Demi Phillips

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The 10 Strongest Dragon Ball Z Characters in the '90s, Ranked

5 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

Before Dragon Ball Super rewrote the power scale and GT took Goku to the edge of the universe, Dragon Ball Z in the 1990s was the definitive era of power. With no multiversal tournaments or godly transformations, strength was measured by tactical skill and how many mountains one could blow up with a single blast. It was a time when villains like Frieza and Majin Buu posed the kind of threats that made entire planets tremble.
10 Most Relatable Gen Z Anime Characters, Ranked

5 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

Gen Z grew up watching anime characters navigate worlds filled with superpowers and supernatural threats. But somehow, the most compelling moments happen when these characters deal with human issues. Characters who have anxiety or live in financially stressful situations resonate the most for this generation. They spiral over nothing and talk big, then crumble the second someone asks how they are doing.
10 Funniest Anime Movies That Aren't Even Comedies

5 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

Anime has a unique ability to be absolutely hilarious without even trying. Humor is baked into the medium, whether that is what creators are aiming for or not. An anime might be a serious noir thriller or an apocalyptic epic and still have some undeniably funny moments. There are many ways that an anime might inject comedy into a story. Sometimes, viewers get a moment of lightness in a tense situation, and other times, certain characters are simply written to provide comic relief in a serious world.
The 10 GOAT Anime Characters, Ranked

5 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Greatness in anime comes in numerous forms: strength, wisdom, resilience, showmanship or simply general cultural impact. But there are not many who attain the highest level of artistic immortality. These characters are the sole ones who can rightly be called the GOATs (Greatest of All Time). These characters did not merely carry their...
This Korean Twist On The Corn Dog Makes It 1,000% Tastier

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Demi Phillips

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You're going to have to forget everything you think you know about corn dogs. This classic carnival staple just got a serious upgrade you don't want to miss out on, and it's all thanks to a simple substitution: rice flour instead of cornmeal. With rice flour batter, you get delicious Korean-style corn dogs. This simple batter swap gives you a completely different texture than the everyday coating of corn dogs you may be more familiar with.
Are Potato Nails A Hack For Cutting Down The Time It Takes To Make A Baked Potato?

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Demi Phillips

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're juggling a busy evening and just want dinner to be simple, baked potatoes are a side dish to consider. And while there are many ways to upgrade basic baked potatoes, the time it takes to cook is not so convenient. A standard baked potato can take close to an hour in the oven, and even longer if you're cooking multiple or extra-large ones.
10 Problematic Manga Fans Need To Stop Recommending

6 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

Manga is a massive world filled with unforgettable stories and stunning art. But for every masterpiece fans rightfully celebrate, there are titles that keep popping up in recommendation threads for all the wrong reasons. Sometimes, it's nostalgia talking. Other times, it’s the mistaken belief that anything shocking should be seen. Whatever the reason, some manga get endlessly recommended even though they’re outdated or just plain uncomfortable to read by today’s standards.
10 Strongest Dragon Ball Z Characters Mini Goku Could Beat Without Turning Super Saiyan

6 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

In the Dragon Ball universe, power comes in all shapes and sizes, but no one breaks that rule quite like Goku. Throughout the franchise, Goku’s power has skyrocketed to unimaginable levels. Even when he’s reverted to a child, Mini Goku still packs a serious punch. While he might look like a smaller, cuter version of the Saiyan warrior fans know and love, he’s no weakling. He has elite martial arts training, Saiyan instincts and years of battle experience packed into a smaller frame.
10 Problematic Anime Trends From The 2000s We're Glad Died Down

6 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

The 2000s were a wild time for anime. The industry was growing fast, especially with Western audiences finally catching on to the medium in a big way. But along with that boom came a flood of trends that haven’t aged well at all. A lot of what passed as funny or edgy back then reads very differently now, and not in a good way. Many anime trends that were big in Japan just didn't translate well for Western audiences, and some even started to get pushback from Japanese audiences, too.
10 Best Anime Series Based on American Franchises, Ranked

6 days ago | cbr.com | Demi Phillips

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: When people think of anime, they usually picture original Japanese creations like One Piece or Attack on Titan. But anime has never been shy about playing with ideas from other countries, and some of the most fascinating experiments have come from Japan’s take on American franchises. Over the years, Japan has reimagined several big-name...