Anime

vulture lists Apr. 1, 2024

Makoto Shinkai’s Weepiest, Wettest, Most Intricately Animated MoviesA ranking of the anime filmmaker’s major works.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

vulture recommends Mar. 29, 2024

The Best Berserk Adaptation Is Finally Available AgainThe dark fantasy that inspired Elden Ring, Castlevania, and a ton of heavy metal returns.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

i’ll be your guide Mar. 21, 2024

The Boy and the Heron Will Poop on Streaming SoonThe freshly crowned Oscar winner is coming home … eventually.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

essential episodes Mar. 11, 2024

The 16 Most Influential Dragon Ball EpisodesAkira Toriyama’s impact can be seen all over the pop culture landscape.

By Daniel Dockery

rip Mar. 8, 2024

Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Visionary, Dead at 68“See you in Other World, legend,” wrote Christopher Sabat, the voice of Vegeta.

By Alejandra Gularte

ramen time Feb. 24, 2024

Believe It, a Live-Action Naruto Is ComingShang-Chi’s Destin Daniel Cretton has stepped into the dojo to write and direct the movie.

By Alejandra Gularte

between two frames Feb. 23, 2024

The Best Anime Streaming Services of AllSimulcasts? Dubs? Free subscriptions??? Let us guide you.

By Rafael Motamayor

renewals Feb. 19, 2024

Netflix Is Pampering Us With More Episodes of Pokémon Concierge“Please look forward to it!” director Iku Ogawa said. “Let’s see which Pokémon will come visit as a guest this time!”

pirates! Dec. 19, 2023

One Piece Is Getting an Anime RemakeNetflix is getting more pieces from Luffy and friends.

By Alejandra Gularte

best of 2023 Dec. 8, 2023

The Best Anime Series of 2023Revisit the shows that supercharged the year with action, artistry, and robots.

By Kambole Campbell

look book Nov. 30, 2023

The Look Book Goes to an Anime ConventionCosplayers and gamers went all out for Anime NYC’s three-day event at the Javits Center.

By Kelsie Schrader and Jenna Milliner-Waddell

exit interview Nov. 21, 2023

A Big ‘What If’How the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off co-creators reclaimed the element of surprise.

By Nicholas Quah

overnights Nov. 19, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Season-Finale Recap: It’s Just Like Sonic The Hedgehog 3Scott and Ramona face off against their most challenging foe yet. Luckily, they have their friends to back them up.

By Oliver Sava

overnights Nov. 17, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Recap: Back to the FutureHave you ever wondered what happened to Scott and Ramona after the end of the graphic novels and film? This episode is for you.

By Oliver Sava

overnights Nov. 17, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Recap: A Robot VeganRamona and the gang crack the case wide open.

By Oliver Sava

overnights Nov. 17, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Recap: Ramona Does Her Own StuntsTakes Off continues its exploration of queer relationships as Ramona continues burying the hatchet with her exes.

By Oliver Sava

overnights Nov. 17, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Recap: When You Wish Upon a StarIn a delightful episode centering on Lucas Lee, Take Off moves away from the good vs. evil binary and into much more interesting territory.

By Oliver Sava

overnights Nov. 17, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Recap: High-Level EnemiesTake Off gets an ensemble-driven makeover — it’s a brilliant creative choice.

By Oliver Sava

overnights Nov. 17, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Series-Premiere Recap: Start New GameNetflix’s animated retelling is just like the Scott Pilgrim you always knew, but also unlike every Scott Pilgrim story that came before it.

By Oliver Sava

tv review Nov. 17, 2023

Nothing Is As It Seems in Scott Pilgrim Takes OffThe word adaptation isn’t precise enough to describe what’s going on in Netflix’s new anime interpretation.

By Nicholas Quah

the last time for real Nov. 2, 2023

Hayao Miyazaki’s Face-Melting Final Film Confronts DeathPlus: Robert Pattinson is a literal bird.

By Alejandra Gularte

toronto mentioned! Oct. 31, 2023

We’re in Lesbians With the Scott Pilgrim Anime Theme SongWe are Sex Bob-Omb! And we’re here to be stuck in your head for the foreseeable future!

By Rebecca Alter

vulture lists Oct. 30, 2023

The 21 Scariest Horror Anime of All TimeFrom Berserk to Bloodlust — and everything in between.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

trailer mix Oct. 15, 2023

New York Comic Con 2023 Trailers: Scott Pilgrim, Dragon Ball, The Walking DeadTwo Russells, no waiting in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

By Bethy Squires

ride on shooting star Sept. 21, 2023

FLCL Will Never DieWith Grunge and Shoegaze, the anime franchise embraces its IP era.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

coming soon Sept. 14, 2023

Netflix Wants Another Piece of One PieceThe new season could be on Netflix in as little as 12 months. After they settle with SAG, that is.

By Bethy Squires

a pirate’s life Aug. 30, 2023

A Map to One Piece’s Many TreasuresWhat newcomers should know before coming aboard Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the sprawling manga and anime series.

By Daniel Dockery

oh yeah? Aug. 16, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Gets an Extra Life As an Anime, and the Whole Cast Is BackMake some noise for the teaser, people.

By Rebecca Alter

gum gum time July 24, 2023

One Piece Sets Sail in New TrailerThe pirates go hunting for that titular booty August 31 on Netflix.

By Charu Sinha

three two one let’s jam July 20, 2023

Cowboy Bebop’s Creator Is Back With a Jazzy New Sci-Fi AnimeShinichirō Watanabe’s Lazarus sounds like a return to the anime director’s roots.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

now streaming July 7, 2023

The 10 Best Anime Movies on Netflix Right NowVisionary directors, striking anthologies, and giant robots await.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

now streaming July 6, 2023

The 30 Best Anime on Netflix Right NowFrom Cowboy Bebop to Kotaro Lives Alone, the service has some beautifully animated Japanese gems.

By Eric Vilas-Boas

cast away May 29, 2023

Netflix Gave Us More Than One Piece of Info About One PieceGet ready to munch on some devil fruit.

By Jason P. Frank

‘a message of hope’ Apr. 18, 2023

The King of Melancholic Anime Wants Us to Reckon With the PastThe director of Suzume breaks down his movie’s road trip through the abandoned places of Japan, co-starring a guy who turns into a chair.

By Rafael Motamayor

movie review Apr. 14, 2023

The Best Animated Movie of the Year So Far Doesn’t Involve MarioMakoto Shinkai’s Suzume is an openhearted romantic adventure about inheriting a broken world.

By Alison Willmore

creed is good Mar. 9, 2023

Amazon Considers Creed Anime With Arms Wide OpenMichael B. Jordan to take a jock thing and make it a nerd thing.

By Rebecca Alter

obits Feb. 20, 2023

Interstella 5555 Animator Leiji Matsumoto Dead at 85Matsumoto’s work was the backbone of manga and anime fandom.

By Bethy Squires

vulture lists Feb. 15, 2023

15 Pokémon Episodes That Show How Ash Ketchum Became the Very BestIt took more than 1,000 episodes, but Ash became world champion. Here are the highlights of his journey to become a Pokémon master.

By Daniel Dockery

gotta catch em all Dec. 22, 2022

Sarah Natochenny Understands the Importance of Ash KetchumThe Pokémon voice actress felt Ash’s journey coming to an end ahead of recording the character’s final good-bye.

By Alejandra Gularte

vulture recommends Dec. 20, 2022

Masaaki Yuasa’s World Is Everyone Else’s, TooThe anime director’s acclaimed Inu-Oh is just his latest cross-pollinated marvel.

By Zoe Crombie

endings Dec. 16, 2022

Ash and Pikachu Retiring From Pokémon After 25 YearsThey became the very best.

By Justin Curto

best of 2022 Dec. 14, 2022

The Best Anime Series of 2022From Chainsaw Man to the latest entry in the Mobile Suit Gundam maxiverse.

By Kambole Campbell

perseverance Nov. 11, 2022

25-Year-Old Pallet Town Boy Wins Pokémon World SeriesAsh Ketchum just had the greatest day of his life. He has become the very best.

By Rebecca Alter

buzzy anime Oct. 18, 2022

Chainsaw Man Lives, and It Demands an ExplanationAn English dub is coming for the new anime that feels like Sam Raimi by way of Charles Dickens.

By Rafael Motamayor

overnights Sept. 30, 2022

The Devil Is a Part-timer! Season-Finale Recap: The End … for Now?Was this season worth the nine-year wait? Absolutely not.

By Rafael Motamayor

overnights Sept. 17, 2022

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Recap: The Power of TelevisionOur demon lord wants a TV to stay on top of pop-culture conversations.

By Rafael Motamayor

overnights Sept. 9, 2022

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Recap: The One With the Bear AttackAfter what was arguably the single worst episode of the show, The Devil Is a Part-Timer! finally gets back on track — sort of.

By Rafael Motamayor

overnights Aug. 19, 2022

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Recap: First DayAn episode with good pacing, comedic timing, interesting lore and world-building, and also decent animation! What is this, 2013?

By Rafael Motamayor

overnights Aug. 12, 2022

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Recap: A Return to FormA welcome change of scenery and a chance to get back to basics.

By Rafael Motamayor

overnights Aug. 5, 2022

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Recap: A Toddler Turned Into a Sword!This week, the show takes a huge dip in animation.

By Rafael Motamayor

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