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.
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Anime Fan Theories: Who is Ash Ketchum's Dad?
In its entire run, the Pokemon anime series has never once shown a single clue as to who Ash's father really is. He is mentioned briefly as a 'Pokemon trainer on an adventure'. However, fans aren't quite satisfied with this theory, and have made theories of their own.
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Top 27 Best Hayao Miyazaki Anime Movies [Updated]
Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most famous directors in the world, has produced many extraordinary works such as Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. Take a look at our countdown of Studio Ghibli films directed by Hayao Miyazaki based on MAL user ratings!
by Camelot3
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Top 10 Best Heartwarming Family Anime
Home is where the heart is, and there is nothing closer to it than family. Families come in all shapes and sizes in real life and anime as well! Here are a few anime that portray the unbreakable bonds that families share.
by RilakkuLina
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Interview with the voice actors for Boruto: Naruto the Movie
After an epic battle in the last movie, Naruto Uzumaki is back and all grown up in Boruto: Naruto the Movie! Finally at peace, the Hidden Leaf Village is bustling with new businesses and new faces - some of which include the super-strong offspring of Naruto's most beloved characters.
by futarochan89
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Howl no Ugoku Shiro: From Castle to Home
Howl no Ugoku Shiro (Howl's Moving Castle) follows the story of Howl and Sophie and their adventures in Howl's mysterious moving castle. As Howl and Sophie grow closer and mature as individuals, how does the castle change to reflect their deepening relationship?
by shucklejuice
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Everything Cute and Kawaii about My Neighbor Totoro
The main characters of My Neighbor Totoro are super cute little girls, and the titular character of Totoro is a super kawaii ball of fur. It’s inevitable that you spend most of the movie squeeing in delight. Can you handle the cuteness of this classic anime film?
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Hunter x Hunter: Meet the Zoldyck Family
The Zoldyck family is a famous family of assassins in the Hunter x Hunter series. Come meet the family... if you dare! **This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for those who have not read the manga.**
by Ai_Sakura
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20 Quotes from I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying
I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying follows the story of Kaoru, an office lady, and her otaku husband Hajime. Here are 20 quotes that you might identify with!
by Ai_Sakura
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Meet the Bloodlines that Fight for the Holy Grail in Fate/Zero
Fate/Zero, directed by Ei Aoki, is an anime that tells us the story of the Fourth Holy Grail War. There are several mage bloodlines that compete to win the Holy Grail's wish. Keep on reading to learn all about them!
by Torden99
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Beyond the Superpowers, Charlotte is an Intense Love Story
If you've just getting into Charlotte, watch out: you just may catch "the feels". Charlotte is one of those love stories that you can see coming from a mile away, but that ultimately still surprises and endears you to it nonetheless.
by samcook
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Different Kinds of Love in Nana
Nana is an extremely popular anime series that follows the journeys of two very special girls with the same name, but whom have very different aspirations and dreams. It is also filled with different types of love that will be explored in this article. Let's take a look!
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Meet the Major Characters of Dragon Ball Super
The Dragon Ball Series always had a colorful and vibrant cast of characters which were unique to the series. Dragon Ball Super bring them back, and although most of them might not play major roles, they will fight to protect the Earth should a threat arise!
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Spirited Away: Is Yubaba the witch really as bad as she seems?
While Yubaba is undoubtedly the antagonist in the movie Spirited Away, she surprisingly has a number of quite redeeming qualities that make her an incredibly multi-dimensional character. Take a look at some of the positive attributes that make us wonder if she truly is the "bad witch"...
by Lacus_Luster
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20 Quotes from Blue Exorcist about Friends & Family
Blue Exorcist (Ao no Exorcist) isn't just about a boy who struggles with reconciling the demon and human halves of his nature. It's also about human relationships, friends, and most importantly, family. This article lists 20 quotes which deal with those themes!
by melodius
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Joukamachi no Dandelion: Character Analysis
Joukamachi no Dandelion, also known as Castle Town Dandelion, revolves around the Sakurada family, also known around town as super-power wielding royalty. For this family of nine siblings, it’s a battle to the throne! Just who will become the next king?
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Joukamachi no Dandelion: Background of Royalty
Ever wonder what being part of a royal family is like? Joukamachi no Dandelion (Castle Town Dandelion) takes on a fresh approach to the life of royalty and the bonds of family as the nine siblings of the Sakurada family fight for the throne!
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Kill la Kill: Shounen Characters Reimagined
Whether you think Kill la Kill is shounen or not, it can't be denied that it does play out like one. Its characters can be seen as twists to classic archetypes, and we now look into what makes them tick.
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Different Generations of Konoha and Naruto's Family Tree
Naruto is accompanied in his fight for peace by his comrades, but also by all the Shinobi from generations that preceded him. Keep on reading to explore his history as well as that of the Hidden Leaf Village (Konoha) overall. **WARNING, this article contains MAJOR spoilers!**
by Torden99
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The Dragon Ball universe with its multiple series can be a bit confusing. Let's take a quick look at the separate anime series Dragon Ball Z and GT adapted from Akira Toriyama's beloved manga series!
by ribosoMAL
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