Ajay Aravind

Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune

I am mere connoisseur of terran pop culture — not alien hivemind in flesh-bag. Humans trust, yes? Bylines: @forbesindia @FilmCompanion @viceindia @ArreTweets

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10 Surprising Bleach Fan Theories That Ultimately Came True

2 weeks ago | cbr.com | Ajay Aravind

As one of the most iconic era-defining shonen anime of the 21st century, Bleach maintained its popularity for well over a decade. Even when the anime was canceled following the terribly mediocre Fullbring Arc, the fandom remained united in their desire to see the Thousand-Year Blood War animated. And now the final arc of Bleach is slowly coming to a close, with the TYBW's fourth cour presumably releasing at some point in 2025.
Cowboy Bebop: 8 Ways Spike Spiegel Is A Hero (& 7 Ways He’s A Villain)

3 weeks ago | cbr.com | David Zimmerman |Ajay Aravind

By David Zimmerman & Ajay Aravind Updated 11 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image created by Jenny Melzer Cowboy Bebop is arguably one of the greatest anime series in history, capturing the attention of an entire generation of fans within the span of 26 episodes. The main hero Spike Spiegel is one of anime's most contentious protagonists. While he isn't conspicuously evil as some main characters, he is far from being a paragon of benevolence, as depicted...
25 Best Mahito Quotes in Jujutsu Kaisen

1 month ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner |Natasha Elder |Jenny Melzer |Ajay Aravind

Jujutsu Kaisen By Louis Kemner , CBR Staff , Natasha Elder , Jenny Melzer & Ajay Aravind Updated 12 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account In Jujutsu Kaisen, Mahito is a villain who gained notoriety as the mysterious cursed spirit with a patchwork face. Until the Shibuya Incident, Mahito was a major thorn in the sides of the main heroes, particularly Yuji Itadori and Kento Nanami. He truly had a knack for toying with the human psyche and taking...
20 Best Jujutsu Kaisen Characters, Ranked

1 month ago | cbr.com | Maria Remizova |Ajay Aravind

Jujutsu Kaisen By Maria Remizova , Alexandra Locke & Ajay Aravind Updated 13 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Gege Akutami’s hit dark manga Jujutsu Kaisen is consistently praised for countless virtues. A modern classic of the genre, this supernatural story is a perfect mix of classic Shonen tropes and emerging novelties. Jujutsu Kaisen boasts narrative elements like a larger focus on dark themes and more dynamic, fast-paced storytelling. Yuji...
Game Of Thrones: 15 Things From The Books We're Glad Were Never Adapted

1 month ago | cbr.com | Ajay Aravind

Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R.R. Martin's popular book series HBO adapted into the television show Game of Thrones, have long awaited the next book. Although HBO's iconic series ended its eight-season run more than five years ago, the sixth book has yet to see the light of day. With so many differences between the in-progress novel series and the finished television adaptation, it's difficult to say what the fate of many characters will be.
15 Things in Game of Thrones That Don't Really Hold Up Today

1 month ago | cbr.com | Angelo Delos Trinos |Ajay Aravind

There will never be another show like Game of Thrones. What was once the most critically acclaimed high fantasy ever became a punchline, thanks to an infamously botched final season that tanked a decade's worth of goodwill in the span of six episodes. On the other hand, the other seasons remain highly acclaimed, with Seasons 1-7 earning more than 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. That being said, Game of Thrones began well over a decade ago.
Sukuna's Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine, Explained

1 month ago | cbr.com | Ajay Aravind |Kennedy King |Tulisha Srivastava

Since debuting in 2018, Jujutsu Kaisen has become one of the most popular anime franchises of the 21st century. Thanks to the success of JJK: 0 and many other factors, Jujutsu Kaisen was the best-selling manga in both 2021 and 2022. However, none of this would have been possible were it not for the series' iconic antagonist, Ryomen Sukuna.
Every Main Character In Jujutsu Kaisen, Explained

1 month ago | cbr.com | Brett Cardaro |Ajay Aravind

Anime By Brett Cardaro & Ajay Aravind Updated 17 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Jujutsu Kaisen has some of the best fights and one of the most interesting power systems in Shonen anime today. However, what really makes it stand out from the crowd is its endearing and relatable cast of characters. Interestingly, there is no single JJK main character. On the contrary, the entire cast is fleshed out in a way that makes even the characters with...
15 Harry Potter Characters With The Worst Plot Armor

1 month ago | cbr.com | Jerry Stanford |Ajay Aravind

"Plot armor" refers to the level of protection given to a fictional character, and the thicker the so-called armor, the tougher it is to injure or kill them. Having too much plot armor often becomes problematic when it gets in the way of satisfactory character arcs. Usually, it is most transparent when applied to the main character, but in the world of Harry Potter, it applies to several characters.
15 Harry Potter Characters Who Wasted Their Potential

1 month ago | cbr.com | Nicole Mello |Ajay Aravind

Harry Potter By Nicole Mello & Ajay Aravind Updated 7 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account J.K. Rowling had specific visions in mind for many of the major characters in Harry Potter. Unfortunately, others were destined to be mere story fodder. Some characters fell by the wayside and were completely forgotten, others were pushed to the background or killed far too quickly, and some seemed to disappear into thin air, almost like magic. While central...