The Yuri (or Girls' Love) genre has undergone a remarkable maturation. Far from the initial narratives focused on innocent affection and the exploration of feelings (Shoujo-ai), a wave of works has emerged that use lesbian romance as a vehicle to explore obsession, psychological horror, manipulation, and tragedy. This subgenre, known as Dark Yuri, has found fertile ground, especially in the...

Loved 'Jujutsu Kaisen'? 5 Other Dark Supernatural Anime You Need to See Next   Jujutsu Kaisen has redefined modern action anime. Its popularity comes from a specific combination: a modern world threatened by supernatural horrors (Curses), a well-defined power system (Cursed Energy), and fluid, cinematic combat animation from studio MAPPA. If you finished the latest season and are looking...

Any anime fan knows the terms “Shonen” (for young boys) and “Shojo” (for young girls). Many are familiar with “Seinen” (for adult men). But there’s a fourth crucial pillar that, in the West, is often overlooked or misunderstood: “Josei.” Josei is the demographic aimed at adult women. It is not Shojo. It is the medium that produces some of...

Your Next Binge: 8 Great Anime You Can Finish in a Single Day (12 Episodes or Less)   Sometimes, you don't have time to start a 300-episode series. Enjoying anime doesn't always require a huge time commitment. Many series exist that are designed to tell a complete, high-quality story in 12 or 13 episodes (a single "season" or cour). Watching a 12-episode series from start to finish takes...

The Re-Rise of Sports Anime: How 'Blue Lock' and 'Haikyuu!!' Made Sports a Global Phenomenon   For decades, sports anime (or "Spokon") was a fundamental but consistent genre in Japan, with classics like Slam Dunk and Captain Tsubasa. Globally, however, it was often considered a niche. Today, in 2025, that has irrevocably changed. The sports genre now competes in global popularity with the...