Dragon Ball is not the most influential anime franchise of all time anymore, and these ten anime series prove it for many different reasons.

A notorious tearjerker known to pull on viewers’ heartstrings, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day didn’t need more than 11 ...

(The Conversation) — ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering. (The Conversation) — I have spent years ...

In the world of manga, shonen heroes are used to sacrifice, and no one knows that better than the stars of My Hero Academia. From limbs to life, the superhero series has put serious stakes on the ...

There has perhaps been no more important supporting character to the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece’s final saga than Dr. Vegapunk. The elusive mad scientist has long been employed by the World ...

Vintage anime is close to the hearts of longtime fans and presents a compelling point of entry for newcomers. These classics, ...

That shared passion is what makes this partnership such a natural fit for Lyles and Crunchyroll: Lyles lives and breathes the ...

Netflix has released a song from The Witcher Season 3 Volume 2 that seemingly sets up the long-awaited anime film sequel. Instead, the song is based on a short story of the same name that appears in ...

Kyojuro Rengoku, also known as the Flame Hashira, is a central character in the 'Demon Slayer' series. Deviant Art, CC BY-ND I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its ...

(THE CONVERSATION) I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Ronald S. Green, Coastal Carolina University (THE CONVERSATION) I have spent ...