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The Most Irritating Shoujo Tropes (& How to Fix Them)
Old habits die hard - and that's no exaggeration. Some tropes may be overused, but others are unnecessary from the beginning.
Fixing an Anime Cliche: Step-Sibling Romance
It's easier to write a romance and character interactions if they already live together, but that doesn't always have to be the case.
The Blurred Lines Between Seinen and Shounen
There is a distinct difference in content when it comes to the shounen vs seinen genre, but lately that's begun to overlap.
Fixing an Anime Cliche: The Ancient Loli
The young-looking anime girl who looks around 10 but is really 5000 years-old. Is that really good character development, though?
Why You Should Watch The Anime Before You Read The Manga
People often argue that a manga is always better than its anime adaptation. But it's possible to enjoy both.
How Shounen Has Begun to Overtake the Shoujo Genre
Shounen and Shojo anime are both incredibly popular, but one genre is beginning to overtake the other.
Kuroko's Basketball: How to Write Female Characters in Shounen
In a genre full of great male characters, Kuroko's Basketball serves as a great example of how to write good female characters in Shounen.
Chainsaw Man: Denji's Love Interests (& If They're Good)
One of Denji's biggest goals in life before becoming Chainsaw Man was getting a girlfriend. But is it really that simple?
Kuroko's Basketball: The Cutest Aspects of Tetsuya and Satsuki's Relationship
Kuroko is undeniably one of the cutest male protagonists, and it makes sense to want to give him a big hug. Momoi doesn't hesitate to do just that.
Manga and Doujinshi: How It's Made
Every year, hundreds of manga publications and anime adaptations are released. The finished result may look easy, but it's so much more than drawing.
Naruto: All of Naruto’s Teachers (& What They Each Taught Him)
Most people know Jiraiya as Naruto's primary mentor, but he had to go through a lot more schooling than most noticed - even after graduation.
The Legendary 80s Anime That Probably Doesn't Exist
Saki Sanobashi: Go for a Punch, an internet urban legend that has enticed many internet users throughout the years. But what is it exactly?
The Underrated Anime That Popularized Catgirls
Cats and magical girls are a staple in Japanese pop culture. What's better than bringing both to the table?
Tokyo Ghoul: The Biggest Differences Between The Anime & Manga
Tokyo Ghoul's anime adaptations took quite a few liberties, not all of them for the best.
Fall 2022 Preview: Housing Complex C
October means spooky season is in session and haunted houses are on the market. Luckily for you, Housing Complex C is looking for tenants rent-free.
How Gender Equality Affects Fan Service in Anime
Everyone loves being catered to regardless of gender. As anime audiences grow and become more diverse, so do the types of fan service in the medium.
Why Pupa Needs A Second Chance To Tell Its Obscure Horror Story
Some anime have better runs than others. Pupa was not one of them. The manga is a different story, though.
Why Tokyo Ghoul Needs the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Treatment
Tokyo Ghoul's anime adaptations left a lot to be desired. Would the series be better off if it followed the source material?
The Dilemma of Humor in Anime
Anime has a distinct style of humor many fans love. But some of it comes off as questionable.
Otaku Culture: A Foreigner's Perspective in Japan
The term, "otaku" carries many different meanings depending on the culture. But what do you get when you introduce one to the other?