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1 week ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
The 2024 cinematic film My Hero Academia: You're Next was a hit for many reasons, but one of its biggest draws was its central villain: Dark Might. Dark Might was the absolute antithesis of All Might, representing sheer, unbridled evil whereas All Might was the embodiment of peace and good. As fan u/Aros001 on Reddit wisely pointed out, Dark Might deserved to play a more substantial role in My Hero Academia, and his character was wasted by only appearing in one film.
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1 week ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Anime is at an all-time height of popularity worldwide, with fans everywhere, not just in Japan, enjoying the medium more than ever before. Anime television series are winning awards and inspiring merchandise collections and brand deals, and it seems a new anime film is hitting theaters each week, giving audiences a brand-new genre to enjoy. Some characteristics anime is known for are overwhelmingly gorgeous animation styles that are...
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1 week ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Deku is one of anime's most iconic characters of all-time, and everyone can agree that My Hero Academia would not have the same amount of charm without him. He has surpassed obstacles most people could never dream of triumphing over, becoming one of the world's best superheroes despite his humble beginnings as a Quirkless individual. Deku's successes are many, but like everyone else, he has experienced plenty of awkward failures...
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1 week ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
The My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime series has finally begun, and it features both new heroes and old favorites. One such familiar face included in the prequel anime is, unsurprisingly, All Might, who is one of the most influential Pro Heroes of all time, shaping an entire generation of heroes and inadvertently kickstarting Deku's hero journey. During My Hero Academia's most significant battles and wisest lessons, All Might was always at the center.
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2 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
Published 14 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account A new TikTok filter that allows users to transform images they upload into Hayao Miyazaki's art style has sparked the artist's outrage, and understandably so.
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2 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Demon Slayer's author, Koyoharu Gotouge, has proven that they are not afraid to eliminate major characters from the story, even those that happen to be fan-favorites. According to a recent interview, the Demon Slayer creator stated that they are extremely picky about what characters they choose to stay in the story long-term. Although it may break fans' hearts to see their favorite heroes removed from the series so soon, Gotouge is...
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2 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Deku may be My Hero Academia's protagonist, but in an interview with the series' creator, Kohei Horikoshi, he revealed that the main character is actually not his favorite in the series. This news may come as a shock to My Hero Academia fans, since Deku is such an integral part of the franchise. Deku is certainly a stellar hero with a number of commendable attributes, but according to Horikoshi, one character rises above Deku as his...
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3 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Demon Slayer is not just another amazing anime series, it is one of the most popular in the entire world. Even people who would not call themselves an anime fan have found enjoyment in Demon Slayer, and it is widely regarded as an excellent "starter anime," for those unsure where to begin when first immersing themselves in the entertainment medium. The To the Hashira Training arc, which was the last anime arc to air before the...
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3 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
As far as anime villains go, Jujutsu Kaisen's are some of the best and most compelling, striking terror into viewers' hearts thanks to Gege Akutami's thoughtful writing and standout character designs. Each of the story's many villains is unique with their own distinct personality and goals, so no two villains can possibly be compared to each other.
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3 weeks ago | 
screenrant.com | Lauren Kells
Published 14 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account My Hero Academia is one of the best animes around, but many fans still have suggestions of ways the shonen series could have been improved. Even the most passionate lovers of any given franchise are bound to have aspects they do not like about the piece of media, and My Hero Academia is no different, made clear by a Reddit thread posted by u/the8thchild. My Hero Academia fansmay absolutely adore the show, but...
