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While Marvel has vibranium and DC has the tenth metal, Dragon Ball has Katchin. Also known as Katchintite (depending on which version of the sub or dub you're watching), Katchin is the strongest metal in Dragon Ball's Universe 7. Despite being so special though, most of the Z Fighters don't really use weapons when fighting, so Katchin has only ever come up a handful of times throughout the series. The element was first introduced in Dragon Ball Z episode 250, "Out from the Broken Sword", where Shin materialized a large block of Katchin to test out Gohan and the Z Sword. The Katchin block was strong enough to snap the Z Sword in two, even when wielded by a powerful Saiyan …

There are two things that otaku around the world love - Studio Ghibli and coffee. Now, those two things have come together to create a specialty blend of beans, perfect for people who want to curl up with a hot coffee and watch a beautiful Studio Ghibli movie. Considering cold weather has hit half the world now, that's many people. The best news is that this new specialty coffee is available to purchase online. View the full article

Puma launched a new clothing collection in collaboration with One Piece in March. It featured several items, including One Piece-themed Suede sneakers. It wasn't long until everything sold out. View the full article

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball DAIMA Episode 10, "Ocean", now streaming on Crunchyroll. View the full article

Anime fans worldwide are shaking with excitement for the upcoming releases that will arrive in 2025. This upcoming year promises to be one of the best so far regarding iconic series, as its roster has already introduced many shows that viewers cannot wait to enjoy. Among these long-awaited projects, one will be of interest to fans of the beloved Power Rangers franchise. View the full article

Jujutsu Kaisen fans rarely meet the parents of Jujutsu High's students. Furthermore, several of Jujutsu Kaisen's parent characters are toxic and neglectful. This detail is ironic considering the emphasis on bloodline and inherited cursed techniques among the Big Three Families. View the full article

The anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan, produced by Science SARU (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) is by far 2024's most highly anticipated, and now, most celebrated anime title. Since its debut in the Fall 2024 anime season, the anime has taken the world by storm, making a powerful first impression and continuing that momentum with some truly amazing approaches to its visual style, music, and plot developments. View the full article

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond's Demonic Heartbreak launched its first English volume on December 3, 2024. The manga, published by Viz Media, features an original story set between JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's third and fourth story arcs, Stardust Crusaders and Diamond Is Unbreakable, respectively. View the full article

2024 has been solid for anime fans of different demographics, including Shojo anime. Targeted at young girls and women, these shows often contain tropes such as romance that entice this demographic. View the full article

The Straw Hat Pirates, the main cast of characters in One Piece, have been brought to life by a cast of legendary Japanese voice actors, but there’s no denying that Kazuki Yao, who portrays the crew's cyborg shipwright, Franky, is the most distinctive one of the group. This is mainly due to his signature loud and raspy voice. Not to mention, he has also voiced other iconic characters in the show, like Jango and Bon Clay, way before Franky was even introduced. View the full article

Next month, the latest installment of the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam franchise premieres. Judging by the promotional material, the mecha at the story's core is a far cry from the classic Gundams that fans may be used to from past installments of the beloved series. Instead, its design bears a striking resemblance to one of the lanky mechs from Neon Genesis Evangelion, a similarity that might leave longtime Gundam fans doing a double-take. View the full article

In the last couple of years, Netflix has become home to some of the greatest anime. While the platform’s catalog is mostly made of popular shows to which they have acquired the rights, many original gems have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. One such amazing show is the beloved Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, based on a world-famous popular franchise. View the full article

Warning: Spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima, episode #10Dragon Ball Daima just introduced a character whose power absolutely dwarfs that of any existing figure within the franchise's lore, and that includes Dragon Ball Super's Grand Zeno. This new figure doesn't seem to still be around, however, but he raises some serious questions about Grand Zeno. View the full article

After years of keeping fans waiting, One-Punch Man has finally come out with an update on season 3, confirming a release date at last. One-Punch Man is celebrating its anime's 10th anniversary in style and, as part of the celebrations, fans have finally received a release window for its highly awaited third installment after five whole years. View the full article