https://screenrant.com All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:01:37 GMT en-US hourly 60 With the rising popularity of anime in recent years, the question of what animation studios are the best has loomed large in some fans' minds. It has been common for fans to decide what to watch each new season by following certain studios whose works they have enjoyed previously. While this isn't necessarily a surefire indicator of quality, as oftentimes different teams of animators and directors work in the same company, certain studios have shown themselves to be a cut above the rest in terms of the anime they produce.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:01:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-studios/ There are few genres quite as engaging and captivating as mystery, which is why the best anime mystery series are also some of the medium's most memorable ones. While other shows may easily be enjoyed in a more passive manner, without requiring much attention, these typically require viewers to be truly invested and figure out the truth alongside the protagonists.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-mystery-series/ Since it is a story about pirates, One Piece also features a variety of awesome pirate ships. These ships often receive the same amount of detail and innovation that mangaka Eiichiro Oda puts into his character designs. This grants them a charm and flair that ships in other series don't have and makes ranking them based on coolness a meaningful task.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-coolest-ships/ Warning! Contains MAJOR Spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga!!!

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-most-brutal-deaths/ A character's introduction in anime is one of the most important moments for that character as it sets the tone for how audiences will perceive that character. While some introductions are subtle or efficient, some of the best in anime history are also the funniest, instantly endearing audiences to that character.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/funniest-anime-character-introductions/ Voice acting is one of the things that can truly make or break an animated project, the best voice acting moments in anime history are proof of that. Whether it’s in English, Japanese, or any other language, there is always a wide assortment of talented voice actors lending their skills to anime. While fans and critics tend to focus on art and animation in anime, if a series has truly impeccable voice acting, then that, too, can help take it to greater heights and make it stand far above its contemporaries.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-voice-acting-moments/ Scary stories might not be the first thing fans think of when it comes to manhwa, but the best horror manhwa certainly deserve recognition. While the manhwa medium may not be nearly as popular or diverse as the more developed manga, it's certainly managed to make a name for itself through well-liked titles such as Solo Leveling and Tower of God. In terms of genres, it covers just about everything, with there being quite a few options to choose from when it comes to the best horror manhwa.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-horror-manhwa/ As Dragon Ball continues with Dragon Ball Super, the series is bound to bring forward a few disappointing villains. Even the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z series aren't completely exempt from let-down threats. From Commander Red near the beginning of the series to the most recent antagonists, such as Gas in the Granolah arc, Dragon Ball occasionally lets down its fans.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-most-disappointing-villains/ While the platform is not immediately associated with the medium, Amazon Prime Video has available to stream some of the best anime ever made. Though its selection isn’t as extensive as other streaming services such as Crunchyroll or Funimation, it shouldn’t be discounted, and it makes up in terms of quality.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:00:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-watch-amazon-prime/ Coming-of-age anime focus on the transition from childhood to adulthood, during which one inevitably faces a variety of changes and new feelings. Change is never easy to adjust to, especially when dealing with other external factors, such as new environments or peculiar situations that are hard to speak about, but it's not impossible either, and these shows realistically depict all facets of the process.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-coming-of-age-anime/ While Japanese anime has been around since the early twentieth century, 1980s anime represents the Golden Age for anime in the West. Indeed, it was during that decade when anime experienced a significant increase in popularity in the United States. With no established set of anime fandoms, the anime that "came over" ran the gamut of what was available in Japan, from saccharin-sweet romance to ultra-violent war stories.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 18:01:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-80s-anime-aged-well/ My Hero Academia's anime has now adapted almost every story arc in the manga, with only three left to go, but how do these anime arcs stack up against one another? With how long and varied the story has been, these arcs can be quite different from one another, making a strict ranking difficult. Still, it's possible to compare these arcs to one another and pull out reasons why some are better.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-my-hero-academia-arc-ranked/ Kenjiro Tsuda is an acclaimed anime voice actor best known for his many dark and passionate characters. While he has played characters in games, movies, radio, and theater, he's often best known for his many prominent roles in anime. Tsuda is an absolutely prolific actor in the world of anime, with a mountain of roles since his debut in 1995.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-characters-voice-actor-kenjiro-tsuda/ While everyone can appreciate a good intricate story with surprising twists and captivating action, sometimes one needs nothing but a wholesome anime, especially after a bad day. These are the types of shows that are guaranteed to make viewers forget about their worries and concerns, and take a moment to truly relax and remember how simple life can be.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-wholesome-anime-watch-bad-day/ The title of longest running anime is a surprisingly difficult question to answer, if only because there have been so very many anime that have hundreds of episodes that it's not immediately obvious. As long-running favorites such as One Piece and Case Closed (also known as Detective Conan) sail past the thousand-episode mark, viewers marvel at the staying power of anime. These are series that have been on the air for longer than some of their viewers have been alive, racking up episode counts into the hundreds or even thousands, to the point where it would take weeks to marathon just one of them.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:00:32 GMT https://screenrant.com/all-time-longest-running-anime/ Anime openings and endings serve as memorable book ends for their respective series. Endings in particular often get overlooked due to their placements, despite being works of art. However, there are plenty of anime endings that stand out from the crowd for a number of reasons.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-ending-themes-2010s/ While anime can be many things, some of the best anime are also surprisingly educational. Whether it's history, science, or economics, thanks to anime, it's possible to learn some cool things from unexpected sources. The best of these educational anime combine the writers' knowledge with a compelling story. It's possible to learn new things while watching anime just to be entertained.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:31:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-surprising-anime-educational-taught/ The medium of anime has some of the best stories that horror has to offer. Horror has become one of the most well-regarded genres among fans for its unique stories that investigate the primal instinct of fear. Whether they're clever explorations of the psyche or a simple story of survival against a masked killer, horror has survived for years for the thrills it has created for fans.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-horror-anime/ Jujutsu Kaisen is a darker take on shonen, known for the intensity behind its action scenes accompanied by a story that only seems to get darker as it continues. In spite of this, there are a surprising amount of scenes in the series that audiences are likely to find amusing. These scenes often contrast against the more serious nature of the surrounding plot, but also help balance it out.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:00:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/funniest-jujutsu-kaisen-moments/ Vegeta, the prince of all Saiyans, has often played second fiddle to the beloved Goku in Dragon Ball and that's generally reflected with his transformations. The genocidal villain-turned-anti-hero has just as many fans, if not more, than the main character himself. While Vegeta has seemingly never been able to overcome his eternal rival in raw power, he has never given up, nor forgotten who he is, and where he came from.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:00:56 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-every-vegeta-transformation-ranked-weakest-strongest/ A common issue that both new and veteran anime fans may encounter is trying to identify the best place to watch anime online. Given just how many different options there are, including popular platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix, it may be difficult to assess which of them best suits one's personal needs and wants, or just how different they are to each other.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:01:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-places-to-watch-anime-online/ The My Hero Academia franchise has been massively popular, almost since its debut as a manga in 2014, and that popularity has led to several movies being released. Unlike many other anime franchises, which tend to relegate their movies to non-canonical status, there's good reason to think that My Hero Academia's movies have been brought into the series' canon, with characters from the films appearing in the manga, albeit mostly in brief cameo form. That makes it a little more important than usual for My Hero Academia fans to stay caught up on the series' films, which isn't always an easy task in the modern, fragmented streaming marketplace.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-my-hero-academia-movie-in-order-best-way-watch/ One Piece has continually outdone itself in terms of storytelling and animation, however, the Wano Arc has seen the series reach a new peak with some of the best scenes in the last two decades of its run-time. From heart-wrenching deaths to shocking betrayals and some of the best action sequences in the series so far, the Wano Arc as seen in the anime has it all with the perfect balance of content that enriches the story far beyond the source material.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:00:32 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-scenes-in-one-pieces-wano-arc/ Crunchyroll is one of the best places to stream anime online, and that includes some of the best science fiction anime ever made. From retro classics to currently airing series, Crunchyroll's library of Sci-Fi anime contains some can't-miss series that any fan of anime or science fiction should check out.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-sci-fi-anime-crunchyroll/ Since 1999, the most powerful Naruto characters featured in over 70 manga volumes and 700+ animated television episodes. Over the course of two decades, creator Masashi Kishimoto introduced fans to many memorable characters. Some of these characters were goofy and endearing, while others were incredibly threatening – and they all had various levels of powers and abilities. Discerning a Naruto power ranking is no easy task. With a range of abilities and different strengths, it is hard to determine precisely whether one character was more capable in battle than another.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/naruto-most-powerful-strong-chakra-characters-ranked/ With the abundance of anime that became available outside Japan in the 1990s, it's no wonder the period is considered the breakout decade for anime in the West. From superhero-like magical girls to space cowboys to hip-jazz soundtracks, the anime of the 1990s created many of the themes, styles, and trends that now dominate the industry.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-90s-anime-aged-well/ While Naruto often gets called out for its lackluster inclusion of women in the central plot points of the story, surprisingly some of its strongest characters are females. Moreover, unlike their male counterparts, when this group of exceptional women is given an opportunity to prove themselves, they rarely falter.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-female-characters-in-naruto/ Since its debut in 2022, Spy x Family has been one of the most popular titles in the anime world. One of the reasons it is so popular is its ability to attract a broad spectrum of fans including men and women, young and old, otaku and new anime fans. Indeed, its fan base gives it a unique appeal that few other spy anime have achieved. Nevertheless, there are a lot of good spy anime out there that Spy x Family fans will enjoy.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-spy-anime-like-spy-x-family/ The Pokémon anime has spawned a huge number of movies, with 23 unique films released over the years starring Ash Ketchum and his various friends, mostly confronting legendary Pokémon and those who want to abuse their power. The Pokémon anime series starring Ash ran from 1997 to 2023, with movies released yearly from 1998 to 2020, typically in the summer. Not all of these films saw theatrical releases in the US, but all have premiered in English at some point. Pokémon movie releases are often a big event for fans, as the movie itself is usually accompanied by distributions of rare Pokémon featured in the film to players of the games.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-pokemon-movie-in-order-best-way-watch-how/ It's no exaggeration to say that some of the best anime feature strong female characters. Anime is an incredibly diverse media that has something for everyone. Whether the audience is looking for an action-packed, battle-oriented story with larger-than-life characters who possess all kinds of cool powers, or a down-to-Earth, heartwarming tale of everyday life with a relatable cast of characters, there's a whole list of anime to choose from.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:07:36 GMT https://screenrant.com/great-anime-female-protagonists-woman-led/ Ash Ketchum was on his Pokémon journey for twenty-five years. He's been to eight different regions, befriending and catching all kinds of Pokémon on his way to become a Pokémon Master. Competitive and relentless, Ash has also participated in numerous championships, often placing among the Top 10 and nearly reaching victory twice. It takes seven tries before he becomes a regional League Champion, though.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:15:58 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-ash-every-league-championship/ Few anime tropes are as beloved as the sword master, naturally leading to the most powerful swords in anime being cherished relics. These ridiculously strong blades stand out above other fictional weapons and have earned their place as some of anime's most iconic weapons ever.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-anime-swords/ With the number of manga hits Shueisha's Shonen Jump generates month after month, it's easy to forget that it's just one in a number of publishers creating content for the thriving, ever-growing manga market. Indeed, there are two other major publishers - Kodansha and Shogakukan - that consistently produce excellent, if less celebrated, manga stories that are every bit as good as Jump's best.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:10:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-manga-not-shonen-jump-kodansha-shogakukan/ While the fantasy genre may be quite common, given the medium's ability to immerse and transport viewers to any world, no matter how mythical, dark fantasy anime are unfortunately not nearly as widespread. Everyone knows the best fantasy anime, but few of these could be said to be truly dark, leaving viewers who prefer a more cynical and mature story dissatisfied.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-dark-fantasy-anime/ Many of the strongest anime characters have elemental powers, such as control over fire or water, but one of the most underrated of these is the power over plants. The traditional Japanese elements are earth, water, fire, wind, and void (the concept of pure, quintessential energy), all of which are derived from Buddhist beliefs about the natural world. The qualities associated with each element originally applied to styles of martial arts and came to extend to representations of superpowered characters’ personalities as well. Once viewers know what they are looking for, they will see it in many media including plenty of the best shounen anime.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:40:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-anime-characters-plant-powers/ In My Hero Academia, the main characters are all training to answer the question: who is the top Pro Hero of them all? They dream of being the best of the best and fighting for the top spot as the Number One Hero. In My Hero Academia's hero society world, that ranking is definitively decided by the Hero Billboard Chart JP.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-hero-academia-top-10-pro-heroes/ My Hero Academia is already well on its way to ending, but there are still a few things the series needs to do before it's over. Given mangaka Kohei Horikoshi has already wrapped up a couple of dangling plot threads like these, hopefully, this indicates he has plans for the threads on this list as well. If he doesn't, that would make the series a lot less satisfying.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/biggest-things-hero-academia-needs-before-ending/ Fall 2023 has arrived and with it comes a slew of great anime to stream. From sequels of popular series to completely new stories, this season provides fans with a range of old comforts and exciting new adventures. While tastes may vary, certain shows are airing this fall that every anime fan should watch.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-new-anime-stream-fall-2023/ Warning! Contains major spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga!

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:31:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-jujutsu-kaisen-arc-ranked-worst-best/ Slice of life anime is usually concerned with grounded and relatable matters, hence the name, but that's exactly what makes these series that feature criminals all the more fun. Whilst it's almost always more high-stakes series that dominate the anime scene, slice-of-life series have been growing ever more prominent in recent years. Series like Spy X Family and My Dress-Up Darling both became surprise hits in 2022, largely because of the slice-of-life elements that made them eminently watchable.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 02:02:02 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-slice-of-life-anime-about-criminals/ As one of the most thrilling sports out there, boxing anime makes for some of the best action in the genre. After American sailors introduced boxing to Japan in the nineteenth century, the sport quickly took off. Now, it remains a popular combat sport in Japan, alongside wrestling and other martial arts.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-boxing-anime/ While the concept of isekai, or being transported to another world or time period is hardly new in manhwa, these are arguably the best isekai manhwa that execute the concept to perfection. From overpowered main characters to historical melodrama and romance, the best manhwa have a little bit of something for fans of every genre with the tried-and-tested isekai trope to tie them all together.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-isekai-manhwa/ There’s no shortage of increasingly powerful characters in Dragon Ball continuity, far beyond the scope of just the main characters alone. The series has a bit of a controversial reputation for introducing a super-strong villain in any given arc, only for them to be beaten by Goku soon afterward. While that unarguably does happen, the series has grown beyond that trope, as it’s no longer earthbound warlords or intergalactic conquerors the Z-Fighters are facing, but literal gods, as well as those who wield power the likes of which the familiar Dragon Ball heroes could barely comprehend.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:31:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-dragon-ball-characters-ranked/ Rivals are a core part of the Pokémon franchise, both creating a challenge for players in the Pokémon video games, as well as for Ash in the Pokémon animated series. As the anime often loosely follows the storyline and structure of each new video game title by keeping the new region, gym leaders, and key opponents, many of Ash's rivals come directly from the games. Having already traveled over eight regions, Ash has met many challengers--yet some stand out significantly over others for their strength, friendliness, or wisdom.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-ash-best-rivals-ranked/ Since its release in the fall of 2022, Bocchi the Rock! only continues to grow in popularity, even surpassing the critically acclaimed Chainsaw Man in ranking. The slice-of-life comedy portrays the relatable struggles of Hitori Gotou aka Bocchi, a severely introverted girl who comes to the conclusion that she will get people to love her by becoming a legendary guitarist. After three long years of practicing and gaining social media presence by posting recordings of her radical playing, the extremely talented Bocchi finally realizes that she must fight her true nature and begin performing with a band.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 22:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/great-anime-like-bocchi-the-rock/ Jujutsu Kaisen boasts some of the best and most interesting characters in all of anime. With season 2 currently airing, more characters are being introduced to anime-only fans each week, with the original cast members being expanded on. From the heinous villains to the heroic sorcerers, there's no shortage of lovable characters.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-interesting-jujutsu-kaisen-characters/ With spirits playing such a prominent role in Japanese culture, it's no wonder that many fans want to know what the best anime about ghosts are. The supernatural occupies a popular spot in pop culture for good reason. Audiences love to explore the world of the occult, whether to get some good, old-fashioned scares or out of genuine interest. Whatever the reason, ghosts and spirits are never far away from the entertainment industry.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 17:15:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/must-watch-anime-ghosts-spirits/ For fans of the cottagecore aesthetic, there are plenty of amazing anime series to enjoy. Though it's been around for several years now, cottagecore is the aesthetic trend that just continues to grow in popularity, with its idyllic rural influences being seen in everything from interior design to, of course, media. Given the popularity of the slice-of-life genre, which revels in the mundane details of everyday life, anime is uniquely perfect for portraying the cozy, satisfying elements of rustic life that make cottagecore appealing.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-cottagecore-anime/ Anime has some of the best redemption arcs in any medium. The powers of love, friendship, and humanity are the strongest forces in many of these shows, and can even transform a villain into a hero. However, redemption doesn’t happen the same way every time.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-redemption-arcs-in-anime/ The best anime on Crunchyroll can be difficult to narrow down simply because there are so many great series to choose from. Since it launched in 1994, Crunchyroll has built a reputation as one of the best websites for anime, film, and television. Not only do they have an abundance of genres, but many series are available in both their subbed and dubbed versions.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:31:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-crunchyroll/ Anime has rapidly become one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world, naturally leading many to wonder what the best anime for beginners are. The medium has a long and storied history, with some series quite difficult for new viewers to get into due to references to other anime, cultural differences, and quirks of the medium. Many popular anime series are also very long, such as One Piece, which has well over 1,000 episodes at this point.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:30:57 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-for-beginners/ Objectively naming the best manga is no easy task, as the medium's incredible variety and diversity make it difficult to compare and contrast works across genres, themes, and time periods. Regardless, some titles stand clearly above others in terms of popularity and reception, having made a name for themselves as some of the best experiences that readers could possibly have.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-manga-you-can-read-right-now/ Just as sports films have captured audiences' hearts, sports anime have risen from the ranks of TV shows or comic-inspired series to become cultural phenomenons. And looking at the most beloved and popular sports anime ever released, it isn't hard to see why.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:53:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-sports-anime-of-all-time/ Anime healers are rarely the center of attention, with all the glory usually going to heroes and warriors who boast impressive offensive capabilities, defeating their foes in a flashy manner and taking the spotlight for themselves. However, were it not for supporting characters who keep them afloat, these fighters may not even live to achieve the triumphs that make them popular.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:00:32 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-godlike-anime-healers/ The most iconic anime mechs have been inspiring the imagination of fans for decades. The anime mechs that have become icons of the genre are important in two major ways. First, many famous anime mechs are among the most powerful machines within their fictional universe, playing decisive roles in the story. Second, many of them have had a major influence on the genre, sometimes lasting for decades.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-iconic-anime-mechs/ The Pokémon anime has been running for almost 25 years, and over that time, some Pokémon have died throughout its run. While Pokémon is a generally light series, it does occasionally play with heavy themes and ideas. Death is one of those heavy themes and ideas, and there have been multiple times when a Pokémon has been on the receiving end of it.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-died-actually-anime-every/ One Piece has given fans innumerable beloved characters over the years, each having a unique character design and a signature gag, trait, or laugh that sets them apart from the rest. Regardless, with the series being as vast as it is and with so many characters to choose from there's bound to be some characters that simply aren't all that likable.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:00:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-least-likable-characters/ While they may not be the leading characters of the most popular genre, anime detectives are often some of the smartest and most memorable characters, particularly known for their extraordinary feats of intelligence and unexpected solutions to anime's biggest mysteries. No matter how impossible their challenge may be, these investigators seem to always know how to gather all the necessary information and find the right answers.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:00:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/anime-detectives-better-than-conan/ Success is seldom achieved without sacrifices, but the most resilient anime characters have tougher journeys than most, fraught with obstacles, dangers, and life-threatening situations. Even when their lives aren't in danger, their mental states often are, having to face profoundly traumatic experiences such as betrayals or the loss of loved ones.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-resilient-anime-characters/ For a medium as diverse and wide-spanning as Anime, it can be difficult ranking the best anime series of all time. Looking at the wide range of metrics fans use to judge the quality of any individual anime makes the ranking even tougher.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:30:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-series-ranked/ Naruto is one of the most popular anime series of all time, which is probably why it has a total of 11 movies spread across the entire franchise. The original series and the post-time skip follow-up Naruto Shippuden ran for a combined 720 episodes, followed by the sequel Boruto. Though they're mostly considered non-canon, Naruto's 11 movies are also an important part of the anime's enduring legacy.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-naruto-movie-order-how-to-watch/ In accordance with the diversity of the medium, anime worlds can be just as complex, interesting, and well-defined: while there are some cool anime worlds that fans would like to live in, there are also some incredibly dangerous ones. While many worlds may serve as a mere generic backdrop for epic adventures, some creators take the extra steps to build an immersive universe that feels real and important.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-dangerous-anime-worlds-no-fan-would-survive/ In keeping up with the new anime that come out each season it can be easy to forget all the great upcoming anime set to release at later dates. Many of these shows have only been announced with not even a set release period revealed. However, when these shows make their debut they are bound to be some of the most talked about anime of the time.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-upcoming-anime/ Between the very successful Pokémon TV series and movies, Ash Ketchum has come across many different types of Pokémon over the years. The Pallet Town native dreamed from the start that he would become the world's best trainer, and some would say due to his extensive experience that he successfully achieved that dream.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-ash-never-caught/ Female anime anti-heroes are a surprisingly underrepresented archetype, due to the medium's tendency to turn female characters into helpless damsels in distress, often needing to be saved by their strong male counterparts. Even when that is not the case, they are often either given supporting roles, or act as the love interest of the main character, rather than having their own identity.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-female-anime-anti-heroes/ Some of the longest-running conversations in the fandom center on ranking the strongest anime characters, or who would win in a fight. These debates are likely to go on for as long as new anime air every season. Anime can tell a broad range of stories, and the nature of animation allows anime to tackle just about every genre of fiction, from slice-of-life to sci-fi. However, combat-focused anime (usually in the shonen category) tends to be some of the most popular and commercially successful anime around.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:00:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-anime-characters-ranked/ Primarily a prominent industry in Japan, most anime series tend to be set within the country. More often than not, anime, at least those set in the real world, feature Japanese characters in a Japanese setting.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-not-set-in-japan/ Animal companions in anime are not an uncommon sight and the popularity of felines in international society likely plays a huge role in why there are an abundance of adorable cat characters in anime. More often than not, these kitty confidants are seen at the protagonist's side throughout their adventures or even act as one of the main characters themselves.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/cutest-anime-cats/ As the most common type in the Pokémon franchise, Water-types have a wide variety of designs and inspirations. Currently, there are a total of 159 Water-type Pokémon, and all other Pokémon types have been paired with Water at least once. An overall strong type with only two weaknesses, Water-types are commonly seen among the most powerful Pokémon.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-cutest-water-type-creatures/ Many anime take inspiration for their story or characters from Japanese mythology and folklore. From gods and yokai to urban legends, these anime rely on well-known and loved stories as the centers of their own shows. Some are straight retellings, while others are looser interpretations.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-manga-japanese-mythology/ Both the sci-fi genre and the anime industry have been plagued by unfortunate stereotypes of being aimed at exclusively male audiences. This has been shifting in recent years, with both sci-fi and anime opening up to wider and more diverse audiences. From some of the most iconic anime of all time, to underrated cult classics and new favorites, an ever-increasing number of sci-fi anime have female protagonists.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-sci-fi-anime-female-leads/ Anime swordsmen are always some of the most popular characters, as seeing someone who has gone through extensive training and practice to hone their skills and bring their techniques to perfection is not only impressive but also inspiring. Often wielding nothing but a sword, these characters can take on any challenge. No matter how intimidating their foes may seem, they rarely refuse a chance to practice.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-proficient-anime-swordsmen/ With many anime characters suffering huge losses, it’s no surprise that they lose their temper and go wild leading to some of the best anime rage moments. Over the years, the rage and anger felt by anime characters has become a vehicle to tell incredible stories. Some of the best fights in the medium see a normally cheerful character go into a fit of blind rage. It's entertaining to watch characters abandon all common sense and direct all their anger and fury at a particular person.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-satisfying-anime-rage-moments-blood-pumping/ Since the anime first aired in 2020, Jujutsu Kaisen has continued to be a staple shonen series for anime fans everywhere, appreciated for many qualities including its darker plot points and beautiful animation. Known among anime and manga fans as one of Shonen Jump's "Dark Trio", Jujutsu Kaisen features gruesome battles and challenging themes that cause it to stand out among other shonen series.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:30:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-like-jujutsu-kaisen/ Ash Ketchum was the protagonist of the Pokémon anime for 1,232 episodes, during which he traveled far and wide across the Pokémon world. He visited 8 of the Pokémon world's major regions, during which time he caught 78 Pokémon, including his 30 Tauros. The Pokémon he caught in each region differ greatly, and for each land he visited, Ash built a completely new team. With all these Pokémon teams to his name, though, just which of Ash's Pokémon is his very best from each region?

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/pokemon-ash-ketchum-best-pokemon-from-each-region/ Fighting is an important part of anime history, with the best martial arts anime being all-time classics that have defined multiple generations. More than just fighting, martial arts is a contest of wits and wills as the various combatants test their might against one another. This leads to thrilling character moments as audiences watch their favorites test their ideals against one another.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-martial-arts-anime/ Anime sequel series may seem like an easy way to leverage the success of an established title, but the expectations and responsibility that come with following up on a beloved title, especially after a long wait, tend to have the opposite effect instead. Sequels must take great care not to alienate existing fans, while also adding enough new content to prove their value, which is a complicated issue to balance.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/disappointing-anime-sequel-series-need-remake/ Anime can often be expensive to own, but for those who know where to look, there are excellent free anime to stream out there. The following anime series can all be watched on free platforms, perfectly legally, albeit with some commercials added into the mix. For those on a tight budget who need their anime fix, though, nothing can be better.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-free-anime-right-now/ Warning: Spoilers for Junji Ito Collection and Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre!!The horror mangaka master Junji Ito is renowned and possibly even feared for how proficiently and seemingly effortlessly he plunges into the grotesque and the macabre through his employment of an almost too diverse array of styles and themes. Regardless of how many of his tales transpire into being outlandishly metaphysical or absurd, many of them hit a little too close to home for viewers. The overly harsh terrors Junji inflicts upon his usually innocent or only slightly deserving characters can be traced back to and serve as shockingly stunning metaphors for real-life struggles, fears, and phenomena.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:30:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/junji-ito-most-horrifically-relatable-stories/ Deep anime rivalries that make both characters more interesting are everywhere. They aren't limited by type of show -- slice-of-life, action, horror, and cyberpunk are just a few of the genres in which the best anime feuds happen. In many instances, these rivals are exact opposites in appearance, mannerisms, and morality. In others, rivals have subtle differences that show how the protagonist, too, could end up just like their enemy if they aren't careful. Anime fans with a literary mindset will recognize these as narrative foils, and they make for some of the juiciest storytelling within the medium.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/deepest-anime-rivalries-characters-more-interesting/ Warning! Contains spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen Manga!!!In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, the most powerful techniques are known as Domain Expansions. Few sorcerers and curses can actually use this ability, but those who can are some of the strongest in the series. This makes measuring the relative power level of these Domain Expansions a good indicator for the strength of the sorcerers themselves.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-strongest-domain-expansions/ Anime characters use a variety of fighting styles and weapons, but anime gunslingers have the unique advantage of being more grounded compared to their peers, as their weaponry is often inspired by reality. In turn, this makes them not only more relatable and easier to connect with, but it can also lead to them being associated with iconic characters from different media, who may employ similar equipment.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/coolest-anime-gunslingers/ One Piece has amassed a large collection of movies over the decades, and here’s each of them in order of release date. Ever since the One Piece anime first started, there has been a tendency for a new movie to be released on a near-annual basis. Some were originally short films presented as double features with other Toei Animation films at their film festivals, but most have been fully theatrical in terms of both length and release. Whatever the case, the wide assortment of films is a testament to how big of a franchise One Piece has managed to become.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-one-piece-movie-in-order-of-release-date/ Life can be weird, and the best slice of life anime do a great job reflecting that. Even the most typical, mundane life can be full of strange new experiences. Thanks to imaginative storytelling possible in anime, those little moments of every day can really be given an opportunity to shine on-screen.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/weirdest-slice-of-life-anime/ Anime and video games have always been linked, which is why it's no surprise that the best anime inspired by video games are truly incredible pieces of art. The creation of one media can inspire another; this is true of many things including in anime adaptations of popular properties. The existence of these anime adaptations can help provide fans with more time spent in those worlds, with those characters, and give them a chance to revist the story in a new way. Audiences might even start with the anime series and find themselves inspired to play the game. Either way, these two mediums clearly build on each other.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-inspired-by-games/ Once Akatsuki take over as the main villains of Naruto Shippuden, the fights against them are some of the best in the series. The organization is entirely rogue ninja who were exiled from or turned on their home villages. As such, they are terrifyingly strong on their own, and a threat to the entire shinobi world together. Even beyond their monstrous strength though, the Akatsuki are just interesting characters with a wide set of abilities, making any fight they participate in an instant classic.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-akatsuki-fights-naruto/ One Piece is a series known for its absurdity in humor and action, which is what makes it so surprising to see Luffy come close to death a handful of times. From characters surviving brutal, usually fatal injuries, to slapstick antics to serious conflict the series' portrayal of violence varies wildly. Nearly every character in the Straw Hat crew experiences near-death situations at least once or twice, but Captain Monkey D. Luffy has had more experiences than any other character.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-times-luffy-nearly-died/ The isekai theme represents one of the more noticeable recent trends in the anime industry, with shows that fall under this category even outnumbering all others during certain seasons. Yet, while titles such as Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! became immensely popular, many others end up being overshadowed, never getting the chance to reach the same heights.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:01:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-underrated-isekai-anime-deserve-more-recognition/ With every excellent shoujo anime comes the fear of the 'no second season' curse. In fact, a running gag in the anime community is that the greater a shoujo anime is, the more likely it is to have only one season. While there are a handful of exceptions to this rule that did luckily get picked up for a renewal, the ones on this list did not fare so well despite being most deserving of a second season.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/shoujo-anime-that-deserved-a-second-season/ From hulking strongmen to ultra-talented martial artists, there are a plethora of powerful characters in Jujutsu Kaisen. Shonen anime and manga are filled with powerful characters, making it difficult for any series' heroes and villains to stick out. Jujutsu Kaisen's intricate power systems and complex characters however make it a breath of fresh even among its contemporary shonen hits.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-most-powerful-characters/ Anime mages represent one of the most common type of characters in the medium, given just how popular fantasy worlds of sword and sorcery are. Yet even among the numerous wizards and witches that lead the stories beloved by anime fans, some stand clearly above the others in terms of raw power and expertise over magic.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:00:41 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-anime-mages/ Whether they have memories or skills from their past lives to rely on, unique abilities granted to them by the gods who brought them to their new world, or bodies with an uncommonly high aptitude for magic, isekai protagonists almost always find themselves to be significantly stronger than their peers. Moreover, their innate strength is usually also paired with an incredible talent for evolution.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-overpowered-isekai-protagonists/ While plot, dialogue, and animation are undoubtedly crucial, good anime soundtracks also play a considerable role that is often overlooked. A good soundtrack can not only express underlying themes and emotions but also amplify and communicate them in a way words may not be able to. In fact, the music in a particular scene can tell a whole story of its own.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-soundtracks/ Each anime studio has its own unique touch, which is why it's so surprising that Studio MAPPA's best anime are so wide and varied. Founded in 2011, MAPPA has exploded in popularity recently after the studio was given responsibility over several high-profile manga adaptations. A studio cracking just one huge adaptation would instantly make it notable, the fact that MAPPA has dozens of big hits marks it as legendary.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-studio-mappa-anime/ A lot has happened since the Worst Generation was first introduced in One Piece and readers can't help but wonder where these breakout pirates all are now. Despite being a last-minute addition by Oda at the time, each member was more unique than the one before and raised the stakes for the title of the Pirate King even higher. However, no one could have fathomed the role the Worst Generation would go on to play in the series.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-worst-generation-where-they-are-now/ The explosive popularity of anime in recent years has led to the most popular anime characters, like Dragon Ball's Goku, becoming household names even outside of Japan. Interesting and lovable characters help to make a series both memorable and profitable, so it's in studios' best interests to create the most appealing characters possible. Not every anime character reaches that bar, of course, but the best of the best aren't just heroes you can relate to, they're fully-fleshed out characters with fears, hopes, and dreams, just like anyone else.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:46:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-popular-anime-characters-all-time/ Gunslingers in anime often appear in western-inspired settings, resulting in some of the medium's most iconic characters. While the top touchstones like Trigun and Cowboy Bebop hit their heights in 1990s, the time is always right for a comeback... and to appreciate the lone wolves that cemented their place in anime history.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:34:53 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-deadliest-gunslingers/ One Piece is one of the most popular manga and anime series of all time, with many classic arcs that rank as some of the best in Shonen storytelling. But how do these arcs compare with each other?

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-best-arcs-ranked/ Anime has never been limited to just TV shows, with the best anime movies standing out as some of the finest films ever made. While anime is best known for its various TV shows, there are plenty of anime movies that have stood out over the years, as well, especially in the years before anime started to take off in the West. That idea has become even more apparent in recent years as anime movies make their way to theaters and streaming in greater and greater frequency, and as such, they tend to receive just as much praise and attention as TV shows, if not more so.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:01:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-anime-movies/ With anime becoming more and more popular all around the world, so has the demand for more diverse characters and that has led to some of the most iconic Black characters in anime. Black characters have become more popular both in Japan and outside, especially in the past few decades as anime fandom grows. Some mangakas like Eichiro Oda were way ahead of their time by incorporating Black characters in their work which paved the way for future creators to follow suit.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:30:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/black-anime-characters/