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1 month ago | 
dualshockers.com | Characters By |Daniel Trock
It’s been a few years since Kingdom Hearts 4 was officially announced, and we’re still largely in the dark about its development. That’s nothing new; it was pretty much the same with Kingdom Hearts 3, and Kingdom Hearts 2, for that matter.
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2 months ago | 
cbr.com | Characters By |Timothy Donohoo
Anime Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image via Phoenix Entertainment Discotek is known for bringing many old and rare anime shows and movies to modern media, and 2025 is no exception.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
cbr.com | Characters By |Kourtney Borman
anime Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account In most anime shows, the spotlight shines the brightest on the main character, focusing on their journey of growth, redemption, power, etc. However, there are some series that feature strong anime side-characters who can effortlessly steal the show, even outshining the heroes and becoming fan favorites. Whether through their heartbreaking backstories, unique abilities, or charismatic personalities not bound by...
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
cbr.com | Characters By |Alexandra Johnson
anime Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The "rise and grind" mentality can cause day-to-day life to seem like a drag. However, there are several slice-of-life anime that can prove there's beauty in the mundane. Life may seem troublesome, but that's only because people aren't taking the time to stop and smell the roses. Cozy slice-of-life anime can remind viewers that there's more to life than just work and troubles. Relationships, community, and food are...
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
cbr.com | Characters By |Vera Vargas
It takes thoughtfulness to create a quirky female love interest in anime without falling into any annoying stereotypes. Their traits should be nuanced. There's a difference between a character who is very animated and goofy because they have niche interests and a fun sense of humor, and a character who is goofy for drama or fan service. A well-written quirky girl or woman feels more like an eccentric individual than the tired "not like the other girls" trope.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
cbr.com | Characters By |Robbie Robinson
anime By Alexandra Locke & Robbie Robinson Updated 6 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Not all anime need more than twelve episodes to tell a story. Some, despite their short length, manage to portray beautiful stories of any genre with limited episode counts. These anime prove that it's not the number of episodes that matters, but rather the quality of these episodes. Nearly all anime genres have at least a few series where there are only twelve...
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Characters By |Vera Vargas
Shojo Beat Published 9 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Shojo anime are stories written and marketed for a young female audience, though they are enjoyed by a wide variety of viewers. While shojo anime covers too many genres to be considered formulaic, there are many popular tropes that pop up in shojo anime. Shojo fans enjoy them in classic titles and in newer releases. Some tropes go in and out of vogue, but for the most part, they tend to be staples of the demographic, like tsundere...
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Kohei Horikoshi |Characters By |Aka Akasaka |Hajime Isayama |Jennifer Melzer
anime By Louis Kemner , Jenny Melzer & Robbie Robinson Updated 12 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Japanese anime is known for its gorgeous visuals and lush color palettes, which can make for some truly attractive protagonists and supporting characters. Of course, style is no substitute for actual substance. A well-written anime heroine can quickly become an unforgettable part of the cast, allowing anime fans the opportunity to enjoy their feminine charm, as well as their visual...
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Kohei Horikoshi |Characters By |Tite Kubo |Hajime Isayama
anime Sign in to your CBR account When it comes to the anime medium, no genre is more popular than shonen. Initially targeted toward the male teenage demographic, shonen anime has become an international phenomenon that now appears on millions of TV screens around the world, due in large part to its ability to consistently spawn hit series like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and Demon Slayer. Although there is plenty of variety in the shonen genre, one thing that is part of almost every single...
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
cbr.com | Characters By |Yana Toboso
anime Sign in to your CBR account This article contains spoilers for Dandadan, Episode 7, “To A Kinder World”. Dandadan is now available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix. It also contains mentions of physical abuse, implied trafficking, suicide, and other serious themes. Reader discretion is advised. The latest episode of Dandadan had fans sobbing by the end. The story of the Acrobatic Silky and her young daughter was unspeakably tragic. Unfortunately, the gravitas of the Silky’s...
