Anime Features
The latest anime editorials, explainers, and featured articles from all the top franchises here on Screen Rant
Page 2 - Jump to the First Page
One Piece: Bartholomew Kuma's Timeline Explained
One Piece has recently made Bartholomew Kuma one of its most tragic characters of all time, and as such, fans need a full breakdown of his timeline.
Dragon Ball's Beerus Has a Secret Weakness That Proves How Goku & Vegeta Could Kill Him
Beerus maybe Dragon Ball Super's Ultimate God of Destruction, but they can die thanks to one glaring weakness that Goku or Vegeta would never exploit.
Intricate Romance Anime Was Cut Short For a Tragic Real-World Reason
Recovery of an MMO Junkie accomplishes more in 10 episodes than most multi-season romance anime do, and it could have done so much more, too.
One JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part Wasn't Just Great, it Redefined Shonen Forever
JoJos Bizarre Adventure wasn't always the mega-franchise it is today, but one part changed all that by revolutionizing shonen manga.
Naruto's Evil Version Proves He Was One Tragic Twist Away From Being the Ultimate Villain
When Naruto turns evil and sets his sights on destroying Konoha, the one shinobi to stop him is himself; but is he capable of facing his own power?
Black Clover's Big Return Finally Shows the Black Bulls' Huge Powerup
Jump GIGA resumes Black Clover's story that initially began in Shonen Jump with a massive battle that showcases the best version of the Black Bulls.
Pokémon's Arceus is Actually Much More Powerful in the Anime Than the Games
Despite its prominent reputation in Pokémon lore, Arceus's vast power is better displayed in a movie than in the games it was created for.
One Piece's Reboot Has The Perfect Chance To Make One Character Truly Canon
The One Piece is set to be a full-fledged remake of the anime, and with that, it has the chance to fully establish one beloved character as canon.
Jujutsu Kaisen's Season 2 Finale Introduced The Story's Original Protagonist
Jujutsu Kaisen's season 2 finale sees the return of a fan-favorite character who was the original protagonist of the story.
Dragon Ball GT's One Upgrade Better Than Super Saiyan 4 Has a Fatal Flaw
Super Saiyan 4 is one of the coolest upgrades in the Dragon Ball mythos, but another GT upgrade is easily way better, though it does have one flaw.
One Piece's Craziest New Character Has A Surprising Inspiration Fans Missed
The central character of One Piece's latest arc may have an unexpected inspiration and a surprising connection to the series creator Eiichiro Oda.
Dragon Ball Super's Milestone Chapter Was A Huge Wasted Opportunity
Dragon Ball Super's manga achieved a major milestone of 100 published chapters, but unfortunately, the series didn't capitalize on that whatsoever.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Ending Explained
Jujutsu Kaisen's Season 2 finale introduced viewers to a lot of important new information and dramatically shifted the series' status quo.
Anime Fans More Interested in Feudal Japan Need to Watch One Underrated Series
The Heike Story anime series is the perfect place to start for anime fans interested in learning more about the history of Feudal Japan.
Dr. Stone's Newest Arc Ended Its Villain in the Most Brutal Way Yet
The Dr. Stone: New World anime recently concluded, and it featured one of the most brutal endings for a villain in the series so far.
Sword Art Online's Final War Proves How Moving Past Aincrad Improved the Series
Although many think Sword Art Online should've remained in Aincrad, Underworld's final war proves that the move was the best thing for the franchise.
Jujutsu Kaisen's Season 2 Review: The Shibuya Incident Exceeds Expectations Despite Controversies
Jujutsu Kaisen's second season is one of the most memorable anime ever, for good and bad reasons.
One Classic Goku Technique Can Bring Ultra Instinct To The Next Level
Ultra Instinct is already an incredibly powerful transformation, but when paired with one of Goku's most classic techniques, it can reach new heights.
Netflix’s Attempted One Piece Monopoly is Doomed Until it Solves a Big Problem
Netflix is steadily becoming more involved with One Piece, but its monopoly over the franchise has one fatal flaw that needs to be fixed.
Sukuna's Victory Over Gojo In Jujutsu Kaisen Explained
In the most important battle in Jujutsu Kaisen's history, Sukuna beat Gojo, just barely, and fans are still wondering exactly how that happened.