Jack Jaegar

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Demon Slayer: How Muzan Became A Demon, Explained

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

Sunlight is the demons' only weakness Muzan is the first demon and fears death Muzan became a demon to avoid dying Demon Slayer is a historical fantasy anime set in Japan's Taisho Era, in a reimagined world where humans live alongside demons. These demons are incredibly dangerous, and are such a problem that the Demon Slayer Corps exists to fight them off and try to protect humanity.
Frieren Wins Anime of the Year at Anime Trending Awards

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

Frieren won Anime of the Year at the 11th Anime Trending Awards with a total of 10,280 votes. The anime also took home five other awards including Best in Adapted Screenplay and Action or Adventure Anime of the Year. Frieren, The Dangers in My Heart, and Dandadan are considered the top anime of 2025 by Anime Trending. Award season is in full swing, and that also means it's time for the anime awards.
Street in Tokyo Officially Renamed “Animate Street” for Largest Anime Store

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

Japan has the world's largest anime store, Animate Ikebukuro, with 10 floors of anime goods. Ikebukuro in Tokyo, with Animate Street, is an otaku paradise similar to Akihabara. Toshima City promotes Ikebukuro as a pedestrian-friendly otaku destination with Animate Street. It goes without saying that, while anime is growing in popularity around the world, Japan is still at the heart of the industry.
A Dark Fantasy Yuri Anime is Coming

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

A yuri manga, "I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day," is being adapted into an anime, exciting fans worldwide. The yuri story features romance in a dark fantasy setting, appealing to fans of the genre. The anime adaptation announced casting details and production team, with a pilot trailer already released. A new anime has been green-lit to be adapted from manga for the screen. This new project stands apart from others that have been recently announced, because it is a yuri manga.
Everything You Need to Know About America’s First One Piece Day Event

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

One Piece Day in Dallas on March 8-9, 2025 Focus on One Piece Card Game with other anime events Special guests, tournaments, exhibitions, and live shows Its no secret that One Piece is one of the biggest franchises in Japanese pop culture, both in Japan and internationally. With fans all around the world, it comes as no surprise that One Piece is starting to have global events beyond just those that are in Japan.
Steins;Gate Reveals New Bunny Girl Art and Merch for 15th Anniversary

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

Steins;Gate celebrates 15th anniversary with new bunny girl artwork & merchandise in Japan. Limited edition merchandise available via online lottery only, with a variety of items featuring bunny girl versions of popular characters. Anime anniversaries (like Steins;Gate's 15th anniversary in 2025) often celebrated in advance to release new merchandise and events.
Dragon Ball Z Inspired Crocs Set To Release This Week

1 month ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

Crocs collaborated with Dragon Ball Z for anime-themed shoe designs inspired by Goku and Vegeta. The shoes come with exclusive Jibbitz™ charms and additional charms available for purchase. Crocs offers other licensed anime collaborations, such as Pokémon, Gundam, and Naruto Shippuden, as well as Western media adaptations like Marvel and Disney. When most people think of anime fashion, they probably (and understandably) think about anime-themed t-shirts.
Demon Slayer: Tanjiro’s Ultimate Form, Explained

2 months ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

Demon Slayer tells the story of how a seemingly ordinary boy named Tanjiro Kamado goes on an extraordinary journey of revenge after his family is brutally slaughtered by a demon. The world of Demon Slayer is plagued by demons that regularly terrorize and kill humans, all led by the leader of the demons, Muzan Kibitsuji. Tanjiro joins the organization that fights back against these demons, the Demon Slayer Corps, and through his training learns how incredibly powerful he actually is.
Demon Slayer: Why The Series Ended So Early, Explained

2 months ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

Demon Slayer is notably shorter than other major anime stories due to its complete storyline in only 205 chapters. The manga's success led to its adaptation into an anime, making it a cultural phenomenon globally. The decision to end the series early was driven by the completion of key story arcs, preventing unnecessary prolongation. Demon Slayer has been arguably one of the biggest stories to release in the last decade.
NARUTO x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Gets a New Illustration

2 months ago | gamerant.com | Jack Jaegar

The Naruto x TMNT crossover comic series includes appearances by main characters from Naruto with the addition of TMNT. The third issue will be released on March 19th, 2025, showing Naruto and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles teaming up to face Shredder. The new artwork features Naruto and the TMNT fighting Shredder, generating excitement among fans online. Last summer, an unbelievable crossover between some of the most famous ninjas in the media was announced.