There used to be a common misconception that anime—and the animated medium as a whole—was for kids, mainly because Western cartoons were primarily a children's medium. While views have mostly shifted, ...

Anime has a unique narrative structure, commonly employing arcs to break down the overall story into distinct parts. This has sparked rankings among fans, as each story arc is distinguishable and ...

Some of the best stories are the ones that go all-in on gore, and anime is no exception. Just like with Western media, gore can do a lot to enhance the intensity of an anime – especially in a horror ...

There’s anime, and then there’s dark anime, the kind that reminds you that not every story ends with a speech about friendship and the power of hope. It’s a corner of the medium that thrives on ...