Anime/Manga News Room

A few days ago, a Takopi's Original Sin anime adaptation was officially confirmed. No further information was revealed, but it's likely going to be a movie, since the story is short. Despite being serialized under the Shonen Jump imprint, this is not your average shounen series. View the full article

Hunter X Hunter is a widely beloved Shonen manga series and for a good reason. It has proven to be one of the best-written stories in the medium. However, the series is plagued with long breaks and hiatuses, the latest of which was announced recently. View the full article

The Naruto series is no stranger to killing off characters. In fact, one of the things that fans love about the story is that no character is truly safe. Kishimoto has, on many occasions, shocked the fans by killing off their favorite characters, and at other times, bringing something back to life. Such is the writing of the Naruto series. And while this might not be everyone's cup of tea, it is certainly how Naruto fans like their story to be. View the full article

In One-Punch Man, the badass cyborg known as Geno is the second protagonist to Saitama’s titular fist-wielding hero, with their battles as ranked crime fighters going down as some of the most wild and intense fights in the anime and manga space, period. In a new pair of viral cosplay clips, Geno gets a live-action look that perfectly adapts his mechanical body in a way that deserves an official big-screen treatment. View the full article

Bakugo is a very powerful individual in My Hero Academia and certainly someone who fans have come to love over the years. Although Bakugo's journey started as a rather unlikable character due to his constant bullying of Deku, his redemption journey was certainly one worth witnessing. Bakugo's growth was phenomenal for the fans to go through. At the same time, another thing that fans loved about him was his incredible ambition to be the best. View the full article

The Serpo have always been characters of questionable intrigue for the viewers of the currently airing popular anime, Dandadan. Right from their introduction in the Dandadan series, the Serpo have allured fans in the weirdest ways, as their mission to obtain reproductive organs from humans is considered absurd, but one can not ignore their evolution. View the full article

One Piece has some bizarre mysteries. Many things that would be considered unimportant in another anime, in One Piece, spark lengthy debates on how this subtle detail fits into the hidden history of the world. Every line seems to be oozing with story significance, just waiting to be analyzed by fans. View the full article

Hunter x Hunter is a classic story from the golden age of Shōnen Jump that is still going strong today with the recent recovery of the writer, Togashi. For fans, there is so much Hunter x Hunter content to explore, maybe even too much for some. Not only are there over 400 chapters now, but there are also not only 1 but 2 anime series adaptations. Longtime Hunter x Hunter fans may know this, and even more casual fans may have seen some viral screenshots from pivotal moments of the original. View the full article

Undead Unluck's anime adaptation brought it to the attention of the mainstream media enjoyers. The anime was largely successful and received mainly positive reviews from viewers. Like most anime series, Undead Unluck is also based on a manga. View the full article

WARNING! The following article contains spoilers for Season 3 of Dr. Stone, as well as the entirety of the Dr. Stone manga. View the full article

Hunter X Hunter has been on a roll recently with a lot of exciting events, such as the return of the series, a new game, and more, but the creator just dropped a bombshell piece of news regarding the future of the series. It is safe to say the series is truly back in full swing as the chances of a proper ending have never looked brighter than now. View the full article

Recently, anime has seen a significant increase in interest among Western fans, a trend that will likely continue in upcoming years. From the classical Dragon Ball franchise, beloved by almost all fans, to the recently finished My Hero Academia, this genre has become a vital part of modern pop culture. View the full article

Vroom! It's hard to deny the thrill of putting the pedal to the metal and reaching break-neck speeds. Since not everyone can afford souped-up vehicles or wants to risk severe accidents, some people try to live out their dreams vicariously by watching racing anime. View the full article

One Piece fans are always waiting for new announcements concerning the series, and they've been treated to a plethora of new projects as One Piece has been experiencing tremendous growth among overseas fans compared to what it previously held. View the full article

While there are many characters in the series of Bleach who could be considered ‘recognizable’ within the wider anime zeitgeist, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have had the same look from beginning to end. Considering author Tite Kubo’s drawing style has changed and adapted over the years, it makes sense that a few Soul Reapers would look a little different from when they first appeared. View the full article

The newly released The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was fast-tracked to ensure that New Line Cinema kept the franchise's movie rights. The anime film released on Friday, December 13 and has so far seen disappointing box office returns, placing fifth in its opening weekend. The $4.6 million debut set a new low for a Lord of the Rings feature film in the Peter Jackson era. View the full article

Few anime have earned as much praise in recent years as Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, as the return to screens of Tite Kubo's masterpiece has been received with enthusiasm by critics and fans alike. Now, those same fans will be excited to learn that the third cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will conclude at the end of 2024 with a special 1-hour-long episode. View the full article

Technically speaking, there is no such thing as a weak Devil Fruit. The potential for each one to be trained and, in some cases, awakened past a certain point is always there. That said, there is absolutely such a thing as a weak Devil Fruit user. View the full article

Tite Kubo, the author of Bleach, has a unique way of approaching his manga volume covers. Rather than packing them full of characters and designs, each cover will hone in on a single individual, presenting them in different poses and angles to help them stand out, along with featuring small details that help to define the character's personality. View the full article

The Going Merry was the first ship of the Straw Hat Pirates and one that has etched its name in One Piece history over the years. Crafted by none other than Merry as a caraval, fans know the Going Merry to be a beloved part of the family, despite being just a ship. The Going Merry took Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates to the Grand Line, starting its journey from Syrup Village in the East Blue. One of the biggest things that the Going Merry is remembered for is its brave sacrifice in Enies Lobby. View the full article

Gojo Satoru, the face of JJK, was quite easily one of the most powerful characters in the story. Fans were introduced to Gojo right at the very beginning and he was openly declared to be the strongest. Gojo's words were taken quite seriously by the fans after his display against Jogo was displayed, and he was overwhelmingly dominant. His skill was absolutely impeccable and there is absolutely no denying the fact that he was a generational genius the likes of which could only be seen once a thousand years or so. View the full article

One Piece has finally entered its last saga, and this stretch of the story is going to be incredibly exciting, with a lot of major developments to come. As fans know, the final saga of One Piece is where the major battles are going to go down, and at the same time, fans will get to see the Straw Hat Pirates advance in regards to both their personal ambition, and getting closer to the One Piece as well. View the full article