From the beginning, chainsaw man It has been a series with many strong points. Its fantastically written character drama, robust art style oozing attitude, and memorably unique Devil designs have contributed to the reputation of what has become one of Shōnen Jump’s most popular stories. And as Part Two progresses, it becomes quite clear that unpredictability is also one of the chainsaw manbest qualities. For a series that kills its protagonist in the first chapter, events being unpredictable is nothing so new. Part One tossed its main antagonist aside only to prop up another, before revealing Pochita’s entire nature as…
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Warning: SPOILERS for episode 5 of Dragon Ball Daima Dragon Ball fans are clamoring to see Goku becomes a Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Daimaand episode 5, titled “Panzy”, finally provides this transformation. The newly introduced Princess of the Third Demon World follows Goku and company to the castle and before they can leave on their journey the King requests a demonstration of the Saiyan’s power. What follows is a fight that captures the original whimsical spirit of Dragon Ball what Daima appears to be intended to convey. Unfortunately, for those eagerly waiting to catch Goku laying down a Super…
Dragon Ball Zalongside its long-running TV anime series, it released 13 theatrical films during its initial run from 1989 to 1995. Some retconned events from whatever arc the anime was adapting from Akira Toriyama’s ongoing manga, presenting similar threats to whoever it was terrorizing the main timeline. . Others have tried to tell unique stories from the world Dragon Ballholding the already established cast against threats unique to the source material. Wrath of the Dragon is one of those stories. Although giant enemies were nothing new to the series at the time of its release, Few have been used as…
Dragon Ball Daima wasted little time establishing its main villain: the Demon Realm’s newest king, Gomah. And although the mysterious magic user saw little screen time beyond his introduction, the series hinted at his immense power. Gloryone of DaimaThe film’s newest main characters sought help from Goku and Supreme Kai, hoping to track down Gomah. However, each passing episode has shown glimpses that there is There may be more to the party’s newest member than it seems. At the moment, Goku and Supreme Kai are linked to Glorio, as his knowledge of the newly introduced Demon Realm is invaluable to…
Dragon Ball built his reputation on his fightsoften featuring exaggerated displays of power, large, colorful beam clashes, and some of anime’s coolest and most iconic signature moves. By the time of the Saiyan Saga in the original series, the focus had shifted almost entirely to action, moving away from the lightheartedness that defined Goku’s childhood. When Super Saiyan was introduced, the series’ legacy as an all-time battle shōnen was cemented. Now, Dragon Ball Daima carries the burden of living up to that reputation. Dragon BallThe original manga often showcased the late Akira Toriyama’s proficiency as a fight choreographer and his…
Tatsuki Fujimoto Look back is a moving coming-of-age story that celebrates art as well as the artists who create it. After gaining widespread fanfare and critical acclaim following the publication of the one-shot manga, an anime adaptation has been released in theaters and will hit home streaming services on November 7, 2024. Thanks to the film’s widespread popularity, a number still biggest anime and manga fans have rushed back to Fujimoto’s manga, to give it the love it deserves. Arguably his most universally acclaimed work to date, Look back steps away a bit from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s usual trademark unpredictability and…
It didn’t take long to Dan-Dan to establish itself as a shocking, unpredictable, and overall strange series. And as the anime continues to move forward at an impressive and breakneck pace, it also reveals itself to be hiding some truly moving, emotional, and wholesome writing. The romance between Momo and Okarun has already won the hearts of the anime viewing community, despite some controversies surrounding the first episode. The series received some backlash after its first episode for portraying sensitive subjects, as well as a controversial scene from Momo being almost sexually assaulted by aliens. While this scene remains problematic…
Dragon Ball Daima was a return to the series’ roots, reestablishing the wonder that defined the beginning Dragon ball. And the newly introduced Demon Realm has that previously lost element, filled with many of Akira Toriyama’s trademark vehicles, landscapes, and magic. Having already given more context to the previously established lore, the newest episode #4 introduced a successor to the series’ Senzu Beans. In an episode packed with thrilling action and the first glimpse of how its new main villain, Gomah, rules the kingdom, the fact that such a small detail like this has major implications is proof that Dragon…
Warning: SPOILERS for Chainsaw Man chapter #182 chainsaw man has never been a stranger to shocking twists, and the newest chapter #182, titled “Fluffy,” appears to be proving that notion. Many characters have met dark endings throughout the series, but none have left a more lasting impact on fans than Aki and Power’s deaths in Part One. However, the hole left by his absence in chainsaw manThe second part may have just been filled, as they both finally returned to the story almost 100 chapters after their last appearances. Denji, who has been in a near-catatonic state since Nayuta’s death,…
Before the emergence of popular and affordable streaming services like Crunchyroll, newly released anime spread by word of mouth across the Internet, and fans often watched whatever they could get their hands on. It was at that time that Elfen lied gained popularity in the West, and finding the series would eventually become a kind of rite of passage for fans of the medium. Many of them, including me, used Elfen lied as a gateway to other more obscure anime. For this reason, the show has been widely appreciated by the anime watching community, building a reputation as a must-watch…