There are many factors that determine an anime character's popularity and, especially in the modern era, the "cool" factor plays a major part. While the word itself can be difficult to define, ...

Some anime characters just seem to be cool no matter what they do. Their mannerisms, their swagger, their clothing, their cadence - all factor into their unbridled coolness. Anime characters often ...

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 ...

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As the Spring 2026 season comes to an end, many of its anime are concluding as well, making it the perfect time to reflect on what the season delivered to fans. This season has particularly stood out ...

Netflix’s coolest anime is coming back for a new season of episodes next year, and is making some big changes that it’s showing off with a new trailer. Netflix has quite a lot of new anime to keep an ...