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Craft & Wield Your Arsenal Against an AI Menace in DAEMON x MACHINA
Whether you're a casual or hardcore mecha gamer, DAEMON x MACHINA will satisfy all your giant robot needs
DAEMON x MACHINA turned heads when Nintendo announced it at E3 last year, and the involvement of Armored Core alumni had mecha fans everywhere anxious for its release. Now that it's finally out on Switch, is there enough here for passionate fans of mecha games to enjoy? Is it too niche for newcomers to the mecha game genre? Hit the jump below to find out in our full review!
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The Scientific Reason Why Pikachu Used To Be So Chonky
I've done the research, and I've figured it out
After the original games, the design of Pikachu got slimmer over time. But as we all know, Chonky Pikachu is Best Pikachu, and I have the biological data to show why he looked that way in Generation 1. Read on to find out why:
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Touhou: Azure Reflections Is A Great First Step Into An Amazing Series
This shoot 'em up Touhou fan game will take the hearts of fans and newcomers alike!
Amidst the wave of new Touhou fan games coming out, one of them is here to shake up the formula in a way both die hard fans and newcomers can appreciate. How does a fan creation appeal to new fans who might not be used to the challenge of the franchise without losing series veterans? Hit the jump to find out!
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Senku’s Reasoning Getting Shattered Is His Most Humanizing Moment
Believe in those that believe in you, Senku
The journey to acquiring sulfuric acid was a treacherous one in Dr. STONE, but something that Senku hadn't considered with his logical plan was the fact that he might need help. Chrome's idea to use himself and then form a team with Senku breaks down what Senku thought was a logical and reasonable plan. How exactly did this brief moment showcase Senku's most empathetic moment? Hit the jump to find out!
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Anime vs. Real Life: More Chihayafuru in Tokyo!
Check out even more real-world locations of Chihayafuru!
The sound of hands slapping the cold tatami mat floor, and cards wildly flinging through the air is getting louder and louder by the day. After six long years, Chihayafuru is finally getting its third season next week! So to get in the spirit of karuta again, let’s take a look at some more Tokyo based real-world locations from Chihayafuru. How do the show’s locations stack up to their real-life counterparts? Find out after the jump!
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Urusei Yatsura Invades Our Hearts with 38 Years of Sci Fi Hijinks
Looking back at the break-out manga and TV anime that launched Rumiko Takahashi's career
On October 14, 1981, Fuji TV broadcast the first episode of Urusei Yatsura, a TV anime based on the mega-popular science fiction romantic comedy manga by Rumiko Takahashi about a luckless Earth boy and his alien fiancée, and the rest is anime history. Join us as we celebrate 38 years of electric shocks, improbable scenarios, and wacky characters both terrestrial and extraterrestrial. Hit the jump to learn more.
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QUIZ: Which One Piece Villain Are You?
Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of the One Piece anime with a nefarious quiz
This Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the One Piece anime, so obviously we should be celebrating Luffy now, right? WRONG. It's time to associate ourselves with some of the baddest dudes on the Grand Line with this quiz. Hit the jump to find out which villain you are!
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Nick's Anime Picks for Fall 2019
With the fall premieres largely concluded, let's highlight some of the new season's top anime!
Having watched nearly every single premiere of the new anime season, I come to you with fresh bundles of recommendations for fall anime. Let's break down some of the highlights of the season to come after the jump!
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Thanks For the Memories: 20 Years of The Big O
Decades after its Toonami heyday, The Big O's world of desperately constructed identity is more essential than ever
A whole fandom generation has passed between when The Big O was a Toonami staple and today. Click the link to find out why new fans should celebrate the stylish and icon The Big O!
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Satoshi Kon Will Always Be in Our Memories
Long before Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon was already showing us the unsettling side of the human mind
Nearly a decade after his passing, Satoshi Kon's earliest works are still changing our lives. Beginning as an assistant to Akira artist Katushiro Otomo, Kon quickly set the world ablaze with his mind-bending animation and directing. Read more about how Satoshi Kon and his works after the jump!
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THE GREAT CRUNCHYROLL RE:ZERO REWATCH Prepares for Battle In Episodes 16-20
Choices are made and alliances are formed. How will Subaru defeat the White Whale?
As THE GREAT CRUNCHYROLL RE:ZERO REWATCH nears its end, the situation only gets more complicated. Hit the jump to find out what's in store!
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What Makes An Anime Tournament Arc So Exciting?
They can often be brutal, emotional, and iconic
Do you like anime tournaments? Of course you do, you're on this website. Well, what separates the good ones from the forgettable ones? After watching numerous anime that include tournaments, I think I've found out. Hit the jump to read more!
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All You Need to Know for Fate/Grand Order Babylonia
The new Fate anime starts this season, and we've got a primer to get you ready for it!
A new Fate anime is coming this season: Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front Babylonia! Even for existing Fate fans, it might be a bit difficult to get in to, since the previous six story arcs have not yet received anime adaptations. Here's something to catch everyone up to speed so that you can full enjoy a teenage girl beating up mythical creatures with a giant shield. Learn more after the jump!
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Relive One Piece’s Most Memorable Moments for Its 20th Anniversary!
We’re celebrating 20 years of One Piece with a video collection of the very best moments in the series!
One Piece is turning 20, and that means it’s time for a huge celebration! We’ve created videos of the very best One Piece moments to look back on and remember the great adventures that Luffy and co have embarked on during their journey to find the One Piece. Curious to see if any of your favorite moments made the list? Hit the jump to find out!
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History vs. Anime: Analyzing Rose of Versailles
How much did 'Rose of Versailles' get right about the French Revolution and what was made up?
There's a lot of truth and a lot of fiction within Rose of Versailles. But which events are facts and which events are fiction? Hit the jump to check out our quick look into how accurately this anime depicts the French Revolution!
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