Warning: Contains spoilers for Chapter 187 of Chainsaw Manchainsaw man has always excelled at subverting the expectations of its readers. The reveal of Part One's main villain came with just 20 chapters remaining, following several arcs in which the Gun Devil was staged as the series' final antagonist. Part Two similarly turned readers' attention to the Devil of Death, only to then insert the primal fear, Aging, as the most threatening villain of the saga so far. With Denji back on track and Pochita getting help from his best friend, the War on Aging looks set to begin. Although he…
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One of the best new anime of 2024, Dandadan, reached the final episode of its hugely popular first season. A series defined by its incredible mix of genres, strong character writing, and absurd plot elements, fans have fallen in love with Momo and Okarun's weird and wonderful paranormal adventures. And amidst all the strange plot developments throughout the anime, Dandadan Don't miss the opportunity to mention your inspirationsor occasionally include a random pop culture reference. Whether with callbacks to influential series like Ultraman and Science SARU itself Crying Demonor references to popular ABBA music, Dandadan seems to enjoy checking whether…
chainsaw man Part Two has been divisive among fans of the series since its debut in 2022. Following the beloved and acclaimed Public Safety Saga, Tatsuki Fujimoto had his hands full with the continuation of his series, and the author was well aware of this fact. chainsaw man became extremely popular during its initial rungarnering one of the largest fan bases a manga has ever had before any official anime release. And as soon as an adaptation was announced by MAPPA, the fanfare only grew. When the manga finally resumed after nearly two years, fans couldn't wait to pick up…
Ranma 1/2 was a highly faithful and successful modern remake of the beloved original TV anime. Based on the manga by the legendary Rumiko Takahashi, Ranma 1/2 the source material was already so ahead of its time that simply adding modern visuals and sounds was enough to bring new fans to Ranma in bulk. Now, both new and old fans will be able to enjoy the Ranma 1/2 restart, like Season 2 has been officially confirmed to be in production. The first season roughly adapts the first four volumes of the original manga, ending with Akane's restored memories of Ranma.…
Dragon Ball is responsible for some of the biggest transformations in anime and manga history. The iconic, often imitated but never replicated Super Saiyan changed the landscape of shōnen manga forever, and the series doesn't seem to have any intention of slowing down on the inclusion of flashy new power-ups. Super Saiyan comes in different grades and colors, god techniques completely change appearances, and unlocked potential can sometimes turn characters orange. From Goku's original giant ape to Gohan's animalistic beast form, Dragon Ball has made a name for itself on unexpected, hype-inducing transformations. Fans have debated for decades about which…
The long-awaited Jump Festa 2025 is officially happening in Japan, and Dragon Ball fans are curiously watching in hopes of any updates on the hiatus currently Dragon Ball Super manga. Although the wait may be difficult to bear, series artist Toyotarou shared new artwork of Black Frieza to hold fans over while waiting for Superthe return. The cartoon is the first appearance of Black Frieza in almost two years, since his debut in the original manga. Frieza's arrival and subsequent beating of Goku and Vegeta surprised fans when Dragon Ball Super Chapter #87 was initially released. However, the series quickly…
Shōnen manga has followed a relatively rigid formula throughout its long and storied history. The good-natured and heroic protagonist sets out on a journey in hopes of achieving some big dream or goal, making friends along the way. Characters like Naruto, Goku, and Luffy fit the archetypal mold, holding close to a set of core values and beliefs and acting on their innate good instincts. Shōnen Jump profited from this formula over countless generations, generating new models with each new series launched. And then chainsaw manDenji appeared. Brutal, rude, selfish and vulgar, Denji is the protagonist of some stoner movie…
My darling to wear was one of anime's most recent hits, taking fans by surprise with its unique spin on the rom-com genre. After gaining quite a bit of fanfare, a second season was announced just a few months after the anime's final episode. Nearly three years later, however, fans were wondering why the series hadn't returned yet. Now fans can rejoice as My darling to wear The second season has been officially confirmed for release in 2025 by CloverWorks. Confirmation comes from a synopsis on the cover of the Young Gangan magazine, detailing the 2025 release window. While the…
Skip+the official online manga streaming service of Shōnen Jump, will hold an exhibition to celebrate the platform’s 10th anniversary. Taking place between April and May 2025 in Tokyo, the exhibition will focus on bringing its many popular online series to life through interactive creations and collections of official illustrations. Great successes of the manga industry, such as Spy x Family, Kaiju #8and Dandadanas well as other series that popularized the Jump more platform will have all the highlights. Shōnen Jump released the following key visual in anticipation of the exhibition. However, amid all the celebration, fans noticed that the many…
Warning: Contains spoilers for Chapter 187 of Chainsaw Manchainsaw man kicked off the action in its final chapters, pitting Pochita against Aging in what could be the first defeat of a Primal Devil in the series. While it's not the first time fans have watched Pochita fight in his true form, the battle marks a significant change in the relationship between him and Denji. While the 'Hero of Hell' Chainsaw Man only appeared when his teenage self was out of commission, Chapter #187, simply titled "Barf!", finds the old friends working together. Denji and Pochita haven't worked together like this…