5. My Hero Academia – Quirk In My Hero Academia, Quirks are “special, superhuman ability an individual can possess. Quirks are generally unique to their user, and are classified in multiple categories. The user is also given one single ability of that said Quirk, rather than many abilities.” Quirks are genetically inherited through “Mendelian inheritance.” They … Continue reading The Top 10 Best Anime and Manga Power Systems (Part 2)
10. Captain Tsubasa (80 million+) Publisher: Shueisha Author: Yoichi Takahashi Serialized: 1981 - present Demographic: Shonen Volumes: 96 Captain Tsubasa is a manga series by Yoichi Takahashi. The series focuses on association football. The series features "characterized by dynamic and exciting football moves, often stylish and implausible." The manga follows Tsubasa Oozora and his friends … Continue reading The Top 10 Highest Selling Manga Currently in publication
Check out the first half of this list here. 5. Rewind Quirk Type: Emitter A Quirk created as a result of a rare mutation, Eri's Rewind ability isn't connected to her family. Eri has the ability to "reverse a living being's body back to a previous state." Kai Chisaki claimed that he Quirk was so … Continue reading Top 10 Strongest My Hero Academia Quirks (Part 2)
5. Myoga (Inuyasha) Myoga's name apparently means "divine protection," which is ironic because he largely only protects himself. To be fair he was a member of the flea Yokai, which was the smallest demons bugs. Myoga was the servant of Inuyusha's father Toga. As such Myoga tendency to flee prior to battle is seen as … Continue reading Top 5 Shonen Anime Cowards
Kid Buu (Majin Buu) Buu has multiple forms with different personalities and goals. They basically function as individuals and are given distinct names to represent the difference. Between Dragon Ball games and how Buu changes after absorbing someone, Majin Buu has about 14 different forms. Kid Buu is the best in my opinion. The best … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Dragon Ball Z Characters
5. Jujutsu Kaisen's Reason's for Curses Spirits Once I stopped calling Jujutsu Kaisen's Cursed Spirits, "demons," I was curious what made them different. First, demons are generally living beings, whereas, as their name suggests, Cursed Spirits are spiritual beings. They are born from the negative Cursed Energy in humans. Locations that are hotspots for curses … Continue reading Top 5 reasons I love Jujutsu Kaisen
Demon slaying is common in pop culture. They come in several varieties. The hunter who kills demons for revenge. The “chosen one,” who is born to kill demons, or the half demon that a target for full fledge demons. Family raises some demon slayers to fight demons. Specifically, demon slayers are common in anime and … Continue reading My Top 5 Demon Slaying Anime
Shonen anime generally fall into the same trap. How do our heroes going to defeat the all-powerful villain? The trope general requires a hero of modest beginnings and his friends to travel the world trying to either stop a villain from gaining more power or getting released. In order to keep the series interesting, the … Continue reading Top 5 Drama-Preserving Handicap in Anime
10. Fairy Tail Manga vols. 63 Aug 2006 - Jul 2017 MAL Score: 7.67 Fairy Tail is a manga and anime series created by Hiro Mashima. Published in Shounen Magazine in 2006, the series released 549 chapters before ending in 2017. Fairy Tail focuses on Natsu Dragneel, a fire mage, as he searches for his dragon foster father, … Continue reading Top 10 Most popular manga based on MAL
Chunin Exams Manga Volumes: 4 - 13 Anime Episodes: 20 - 67 The Chunin Exams marks the moment we get to see the rest of the current ninja generation. We are introduced to the rest of the Rookie Nine, Team Guy, the Three Sand Siblings, and Orochimaru. Until this point, I found Naruto to be mediocre but characters like … Continue reading My Top 5 Naruto Arcs
Tweeny Witches Studio 4°C’s first television series. Inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, Tweeny Witches follows the story of a little girl that gets trapped in a magical world. 14 years before the main story, a Japanese archaeologist named Jidan falls into the magical realm and is imprisoned by a warlock. He … Continue reading Top 5 Studio 4°C Projects
Studio Trigger is a Japanese animation studio founded by two former Gainax employees Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Otsuka. The Studio Trigger is considered a successor to Gainax. Studio Trigger, Sanzigen, and Ordet joined the holding company Ultra Super Pictures. In 2018, Studio Trigger started a Patreon account that now raises $6,000 monthly. Since 2011, Studio … Continue reading Top 5 Studio Trigger Projects
Kill la Kill Technically Kill La Kill isn't a magical girl series, however, it does feature some elements from the genre. The series debuted in fall 0f 2013 and was produced by Studio Trigger. Ryuuko Matoi is a young girl seeking revenge for her father's murder. Armed with half of a scissor blade she battles the student council … Continue reading Top 5 Magical Girl series
Anime characters often sport wild hairstyles. However, most hairstyles are usually long or spikey. Some characters wear Afros. Generally, this style is a large, rounded style created by combing one's hair from the scalp with a pix. The hairstyle is more common with characters of African descent, however, in anime hair texture doesn't matter. Here's … Continue reading Top 5 Anime Afros
Dio Brando from Jo Jo Bizarree Adventures Dio Brando Brando is the main antagonist of Part 1 and 3 of the series JoJo Bizarre Adventures. A vampire and Stand user, Dio is responsible for Jonathan Joestar's death and the ability of the Joestar family to use Stand power. Abused by his father, Dio became manipulative, violent, and … Continue reading Top 5 Anime Vampires
The Sailor Scouts Parental Abandonment It's common for heroes to have no parents. They're either dead, strangely not mentioned, or abusive. Everyone is "conveniently an orphan." This often avoids the question of why would someone allow their child to leave home alone? Even if the parent didn't care it would still be parental neglect. Furthermore, … Continue reading Top 5 Anime Tropes I Hate
The shinigami from Death Note The Shinigami (Death Note) The Shinigami in Death Note exists to kill humans. It's required for them to survive. Ryuk deliberately drops his Death Note into the human world out of boredom. He takes joy in Light Yagami's mass-murdering but largely doesn't care about their death because it's all part … Continue reading Top 5 Amoral Groups or Races in Anime
Personally, the romance in anime hasn't always interested me. When I was younger I found the romance to be annoying. However, as I matured I appreciated them more. Most of these couples come from Shonen as my anime diet consists mostly of that genre. However, I think all series are in the mainstream, at least … Continue reading Top 5 Best Anime Couples
Guts with his Scar against his nose Guts (Berserk) Guts have numerous scars after many battles. However, his most distinct scar is the one across his nose. Guts received this scar during a training session with his former father figure Gambino. During this session, Gambino becomes frustrated after Guts manages to cut his cheek. In his … Continue reading Top 5 Anime Characters with Scars
Kakashi unmasked Kakashi Kakashi is one of the most famous shinobi in Naruto. Know the Copy Ninja, he had copied over 1000 jutsus. He's one of the most powerful ninja's in the series later becoming the Sixth Hokage. His appearance is often a source of interest for fans and characters in the series. He hides his face … Continue reading The Top 10 White Haired Anime Characters (Part 2)
