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Why the Characters in Shadows House Are So Creepy
Shadows House blurs the line between humans and shadows. Find out why this anime is so creepy and its link to a real-life roboticist's theory.
The Philosophy Behind Psycho-Pass
2012's Psycho-Pass bears a striking resemblance to George Orwell's 1984. From the futuristic setting to the surveillance society, what else is there?
Romantic Killer: The Reality of Stalking in Japan
Romantic Killer tackles the topic of stalking in a modern-day Japanese setting. Why is stalking widespread in Japan, and how can we help the victims?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 5 Review
In the latest episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the Sternritters are annihilating the Soul Reapers until Head Captain Yamamoto arrives.
Demon Slayer: Snooze or Lose?
Have you ever wondered why Zenitsu can fight while he's asleep? Find out how this phenomenon is possible.
The One Piece of Shoujo Manga: Skip Beat
Similar to One Piece, romantic comedy series Skip Beat has an equally long-lasting legacy in the manga industry.
The Significance of the Sun and the Moon in Anime
Attributed to Shintoism, the sun and the moon, Amaterasu, and Tsukiyomi, heavily influence anime in ways unimaginable.
How Naruto Creates Compelling Character Deaths
Has an anime ever brought you to tears? Discover how Naruto uses sound, character, and story design to evoke strong emotions in its audience.
Demons & Titans: Villains or Victims?
Discover how the Demons in Demon Slayer and Titans in Attack on Titan turn from vicious villains to vulnerable victims.
Why Do So Many Anime Use Filler Episodes?
Ever wonder why your favorite anime is full of filler episodes? Find out why the animators need them, and why they are not as bad as they seem.
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: Episode 4 Review
In the latest episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Kill the Shadow, the war on Soul Society has officially started.
Fact or Fiction: The Power of Friendship
The Power of Friendship is undeniably the Deus ex Machina of the anime world. But is it actually something that can happen in real life?
A New Wave in Shōjo: Reincarnation
If you could choose to reincarnate into a world filled with magic, romance, and mystical creatures, would you?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 3 Review
The latest episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War goes into the real reason why the Soul Reapers and the Quincies are at war with each other.
Why Do So Many Anime Use Crows?
Crows player a bigger role in anime than you think. Find out why they are so symbolic, and how they came to be the holiest birds in Japan.
Kuroko's Basketball: Seijūrō Akashi's Split Personality, Explained.
Born from desperation to win, Seijūrō Akashi's alternate personality takes on a life of his own.
Haikyuu!! How Hinata Can Fly High
Describes how Hinata Shoyo can go head-to-head with opponents twice his size based on real-world sports science and anatomy.
Aoashi: Eagle Eye, Explained
What sets Aoi Ashito apart from his teammates is none other than a superhuman-like skill, Eagle Eye.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Episode 2 Review
The latest episode of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Wars dives deeper into the connection between The Wadenreich and The Arrancars.
How Sanrio's Aggretsuko Turns Stereotypes into Solutions
Sanrio's Aggretsuko anime series navigates the murky waters of portraying modern-day Japanese workplace stereotypes.