Existentialism, the school of thought that postulates that existence precedes essence and that human beings are completely free and responsible for their lives, has found a perfect visual medium in anime. Japanese animation, thanks to its narrative and visual freedom, is capable of exploring concepts from the philosophy of Sartre, Camus, and Heidegger with unparalleled rawness and style. Anime...

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 '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...

For millions of people in the West (America and Europe), the word “anime” wasn’t learned online. It came from a single source: a programming block on Cartoon Network called Toonami. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Toonami was, for many, the only gateway to shows like Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and Gundam Wing. But its legacy runs much deeper than its lineup. It...

All For One (AFO) is the fundamental antagonist of My Hero Academia and the symbolic opposite of hero society. His psychology is not based on trauma or vengeance, but on malignant narcissism fueled by a power that allows him to absorb the identity of others. AFO is the embodiment of absolute tyranny, where power is the ultimate end, not the means. 1. The Narcissistic Core (Worldview)  ...