One major theme of Mob Psycho 100 is that connection — to others or our own emotions — is what makes us better. Considering it's Mob's birthday, it's definitely worth discussing. Hit the jump for more on the consistent storytelling of this wonderful series!
Funimation has delivered us a ton of new shonen series, ranging from classics like Dragon Ball Z and Yu Yu Hakusho, to highly acclaimed modern fare like MEGALOBOX 2: NOMAD and SSSS.DYNAZENON. Hit the jump for 11 titles you need to start watching!
Before Wano, before the New World, and before the Straw Hats declared war on the Navy, they spent a ton of their time drifting around in an almost aimless fashion. They had big dreams but didn't have to get there any time soon, which allowed early One Piece to often have amazingly peaceful vibes. Hit the jump to remember their pure joy here!
Power levels don't exactly work the way you would expect in One Piece, but that's what keeps them interesting. Hit the jump for more!
On April 1, the Pokémon anime turns 25. It's served multiple roles in the wider franchise — a series based on the source material, a commercial for the games, a stepping stone for new fans, and a world-building device. Hit the jump for why it's become so important!
Kuwabara's growth in Yu Yu Hakusho from needy brawler to confident ally is one of my favorite arcs in anime. But there's more to his character than that, as the series presents him as the face of its humanity. Hit the jump to read about how!
In 1997, Toonami was introduced, and over the next few years, it would grow into a powerhouse programming block that introduced anime to countless people across the US. So, on its 25th anniversary, let's look back at why it was so successful. Hit the jump for more!
Now that all of Dragon Ball is on Crunchyroll, there's no better time to dive back into it. And for potential new fans, it's a great chance to check out something that's both extremely special and has influenced anime in a globally massive way. Hit the jump to find out what makes it great!
When a new enemy pirate crew appears in One Piece, one of the first things many people do is try to predict how they'll match up against the Straw Hats. Who is gonna fight who? It's a fun process, but there's a reason it's so rewarding after the dust settles. Hit the jump to read about it!
Few collections of Pokémon gym leaders are more memorable than the original eight — eight trainers that served to test you on your journey through Kanto on the way to the Elite 4. Now, to celebrate Pokémon's 26th anniversary, here's a quiz to see which one you're the most like! Hit the jump to take it!
On this day in 2007, Naruto Shippuden debuted, providing fans a new look at the residents of the Hidden Leaf Village and continuing Naruto's quest to become Hokage. Along the way, it would dive into various themes regarding growing up, loss, and how we handle the past. Hit the jump to remember some of the series' best aspects!
Though she does not end up sailing away from Alabasta with the crew, One Piece's Vivi hits all of the marks for what it takes to be a member of the Straw Hats. Celebrate her birthday by finding out why she will always be a member of everyone's favorite team of pirates!
I asked you to vote for your favorite One Piece arc and now that your picks are tallied, it's time to see which ones are preferred the most! Do you enjoy the high stakes of Enies Lobby, the grand chaos of Marineford or the sprawling storytelling of Dressrosa? Hit the jump to see if they made the top spot!
It's hard to choose a favorite One Piece arc — they're all so good! To celebrate the war for Wano and the incredible legacy of the series, we'd like to ask you to try. Hit the jump to pick the storyline that symbolizes your One Piece experience!
My Dress-Up Darling just started on Crunchyroll and it's already one of the most promising debuts of the winter 2022 season. Beautifully animated, it shows us one of the most wonderful moments one can have after become deeply interested in something. Hit the jump for why it's so touching!