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THE GREAT CRUNCHYROLL NARUTO REWATCH Heats up with the Legendary Sannin Battle in Episodes 92-98!
From Naruto's first successful Rasengan to Tsunade conquering her fear of blood!
The Great Crunchyroll Naruto Rewatch keeps on trucking with episodes 92-98, where Naruto successfully pulls through with the Rasengan, and Tsunade finds her resolve to make some very important choices. What did the Crunchyroll Features Team think of this week's episodes? Read more after the jump!
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Springtime Celebrates Failure and Family: A Look Back at HINAMATSURI
Mobsters and psychics add up to a mix that's 100% comedy with a little sentimental drama for good measure
Home is where the heart is, but it's also where all of the psychic high school girls and low-level Yakuza hang out in HINAMATSURI, a 2018 TV anime that's one part absurdist comedy and one part sentimental drama and also the subject of this week's installment of Cruising the Crunchy-Catalog's Spring 2018 Renewal. Hit the jump to learn more.
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6 Asian Horror Films That Should Be Adapted As Anime
How have none of these Asian horror flicks been adapted as anime by now?!
If you really think about it, Asian horror films have all the key ingredients for a perfect anime series. Great visuals, expert character development, and some truly unique and terrifying storylines. Here's a few of Asian horror films that should absolutely be adapted as anime. Wanna know more? Hit the jump to read on!
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Cooking With Anime: Zodiac Mochi from Fruits Basket
Let's make mochi in the shape of the zodiac figurines from episode 1!
Shigure may have been making little zodiac figurines, but I choose to believe he was making mochi...zodiac mochi! With a delicious ganache filling. Yes...this seems plausible. Click through to see how to make your own adorable mochi!
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Bloom into You and Exploring Asexuality
What's originally a simple and sweet yuri story turns out to be much more complicated as these girls try to navigate their own sexuality!
Remember your first kiss? The touch of someone you liked? What if you...just didn't feel anything at all? As it turns out, sexuality is a complicated and messy thing, and in Bloom Into You, we dive into figure out exactly how to make sense of it all! Read more after the jump!
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30 Anime Watches With Timeless Style
Accessories, accessories, accessories! An outfit isn’t complete without something awesome and super functional. Check out these watches to show off your favorite show!
Accessories, accessories, accessories! An outfit isn’t complete without something awesome and super functional. Check out these watches to show off your favorite show!
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Sympathy for the Devil: Eight Years of Blue Exorcist!
Today we celebrate the anniversary of Kazue Kato's hit shonen action series
Can you believe it's been eight years since Blue Exorcist came to our screens? Today, we're looking back at the demonic shonen hit, its many forms, and why we still love Rin after all this time. Join the conversation after the jump!
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The Greatest Scientific Analysis of Anime High Fives Ever Created
It's time to figure out what makes a good high five
National High Five Day is upon us and what better way to celebrate this occasion then by going deep into the Crunchyroll labs to scientifically determine what makes a good high five in anime. Through our extensive research, we've come up with a few contenders and judge them accordingly. Which high five will reign supreme? Hit the jump to find out!
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QUIZ: The Hardest Anime Quiz You’ll Ever Take
Can you identify the anime?
Time to put your anime knowledge to the test! Can you identify the anime just by looking at a close-up of an automated ticket gate? Probably not, but you might as well try! Hit the jump and give it your best shot!
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The Filler Arc That Turned The Pokémon Anime From Good To Great
Magikarps and shipwrecks and giants, oh my!
This three episode arc of the Pokémon anime took the S.S. Anne segment from the games and spun it off into a whole new storyline. And it's super great! Hit the jump to find out why you need to rewatch these classic stories right now:
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What Are the Most Popular Anime on Crunchyroll This Week? - Week Ending April 14th
Crunchyroll’s team shares the inside data on what anime fans watch the most!
Many of you ask: what’s the most popular anime right now? You might have a good guess—maybe you’re seeing a ton of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure on your Twitter feed or noticed that My Hero Academia and Mob Psycho 100 dominate Tumblr’s “fandomomics” rankings—but it’s hard to really know. That is, unless you ask the biggest anime community in the world! Read more after the jump!
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Shield Hero Fans Can’t Stop Crying Over Raphtalia’s Episode
You're gonna need a tissue and a hug after this one. *SPOILERS CONTAINED*
You're gonna need a tissue and a hug after this one. *SPOILERS CONTAINED*
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Appreciating Some of Anime's Finest Vampires on Bat Appreciation Day
From DIO to Alucard, a small sampling of some of our toothy faves
Today is Bat Appreciation Day, and we're celebrating by appreciating our favorite anime vampires! Whether they're sipping government blood bags, hunting down their own kind, or starring in memes, we love them all. Check out five of our favorites, and let us know which ones you love, after the jump!
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Tell Us What To Tell Japan About Your Favorite Anime
We want to know about your anime favorites... FOR SCIENCE
There are as many ways to enjoy anime as there are anime fans. We want to hear from the people who make Crunchyroll and anime in general what they are–you.
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Who Will Move On To The Final Face Off to Become Black Clover’s Next Wizard King?
Last week, we asked you to vote for your future Wizard King. See who moved on to the final four and vote for your candidate!
Last week, we asked you to vote for your future Wizard King. Hit the jump to see who moved on to the final four and vote for your candidate!
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