Featured Articles tagged as "Plot twist"
How a 1961 Ep. of The Twilight Zone May Have Inspired Death Billiards
A 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone entitled, "A Game Of Pool" features two men playing a life or death game of pool under supernatural circumstances. The 2013 anime short film Death Billiards also features two men in a life and death game of billiards; but just how similar are the two?
The Real Monsters of Inu x Boku SS
All the residents of Ayakashi Kan have a monster form, but with the building constantly invaded by yokai, they are just the tip of the monster iceberg. But with so much monster activity in Inu x Boku SS, who are the real monsters?
The Mysteries in Detective Conan
In nearly 800 episodes and counting of Detective Conan (Case Closed), Conan Edogawa has solved several kinds of mysteries. Find out more about the mysteries that Conan has solved over the years!
Inuyasha: Key Locales of a Feudal Fairytale
Inuyasha and his companions visited exotic locations all over Feudal Japan during the series. While most of these places had minor relevance beyond housing the jewel shards, four had great significance to the characters and storyline. Here’s a look into these important locales.
The Colorful Characters of Karneval
The circus is nothing without its performers. Each one brings a unique aura to the show to make your trip to the carnival a memorable one. Let's see what color each character brings to Karneval!
The History and Background of Problem Children
Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo? (Problem Children are coming from Another World, Aren't They?) exhibits strong connections to legendary tales and Greek mythology. Let's take a look into the background and historical connections this anime/manga incorporates.
Sidonia no Kishi- A Real Science Fiction Mecha Anime
Sidonia no Kishi (Knights of Sidonia) is a mecha anime that relies on a "realistic" science fiction setup to tell familiar stories in a new interesting way. If you have an interest in mecha, science fiction, or just unique anime, it's probably worth a look.
Danganronpa: The Animation - “Ultimate” Despair
Danganronpa: The Animation is mystery and action anime series that follows the story of fifteen students in Hope’s Peak Academy where they are forced to play the game of their life. Get to know more of this thrilling series below!
Taking Roll Call for the Students and Faculty of Another
The anime Another tells the story of Yomiyama North Middle School's unlucky class 3-3, which suffers from a curse that causes its students and their relatives to die from mysterious causes. Let's meet the poor souls who try to stop the strange events from happening.
Analyses of the 12 Contestants in Mirai Nikki
Mirai Nikki (The Future Diary) is based around the 12 contestants of the Future Diary Tournament. Each character has their own distinctive background, personality, and future diary. Let the games begin!
Behind the Scenes of Skip Beat!
More than the story of a young woman seeking revenge on the jerk who dumped her, Skip Beat! is a series about a teenage girl's journey of self discovery in the Japanese Entertainment Industry. Want to know more about this romantic comedy? Read on!
Dragon Ball Z and Battle Stategy
Dragon Ball Z is known for being heavy on action, and light on plot. The fights in the series are largely power clashes, but is there a bit more going on under the surface? (Spoiler Alert!)
10 of the Hottest Moments in Bleach
With the anime completed, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the continuation of the series. That may be some time away with the manga still moving towards completion. This is the perfect opportunity to relive some of the hottest moments that really made Bleach memorable.
10 of the Saddest, Most Tragic Moments in Naruto
Please beware of heavy SPOILERS when reading this article.
While Naruto is an action anime, it is full of emotional moments featuring beloved characters. Here are some of the most poignant scenes in Naruto.