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...

The Rise of Webtoons: How 'Solo Leveling' and 'Tower of God' Are Changing the Anime Landscape   For decades, the anime industry operated on a predictable model: most series were adaptations of manga (Japanese comics), light novels, or occasionally, video games. The origin of almost all intellectual property was Japanese. That model is changing. The success of series like Tower of God and,...

A Beginner's Guide: 10 Recommended Anime Series to Start With   Anime is an animation medium originating from Japan. It contains a vast number of works covering multiple genres, such as action, science fiction, romance, and comedy. This wide variety of options can be difficult for a new viewer to navigate. If you are new to anime, you might ask, "Where do I begin?" Perhaps you only have...

The "window seat and last row" trope is a near-universal visual convention in the school anime genre (slice of life and shonen). The protagonist, often an introverted, melancholic character or the "chosen one," is invariably positioned in the far right corner of the classroom. This placement is not random; it is a deliberate choice dictated by visual composition, narrative necessity, and...

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...