Renz Vitalicio

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The 12 Creepiest Scenes and Moments in Anime, Ranked

Feb 25, 2024 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

You'll find lots of creepy scenes and moments in anime, especially in horror anime series, and especially in the anime adaptations of famed horror mangaka Junji Ito's stories. But it's not only in horror anime. In fact, many non-horror anime series have started incorporating creepy scenes and moments in their shows—from body horror to unsettling images—to add dread and terror. When done right, it can escalate the tension we feel as we're drawn towards the climax of a scene.
The 11 Best Hero vs. Hero Moments in Anime, Ranked

Feb 7, 2024 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

Of all the fight scenes that happen in anime, some of the more interesting ones involve friendly bouts between heroic characters. Whether they're comparing their strengths or stuck together in a tournament, they might go all-out on each other—even if they're friends. But there are also times when heroes have clashing ideologies, which can create rifts between friendships and even escalate to all-out war.
What Is Dark Anime? The 17 Best Dark Anime Series, Ranked

Dec 12, 2023 | techcratic.com | Renz Vitalicio

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The 12 Best Movies About Ninjas, Ranked

Dec 1, 2023 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

In Japanese history, samurai were trained warriors who abided by codes of honor, whereas ninjas lurked in the shadows and employed more dishonorable tactics like stealth, espionage, and assassination. The lore that's infused with mystery and secrecy has turned ninjas into one of the most intriguing character types in pop culture, primarily showing up in martial arts movies—but not always!Ninjas are defined by their ninjutsu, which traditionally refers to their martial training and abilities.
What Is Lakorn? The 7 Best Lakorn Series for Beginners

Nov 7, 2023 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

Eastern media has blown up big time over the last few decades. Japanese anime exploded in the 1990s, K-dramas went global in the 2000s, and C-dramas have followed in recent years. What's the next big thing? Consider lakorn from Thailand, which has started spreading like wildfire on certain streaming platforms. You've probably seen a few lakorn titles here and there without realizing it.
The 15 Best Historical K-Drama Series of All Time, Ranked

Oct 10, 2023 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

Many of today's best-known K-drama series are set in modern times and centered around themes involving high school life, businesses, hacking, luxury, elitism, technology, etc. But one of the subgenre highlights is the historical K-drama. Between the wardrobe designs and the social behaviors and the settings, these series plunge us into the depths of historical Korea and allow us to experience the uniquely engrossing culture of past Korea.
The 10 Best Murder Mystery Korean Drama Series, Ranked

Oct 8, 2023 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

K-dramas might be best known for their romance plots, but in the last decade or so we've seen all kinds of thrilling murder mysteries that give us fresh spins on the usual crimes and villains. A murder mystery K-drama series might spend its entire season investigating a single homicide, or there might be a series of murders that all link together somehow. Either way, it's the uncertainty behind the killer's identity that keeps us hooked.
The 15 Best Anime Characters With Earth and Nature Powers

Sep 23, 2023 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

Unlike fire users who throw fireballs and ice users who encase their targets in glacial cages, anime characters who have earth and nature powers tend to have really unique (and complex) skills that play with the different properties and qualities of stone, dirt, mud, and plants. While it's usually disregarded as the weakest among the five basic elemental attributes—fire, water, air, earth, and spirit—it can be pretty badass depending on the creativity of a particular series.
The 12 Best Anime Series About Magic and Wizards

Aug 24, 2023 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

In one sense, almost every fantastical element in anime can be called "magic," from monsters who spit fire to characters with superpowers to aliens who can travel through time. But if you're looking for real magic in the traditional sense—with wizards and mana and spells and magic systems—then you're going to want a very specific kind of fantasy anime series. Here are our picks for the best anime series about magic and wizards, including ones about students at magic schools.
The 13 Best Immortal Anime Characters of All Time, Ranked

Jul 26, 2023 | whatnerd.com | Renz Vitalicio

In anime, immortals always have the upper hand—whether it's against the hottest fire, the coldest ice, or even the sharpest blade. Immortality usually comes from some kind of regenerative ability, but it could also come from a magical artifact, a blessing from the gods, or maybe a pact made with the devil. And while immortality seems desirable at first glance, it can be as much of a curse as it is a blessing. Living for all eternity comes with all kinds of pains, obstacles, and regrets.