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Crunchyroll Has Officially Chosen Its King Of Anime Deuteragonists

The king of deuteragonists has been crowned at the latest Crunchyroll ceremony.

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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 Is Officially Coming With New #1 Hashira

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 is officially on the way, with a special role carved out for the strongest Hashira.

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It's The End of an Era For Dragon Ball’s Strongest Saiyans

When the Dragon Ball Super manga finally returns for the Black Frieza Saga, Goku and Vegeta will no longer be the strongest Saiyans in the series.

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Naruto Officially Revives Jiraiya's Sage Mode In Its New Release

Jiraiya is one of the Legendary Sannin in Naruto, and his iconic Sage Mode is making a comeback in the latest release.

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Chainsaw Man Part 2 is Officially Returning on June 4

Chainsaw Man Part 2 is officially coming back on June 4 with brand new material that'll revise the manga’s ending with new art and 12 extra pages.

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The Apothecary Diaries Creator Officially Confirms The Setting Isn't China

The Apothecary Diaries was thought by many fans to be a story based in China, but the creator sets the record straight.

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One Piece: Every Ancient Weapon & Their Location, Explained

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has three powerful Ancient Weapons that can destroy the world, hidden away and waiting to be used.

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Dragon Ball Super 2 is Officially Introducing the Ultimate Ultra Instinct Form

Goku will unlock the most ultimate version of Ultra Instinct in Dragon Ball Super 2​​​​​​​, bringing him one step closer to the Angels and Gods.

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Witch Hat Atelier Episode 10 Release Date

The last installment of Witch Hat Atelier ended with a monumental cliffhanger, but luckily for fans, Episode 10 is only a few short days away.

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Are Shoujo Protagonists Better Written Than Shonen Anime Main Characters?

Shoujo vs Shonen: Which anime protagonists are better written? Our in-depth analysis compares character backgrounds, development, and writing quality in both genres.

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After 73M Votes, Say Hello To Crunchyroll's New King Of Isekai Anime

Crunchyroll has finally chosen a new King of Isekai at its latest awards ceremony.

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One Piece Is Officially Fixing Roronoa Zoro's Biggest Flaw

Zoro's backstory has always been his biggest flaw in One Piece, and the upcoming One Piece release is finally fixing this issue.

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Dragon Ball Super: Goku's Greatest Rivals Officially Surpass Ultra Instinct

Goku is going to be stronger than ever once Dragon Ball Super 2 airs, but it won't take long for his two greatest rivals to catch up and surpass UI.

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The Unforgettable Mystery Anime Odd Taxi is Best Experienced on Blu-Ray
The 2021 Mystery Anime Odd Taxi is Even Better on Crunchyroll's Blu-Ray

The long-awaited appearance of Odd Taxi on Blu-ray has fans cheering, and Crunchyroll's release is packed with high-quality bonus goodies.

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Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 9 Release Date

Yuru and Asa are becoming closer in Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and their relationship may be necessary to face the many trials ahead.

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Japan's Biggest New Gen Manga Is Officially Beating One Piece In Sales

Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga has been beaten in the first half of 2026 by a popular new-gen manga in sales.

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Dragon Ball Super 2 Will Officially Prove Vegeta is Better Than Goku & More Talented

The Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol anime is going to finally prove that Vegeta is the most talented Saiyan alive, and better than Goku.

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Solo Leveling's Sung Jinwoo Is Officially Crowned King Of Battle Shonen

Solo Leveling's Sung Jinwoo has established himself as the King of modern battle shonen, and its latest victory at Crunchyroll Awards prove it.

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Digimon Beatbreak Becomes One Of The Top Series In The Franchise
Digimon Beatbreak is Already One Of The Best Digimon Series

Digimon Beatbreak has become one of the top-rated Digimon Series, and there's a really good reason behind its success: Learn it here.

Witch Hat Episode 9 Review
Sleepless Nights and Simmering Secrets: Witch Hat Atelier Episode 9 Review

Qifrey's machinations behind the scenes are becoming more dangerous in Witch Hat Atelier Episode 9, and Coco's fate is now even more unclear.