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The Apothecary Diaries is One of the Greatest Modern Anime, Which is Why We're Surprised it's Even Better on Rewatch
Director Akinori Fudesaka packed each scene with hidden meaning, making The Apothecary Diaries richer and more rewarding on repeat viewings.
One Piece's Creator Forced Netflix to Reshoot Parts of the Live-Action Show, And That's Why the Adaptation Is So Damn Good
From script notes to hat-ing reshoots, Eiichiro Oda insisted on full authenticity, a stand that turned early skepticism into global acclaim.
Dragon Ball Daima's Untold Origins Have Finally Been Revealed, and It Proves Why Toriyama Was a Legend
Toriyama helped design every monster, mech, and moment in Daima, crafting one last world filled with his signature magic.
“I Am Goku!” Voice Actress Opens Up About Her Lifelong Bond with the Saiyan Hero
Masako Nozawa shares how recording Daima reawakened her deep bond with the Saiyan’s courage and spirit after voicing Goku since 1986.
If You Want to Get Evangelion Better, You Need to Watch the Anime Creator's Favorite Series ASAP
Space Battleship Yamato inspired Anno’s career, and now he’s giving back with an exhibition and a brand new anime.
Hello Kitty's Creator Once Made a Mech Anime That Mobile Suit Gundam Owes Its Life To
Sanrio helped fund Ideon, Tomino’s post-Gundam series, whose tragic, world-ending climax laid the groundwork for Evangelion’s impact.
20 Years Ago, Anime's Best Mech Series Made Its Debut, And I Don't Think It Can Ever Be Topped
With galaxy-sized battles and characters full of heart, Gurren Lagann remains anime’s most unforgettable and unstoppable mecha series.
Hayao Miyazaki Only Ever Made 1 Non-Ghibli Movie, and It's a Quiet Classic Everyone Should Watch
Miyazaki’s directorial debut, The Castle of Cagliostro, reshaped Lupin the Third into a heartfelt, high-speed masterpiece of anime cinema.
I'm a Big Retro Anime Fan, And These Are The 10 Series I Recommend Every Fan Check Out on Streaming
From war-torn futures to emotional epics and surreal sci-fi, these overlooked anime gems show what the medium is truly capable of delivering.
I've Watched the Greatest Action Anime of All Time, And It Deserves WAY More Attention Than It Gets
Studio Bones' Sword of the Stranger delivers elite choreography, rich worldbuilding, and emotion in a must-watch samurai epic.
Godzilla's Official Digimon Redesign Is Metal as Hell (Literally)
Digimon and Godzilla collide in a crossover packed with kaiju evolutions, G-cell mechanics, and a vinyl figure that’s pure monster mayhem.
Japan's Weirdest Mech Ever Combines Godzilla and Evangelion (No Seriously)
Four icons combine in the Shin Universe Robo, a toy so weird and epic it might just break the multiverse and your display shelf.
This Iconic Anime With 90% on Rotten Tomatoes Is Touted As One of the Best by Samuel Jackson
A violent and stylish breakthrough in adult anime, Ninja Scroll helped define the genre for Western audiences in the 1990s.
Spirited Away Is a Classic, But It Isn't the Movie That Helped Make Studio Ghibli a Household Name
Before Spirited Away won an Oscar, Miyazaki’s lost Mononoke story laid the foundation for Ghibli’s greatest films.
10 Best Anime Cartoon Network Ever Aired
Cartoon Network didn't just air anime, it reshaped fandom in the U.S. These ten series show how it happened.
Only 1 Anime Director Has the Kind of Impact On U.S. Films As Hayao Miyazaki, But He's Far Less Known
Satoshi Kon’s films like Paprika and Perfect Blue quietly influenced Hollywood, leaving a deep legacy still unfolding today.
10 Best Anime Made By Production I.G.
Spanning cyberpunk, sports, and surreal drama, these works reveal the depth and range of one of anime’s most creative studios.
If You've Not Seen Shonen Jump's Best Anime, It Is About to Get Way Easier to Watch
Hunter x Hunter leads Pluto TV’s free Ani-May event featuring marathons of classic series and anime movies all month long.
Sailor Moon's Original Sequel Turned Into A Cult Classic Anime Every Fan Needs To Watch
Kunihiko Ikuhara turned a scrapped Sailor Moon plot into Revolutionary Girl Utena, one of the boldest anime of the 1990s.
Shonen Anime is Great, But If That's All You Watch, Then You're Missing Out On These Classic 10/10 Masterpieces
These ten anime classics go beyond battles and power levels, offering bold storytelling, unforgettable characters, and lasting influence.