One of the main draws of anime lies in the genre’s ability to flesh out even the most static of characters into compelling personalities. Because it its rich storytelling, the genre produces plenty of anime villains who deserve their own anime. All sorts of sympathetic anime antagonists exist, giving studios tons of content to work off of. These villains…
With an origin that’s been retold so many times that it’s almost become a joke every time a movie cuts to Martha Wayne’s pearls, Batman probably has the most recognizable backstory in all of comics. That might be what makes the Flashpoint Batman origin such an effective twist and a valid pick for the most harrowing comic…
fter just two seasons, The Boys has had no trouble turning a fan-favorite comic into some of the most exciting new superhero action in years. There are plenty of The Boys show characters that have made a successful jump from comics to TV, but considering how the show has been happy to diverge from the comics’ canon, some of the best characters…
If you’re not in the know, you may be surprised to find out that superhero comic books (and various other forms of superhero media) tend to have many different universes tied into them. If you’re looking for medieval superheroes, there’s Earth-311 of the Marvel 1602 line of comics. If you’re jonesing for some alternate-universe takes on some of DC’s various superheroes, we…
One of the strongest forces in the world of Naruto are the Tailed Beasts. These creatures boast tremendous power, and are generally contained by being sealed into powerful or not-so-powerful ninja. These people are called jinchuriki. The strongest jinchuriki in Naruto are able to control their sealed beast to the fullest extent – often by building positive relationships with them…
Historically, the accomplishments of women have gone unrecognized. Women of color are especially overlooked by the larger cultural canon. The time of writing brave, inspiring women out of history is over now that efforts have been made to uncover their stories. We’re here to share them with you! From rebel spies to fierce warriors, these women will inspire you to never give up on…
Traditionally, superheroes aren’t supposed to take lives – but as it turns out, even the most responsible comic book heroes have ended the careers of their opponents in fatal fashion a time or two. In most circumstances, caped crusaders only employ lethal force when it’s absolutely necessary – to save innocent lives, typically, or for…
Not every anime fan theory is 100% believable, but that’s okay. Sometimes it’s fun to read up on the sillier theories that probably aren’t what the creator intended, but shine a new and bizarre light on the original series. Let’s take a look at some of the best ridiculous anime fan theories out there. There’s a Pokemon theory…
It’s common for artists to draw divine inspiration from famous figures as models for their craft. And in the wonderful world of Disney, the artisans and cartoonists who create the devious and devilish villains populating their many animated movies are often plucked from real life. History, Hollywood, even friends and family – all are fodder…
No matter how much you love anime, you have to admit that sometimes it’s not the most original. In fact, it can feel like you’re watching the same character in different anime. This is especially true when it comes to tragic origin stories. Sometimes, anime characters with similar backgrounds have generic things in common, like dead…
