Anime fans don’t exclusively love characters who are good people. In fact, there are a ton of beloved anime characters who are bad people. This doesn’t mean that they’re bad characters – some of them are among the best anime characters ever created. What it does mean is that they’ve done some seriously messed up things. Sometimes,…
If there’s one thing you should know about One Piece, it’s that not a single detail should be considered insignificant. Remember that random character from 500 episodes ago? She’s being brought back and by the way – she’s super important. Oda’s approach to the One Piece storyline is a testament to the power of slow-burn…
Why do so many people hate Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3? Released in 2007, the final movie in the Raimi trilogy has always had a mixed reputation among fans and critics alike, but the reasons for this are actually more juicy than you might have imagined. Let’s rewind time and go behind the scenes to better…
With countless anime series to choose from, narrowing down the most memorable “first meetings” in anime can be quite challenging. These moments are often pivotal for the plot and character development, establishing a dynamic that defines the rest of the series. Let’s look at 9 super impactful first meetings between anime characters, using criteria like…
With its ever-changing cast, Saturday Night Live has introduced audiences to a pantheon of comedic talents—from iconic figures like John Belushi and Gilda Radner to contemporary stars like Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson. However, not all of its cast members have taken a permanent place in the public’s collective memory. In fact, there’s an entire…
Despite being portrayed as paranoid and overly suspicious about government conspiracies and other global issues, Dale is ironically trusting and naive when it comes to his familial relationships. The show plays this off comedically, highlighting the irony that Dale, someone who questions everything else, fails to question the glaringly evident infidelity of his wife. But…
The anime industry is notorious for its challenging working conditions, including long hours, tight deadlines, and often insufficient compensation. Anime studios fighting for the right to animate what they think will be the next big thing, or the desire to become the next content supplier of a popular streaming service, often come at the cost of the…
While Batman Returns is viewed favorably today in 2024, back in 1992, its macabre charm wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Eager for a change, Warner Bros. decided to take the Batman franchise in a new direction with Batman Forever, placing Joel Schumacher at the helm for a lighter, more family-friendly approach. Swapping directors wasn’t the…
If you didn’t know better, you’d assume Hunter x Hunter was a happy-go-lucky shonen anime that’s filled with light and joyful moments. Earlier on in the series it certainly appears that way, and later on when they’re doing things like fighting Bubble Horse on Greed Island, it still is exactly that. However, HxH fans know there’s a…
What have you done to our boy?! Sometimes anime fans are sadly forced to utter these words when their favorite characters start to lose their cool factor, almost always due to writing choices. In some cases, these characters just didn’t get the greatest development; they aren’t terrible, but they could stand for some improvement. This…
