When adapting particularly violent or explicit manga to anime, it’s not uncommon for the adaptations to tone down the more graphic parts of the source material. From greater studio oversight to reliance on sponsorships, anime productions have to abide by more rules when it comes to the content they’re allowed to show, whereas manga can get away with taking more risks, even when published in big magazines.
However, sometimes, the opposite is true, and the anime takes the tamer aspects of the source material and ups them to eleven, leaning fully into the twisted and objectionable aspect of what it is adapting. These dark anime series are so extreme in the violence, gore, or profanity they portray, even manga readers might be surprised by how they choose to interpret the original.
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However, sometimes, the opposite is true, and the anime takes the tamer aspects of the source material and ups them to eleven, leaning fully into the twisted and objectionable aspect of what it is adapting. These dark anime series are so extreme in the violence, gore, or profanity they portray, even manga readers might be surprised by how they choose to interpret the original.
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- 2/7/2025
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Japan has several poytheistic religions forming its mythology and culture. Thus, it's no surprise that many anime draw on their culture to feature gods and goddesses in the series. Some are original characters. Some are based on their own mythology, while others are based on foreign mythology.
Gods and goddesses in anime play many different roles. Some try to win fame from their followers. Others are love interests. Others are ordinary men and women with godhood suddenly forced upon them. With so many different options, anime fans are sure to find and deity-based anime they'll love.
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Gods and goddesses in anime play many different roles. Some try to win fame from their followers. Others are love interests. Others are ordinary men and women with godhood suddenly forced upon them. With so many different options, anime fans are sure to find and deity-based anime they'll love.
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- 1/13/2025
- by Alexandra Johnson
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In most anime shows, the spotlight shines the brightest on the main character, focusing on their journey of growth, redemption, power, etc. However, there are some series that feature strong anime side-characters who can effortlessly steal the show, even outshining the heroes and becoming fan favorites.
Whether through their heartbreaking backstories, unique abilities, or charismatic personalities not bound by “main-character tropes,” these are the side characters that have left a lasting impact on audiences and stepped out from under the shadow of their lead.
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Whether through their heartbreaking backstories, unique abilities, or charismatic personalities not bound by “main-character tropes,” these are the side characters that have left a lasting impact on audiences and stepped out from under the shadow of their lead.
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- 1/12/2025
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Krillin has been part of the Dragon Ball franchise since 1985. He is Goku's best friend and is typically depicted as a comic relief character, but he has played a crucial role in protecting Earth on numerous occasions. Krillin is a master martial artist, and he now can destroy planets with powerful Ki blasts. Krillin may not be strong enough to beat many of Dragon Ball's notable villains, but he can easily defeat villains from other anime series.
Most of these anime villains possess supernatural abilities, but Krillin's Ki can easily overpower these abilities. Many of these villains are human fighters, and Krillin can evade most of their attacks with his superhuman reflexes, and his superhuman strength would enable him to knock several of them out with just one or two punches.
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Most of these anime villains possess supernatural abilities, but Krillin's Ki can easily overpower these abilities. Many of these villains are human fighters, and Krillin can evade most of their attacks with his superhuman reflexes, and his superhuman strength would enable him to knock several of them out with just one or two punches.
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- 12/23/2024
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Anime has a long and storied history, with the mecha genre standing as one of its most enduring and influential pillars. This naturally sparks the timeless debate: what is the greatest mecha series of all time? Spanning over 50 years, the genre features a wide range of iconic series and films, each striving to be named the best and captivating generations of fans globally.
The rise of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy in 1963 set the stage for the mecha genre. In 1972, Go Nagai's Mazinger Z introduced the concept of piloted mecha, sparking the genre’s popularity. This momentum led to iconic series like Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) and The Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982). Over the years, mecha has evolved into diverse forms, including piloted, sentient, remote-controlled, transformable, biomechanical, and even biblical variations.
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- 11/29/2024
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Yhwach is the main villain of Bleach's Thousand-Year Blood War Arc and is arguably the strongest character in Bleach. He is the son of the Soul King and the wielder of The Almighty - a godly ability which allows him to see into the future and alter it. Takayuki Sugo provides Yhwach's original Japanese voice, but Richard Epcar is his English voice actor. Epcar has been voice acting since 1985 and has voiced quite a few anime characters over the years.
Richard Epcar has voiced several anime villains, but he has voiced some heroic characters as well. Some of Epcar's characters play very small roles in their respective series, though he has also voiced some well-known characters from established anime series. He has voiced humans, supernatural beings, and everything in between.
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Richard Epcar has voiced several anime villains, but he has voiced some heroic characters as well. Some of Epcar's characters play very small roles in their respective series, though he has also voiced some well-known characters from established anime series. He has voiced humans, supernatural beings, and everything in between.
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- 11/2/2024
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Halloween is coming up and now is the time to find inspiration for a costume and finalize online orders. Thanks to anime's ever-growing popularity, many retailers stock pre-fabricated Naruto and Demon Slayer costumes that are as easy as click-and-collect. Some people will get creative and make a low-effort costume or go all-out like Heidi Klum and invest in an over-the-top outfit. Luckily, anime provides endless references to draw from, especially for couple and group costumes, theme parties, or just showing off pop-culture literacy.
The easiest anime references are the iconic school uniforms, which are not only required attire at Japanese schools but are a symbol of youth and one's formative years. Sailor Moon, Dan Da Dan, and Neon Genesis Evangelion all feature fairly basic uniforms that can be made with plaid skirts, white button-downs, and a tie or bow. Other anime characters can be captured simply with a cool suit,...
The easiest anime references are the iconic school uniforms, which are not only required attire at Japanese schools but are a symbol of youth and one's formative years. Sailor Moon, Dan Da Dan, and Neon Genesis Evangelion all feature fairly basic uniforms that can be made with plaid skirts, white button-downs, and a tie or bow. Other anime characters can be captured simply with a cool suit,...
- 10/25/2024
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Netflix announces the addition of Hunter X Hunter's two feature-length films, Phantom Rouge and The Last Mission, to its streaming platform on November 1, 2024. The 2011 anime adaptation of Hunter X Hunter is massively popular and has left its audience clamoring for more content since it ended in 2014. While these films are not as in-depth as the canonical arcs of the series, they certainly do scratch the itch, and will soon be available for repeat viewings.
Hunter X Hunter is an ongoing manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi, whose other notable work includes the Shnen masterpiece, Yuyu Hakusho. Hunter X Hunter is filled with magical beasts, hidden treasures, and danger lurking around every corner, and the strongest, most daring members of society enter the exclusive Hunter Society by passing a grueling entrance exam. Once Gon Freecs and his newfound friends learn to harness their immense aura into energy for combat, called Nen.
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- 10/24/2024
- by Coleman Clark
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Japanese anime production company Genco -- responsible for producing one of the most beloved mecha anime franchises of all time, Mobile Police Patlabor -- will open its merchandise to fans globally through its newly revamped international online store.
Via a press release, Genco Inc. has announced that The Beenos Group's popular e-commerce service Buyee will handle international sales of its new online store, Genco Shop. The move will allow fans worldwide to order goods from Genco's animated productions, including one of the most iconic mecha series out there, Patlabor. This follows the recent announcement that Buyee will also handle overseas deliveries for one of Japan's biggest marketplaces, Mercari. Readers can check out some of Genco Shop's current goods and more information below.
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- 9/13/2024
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Whenever a top-tier anime like Jujutsu Kaisen takes a seasonal break, it tends to leave a huge void in the anime communitys watchlist. It just so happens that fans are having a similar experience with Gege Akutamis critically acclaimed manga. Jujutsu Kaisen has recently been all the rage in the manga scene ever since the mangaka announced that theyre about to wrap the story.
The last fans remember the manga had entered its climatic arc with the King of Curses going up against the remaining powerful jujutsu sorcerers. Unfortunately, according to sources, the manga will finally end with 271 Chapters on 30th September 2024. Luckily, there are still top-level anime fans who can find solace while reminiscing about the fascinating world of Jujutsu Kaisen.
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The last fans remember the manga had entered its climatic arc with the King of Curses going up against the remaining powerful jujutsu sorcerers. Unfortunately, according to sources, the manga will finally end with 271 Chapters on 30th September 2024. Luckily, there are still top-level anime fans who can find solace while reminiscing about the fascinating world of Jujutsu Kaisen.
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- 9/8/2024
- by Maham Arsalan
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The official YouTube channel for Japanese VTuber boy band Strawberry Prince ( SutoPuri for short), has started streaming a music video for their new song, "Chikai no Hanataba wo ~With You~." The song will be featured as the ending theme for Gekijou-ban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari ~ Strawberry School Festival!!!~ ( Strawberry Prince The Movie: A Story of The Beginning ~Strawberry School Festival!!!!~ ), the upcoming anime feature film inspired by themselves. The CD single including the song, titled "Hajimari no MonogatarI," was released in Japan on June 5, staying at #1 in Oricon's daily single charts for five consecutive days. Strawberry Prince "Chikai no Hanataba wo ~With You~" music video "Hajimari no Monogatari" regular edition CD jacket Related: Strawberry Prince Anime Feature Film Reveals Main Trailer, Visual In the film, the six members of Strawberry Prince are voicing the characters based on themselves. Meanwhile, nine additional voice cast members have been announced. Their characters...
- 6/10/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
There are plenty of genres that are lacking on the Wii. From role playing games to first person shooters, the console simply doesn't offer as diverse of a lineup as its competitors. However, there is one genre that stands out above and beyond all the others, as being the most neglected: fighting games. Yes, there's the reining king, "Super Smash Bros. Brawl," but other than that, there were only a handful of titles, and most of them weren't that noteworthy (the overwhelming majority have "Naruto" in the title) until now. Capcom has just released their first entry in their hallowed Vs. series in years, and it's on Nintendo's little white wonder. "Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars" is looking to fill that gap with a quality title from a company that knows a thing or two about fighting.
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