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Ryota Ishizaki writes about the rivalries, romances and power struggles that drive anime and manga, along with TV ratings news. Fans of character-driven storytelling will find his explainers on how plotlines develop especially useful.

In Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru, power systems are built around a fusion of advanced technology, spiritual energy, and philosophical principles.…

Eijun Sawamura’s journey in Diamond no Ace is one of the most compelling underdog stories in sports anime. Unlike typical protagonists who…

Sexy in Pink is a romantic comedy manga that blends lighthearted humor with surprisingly grounded emotional storytelling. At first glance, the series…

Kadokawa World Entertainment is bringing Delicious in Dungeon back into the spotlight with a major new exhibition in Los Angeles, and this…

Ouran High School Host Club Season 1 remains one of the most beloved anime series in the romantic comedy genre. Originally released…

The relationship between Erza Scarlet and Irene Belserion is one of the most surprising and emotionally layered reveals in Fairy Tail. What…

Asta’s Devil Union is one of the most powerful transformations introduced in Black Clover, allowing him to merge with his devil, Liebe,…

The Endeavor internship arc in My Hero Academia serves multiple purposes in the story. On the surface, it allows Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki…
Kirito’s return in Sword Art Online: War of Underworld is one of the most anticipated and emotionally powerful moments in the entire…

Hinata Shoyo’s debut with MSBY Black Jackals marks one of the most satisfying payoffs in Haikyuu!!. After years of growth, setbacks, and…