Who's that Anime Girl with Headphones?
Who's that girl, the quiet one avoiding everyone and looking straight ahead? That girl who loves music? That weird girl who loves tech? What was her name again? Until you remember lets just say she is one fabulous anime girl with headphones.
by fatlouierox
199,136 views
Four Important Life Lessons From Kaichou wa Maid-Sama
Kaichou wa Maid-Sama has more to offer than cute girls in costumes. It contains themes of loyalty, hubris, rivalries and that people are more than the front they present. All while managing to put a smile on the face of viewers.
by AlanV
38,605 views
Your Favorite Anime Character Was Actually A Dude
It's a man! It's a woman! It's… we're not really sure, to be honest! Anime localizations sometimes switch character genders. Why does this happen?
by Littoface
81,831 views
Why Do Anime Characters Look White and Other Silly Questions
In school, why does the protagonist always sit in the bottom left corner of the classroom? What's up with all the nosebleeds!? We have the answers to all your questions about anime that you never even thought to ask!
by Littoface
64,429 views
Mamoru Oshii's Return to Anime!
The director of Ghost in the Shell hasn't directed an anime movie in eight years, but somehow Adult Swim has managed to coax him out of animation retirement for a "micro-series" next year. Let's take a look at his history as a director, and what we can expect from the return of a master.
by removed_user
30,271 views
Subs vs. Dubs: Is Anime In English Really That Bad?
There are some out there who refuse to give dubs any credit, and will direct someone to the subbed version without a second thought. But, are dubbed versions of anime really that bad? Are they at least worth a try?
by Rhiannone-10
29,757 views
Is Anime Sexist? The Most Popular Anime Pass the Bechdel Test
Although anime often receives barbs, slings and arrows for its portrayal of women, most of the most popular anime shows still pass one of gender politics' favored bellwethers: The Bechdel test. What are the implications?
by samcook
56,197 views
17 Really Popular Anime That Kind of Suck
The Top 200 Most Popular anime on MAL are mostly made up of highly rated shows. And then there are the low-rated, but widely watched hits. How did these badly rated anime become so absurdly popular?
by Littoface
186,951 views
Nakama and the Cheesy, Yet Wholesome, Friendships in Anime
"The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." Anime, especially shounen anime, reaffirms this proverb time after time. Comrades who battle together develop strong, almost unbreakable bonds—becoming more like family than mere friends. Let’s explore why this trope is so popular.
49,001 views
Anime vs Cartoons: A Comparative Analysis
Whether you prefer one or the other, there's notable differences between what's popular in American animation versus Japanese animation. What caused the art of animation to evolve so differently in these two countries, and how have the different approaches been coming together in recent years?
by removed_user
210,091 views
MAL Users and Their Spring 2016 Anime Season Hits and Misses
Sure, you might love some of the more poorly received anime in this article, and you might not understand the fervor around the latest big hits. But this is what the general consensus is around the latest hits and misses of the Spring 2016 anime season for western anime fans.
by 5camp
116,850 views
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Top 25 Best Psychological Anime of All Time [Updated]
Action is awesome, romance is sweet, but when it comes to making you think nothing beats psychological anime. These top psychological anime will turn your perception of anime upside down. Prepare to have your mind blown.
by Littoface
1,546,646 views
Welcome to the Triggerverse: Shared Universes in Anime
Shared universes are a long-standing tradition in American comics and now all the rage in movies, but relatively rare in anime and manga. This has made Space Patrol Luluco - a series that's combining Studio Trigger's various other series into a single story - all the more unusual and exciting.
by removed_user
50,246 views
Utopian and Dystiopian Societies in Anime
The idea of utopian and dystopian societies can be traced back to classic literature and philosophies…and, of course, there are plenty of examples to be found in anime.
by Littoface
47,277 views
9 Great Anime That Prove Why You Shouldn't Judge a Book by its Cover
What ties together the anime we love? For me, it's the element of surprise - to deliver something different than what you expect, and change the way you feel about a series.
by GuardianEnzo
152,413 views
How to Choose Your Next Anime: A Guide For Huge To-Watch Lists
Do you have more than 100 anime on your to-watch list? Are you having trouble figuring out which one of the hundreds of amazing anime you should watch next? You need this guide.
by Littoface
56,876 views
Talent vs Effort in Ping Pong The Animation
Some people just seem like they're born bursting with natural talent and ability, giving them a distinct advantage over the competition. Can these gifted few be bested by the average chump if they just grit their teeth and give it their all? Ping Pong The Animation has the answers.
by Overcooled
37,738 views
Hai to Gensou no Grimgar is the Grittiest RPG Anime Yet
Although most RPG-themed anime tend to be overly formulaic, Hai to Gensou no Grimgar throws the entire genre for a loop -- in a good way.
by samcook
25,218 views
The Campy Horror in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
Hirohiko Araki's insane 100+ volume spanning thrill-ride and the multiple adaptations it has spawned have a certain macabre touch that you won't find in other shounen manga/anime.
17,906 views
Top wo Nerae!: Gainax's Precursor to Evangelion and Gurren Lagann
Gunbuster and Diebuster: Two titles that represent different turning points in Gainax's history and serve as the precursors to their more renowned works, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann. Does the appeal of these OVAs extend beyond their legacy? Let's find out.
12,754 views
