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Chairman Netero launches Meruem into a pillar and forms a heart to thank him for their fight in Hunter x Hunter.
10 Best Hunter x Hunter Fights

Hunter x Hunter characters show off their unique Nen abilities as they face off against each other in exciting battles.

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Best Bleach Battles: (L to R) Uryu, Coyote Starrk, Kenpachi Zaraki
10 Best Bleach Fights That Prove the Series More Than Deserves its Place in the Big 3

Bleach has been a member of manga's "Big Three" for decades now, and these fights can show exactly how it managed that incredible feat.

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Spy x Family Code White Poster With the Forgers
Do You Need to Watch Spy x Family Before Watching Code White? Everything You Need to Know

Spy X Family's anime has two seasons out, but new fans should be relieved to hear how much they need to know before seeing the Code: White movie.

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Wui Tang Clan's RZA and Kanye before an Akira-Still
Anime & Hip Hop's Connection Runs So Much Deeper Than Fans Think

While the influence of Hip Hop on anime is well-known, a less-known fact is that anime has also had a massive cross-cultural influence on Hip Hop.

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A collage of Superheroes and Villains from My Hero Academia and Superman comcis
My Hero Academia Villains Prove the Series’ One HUGE Advantage Over American Superhero Stories

My Hero Academia's single story format gives it a massive advantage against American Superhero stories when it comes to redeeming villains.

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Livia Do Udis living under a bridge in A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics
Reverse Isekai Showcases The Brutal Difference With "Regular" Isekai

The new reverse isekai A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics shows the brutal reality of being transported from a fantasy world into the "real" one.

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Adult Boruto with sad Naruto and Baryon Mode in the background
Boruto Brings Back THAT Dead Character, Undoing The Story's Only Real Tragedy

The latest chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex brought back a major character who was assumed dead.

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Yugi with his iconic monsters Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl
How Good of a Duelist Would Yugi Have Been if He Played the Real Yu-Gi-Oh Card Game

Despite being the King of Games, Yugi would not be a successful competitive duelist in real life. His deck would need many changes to be viable.

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Fighter D in Go Go Loser Ranger anime and manga
Huge New Hulu Anime Is Much More Than Dark Power Rangers, it is an Entire Genre's Evolution

Go! Go! Loser Ranger!, the anime based on the Ranger Reject manga, is experimenting with the genre in a way Power Ranger aficionados will love.

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Dragon Ball Z/Super: Super Saiyan Goku in front of the Legendary Super Saiyan God.
Dragon Ball's First And Most Mysterious Super Saiyan Explained: Who Is Yamoshi?

The first being to obtain the Super Saiyan status wasn't Goku, but rather a distant ancestor of the Saiyan race whom Akira Toriyama dubbed "Yamoshi."

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A collage-style image featuring Luffy in his Gear 5 form in front of the Iron Giant
One Piece: The Iron Giant's Origin & Relevance to the Story Explained

The Iron Giant has become one of One Piece's biggest mysteries. This ancient machine could prove to be fundamental for Luffy's victory.

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Image of Jigen and Kawaki with Jura in the middle
Who Is Boruto's New Big Villain? Jura's Mysterious Identity Explored

Boruto debuted one of its most menacing villains yet, Jura, and his origins are still shrouded in mystery, with a few theories floating around.

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Luffy crying after Ace's death
15 Worst One Piece Filler Arcs, Ranked

From Spa Island and Goat Island to Ice Hunter and Cidre Guild, and more, discover the most underwhelming filler arcs in One Piece history.

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Kunigami Rensuke lifting his leg up to kick the soccer ball in Blue Lock
The Anti-Shonen: How Blue Lock Completely Redefines Classic Shonen

Blue Lock is a true anti-shonen, challenging the previously established traits of the genre by focusing on independence over teamwork.

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Best Anime Like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
20 Best Anime Like That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime

If you love Isekai anime in general, you'll want to check out these anime like That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime as soon as possible.

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Gobrou as an Ogre in ReMonster
New Isekai Anime Shocks Viewers With Most Talked-About Scene In 2024

Re:Monster is a promising Isekai anime for the Spring 2024, but one jarring scene changes how viewers perceive it.

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A three-image collage from Naruto. On the left, Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko smile in front of the original Akatsuki. In the middle, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sasuke Uchiha pose side by side as a team. On the right, Kankuro, Gaara, and Temari stand next to each other.
Naruto's 10 Strongest Teams Who Prove Ninjas Work Better Together

Many ninja are strong on their own, but when they team up, they're near unbeatable. Which are the most powerful teams in Naruto?

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Jujutsu Kaisen's Creator is Retconning One of the Series' Strongest Powers

Long considered a potent but limited ability, Black Flash has gotten a high-level buff that makes it way more powerful than originally believed.

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Suzume in the final scene of the film, smiling warmly while her hair and a scarf blow in the wind during a sunny day.
Record-Breaking 2023 Anime Movie Becomes A Global Netflix Hit

Netflix made a great expansion into anime by adding the film Suzume to their library, and it's already proving to be a global hit for them.

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Pokemon Horizons: Liko, Roy, and Dot are given their assignment.
Pokémon Horizons' Finally Sets Liko and Roy Following in Ash's Footsteps

Pokémon Horizons sets Liko and Roy on a path well-tread by Ash, as they're tasked with battling gym leaders across the vast Paldea region.

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