It's no secret that anime has enjoyed a huge worldwide boom in popularity in recent years, breaking down linguistic and cultural barriers, and making its way into the hearts of fans around the world. Not only has increased interest in this art form resulted in a greater presence of anime on streaming services around the world, but it has also led to huge growth in revenue across the entire anime industry. A new report from Parrot Analyticsa company that measures and provides analysis of public demand, revealed that the anime grossed US$19.8 billion in 2023 streaming and merchandise sales. Alejandro…
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With the year almost over and a slew of exciting new anime and manga to come, there's no better time to remember the most popular and impactful series of 2024. In a year that saw enormous popularity Shōnen Jump manga like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academy According to their findings, many would suspect that the buzz surrounding certain series approaching their end points would result in spikes in popularity. AND a new report from GEM Partners revealing the most read manga in Japan of the year shows just that, along with some newer titles moving up the ranks. While…
Dragon Ball Daima has been full of surprises throughout its most recent episodes, enhancing the series' established lore, introducing new versions of Buu, and intensifying its action in beautifully animated fight sequences. The biggest shock for longtime fans of the franchise, however, came in episode 12, titled "True Strength," which revealed Vegeta's own Super Saiyan 3 form. A transformation unique to Goku for two decades has finally been used by another quintessential Saiyan from the series, and no time was wasted in introducing merchandise for the occasion. Tamashii Nations, a division of Bandai, announced the first figure of Super Saiyan…
Vegeta has long held a leadership role in Dragon ballbecoming almost as iconic as the series' main Saiyan in the years since the franchise's revival in the early 2010s. Being one of the greatest anime and manga villains turned heroes, the prince of the Saiyans is arguably the most interesting character in the series. franchise. And now, Dragon Ball Daima finally gave Vegeta an incredibly overdue, well-deserved, and exciting victory over a major villain. Dragon ballThe protagonist of was and always will be Goku and, as a result, Vegeta is often left aside as the main Saiyan beats villain after…
Warning: Contains spoilers for episode 11 of Dragon Ball DaimaDragon Ball Daima returned the franchise to its roots, reincorporating many of the elements that made the series so captivating as it followed Goku in his childhood. The Demon Realm is ready for adventure, and the main cast's quest for the Dragon Balls is a faithfully nostalgic nod to the awe-inspiring wonder that defined the franchise before the large-scale battles stole the focus. More recently, in Dragon Ball DaimaEpisode #11, titled "Legend", the anime refers directly to two of Akira Toriyama's first definitive works. The first reference may have gone unnoticed…
THE Dragon Ball Super The manga went on an indefinite hiatus following the passing of creator and manga legend Akira Toriyama. Leaving the story between arcs, fans were jumping with anticipation at the prospect of uncovering the mystery behind Black Frieza. Unfortunately, the rupture continued for much longer than anticipated, largely due to a dispute over manga rights. The long wait is finally over, however, as Dragon Ball Super is set to return in 2025 with an all-new special chapter. Announced at Jump Festa 2025, along with a new illustration of Black Frieza by series artist Toyotarou, Dragon Ball SuperThe…
The anime adaptation of chainsaw man It was one of the most anticipated of all the months leading up to its release. Produced by the famous studio MAPPA, the series that follows the main demon hunter Denji on his dream-chasing journey came with built-in enthusiasm, due to the extremely popular original manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The first season of the anime has finally arrived and delivered an incredibly cinematic adaptation, while also receiving great fanfare and critical acclaim. However, the anime did not have the cultural impact that fans expected, performing well and bringing new perspectives to chainsaw man, but…
In a year that saw two of the most popular manga series in the world, Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academyto its conclusions, the most read chapter of 2024 on Shueisha Manga Plus service belongs to none other than Tatsuki Fujimoto chainsaw man. Centering on the widely misunderstood Denji and his journey to become a hero, chainsaw man received wide acclaim long before it had an anime series to accompany it. That success looks set to continue into the new year, with the next Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc it will definitely bring even more new fans to…
Dragon ballOver its long and storied 40 years, it has featured some of the greatest heroes in anime and manga history. A story that began following the adventures of a mysterious tailed boy, fans have observed not only Goku, but also the people he surrounds himself with, became Earth's greatest defenders. Having to fight against villains as iconic as they are, each of them Dragon ballThe main cast of fighters consistently put their lives on the line to protect their home planet. Whether on different planets, or in other universes and dimensions, no matter the enemy, Dragon ballthe heroes show…
Warning: Contains spoilers for episode 11 of Dragon Ball DaimaDragon Ball Daima is interested in expanding knowledge of the franchise. In the relatively short period of time it was on the air, the series pushed new characters from the Demon Realm into the background of old battles, tried to explain why Vegito wasn't a permanent fusion, and rewrote the story of Majin Buu's creation. The most interesting changes, however, were those made for the origins of certain characterssuch as Shin and Piccolo belonging to races native to the Second Demon World. Shin's identity as Supreme Kai has always been a…