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First Impressions: SAO Alicization World Premiere First Impressions: SAO Alicization World Premiere

MAL attended the world premiere of SAO: Alicization at MadFest 2018. While the first episode wasn't flawless, it definitely has us excited to see what the rest of the show has in store.

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Interview: China Literature on The King's Avatar and Global Ambitions Interview: China Literature on The King's Avatar and Global Ambitions

MyAnimeList spoke with China's largest online literature platform about the global success of The King's Avatar, the webnovel medium, and their plans to expand internationally.

by MAL_Articles

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Black, White, and Gray: What Makes an Antihero Work Black, White, and Gray: What Makes an Antihero Work

Antiheroes are often some of the most beloved and most talked about characters in their stories. The appeal of these characters can be high and their character brilliant, but what actually makes an antihero work?

by MAL_Articles

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The Art of Time Skips: When, How and Why The Art of Time Skips: When, How and Why

With flashbacks, plot twists and foreshadowing often being the most analyzed narrative elements in anime, time skips get ignored quite often. However, they offer just as much potential, for better or for worse.

by MAL_Articles

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[Manga Store] Creator Spotlight

[Manga Store] Creator Spotlight

There's never been a better time than now to pick up some of the hottest Kodansha titles than in the creator spotlight!

by MAL_editing_team

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Cowboy Bebop: Meaning Behind the Madness

Cowboy Bebop: Meaning Behind the Madness

Perhaps one of the most iconic anime titles of all time, Cowboy Bebop has enchanted audiences everywhere for decades. But why has it been such an enduring success? Here is a fresh take on the truth behind Bebop’s allure.

by MAL_Articles

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The Importance of Worldbuilding in Anime

The Importance of Worldbuilding in Anime

It's essential for an anime to have a creative premise, but it's even more important to have worldbuilding that backs it up.

by MAL_Articles

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The Seasonal Quarterly: Spring 2018 (Part 1)

The Seasonal Quarterly: Spring 2018 (Part 1)

In these opening weeks of the Spring 2018 anime season, Steins;Gate 0 starts off as the by far highest rated anime, although Megalo Box is the new heavy hitter if we look past sequels. This and more in the opening edition of The Seasonal Quarterly.

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[Manga Store] Recommendation's from the Editor #2

[Manga Store] Recommendation's from the Editor #2

If you call yourself an otaku, then be sure to check out these otaku-life centric manga!

by MAL_editing_team

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Can an OP Character Be a Good Main Character?

Can an OP Character Be a Good Main Character?

OP characters are a common trope in anime, if not a loved one. An often repeated criticism of leads, particularly in shounen titles, is that they were too powerful. Distinguishing between the pros and cons of OP heroes is important to be able to understand if an OP lead can be a great character.

by MAL_Articles

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Symphony of Emotions: How Music Defines an Anime

Symphony of Emotions: How Music Defines an Anime

Music in anime can be a blessing or a curse. When done correctly, it can leave an everlasting impression on the audience. Music is merely one element of many, but it is a critical component that defines the emotional impact of an anime.

by MAL_Articles

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[April Fool's] The Best and Worst Anime of Winter 2018

[April Fool's] The Best and Worst Anime of Winter 2018

With the first season of anime for 2018 coming to a close, it's time to take a look at what made this season great and what made it awful.

by MAL_Articles

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Kemono Friends' Success: Cultural Differences or Something More?

Kemono Friends' Success: Cultural Differences or Something More?

Kemono Friends was the surprise sleeper hit in 2017, almost being completely ignored by the Western anime community while being loved in Japan from the day it aired. What is the secret behind its success?

by MAL_Articles

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A Look At Makoto Shinkai's Style And Themes

A Look At Makoto Shinkai's Style And Themes

Makoto Shinkai has made several feature films and short over the years, but the emotional core and visual style of his films has stayed the same.

by MAL_Articles

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[Manga Store] Recommendations from the Editor #1

[Manga Store] Recommendations from the Editor #1

2018 marks the opening of MAL’s official Manga Store! Now open to over 30 countries around the world, be sure to check it out!

by MAL_editing_team

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Technical Quality vs. Enjoyment: A Strange Discrepancy

Technical Quality vs. Enjoyment: A Strange Discrepancy

Many anime are inherently flawed, yet are fun to watch or vice versa, where there is a definitive discrepancy between what can be considered quality and what can be considered fun.

by MAL_Articles

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The Different Models of Time Travel in Anime

The Different Models of Time Travel in Anime

Time travel is a ubiquitous topic in all kinds of storytelling and anime is not an exception. In this article, we take a look at the different ways that it is implemented and provide some particular examples in anime.

by MAL_Articles

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Good Chemistry: Ingredients for a Successful Romance Anime

Good Chemistry: Ingredients for a Successful Romance Anime

Despite a wide variety of styles and settings, many of the most successful romance animes have one thing in common: they inspire us. But what is it about these shows that tugs at our heartstrings? The answer might be simpler than you think.

by MAL_Articles

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Popularity Vs. Quality: Different by Definition

Popularity Vs. Quality: Different by Definition

It's not uncommon for popular anime to receive scores way lower than you would expect, given how trendy it seems to be. But what is the cause for this difference between a show's quality and its popularity?

by MAL_Articles

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Why Incest Appears So Often In Anime

Why Incest Appears So Often In Anime

A look into some of the cultural and logical reasons as to why incest appears so often in anime, the impact it has on anime and how it targets a specific audience.

by MAL_Articles

75,273 views

Human Again: Females in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Human Again: Females in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Arakawa Hiromu created a world in which women can be military leaders, run their own businesses, and be powerful alchemists without anyone batting an eye. Here are some ways Fullmetal Alchemist is breaking down barriers for females.

by MAL_Articles

19,301 views

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New Year's Traditions in Anime: The Shrine Visit (Part 4)

New Year's Traditions in Anime: The Shrine Visit (Part 4)

Visiting a shrine to receive blessings for the new year is a key tradition for Japanese people of all ages.

by MAL_Articles

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New Year's Traditions in Anime: Preparing for the New Year (Part 3)

New Year's Traditions in Anime: Preparing for the New Year (Part 3)

It's out with the old and in with the new, but also a time to enjoy some food.

by MAL_Articles

8,017 views

New Year's Traditions in Anime: A Time for Thanks (Part 2)

New Year's Traditions in Anime: A Time for Thanks (Part 2)

Japanese New Year is a time to appreciate and celebrate by giving gifts to others.

by MAL_Articles

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