Definitive Guide: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Watch Order (Complete Timeline)   JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the most influential franchises in the history of manga and anime. Written by Hirohiko Araki, the series is distinguished by an unusual narrative structure: instead of following a single protagonist, the story is divided into "Parts." Each Part features a new protagonist...

Happy "Goku Day"! How One Character Became a Global Ambassador for Anime   Every May 9th, social media and fan communities around the world celebrate "Goku Day." It is an annual celebration of Son Goku, the protagonist of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball franchise. But this day is more than just a celebration of a character. It's a recognition of how a fictional, spiky-haired hero became the...

How 'Sailor Moon' Created the Modern "Magical Girl" Template   The "Magical Girl" (Mahou Shoujo) genre is one of the oldest and most recognizable in anime. When most people think of it today, they imagine a group of teenage girls in colorful outfits, elaborate transformation sequences ("henshin"), and special attacks to defeat a monster. That image, however, was not always the standard....

Loved 'Demon Slayer'? 5 Other Action Anime with Breathtaking Animation   Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has become a global phenomenon. While its story of a young man seeking to avenge his family and save his sister is a pillar of the Shonen genre, the main reason for its success is its visual production quality. Studio Ufotable uses a technique that combines fluid 2D character animation...

In the world of shonen anime, a well-defined power system is the foundation of the action. While systems like Ki (Dragon Ball) and Chakra (Naruto) are iconic, the Nen from Hunter x Hunter (H x H) is almost universally cited by fans and critics as the most brilliant, complex, and satisfying system ever conceived. Nen is based on the manipulation of aura (life energy) that flows from the body....