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How Yashahime: Princess Half Demon Lost Some Fans After Season One
Yashahime: Princess Half Demon is already in its second season, but drew the ire of some Inuyasha fans with the way season one played out.
The Last Unicorn’s Incredible Connection to Studio Ghibli
The Last Unicorn is a cult classic fantasy film many hold in high regard, but it's most notable for its unexpected connection to Studio Ghibli.
How Weekly Shonen Jump Became Japan’s Most Popular Manga Publication
Weekly Shonen Jump has been going strong for over 50 years. Here's how the iconic magazine got to be so popular.
Explaining Okami's Shinto Roots
Okami was inspired by Japan's religion of Shintoism, which is a polytheistic religion deeply tied to the nation's culture, history, and folklore.
The Alternate Continuity of Code Geass Is Ruinous For Lelouch's Character
The Code Geass alternate timeline brings back a fan-favorite character, but does doing so lessen the impact of the original?
The Origins of Final Fantasy's Cactuar
Created by Tetsuya Nomura, cactuar are a major staple of the Final Fantasy series, but they were inspired by a doodle in a high school notebook.
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Final Fantasy 14: Y'shtola Has Cheated Death Too Many Times
Final Fantasy 14's Y'shtola is beloved by fans, but has had so many fake deaths to the point of it being detrimental to the overall story.
The Origins of Final Fantasy's Moogles
Moogles have been part of Final Fantasy since Final Fantasy 3, and their creator never expected them to become the popular mascots of the series.
Why So Many Studio Ghibli Movies Are Still Relevant Today
Studio Ghibli films are more relevant than ever thanks to their overarching themes and pertinent messages. Here's how the studio has endured.
The Origins of Final Fantasy's Chocobo
Created by Koichi Ishii, Final Fantasy's chocobos were inspired by his childhood experiences and unexpectedly developed into major gaming mascots.
Mass Effect's Destroy Ending Makes The Most Sense
BioWare released Mass Effect statistics on N7 day, and revealed most players chose the destroy ending, which does make a lot of sense.
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Dragon Age: Inquisition - Iron Bull's Possible Betrayal In Trespasser Proves His Spy Skills Are Terrifying
Dragon Age: Inquisition is full of betrayals, but none of them are as brutal as Iron Bull's conditional betrayal in the Trespasser DLC.
Harvest Moon's Best Title Sees The Protagonist Die At The End
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life is the only game in the series where the protagonist dies at the end, and that makes it stand out from the crowd.
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How Isekai Became Anime’s Most Popular Genre
The Isekai genre has recently found remarkable success. Isekai titles have been around for decades and have changed drastically over the years.
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Final Fantasy 14: Everything To Know About Alisaie and Alphinaud Before Endwalker
As Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker approaches, fans are anxious to find out what will happen to the Scions, especially the young Leveilleur twins.
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Pokemon: The Remarkable History Behind Lugia’s Creation
The story behind Lugia's creation often goes overlooked. Here's what you need to know about it and the man behind the Gen 2 legendary.
Dragon Age's Obsession With Cheese Explained
Every Dragon Age game is littered with cheeses in its dialogue, towns, and in the middle of the wilderness, making its fans both amused and confused.
Final Fantasy 14's Housing Lottery Doesn't Solve the Problem
Final Fantasy 14 will release a new housing lottery system to buy player homes, but the system does not fix the main issue with player housing.
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Why Fatal Frame 2 Is Still The Best Game In The Series
Nearly 20 years after its original release, Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly still holds the crown for being the best game in the series.
Explaining Final Fantasy 14's Colorism Issues, And Yoshida's Response
Final Fantasy 14 has had accusations of colorism in its characters and plot, and Naoki Yoshida explained why some of it has happened.