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Romance is one of the biggest and most popular genres of fiction. Hundreds of new romance novels, shows, movies, and games arrive on shelves and screens every year. Naturally, anime is no exception, as every season tends to feature at least one new romance-focused anime series. However, in recent years, some romance anime fans have started to argue that the genre has become stale and that no modern romance anime can live up to the genre's classics. Other fans have argued that the opposite is true, that modern romance anime is superior to older shows. But which side is correct?

A big issue that puts many fans off classic romance anime is its use of outdated or problematic tropes. One of the most common examples of this was shows focusing on relationships that many viewers may find inappropriate. For example, 2013's Brothers Conflict sees a girl pursued by her 13 stepbrothers,...

An extremely popular slime isekai series thrives in Japan but has not made as big a splash with international audiences. While That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has landed at #1 for manga sales in its home country, it has been bested worldwide by other sports, mystery and isekai franchises.

PR Times recently revealed the top-selling books in 2024 based on sales data provided by digital retailer BookWalker (formed by parent company Kadokawa). As of Aug. 6, 2024, the top 10 series listed below are the top-selling books on the popular e-book service. Although That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime dominated the Japanese sales chart, it failed to rank at all in the top 10 for international readers. The top 10 listings provided by PR Times and BookWalker, based on four regions where the e-book retailer operates, can be viewed below. As of Aug. 6, 2024, the sales are tallied for series with 30 or more...

The Death March To The Parallel World Rhapsody Season 2 release date can’t come any faster for fans who want to know where Satou’s journey will take him next. After all, Death March Kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku Episode 12 practically teased Death March Season 2 based on the way the story ended. Thankfully, the Death March Kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku light novel series provides plenty of source material for an anime sequel. Written by author Hiro Ainana and illustrated by artist shri, the book series is already up to Death March Volume 14 as of July 2018. The release date for Death March […]

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