Winter 2025's latest isekai hit is so subversive that it might be capable of saving the genre from its overdone tropes.

Ever wondered which anime character would represent a birth month’s essence? Each month has its vibe, and pairing it with an iconic anime personality adds a fun twist to astrology and fandoms.

Below are our critics' picks for the best anime characters of the year. God, I didn't think seeing a character with my kind of autism on screen would feel this good, but here we are! To hush the ...

Sakamoto Days' main Japanese voice actor reveals why he originally didn't want to play the role of the anime's titular hero.

leaving much of the character development to other figures. This problem is compounded by the rise of ensemble casts in anime, where mentors often become one-note side characters rather than fully ...

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As 2024 comes to an end, TheWrap is looking back on all the amazing anime series we saw come to our TV and streaming screens. This year was jam-packed with successful Japanese animation.

Welcome to our editorial team's countdown of the very best anime that aired this year! Below you'll find Anime News Network's top 10 anime of the year, the characters that inspired us, the moments ...

With 2024 nearing its end, it’s time to look ahead to what’s hitting in the anime world next year. This past year had some of the biggest releases we have seen in years as both TV anime and ...

The less you know about this wonderful anime series before diving in, the better. It's a fantastic series with top-notch writing, gorgeous animation, and some of the best character work in the field.