GameRant - Animation

10 Best American Anime, Ranked

Samantha Lord — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:17 GMT

Anime is a solely Japanese animation style, but American creators have increasingly proven that anime-inspired storytelling can exist and thrive outside the medium's birthplace. From emotionally rich fantasy series to stylish supernatural action series, American anime has evolved into a genre that's capable of rivaling some of the medium's biggest hits.

Why Aardman's Pokemon Animation is a Match Made in Heaven for Galar

Zackari Greif — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:58:12 GMT

Pokemon has participated in many collaborations over the years, but when one with animation studio Aardman was announced, many fans were delightfully confused and intrigued. Aardman is one of the most famous stop-animation studios out there, widely recognized for its work on Wallace & Gromit,and it isn't exactly known for collaborating with other properties often. Yet, somehow, it was announced that a Pokemon project was greenlit last year.

The Best Western Animated Series With More Than 200 Episodes

Evan Regan — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:30:20 GMT

Western animated series have earned their stripes alongside Japanese anime and have produced some shows of exceptional quality over the decades. While many of these series are excellent, they often conclude—either by choice or by cancellation—after a few years. The lucky ones stick it out for a decade, often dealing with declining viewership numbers and the creative burnout of their writers.

Best Animated Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked

Tiago Manuel — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:55:16 GMT

Novels and live-action films rule the world of science fiction, but there's a space in between for a lot of transcendental animated movies that many are sadly unaware of. That should not be, as great sci-fi comes in all sorts of shapes and packages, and everyone should be exposed to it.

Netflix Director Teases Season 2 Details for Beloved Animated Series With 97% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Rachael Fiddis — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:33:07 GMT

The stunning animation, Blue Eye Samurai, gets an extremely exciting season 2 update from a director at Netflix, and it's enough to keep the agonizing wait for its return at bay (for now). Set during the 17th-century Edo-period in Japan, Blue Eye Samurai tells the brutal tale of Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword, and her quest to seek out and deliver revenge against four white men who were present in Japan during her birth and caused unspeakable violence. However, to fulfill her retribution, Mizu must disguise herself as a man or risk being outed, or worse, because of the societal limitations for women during the Edo period.

King of the Hill Revival Is Missing One Beloved Character, Leaving Fans Heartbroken

Rachael Fiddis — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:08:55 GMT

King of the Hill is making its way back to the small screen with a new season of episodes on Hulu, almost 20 years since the original show came to an end after a whopping thirteen seasons. However, some fans aren't as excited as others, as they've noticed that one of their favorite characters from the series can't be seen in any of its recent images or clips.

George R. R. Martin’s New Project Announcement Has Fans Accepting The Winds of Winter’s Fate

Rachael Fiddis — Mon, 26 May 2025 08:57:35 GMT

George R. R. Martin has signed on to produce a new animated movie, and due to the news, fans have now finally thrown in the towel on the hopes of the Game of Thrones author ever getting around to writing The Winds of Winter. The fantasy writer's highly anticipated sixth installment in the series, The Winds of Winter, recently passed a disappointing new milestone: the longest wait ever between the A Song of Ice and Fire series, leaving impatient fans of Martin’s realm of Westeros beyond disappointed at how long it has taken for the book to be finished.

Code Monkeys Is A Love Letter To 8-Bit Gaming That You Can Stream Now

Timothy McClelland — Thu, 08 May 2025 22:00:14 GMT

G4 produced a now-forgotten video game comedy series that was a love letter to 8-bit gaming, and it's available to stream. Before video games were a massive part of mainstream media, channels like G4 attempted to bring gaming culture to audiences with unique shows that appealed directly to the underserved audience. Viewers could get their video game reviews and previews from X-Play, with a unique spin on tech news and geek culture with Attack of the Show!. Now, online gaming, Twitch streaming, and even Esports have transformed the way gaming culture has become more mainstream.

Underrated Animated Movies of the 2020s

Ollie Tuscarny — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:30:14 GMT

The world of animation truly has something for everyone, covering all manner of fantasy settings and transporting viewers into worlds beyond their wildest dreams. Gone are the days of Disney domination, as more and more studios enter the fray and not only compete with the top dogs but demonstrate that original ideas from smaller companies can be incredibly profound and beautiful.

New Love, Death + Robots Season 4 Trailer Reveals Full Voice Cast Including Star Wars and Marvel Stars

Rachael Fiddis — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:09:08 GMT

Netflix's animated anthology series,Love, Death + Robots,makes its highly anticipated return in only a few weeks, which will see 10 brand-new strange and wild episodes being brought to life in the most imaginative way possible. As the animated series gets closer to its release, the streaming giant has unlocked an official volume 4 trailer that will most certainly get devotees of the show wishing they could watch it right now.