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22 Old Anime Series and Movies That Set a High Bar

Jan 16, 2025 | entertainment.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

By: Mitch Ryan | "Old" is a relative term; not everything millennials and previous generations hold sacred should be considered ancient just yet. However, with the speed of technological advancement in TV and film, it's a fair critique that anything made more than a decade ago has gathered a thin layer of dust on the vintage shelf. This is not to say that old anime isn't beautifully crafted and highly entertaining for contemporary fans of Japanese animation. Whether you're new to the scene or...
10 Anime Websites Where You Can Stream for Free

Jan 16, 2025 | entertainment.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

Japanese anime fans have never had so many options to enjoy streaming their favorite animated series and films. They can choose an established platform like Hulu, Netflix or Crunchyroll, or watch anime online using one of several alternative websites with their own unique offerings. Anime websites were once a minefield of viruses, ads, broken links and other annoying obstacles.
18 Must-watch 90s Anime Series and Movies

Jan 13, 2025 | entertainment.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

Every generation produces hard-hitting animated movies and series with stories that stay with you long after the credits roll. However, most fans of the genre would likely agree that their favorite anime was born from the golden age of manga between the late 80s and early 2000s. Contemporary fans may label many 90s anime classics as "old anime," and they wouldn't technically be wrong.
16 Binge-worthy Horror Anime to Give You Nightmares

Jan 9, 2025 | entertainment.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

Best Zombie Apocalypse Anime: Tokyo Ghoul (2014) With its hordes of stumbling, flesh-hungry undead, the zombie apocalypse scenario is a common trope in some of the best-performing horror stories in film and entertainment. However, the zombie genre constantly needs fresh perspectives and reimaginings of the classic fight for survival in a world falling apart.
9 Names of God in Christianity and Judaism

Jan 9, 2025 | people.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

The most powerful Christian deity is divided into three primary forms: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. With so many forms, it's only natural that this Holy Trinity would bear so many namesakes. Each of the many names of God holds special connections to stories in the Christian Bible that reflect his powerful role and diverse characteristics.
16 Binge-worthy Horror Anime to Give You Nightmares

Jan 9, 2025 | yahoo.com | Mitch Ryan

Horror movies can reach down into the darkest depths of human consciousness and bring nightmares to life on screen. A well-executed horror anime series or film can perform the same psychological feat with even stronger, longer-lasting effects since they don't disrupt a viewer's suspension of disbelief with prop blood, animatronic monsters or CGI green screens.
Kali: Goddess of Death and Rebirth in Hindu Tradition

Jan 8, 2025 | people.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

In Hinduism, Kali represents the vengeful feminine form of Vishnu, the protector of the universe. Vishnu, working in tandem with Brahma and Shiva, forms the primary cosmic governing body of the Hindu tradition, a triumvirate known as the Trimurti. The origins of the Kali, goddess of death, conflict across traditions. Read on to learn about the mythology of Kali and how she's honored today.
What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year

Dec 19, 2024 | science.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

10 States With the Highest Average Annual Snowfall States with a history of blizzards and stormy weather consistently land at the top of the list of snowy places because they possess all the right ingredients for winter conditions. Unpredictable weather patterns, you can expect these regions to deliver if you hope to find a white Christmas this year.
The Coldest NFL Game Ever Wasn't the One You're Seeing Pics Of

Dec 17, 2024 | entertainment.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

5. New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers (2008) As far as post-season matches go, the NFC Championship between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers was a game that would be one for the record books. In a battle of wills between two titans at the top of their game, the frigid face-off would decide the Super Bowl contenders.
The Richest Kid in the World Is Worth $5B - Which Royal Is It?

Dec 11, 2024 | money.howstuffworks.com | Mitch Ryan

By: Mitch Ryan | Pop culture is rife with fictional characters who become hugely wealthy at a tender age: Richy Rich lives in a mansion, and Mia Thermopolis leaves her normal life to become a teenage royal in "The Princess Diaries." All of these wealthy child fantasies have had kids waiting for their inevitable windfall inheritance for generations. But in the real world, the richest kid in the world is part of a small club of children born from money and well-connected families. You may be...