The spin-off series promises us a fresh and original story that will keep us hyped before the anime’s final season premieres later this year.

A lot of information has been revealed about the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, but we still have some news for you as the anime has decided – thanks to Crunchyroll – to follow a popular trend when it comes to the weekly releases.

Namely, as we can confirm, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes will get a same-day simuldub release so fans of anime dubs will be able to enjoy the series on the same day with a 15-minute delay.

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As stated, the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime started today, on April 7, 2025 and it has...

Heroes are pulling double-duty in the Spring 2025 lineup, as My Hero Academia: Vigilantes launches on Crunchyroll later today with a simultaneous English dub release! The below cast and crew suit up for Episode 1. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes English Dub Episode 1 Cast Koichi voiced by Jack Broadbent Knuckleduster voiced byJason Marnocha Pop Step voiced by Macy Anne Johnson Kugizaki voiced by Joshua Waters Izuku "Deku" Midoriya voiced by Justin Briner All Might voiced by Christopher R. Sabat Present Mic voiced by Dave Trosko Aizawa voiced by Christopher Wehkamp No. 6 voiced by Aaron Campbell Tokage voiced by Kamen Casey Tochi voiced by Mike Smith Kugutsu voiced by Dakota Farnsworth My Hero Academia: Vigilantes English Dub Episode 1 Crew Voice Director: Zach Bolton Producer: Zach Bolton Adaptation : Matthew Greenbaum Mixer: Nathanael Harrison Engineer: Tina Son Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2025 Dubs Include Fire Force Season 3 and More Key Art Related: My Hero Academia Anime Brings Deku,...

Based on the original concept from My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi, the Vigilantes anime spinoff sets its release date with an official new trailer reveal by Studio Bones.

Via the official X (formerly Twitter) and website, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has revealed a new teaser visual and trailer, confirming its release date for April 7, 2025. The trailer and visual spotlight Vigilantes characters Koichi Haimawari, Pop Step (stylized Pop☆Step) and Knuckleduster. Readers can check them out below, along with their voice actor announcements and more information.

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My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi has called another Weekly Shonen Jump series the "ideal shonen manga" as Volume 1 hits shelves nationwide.

Mha: Vigilantes Gets New Trailer & Release Date in Major Production Update

Shuichiro Umeda will voice Haimawari and is joined by Ikumi Hasegawa as Pop Step and Yasuhiro Mamiya as Knuckleduster.

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As fans await the official release date for My Hero Academia Season 8 in 2025, all eyes turn to how Toga and Ochako will reconcile following a confrontation with the Infinite Doubles. Of course, the popular anime series adapts story beats from the long-running manga, finally drawing to a close following the epic Final War between Deku and Tomura. With the ending in sight, several loose ends and character fates must be addressed to satisfy fans.

One such character's fate involves Enji Todoroki, aka Endeavor, the venerated Flame Pro Hero who solved more cases than anyone in history. During his heroic sacrifices, Endeavor risked his life and sustained a brutal physical toll that directly informed his future. Despite his lofty ambitions and decorated record, Endeavor's battered...

Solo Leveling Season 2 has revealed its new teaser ahead of its highly anticipated second episode, which features Jinwoo confronted by a type of magic beast that's markedly different from all his fights in the anime thus far.

The title of Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 2 (Episode 14 overall) is "I Suppose You aren't Aware" and is set to premiere on Jan. 11, 2025. The episode continues from the annihilation of Kim Chul's team, with the formerly arrogant A-Rank Hunter now running from the Ice Elves. Meanwhile, Jinwoo got a sense of his Shadow Army's capabilities, confessing that the former Blood-Red Commander Igris would've killed him if he had his sword during their fight. S-Rank Hunter Hwang Dongsoo awaits Jinwoo outside the Red Gate for revenge. Readers can check out the preview of Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 2 below.

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Shojo anime have some of the best romances. They typically feature two people falling in love over the course of the show. The best dynamics of these love stories are when the male lead character falls for the female protagonist first. No matter how it starts, these male characters become smitten with their love interests and never let their feelings waver.

Many types of these romances exist, but the best ones feature male protagonists who would do anything for the women and girls they love. The feelings they have for their love interests spark their confidence and help them want to be better people. Shojo anime are full of love stories of all kinds, but these anime where the guy falls first are some of the best.

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With the recent announcement of the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, fans of the beloved superhero shonen franchise are already set to have a great 2025. Now, even more good news has come for fans, particularly those who prefer the English dub of the hit series.

As revealed in its recently released 2025 release schedule, the remainder of My Hero Academia Season 7 is finally coming to Hulu. This update will include the English dubbed versions of Episodes 148-159. Hulu already has Episodes 139-147 of My Hero Academia, which compose the first half of Season 7, available to stream in English. With this new update, all seven seasons of the anime will be available to watch in English on Hulu in their entirety. The English dubbed version of Episodes 139-147 is scheduled to be made available for streaming on the platform on Jan 9, 2025. Hulu already streams Season 7 in Japanese with English subtitles, which was...

Dragon Ball Daima is the newest addition to the Dragon Ball universe, and it hasn't missed its mark. It's a fun, light-hearted series that reintroduces the cast of Dragon Ball in an amazing light. While Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Gt, and Dragon Ball Super put action first and comedy second, Daima changes the formula to create a new series that feels fresher than ever.

The evil Demon King Gomah used the Dragon Balls to make Goku and the rest of the Z Fighters become kids again, leading to a hilarious adventure, great battles, and surprising transformations. As a series that puts fun first, it has a different tone than most of the Dragon Ball franchise, but there are still plenty of other anime series that share a lot in common with the latest entry into the Dragon Ball canon.

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Jin “Jiji” Enjoji is a wild card, even within the context of the frenetic style of Dandadan. Jiji is one of the newest characters to be introduced to the anime, but he has already made waves within the story and the Dandadan community. Although he is Okarun’s romantic rival, as well as Momo’s childhood bully, fans already love him for his goofy personality and bizarre mannerisms. Viewers are also looking forward to his romantic rivalry with Okarun as they both pine for Momo.

Jiji is an incredibly unique character, but he isn’t an island. Several fan-favorite anime characters are quite similar to Jiji in their personalities and habits. Audiences who love Jiji are sure to enjoy similar characters found in other anime. Each of these characters has a distinctness to them that gives viewers the same...

Studio Bones' My Hero Academia was recently crowned America's most in-demand series of the Summer 2024 anime season, as highlighted in a new report covering TV and streaming trends in the U.S.

Parrot Analytics recently released its report covering TV and streaming trends in the U.S. for the third quarter of the year (July–September), which overlaps with the Japanese anime Summer 2024 season. It was revealed that My Hero Academia was the most in-demand anime series during that period, ranking sixth overall. Notably, it was the only anime series to appear in the top 20, narrowly missing out to Amazon Prime Video's The Boys, and flanking Saturday Night Live, Hazbin Hotel, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon at #1. Readers can check out the full list below; My Hero Academia streamed its seventh season proper from May to October.

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One of the appeals of anime comes from the creative and inventive characters, who often get to accomplish feats and perform actions far beyond anyone in the real world could do. From becoming a superhero complete with a superpower to defending the cosmos along with other Sailor Scouts, these characters get to live lives way beyond the confines of possibility. And with so many different worlds, stories and characters out there, some even have increased intellects, with their brainpower the stuff of legends and envy.

While these characters are blessed with genius-levels of intellect, they’re still human (mostly) and still make mistakes. From Tenya Iida rushing off to confront a known murderer on his own, to Sailor Mercury transforming in front of a villain and revealing her civilian identity, these brilliant characters have done some dumb things along the way, showcasing that they’re more than just their smarts.

My Hero Academia gets its long-awaited Vigilantes anime spinoff, revealing the official first trailer, key visual and April 2025 release window, plus a major new look at the upcoming My Hero Academia Season 8.

Via a press release, the My Hero Academia spinoff My Hero Academia: Vigilantes by Hideyuki Furuhashi (story) and Betten Court (art) will receive an anime adaptation by Studio Bones, set to premiere in April 2025. Additionally, My Hero Academia's Season 8 -- the final season of the series -- will premiere in the fall of 2025. The news was announced at Jump Festa; readers can check out the My Hero Academia Season 8 key visual and the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes trailer and key visual below.

Related My Hero Academia Shatters a Major Franchise Record With Final Volume

The popular My Hero Academia manga by Kohei Horikoshi has shattered its first-week sales record, marking an amazing end to the 10-year-long series.

A-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling provides fans with a big production update, confirming its debut January air date and releasing a brand-new trailer showcasing Sung Jinwoo's upcoming fight against powerful villains.

The popular Solo Leveling anime revealed a major new look on Dec. 21, featuring protagonist Sung Jinwoo facing off against adversaries, and the world seemingly discovering his true strength. The official X (formerly Twitter) account revealed Season 2 will premiere on Jan. 4, 2025, and confirmed its new ending song "Un-apex" by Tk from Ling Tosite Sigure. It joins the opening "ReawakeR" by LiSA ft. Felix from Stray Kids. Readers can check out the official new Solo Leveling Season 2 trailer below.

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Solo Leveling: Arise builds up to its massive Jeju Island update with an action-packed trailer featuring Sung Jin-woo and the Ant King, Beru.

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One of the most entertaining parts of the Japanese anime industry is how far the characters will go to be the strongest, and sometimes, it feels downright unfair as the laws of power scaling and reality are shattered. While it's normal for shonen and some seinen leads to power up gradually with hard work and training arcs, certain characters jump right to the end with seriously overpowered abilities that render almost everything else moot.

Interestingly, it's both villains and heroes who wield these overpowered skills and powers, and it takes some clever writing to give heroes Op abilities without totally ruining the story's tension. In any case, when an anime character has an unfair power, it's a marvel to watch, but the plot must be handled just right so the story can continue when one character is cheating in battle. But when it works, these overpowered abilities become downright legendary...

This review contains spoilers for Solo Leveling's anime and manhwa. Proceed with caution.

In Solo Leveling, Hunters awaken to their powers all at once, and never grow stronger, no matter how much they train. However, some Hunters undergo a rare Second Awakening, suddenly receiving an additional power boost that substantially increases their rank in Hunter society. Director Shunsuke Nakashige's new film, Solo Leveling -ReAwawkening-, feels like the moment of the animes own Second Awakening, as it once again unlocks a new level of power that itll carry into its highly anticipated Solo Leveling Season 2.

Based on the light novel written by Chugong, Solo Leveling was always meant to be a resounding success. Much like its main character, Sung Jinwoo (aka The Worlds Weakest Hunter), Solo Leveling rose from relative obscurity to becoming an anime powerhouse that cant be stopped seemingly overnight. The light novel slowly leveled up from...

This December Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will present Solo Leveling: ReAwakening, a movie version of the anime based on the Korean manhwa by Clugong. Keep in mind this is an “omnibus” film, meaning it’s a re-edit of the first season into a movie format. But if you want something new, ReAwakening has that too: stick around and you’ll see the world premiere of the first two episodes from Solo Leveling’s second season. For an entire month, this will be the only way to see these episodes until their proper premiere in January. And now we’re hearing both the original Japanese and English versions will be screened, for the movie and the episode premieres. The episodes will retain the same cast, including Aleks Le (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) as Sung Jinwoo, Justin Briner (My Hero Academia) as Yoo Jinho, Rebecca Wang (Aether Gazer) as his sister Sung Jinah,...

First impressions are always important in anime, but especially when it comes to villains. A villain's introduction has to perfectly capture who they are, make viewers invested in them, and establish why they should be feared. Shnen anime offer some of the best villains of all time, and many of their introductions are of similarly brilliant quality.

The first appearances of iconic shonen villains like Cell, Orochimaru, and All For One are unforgettable. The introductions of them and similar antagonists grip viewers and make them immediately invested. While there are plenty of outstanding debuts in more obscure anime, the most iconic introductions naturally come from more popular series.

All For One's Debut is the Beginning of the End for All Might All for One's Appears Fills Deku and the Viewers with Dread

The main villain of My Hero Academia, All For One doesn't take too long to make his presence known.

Ideally, the heroes and villains in anime will stick around exactly long enough to have a proper character arc and do what they must do, then bow out of the story. If a character lingers and overstays their welcome, their character arc will stall out, and they might even end up feeling downright redundant. In other cases, a character may overstay their welcome simply because they're annoying to watch and a little of them goes a long way.

That is sometimes the case with certain anime villains, who stubbornly keep fighting the heroes even after they've lost their most important battle. Some villains keep coming back for more even when they no longer stand a chance against the heroes, or they're so unbearable, anime fans want them to go away after their first battle or conflict. Such is the case for ten particular anime antagonists who felt like they were...

There will be spoilers for My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2, One Piece, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and Naruto.

Dramatic moments in anime are a staple of the genre, and heroic sacrifices are some of the most satisfying and heartbreaking things that a viewer can watch in a series. It is certainly a well-known trope within anime, and it remains a cornerstone of many shows for a very good reason: People love stories with tragedy and heroism.

Seeing beloved characters selflessly giving their lives for a larger purpose is something that will never get old, no matter how many times it happens across multiple shows. From bombastic send-offs to quiet, reserved declines, the anime genre includes a slew of characters sacrificing themselves for a greater purpose than their own lives, with a few falling into the category of the greatest.

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Katsuki Bakugo is one of the most explosive characters in My Hero Academia. But he wouldnt have the same bluster if it wasnt for his voice actors. Where the English dub is concerned, Clifford Chapin skillfully brings Bakugos signature bravado to life.

Chapin has worn many hats in anime creation, including Adr Script Writer and Director. But he is most known for his voice acting. Bakugo is his main claim to fame, but many other characters Chapin voices might surprise some fans. Chapin can be hard to spot for fans looking for Bakugos signature snarl, but he has voiced many characters with varying personalities across multiple anime genres.

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Izuku Midoriya or Deku is My Hero Academias most prominent Hero. His inspiring story helps fans all over the world feel motivated to chase after their own dreams. Deku is a great character, but he would be nothing without his voice actors. The man responsible for bringing Dekus voice to the English-speaking community is Justin Briner.

Briner has been voice acting since 2015 and has amassed an extensive filmography. With that said, some of the anime characters he has voiced over his career might surprise some of his fans. Though there are many to choose from, these characters are among his best anime performances.

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Imagine a beautiful young girl surrounded by several handsome, eligible bachelors. It's a situation some anime fans may dream of, but it's also a genre of anime called "reverse harem." While harem anime typically surrounds an eligible bachelor with single ladies eager to date him, a reverse harem takes that situation and flips it on its head. A young bachelorette is now surrounded by handsome men who want to date her or, at the very least, can't stop flirting with her.

A reverse harem anime can be anything from a fantastical adventure to a mundane slice-of-life story. What remains the same is the way the cast is set up: one girl with only a handful of female friends but tons of men supporting her. These girls may not always be happy about the predicament they've found themselves in, but they adjust as best they can, leading to heart-pounding moments of tension,...

Attack on Titan features one of the most unique and memorable combat systems in all of shonen anime. Eldians like protagonist Eren Yeager have the innate ability to morph into Titans, and the nine strongest of them are known as the Nine Titan Shifters. Eren is one such Titan Shifter, meaning he can willingly enter and leave his Titan form and wreak havoc as a colossus of carnage. Over time, Eren Yeager mastered the power of the Attack Titan, then gained the powers of the War Hammer Titan before he eventually launched the Rumbling. Destroying the outside world was Eren's last challenge in Attack on Titan, but if Eren wanted a fresher challenge, he would visit other anime universes instead.

Eren Yeager's greatest assets are his Attack Titan's size, strength, regeneration, and his own well-honed combat technique. He's used to grappling with other Titans, but to mix things up, Eren...

A romance between Izuku Midoirya and Ochaco Uraraka has been hinted at since the first season of My Hero Academia. However, nothing has ever come from their feelings - much to fans' chagrin. There have been some flirtatious scenes sprinkled throughout the show, but there is nothing of substance to their romance.

My Hero Academia is an action shonen anime. But the disappointment of not having a romance still stings. Romance isnt the focal point, but it does help to flesh out the characters. Teasing audiences with a potential character romance sets them up for expectations that are ultimately disappointing if theres no follow-through. Not allowing Deku to think about anything other than being a Hero does a disservice to his character and Urarakas continued feelings for him.

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Izuku Midoriya (Deku) is seen as one of the greatest up-and-coming Heroes in a generation from My Hero Academia. He is extremely dedicated, and he bravely charges into any fight. However, some fans are realizing that many more characters from different anime show more heroism than Deku.

Deku has saved a lot of people and taken down some dangerous villains. Yet, he seems to be stuck in a selfish need to prove himself. Meanwhile, other anime characters have more altruistic actions. They dont seek more power or validation. They simply hope to help others and make their worlds better places to live.

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Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his lifea lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. Thats right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered quirk, Izuku was unlucky...

Throughout the story of My Hero Academia, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya underwent a variety of changes, most of them for the better. When he gained the One For All Quirk, he became All Might's worthy successor and gained the power to fight overpowered villains. Deku kept glowing up with new abilities, strategies, and friendships until his darkest transformation took place. And fans want to know exactly why Deku went down the path of dangerous vigilantism.

The consequences of the "Dark Deku" transformation were clear for all to see, such as Deku's drama with Class 1-a, whose members were heartbroken to see their classmate abandon them so quickly. In the My Hero Academia manga and anime, the "Dark Deku" persona is long gone, but it's still worth revisiting why it appeared in the first place, and what it meant for Deku, his classmates, and the eternal struggle against villainy.

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My Hero Academia's most highly-regarded movie among overseas fans will soon become available internationally on Netflix. Fans will be able to watch the film, Heroes Rising, near the end of this month, with the movie releasing on Netflix starting Sept. 26.

This information was noted by @WhatsOnNetflix on X (formerly Twitter), a fan account for the streaming service. While the first film of the movie series, Two Heroes, has been available for streaming through Crunchyroll and Max, Heroes Rising has previously only been available for individual streaming purchase on Prime Video. Having first been released in theaters back in late 2019 in Japan, many feel this availability is more than overdue. However, with the recent conclusion of the My Hero Academia manga, now feels like a fitting time for fans to sit down and rewatch -- especially as the film's exciting climax was one of the original ideas for the manga's end.

Fairy Tail follows Natsu, Lucy, Happy and an entire cast of characters whove joined together in the eponymous Fairy Tail Guild to complete quests with their magical, wizarding abilities. First airing in 2009, and with an impressive ten-year run spanning 339 episodes, Fairy Tail includes a lengthy list of characters all with unique abilities, personalities and eccentric quirks.

With dozens upon dozens of amazing characters within the series, narrowing down to a final fifteen is an arduous task. But these fifteen characters possess creative and unique powers, exceptional physical design, and emotional backstories that make them stand apart from the rest. From Erzas singular magical powers to Mard Geers fanatical motivations, these designs stand apart as true works of genius.

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From being Quirkless to having the ultimate power in the world, One For All, Kohei Horikoshis My Hero Academia tells the story of how Izuku Midoriya becomes a hero. Midoriya overcame adversity and societal expectations so that he could save the world, and large parts of the anime series are narrated by his adult version. In other words, it was already ordained that Midoriya, later known as Deku, would triumph in the end.

In addition to the fan-favorite Deku, My Hero Academia has a stellar cast of characters. Each character, whether hero or villain, undergoes various challenges. From handling abusive parents to trying to prove oneself to peers,...

Saitama is the main protagonist of One-Punch Man, and he is one of the strongest anime characters of all time. He earned the One-Punch Man moniker because he can defeat any enemy with a single punch. A handful of enemies have survived One-Punch Man's initial punch, but that is because he chose to hold back. The anime world is filled with powerful characters, but One-Punch Man can destroy most of them with a single attack.

One-Punch Man possesses immeasurable superhuman strength, durability, speed, and endurance. He has battled beings who can destroy entire cities, and he has defeated them without sustaining a single injury. It does not matter whether the anime character is a hero or a villain, most of them will still be obliterated by One-Punch Man's overwhelming power.

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Sanrio's beloved mascots like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody and Kuromi have mass global appeal, but official releases are still often exclusive to Japan. Now, however, its latest crossover offers merchandise that's available for pre-order worldwide, and for one of the most heartfelt anime series to air in recent years.

Ranking of Kings, a coming-of-age fantasy anime based on the manga of the same name, premiered in 2021 and took its season by storm. Written by Taku Kishimoto and animated by Wit Studio, Ranking of Kings made headlines for its enormously sympathetic cast, unexpected fairy tale deconstructions and powerful tear-jerker moments. Its new collaboration with Sanrio may seem equally surprising at first glance, although the specific character matchups also feel oddly appropriate.

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There are many shows and films about the highs and lows of being a superhero. Marvel and DC, of course, excel at these. Audiences look up to and try to emulate characters like Spider-Man and Superman because of their responsible use of power.

However, there are also many productions that examine what happens when people who aren't necessarily responsible get superpowers. They explore what it means to have powers and how they should be used. They also may examine the differences between individuals with and without powers. Some of these shows are dramas, and some are comedies, but all of them have something interesting to say about power and who gets to have it.

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So far, the Kaiju No. 8 anime has introduced anime fans to a small but delightful cast of characters, starting with the 32-year-old half-other protagonist himself, Kafka Hibino. He is the Jakdf's strangest soldier yet, having minimal conventional power but overflowing with kaiju strength as the titular Kaiju No. 8. He's also in good company, with buddies like Reno Ichikawa and the talented Kikoru Shinomiya to back him up in battle.

Kikoru made a strong first impression as a hotheaded 16-year-old soldier with incredible strength and indomitable courage in battle when facing kaiju of all shapes and sizes. Right away, Kikoru set an incredibly high bar for the Jakdf's newest recruits, and Soshiro Hoshina thinks Kikoru is destined to reach the highest ranks before long. However, Kikoru's rapid success comes at a cost, since her father, Isao, puts her under serious pressure to succeed at all costs, with no room for mistakes.

An all-new trailer for the upcoming My Hero Academia: You're Next anime movie has been released. The fourth film of the franchise features a mysterious evil figure who takes on the appearance of All Might.

The new My Hero Academia movie trailer was released on the official Toho Animation YouTube channel. New scenes of the film's original characters, including Dark Might, Giulio Gandini and Anna Scervino were revealed. Among the superhero students of Class 1-a, Izuku "Deku" Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo and Shoto Todoroki are given the biggest focus in the new footage.

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My Hero Academia: You're Next Has Already Showcased Plenty of Action

During the impressive action sequence montage, the film's theme song "Homunculus" by Japanese music artist Vaundy was previewed.