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13 Years Later, Naruto Still Has The Best Villain In Shonen History, And It's Not Close

Naruto is one of the best shōnen series of all time because of its amazing villains, and out of them all, this ferocious fighter is number one.

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Crunchyroll's Cutest Romance Of 2026 Is So Great, It's Already Returning For Season 2 This Summer

One of Crunchyroll's most recent hidden gems just wrapped up its first season in March, but it's so good that season two will drop right away.

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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 Will Confirm The Series' Female Cast Is Way Better Than Fans Think

Demon Slayer has long been criticized for how it handles its female cast, but the upcoming Infinity Castle Part 2 will vindicate it.

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Epic New Action Series Apollyon Is The Jujutsu Kaisen Successor Fans Have Been Waiting For (Exclusive)

Fans of battle shonen series need to get excited, because the ultimate successor to Jujutsu Kaisen is here and available right now on GlobalComix.

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2026's Most Anticipated Webtoon Announces Major New Release, And It's Glorious

After nearly eight years, Eleceed is eyeing a long overdue release, and just in time for its upcoming anime adaptation.

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Even Gundam's Creator Admits That BL Saved The Mecha Genre

Almost 50 years ago, there was a strong chance that Gundam would get canceled, and you won't believe what helped it become a cultural icon.

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My Hero Academia Meets Detective Conan In Shonen Jump's Biggest Sleeper Hit Of 2026

Shonen Jump's biggest sleeper hit series of 2026 is the perfect anime for fans of My Hero Academia and Detective Conan, and it is airing right now.

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New One Piece Episode Is So Good, It Single-Handedly Raised The Bar For The Series' Finale

One Piece's Elbaph Arc has crowned its most emotional episode already and its the perfect blueprint for the series' finale.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Is Officially Abandoning Its Formula For Season 4, And It Could Ruin The Series

Jujutsu Kaisen is making a fairly risky play that might not payoff if MAPPA doesn't handle the pacing of the fourth season correctly.

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With Just 12 Episodes, Crunchyroll's New Adult Anime Already Ranks Among 2026's Best

Crunchyroll's new anime adaptation for adult fans is already doing numbers and could be the change the genre desperately needed.

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A Big One Piece Myth Proves One Way Completely Misunderstand Oda

One Piece has a ton of "facts" surrounding it that have never been confirmed by the creator, Eiichiro Oda, and this one might be the biggest.

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5 Years Later, Black Clover Season 2 Gets Official Premiere Date, But There's A Big Catch

While the new season isn't scheduled to hit TV until October, fans are getting a surprise early look at Asta's return this summer in Los Angeles.

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One Piece Chapter #1185 Release Date & Time

The Elbaph arc takes a detour into the Esperia Kingdom to show how a cheerful childhood friend turned into one of the most ruthless fighters.

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Netflix's Best Anime Movie Of 2026 Is A Must-Watch For Pride Month

Pride Month is in full swing, and anime fans need to celebrate by watching what's easily shaping up to be Netflix's best anime film of the year.

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47 Years Later, Gundam Is Finally Breaking The Franchise's Most Sacred Rule

A new Gundam game, Gundam Rogue Orbit, was announced at Summer Game Fest, and it's breaking a major rule that's defined Gundam for almost 50 years.

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Chrono Trigger Meets One Piece In New Series Dragon Striker, And It's An Instant Must Watch (Exclusive)

Dragon Striker is coming in hot as one of the most exciting new animated Disney offerings, and this anime-inspired show had clear influences in mind.

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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Drops Big Announcement, And Fans Are Not Happy

Instead of giving fans the streaming date, a surprise theatrical announcement has completely broken Demon Slayer fans' patience.

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Sailor Moon Meets Evangelion In The 1990s Anime So Good, It's The Decade's Best-Aged Series

The 1990s were a legendary decade of anime, and one of the best shows of that era was the perfect fusion of Sailor Moon and Evangelion.

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One Piece Episode #1165 Release Date And Time

One Piece episode #1164 was another episode with some amazing setup for future events, and here's when episode #1165 will follow it up.

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It's Time To Admit That Gojo Hasn't Been Jujutsu Kaisen's Strongest Hero For 5 Years

Satoru Gojo has been rightfully known as the strongest Sorcerer of the modern era, but as of 5 years ago, that might not be true anymore.

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