There is a battle about to begin in Tokyo, the Shaman Fight. This tournament is held every 500 years where shamans, those who command spirits, test their skills in combat. The winner becomes the Shaman King and gains command of the Great Spirit. Shaman King follows the story of the carefree Yoh Asakura and his […]
Certainly it is believed that the 12-episode format or even the longer 24-episode format is good for telling a good self-contained story. However, for some, anime isn’t about how many series you can watch – it is about the quality of the ones you do. Now, that isn’t saying that a longer anime series equates
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
Simple and versatile, a sword can be an extension of the arm and useful in a wide variety of battle situations. It is a weapon for heroes, especially in anime. I mean, when is the last time you saw a pikeman as a main character in an anime, right? (Ushio and Tora) As swords are
To have honor is to know your ideals and be stalwart in upholding them. It may be easier to claim a victory through underhanded means, but to these characters, that is a path they simply won’t walk. If you are looking for anime characters that are stalwart in their ideals and never stray from the
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War, or rather our interest in it, never changes. While the days of a constant barrage of war movies has died down a bit, humanity will always have an interest in it. It is the perfect venue for tales of bravery and sacrifice, accented by the horrific suffering happening to everyone involved and caught in
Why do your fighting when you can summon a creature – or person – to do your fighting for you? Most popular in shows like Pokemon or Digimon, this is not a foreign concept in anime, but it comes in many forms. What they all have in common is that the characters have ability to
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I know each and everyone of you has a list of anime characters that you love. You admire them for their deeds, their personality, or their strength. Let me tell you, at least one of the characters on that list is probably a badly written character. A lot of times, main characters can be propped
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Morality is never black and white, good or evil, in life. The key to crafting some of the most interesting characters, be they heroes or villains, is that their morals are in shades of grey. A villain could be completely evil for not always evil reasons. A hero can fight for the right side, but
In anime, when two great warriors start fighting, you can expect certain things. They will start by testing each other out, using techniques, and then adapting their style to come out on top. These are the exciting fights. However, there is also something extremely fun about the fights where you just know it is going
