Anime can be the best medium for mastering skills. Series like naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen they often do an excellent job portraying how destructive a skill can beshowing destroyed cities, demolished buildings and crowds of people who did not survive. Due to their inherent behavior of causing significant collateral damage, most of the characters capable of the anime’s most destructive abilities are not fighting for the good guys. If a good guy is capable of a destructive ability, he usually needs to prepare himself before letting loose. They can prepare their move using a bunch of magic spells, an incantation,…
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Nier: Automaton Ver 1.1a is an excellent anime adaptation of Nier: Automata video game. It is a series that addresses the themes of identity and purposecontext Nier: Automata characters in a dark world where the word ‘hope’ is almost forgotten. A2 is one of the first YorHA units produced by the YorHA Command. More than just a key character for plot reasons, his arc runs parallel Nier the story as a whole, as her struggle to discover who she is and why she exists are basically the main questions the series tries to ask. The story of A2, like the…
Strong characters come at a premium in the anime world, which is why it’s so impressive when characters are able to compete with near-demigods simply thanks to their intellect. While many shows are about a strong character, or a character getting strong, intelligent characters have their own place among anime’s elite. Characters like Shikamaru from naruto are so intelligent that they are able to Overcome the biggest problems simply by using your brain. Other characters like Ayanokoji from Elite Classroom they still use their intelligence, albeit for less noble means. Intelligent characters in anime are always difficult to understand. They…
Black CloverThe strength of Asta as a series is intrinsically linked to the appeal of its main character, Asta. Asta begins the series as a boy without magic, an outcast in his world, before obtaining the strongest magic in the series. His Anti-Magic operates similarly to magic itself, except it ends up being much stronger. He can negate any magic, spells, or attacks thrown his way simply by touching them, creating one of the most broken powers in anime. Later in the series, when Asta has some time to train with his new Anti-Magic, he will even be able to…
My Hero Academy took the shōnen world by storm. It’s an incredible, genuine series that features some of the best characters and fights in modern anime. The story takes place around Izuku Midoriya, a boy without quirks in a world full of quirks. Everything changes when he acquires One For All, the second strongest Quirk in existence. His story is straightforward and tells the story of a good person who just wants to protect his friends and the world around him. While My Hero Academy does a great job of differentiating itself from the competition, there are some programs out…
Tower of God is a compelling anime series that was one of the most popular manhwa in the world for most of the last two decades. The story follows Bam, a young man with a mysterious past that he knows little about. When he follows his only friend Rachel to the even more mysterious Tower, he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He finds new friends, many enemies, and an inner dedication that keeps him going no matter the circumstances. Be a great series comparable to Tower of God, there are many different qualities a program can have. Tower…
Isekai anime give their protagonist a rare opportunity and a second attempt at life. Some protagonists arrive in their new worlds as they did in their previous lives. Others are reborn into a new world, retaining all memories of their past lives. Isekai worlds can vary greatly. Some are fantastic, some are futuristic and some are in the middle of science fiction. It’s not the most popular subgenre of isekai, but every sci-fi isekai brings something fun and enjoyable to the table. To be a good science fiction isekai, the show doesn’t necessarily have to be about science fiction. Having…
Isekai anime heroes have the unique opportunity to getting a second chance at their new lives. They usually arrive in their new world as babies, retaining all memories of their past lives, or in their current, weakened form. No matter how they arrive at their new homes, they usually bring their problems with them. As they learn to live in their new world, they can experience great character development, learning to overcome past problems with the help of new friends. Fulfilling character arcs are some of the most cathartic reasons to watch a series, and isekai is full of them.…
Dragon ball is a staple of modern anime. It’s a gripping shōnen series full of heart-wrenching sacrifices, insane universe-wide fights, and some of the world’s closest friends. The story takes place throughout Goku’s life, so fans have had more than enough time with the main character as he tries to understand his past and his adventures with his new friends. One of Goku’s greatest strengths is to turn former enemies into allies and, eventually, friends. While Goku has a handful of people he’s always been friends with, like Bulma and Krillin, friendships with other characters like Vegeta and Piccolo took…
Shangri-la border is an exciting anime series starring Sunraku as he attempts to play his first ‘good game’ in the titular Shangri-La Frontier. He is an experienced, almost expert player who only plays the worst games he can find. When he finally wants to try something new, he enters the world of Shangri-La Frontier and use your trash gamer skills to dominate the world faster than most. It’s a fun, light-hearted series with no real consequences as it’s all just a game. Thanks to his friends Oikatzo and Arthur Pencilgon, Sunraku is able to fight some of the series’ strongest…