While action anime series don’t always lean on them, a good tournament is generally a oft-utilized way to fill some time and establish a distinct ranking of who is the most powerful fighter. It can be a chance to show off new techniques or build for some character growth. Unfortunately, because they are such a […]
In order to sow chaos and discord among the human kingdom, the Demon King Tasogare abducted the beloved human princess, Syalis. In an effort to rescue her, a mighty hero sets forth. Meanwhile, held in the demon castle, Princess Syalis discovers that being held captive is quite boring. She decides to sleep away her time
Oh, Naruto. You are truly a staple in the shounen genre and introduced a whole generation of fans to anime. But damn if you ain’t long and complicated about it. With many episodes, many OVAs, many movies, and now a whole new generation to tangle with, Naruto is a complicated show to tackle. However, if
Kou Ichinomiya, as the son of a wealthy businessman, has vowed never to become indebted to anyone. However,when he falls in the river under Arakawa Bridge, someone dives in to save him, thus he owes his life to this person. She is a homeless girl named Nino who wants only one thing – to fall
It is one of the the oldest and most effective romance cliches in the book. A heroine finds herself in danger, and a hero sweeps in to save her, somehow deepening their budding romance further. Of course, rescue romance anime series, as I call them, need not be a damsel in distress. There are plenty
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Nozomu Itoshiki is a high school teacher that is so pessimistic that even small misfortunes can send him spiraling into a pit of despair. Surrounded by increasingly insane students, Nozomu’s unique brand of despair has its own way of affecting them, often in a positive manner. An eccentric dark comedy that can take you an
Anime has a complicated relationship with families. Certainly you can presume that most characters have whole and happy families located safely off-screen, but anytime someone needs even a minor tragic backstory to explain present dysfunction – then BAM – dead parent. While dead parents are as lazy a storytelling device as they are effective, it
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When a new continent known as Magmell emerged, it launched a new Age of Discovery among mankind. However, while it is filled with new flora and fauna, danger awaits there. While adventurers scramble to explore it, people like Inyou stay back, ready to rescue people from Magmell at request and for a price. While it
Like ghosts and the supernatural, it is only natural to be captivated by the fact that we may not be alone in the universe. As such, you can find quite a bit of anime series about aliens. Whether they are invading earth or simply stranded from their home planet of bodacious waifus, there is a
Kanade Amakusa’s high school life should have been normal. Instead, he is cursed with Absolute Choice. This curse means that every so often, he will be forced to make a choice that will force one of two things to happen. Unfortunately, both choices are often completely terrible and completely public. While the lengthy title can
