Louis Kemner

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10 MHA Students Who Can Defeat Vigilante's Stendhal in Battle

6 days ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia: VigilantesThe story of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has introduced anime fans to a new terror on the streets, the masked killer calling himself Stendhal. For now, the anime is teasing fans with the identity of this masked man, but hardcore MHA fans and manga readers know who he is and what he is capable of.
10 Anime Elders Even Stronger Than One Piece’s St. Saturn

6 days ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

Published 10 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Recent episodes of the One Piece anime have introduced fans to one of Luffy's most nightmarish foes yet: Jaygarcia Saturn. He is one of the Five Elders, a small group of statesmen who rank highly in the World Government, and fans now know Saturn is more than an old man with a lofty office. Saturn is the type to send soldiers and agents to do his bidding, but if need be, he can do his own fighting, as fans can see...
10 MHA Villains Who Could Appear in Vigilantes After Stendhal’s Debut

6 days ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has re-introduced all kinds of pro heroes, such as the Symbol of Peace All Might and Endeavor, but it's not just the heroes who are back for more. The villain Stain has made his return with his Stendhal persona, and more villains might follow him. In this phase of My Hero Academia's chronology, plenty of villains are still on the loose, and fans can't wait to see them in action.
Who Is Stendhal in MHA: Vigilantes?

6 days ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

Published 21 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia & MHA: Vigilantes. The story of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has introduced fans to new characters like Koichi Haimawari and Pop Step, while also bringing back some familiar faces like All Might and Eraser Head. The returning characters are all familiar and easy to spot in the anime, but there is one exception: the swordsman calling himself Stendhal. His costume...
MHA: Vigilantes Must Avoid the Obvious Romance Brewing Its Main Character

1 week ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

Published 26 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account One advantage of having a relatively small cast of characters in an anime like My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is that the anime can focus more deeply on character arcs and relationships. The main My Hero Academia anime did have dynamics like the shonen rivalry of Deku and Bakugo, but most other potential friendships got lost in the noise. By contrast, the Vigilantes anime can have much more personal depth, but there...
10 Controversial Details Berserk Would Never Get Away With Today

1 week ago | cbr.com | Kentaro Miura |Louis Kemner

The following discusses sensitive content. Reader discretion is advised. It's no secret the Berserk manga series, originally written and illustrated by author Kentaro Miura, is an intense fantasy adventure with nightmarish scenes all over the place. For many readers, that is part of the draw, with Berserk willing to delve into the deepest recesses of the human psyche, along with brutal violence. It's not a manga to be read lightly, and modern sensibilities might say it's too much for anyone to read.
10 Anime Leaders Even Stronger Than Fire Force's Captain Leonard Burns

1 week ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

Fire Force features a variety of leaders who have immense strength in terms of both authority and actual power, such as Captain Leonard Burns of Company 1. Leonard has always been a towering presence in Shinra's life as a reliable fire soldier with immense strength, most of all his ignition ability, Voltage Nova. Leonard is also now Shinra's enemy, with the two of them clashing in the early episodes of Fire Force Season 3.
10 Isekai Anime That'll Make You Want to Be Sent to Another World

1 week ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

Published 28 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account When anime fans watch isekai anime, they tend to judge the quality of the new world based on the protagonist's own experience, whether it's a charming adventure or a nightmarish slog in a strange land. Sometimes, anime fans wouldn't want to trade places with isekai anime protagonists like Natsuki Subaru or Tanya Degurechaff, but it would be much easier to simply be teleported to their isekai anime worlds as a...
10 Best Manga You Need To Start Reading in 2025, Ranked

1 week ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

Japanese manga titles stretch back many decades, and there are plenty of wonderful new titles coming out all the time, so manga readers must be wondering: where to go next? A manga reader can always find a good title in their favorite genres, but there is another approach to make their manga experience feel more timely. Now that the year 2025 is well underway, there are certain titles that feel like must-reads, and no manga devotee should have to miss out.
Military Ranks in Fullmetal Alchemist, Explained

1 week ago | cbr.com | Louis Kemner

Published 18 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The lore of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood mostly focuses on meaningful symbolism, religious references, the dark power of the Philosopher's Stone, and the brutal reality of civil wars. FMA:B's worldbuilding also includes more familiar topics like military hierarchy, all explored through the eyes of protagonist Edward Elric and his many associates. Edward may not be a soldier, but he is still integrated into...