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After escaping from the Brick Castle, Luffy and his crew run into some members of the “New Giant Warrior Pirates.” The One Piece anime kicked off in April with the Elban Arc. In this story arc, the Straw Hats find themselves on the eponymous island and home of the Giant Warriors, where they also meet several members of the “New Giant Warrior Pirates.” Among them is a member who made her debut nine years ago in a flashback—though not every fan may remember her: Gerd. Spoiler warning! The following sections contain spoilers regarding the events on Elban and the identities…
Will’s story comes full circle, but his legend has only just begun
Morgans Becomes Kira in Toei Animation’s Latest Major Reference—Did You Notice?
Contrary to what one might think, the anime dominating 2025 are old favorites for many
The truth is that we’re currently in a golden age for fantasy anime, because we’re also seeing the genre revitalize itself beyond isekai. Traditional fantasy is more in vogue than ever, and this spring sees the premieres of Witch Hat Atelier and Daemons of the Shadow Realm, but if we want something a little more chaotic and unconventional, the great news is that Dorohedoro is also back. Where were we? Dorohedoro is a dark fantasy anime with certain sci-fi elements that takes us to Hole, a megacity shrouded in the pollution left behind by wizards. Here lives Caiman, a man…
Joy Boy isn’t just a legend in One Piece: The African tribe directly linked to Eiichiro Oda’s manga
The origins of Joy Boy and Imu may be connected to an African tribe
You and I Are Polar Opposites Anime Review
In You and I Are Polar Opposites, the bubbly Miyu Suzuki and the unassuming Yusuke Tani become a couple and face their inexperience in love. Miyu Suzuki is lively, always perfectly styled, eye-catching, and attuned to trends. At school, she constantly tries to strike up a conversation with her stoic, unassuming classmate sitting next to her, Yusuke Tani. The reason: Suzuki is in love with Tani. But she finds it hard to express her feelings. When, under pressure from her friends, she finally confesses her love to him, the two become a couple who seem to be complete opposites. Can…
With just four episodes, Crunchyroll’s new hit anime is already among the best anime of the year
Following the winter season, the spring season kicks off in April for anime fans with plenty of new series and returning seasons—including some major hits! Among them is the anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama’s popular fantasy manga series: Witch Hat Atelier. The Crunchyroll anime has already blown viewers away with its first episode and is currently on track to become one of the best anime of the year. Witch Hat Atelier Starts with Top Ratings on IMDb With the release of its first episode on April 6, 2026, the anime adaptation of Witch Hat Atelier has already catapulted itself nearly…
It took a lot of courage to attempt a new anime adaptation of Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken
No, there’s no risk that the series, which recently debuted on Prime Video, will become another cult classic
Neither Piracy Nor Lack of Interest: The Real Problem with Manga and Anime in the West Lies in Japan
A user has explained in great detail how manga and anime distribution works