Anime thrives on that which is familiar. Shounen story beats are often the same; even character designs sometimes evoke each other. But nothing in anime gets the old Pavlovian reflex going quite like ...

Anime of the late ’80s has an undeniable impact that extends beyond the medium into movies, TV shows, and video games. Many of the homages are to 1988’s Akira, which existed before Western culture had ...

Fighting anime have long been one of the most thrilling and enduring staples of the medium, blending intense choreography, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable rivalries. Whether they focus on ...