Hidden Anime Gems On Netflix You Need To Watch
If you're a newcomer to anime who's wondering what all the fuss is about, this list is an excellent place to start getting to know the medium.
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The Unexpected Martial Arts Anime Series That's Killing It On Netflix
Daddy issues have always been a rich source of inspiration for the arts, but the Netflix original anime Baki takes this trope to a whole new level. The new season of this brutal series has already landed itself on the list of the streaming service's top ten most viewed TV shows. Here's why. -
Anime For People Who Don't Like Anime
For those who are willing to take a chance and try something new, here's a little list of some recommendations for the wary. These series range from older classics to brand new shows, and they forgo a lot of the tropes that require more background in anime in order to enjoy. -
The Real Reason Anne With An E Was Canceled
Despite fans' best efforts, "Anne with an E" Season 4 isn't happening any time soon. However, fans of the series have another new adaptation to look forward to. -
Naruto: The Real Reason Itachi Killed The Uchiha Clan
To understand the story's themes, you have to understand why Itachi committed an unspeakable atrocity. The short answer is that Itachi Uchiha killed his family to protect his homeland. The long answer (and in the sprawling world of Naruto, they're all long answers) is a bit more complex. -
The Untold Truth Of The Legendary Sannin From Naruto
From Tsunade the healer's unfortunate fear of blood to Jiraiya's perversion, this is the story of the Sannin. -
One Punch Man Movie - What We Know So Far
Variety reports that Sony Pictures has snapped up the rights to popular manga and anime One Punch Man, hoping to launch another franchise in a market seemingly dominated by their competitors at DC and Marvel. What do we know about when it's coming, who's in it, and what it's about? -
The Untold Truth Of Pain From Naruto
Pain is an orphan, a recluse, a god, a criminal, and a pacifist. This is the untold truth of Pain, one of the Naruto saga's most complex warriors. -
Most Powerful Dragon Ball Characters Ranked
Your favorite superhero may be able to deflect bullets, but can they draw in the energy from every living creature on earth? -
The Untold Truth Of Madara From Naruto
Madara Uchiha casts a long shadow across the world of Naruto. He founds the hero's village, attempts to end the world, and just won't die for good. But as large as he looms, there's still so much fans don't know about the legendary bad guy. This is the untold truth of Madara. -
The Untold Truth Of The Akatsuki From Naruto
The shadowy Akatsuki organization antagonizes Naruto and his friends for most of the series. But these bad guys aren't all they might appear to be. From the meaning of their name to the stories of their founders, the truth about the Akatsuki remains largely untold -- until now. -
Naruto Uzumaki's Entire Backstory Explained
For folks who don't have time to binge nearly 800 episodes to get a full picture of who Naruto is, we've put together a little primer on all the important info that sets up the story of the Nine-Tailed Fox protector and master of the Sexy Jutsu. -
The Untold Truth Of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
If you have at least a tangential knowledge of manga and anime, you've heard of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. You might have been intimidated by its length (a common manga problem) since it's been ongoing since 1987. Not to mention, the story it tells spans far more time than that. -
The Entire Naruto Storyline Finally Explained
You'd be hard-pressed to find any story that needs 720 episodes to wrap itself up, but that doesn't mean the eventual tale told by Naruto isn't worth a bit of investment. -
The Joestar Family Tree From JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Explained
If you're on the internet, you've almost certainly heard of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, but if you're not into anime you may not know quite what it is. It can be confusing, the way that fans take about JoJos, plural, even though the title seems singular. So what is a JoJo exactly? -
Anime Genres Explained
Western animation can't really be used as a rigid frame of reference; here's a primer on the major genres found in anime, for all your demystification needs. -
The Entire Avatar: The Last Airbender Timeline Explained
Allow us to assist in your Avatar: The Last Airbender needs with this account of the Avatar world's history. Here is the entire timeline explained. -
The Reason You Almost Never See Kakashi's Face In Naruto
Being mysterious and aloof are the foremost elements that make Naruto character Kakashi Hakate so compelling, and nothing highlights his mystery more than the omnipresent balaclava obscuring the lower half of his face. But why all the fuss in keeping one man's face a secret? -
The Untold Truth Of Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop remains one of the most beloved series among anime fans, using its wide-reaching influences to dazzle a diverse audience. -
Sailor Moon's Entire Backstory Explained
What secrets is Sailor Moon hiding? We're here to spill them, from the meaning of Sailor Moon's blood type to the Greco-Roman roots of her romance. -
The Untold Truth Of Naruto
Naruto just has that special something that allows it to endure in a constantly shifting media landscape, appealing to readers and viewers time and time again. Behind the series, behind its determined protagonist, there are so many factors that help to keep fans coming back for more. -
Netflix, Kevin Smith Developing He-Man Anime Series
Netflix is bringing back He-Man and company with the help of Smith, the director of Clerks and Chasing Amy. -
Who Is The Strongest Naruto Character Ever?
The young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki is among the toughest of the Naruto characters but is he truly the mightiest of them all? Who is the strongest? -
Zack Snyder, Jay Oliva Making Norse Mythology Anime Series For Netflix
The Venn diagram of anime fans, Zack Snyder supporters, and those who get all fired up about Norse mythology is about to become a circle. Zack Snyder has partnered with Jay Oliva to make for Netflix an original anime series that takes place "in the world of Norse mythology." -
Netflix Unveils First Photo For New Ghost In The Shell Anime Series
One of Netflix's most anticipated projects is breaking out of its shell. At the Annecy International Animation Festival on Tuesday, June 11, Netflix revealed the first photo from the new Ghost in the Shell anime series Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045. -
Details You Missed In Pokemon Detective Pikachu
For fans of the Pokémon series, Detective Pikachu is filled with plenty of nods to the Pokémon universe. Some of these smaller references are easy to miss, so to help you keep track of them all, we've put together this list of the finer details that might have slipped past you in Detective Pikachu. -
Blade Runner Anime Series In The Works At Adult Swim, Crunchyroll
Blade Runner is about to run, swim, and roll to the small screen, as a Blade Runner anime series is in development at Adult Swim and Crunchyroll. Officially titled Blade Runner — Black Lotus, the anime series is inspired by Blade Runner 2049 and will run for 13 half-hour-long, anime-style episodes.
