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After 38 Years, Dragon Ball's Next Anime Will Finally Return Yamcha To His Badass Roots

J.R. Waugh — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:30:22 GMT

It's easy to pinpoint Son Goku as the central plot-armor-bearing protagonist and poster-child of the Dragon Ballfranchise, but that has never stopped creator Akira Toriyama and others from putting the spotlight on other characters. The series may have let much of the Dragon Team roster fall by the wayside even around the early arcs of Dragon Ball Z, but other mainstays like former villains Piccolo and Vegeta have continuously found great moments to shine, with Son Gohan even momentarily stealing the show entirely. But one character who became a joke for decades in his first shot at glory was Earth's very own Yamcha.

Dragon Ball Meets One-Punch Man In 2026's Most Underrated Action Anime

J.R. Waugh — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:59:11 GMT

For much of the world's anime-viewing population, little exists to match the hype and iconic status of the Dragon Ball franchise. After all, Akira Toriyama's creation shaped the future of shonen as fans knew it, mixing humor and spectacular battles between its heroes and increasingly outlandish nemeses. But even with the franchise's pinnacle in Dragon Ball Z concluding in 1996, over 19 years later, the Madhouse adaptation of One-Punch Man captured the spectacle of Toriyama's franchise at its height, mixing in a healthy amount of its own genre parodies. The downside is, even future One-Punch Man seasons would fail to meet the legacy of season 1.

Crunchyroll's Mushoku Tensei Is Returning, And the Controversial Isekai Already Looks Stunning

Umair Nakade — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:30:22 GMT

2026 has proven to be a huge year for isekai anime. From the highly anticipated return of Re:Zero to breakout hits like Noble Reincarnation making a name for themselves, the reincarnation fantasy genre is on a roll this year. Even with all that competition, one of the most heavily debated and eagerly awaited titles of the year has still been waiting in the wings.

Crunchyroll's Witch Hat Atelier Episode #11 Sets Up Major Risks In Second Exam Arc (Review)

J.R. Waugh — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:00:33 GMT

Crunchyroll's finest new fantasy anime has only continued to knock its competition out of the park in terms of heartfelt storylines and lovable characters. While Witch Hat Atelier doesn't channel the hype of other contemporary anime like Solo Leveling or Jujutsu Kaisen, this is by design, opting for a surprisingly grounded portrayal both of its sophisticated magic system, and those who practice it. In Witch Hat Atelier episode #11, courtesy of a screener provided by Crunchyroll ahead of its June 8, 2026 release, ScreenRant got to see the setup for the long-awaited second test, a surprising additional participant, and another mentor's neglectful abuse.

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

Branson Garza — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:00:21 GMT

Narutois one of the best shōnen series ever made for dozens of reasons. Like every shōnen series, for the franchise to truly work, it needs villains for its heroes to fight against, and that's just one of the many areas in which Naruto is exceptional.

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

Branson Garza — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:30:22 GMT

Crunchyroll has earned its title as the premier destination for anime in the West. It's the number one streaming platform for anyone who likes anime in dozens of countries, and when you look at its catalog, it's easy to see why.

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

Kolt Day — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:30:22 GMT

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Demon Slayer Chapter #151 and beyondDemon Slayer has long caught flak for its female representation, but the upcoming sequel toDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle will seriously challenge that criticism — and put the franchise's female cast right in the spotlight. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle smashed records by becoming the highest-grossing movie ever in Japan, while also achieving staggering success worldwide. All of this just goes to speak to the incredible degree of hype its upcoming sequel has earned.

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

Hannah Diffey — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:01:22 GMT

The battle shonen genre is always searching for its next breakout hit, especially as major modern animeand manga franchises continue to evolve or end. For readers looking for a new action series that combines supernatural combat, dark fantasy themes, and an underdog protagonist, Apollyon is emerging as a title worth checking out. The GlobalComix-exclusive series brings together an ambitious creative team led by writer Brandon Chen and co-creator Valkyrae, blending familiar shonen genre strengths with a distinct world of its own.

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

Merlyn De Souza — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:04 GMT

With series like Solo Leveling, Viral Hit, and Tower of God having paved the way, the coming years are set to bring with them an avalanche of manhwa anime adaptations. For the most part, action webtoons are at the forefront of this oncoming wave, and one particular release that has a lot of eyes on it is Eleceed.

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

Joshua Fox — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:21 GMT

Gundam might be one of the world’s biggest anime now, but that was hardly the case when it first premiered. Back during the original run of Mobile Suit Gundam, the series had infamously poor ratings to the point that it was cut short by nine episodes, and if it weren’t for people reevaluating the series in the years after the fact, it would have faded into obscurity, and the mecha genre might have died along with it.