Killua Zoldyck should be a monster. Raised from birth as the Zoldyck family’s heir, trained through torture and assassination since he could walk, conditioned to kill without hesitation—everything about his upbringing designed to create the perfect assassin. Instead, Killua became something his family never intended: a boy desperately seeking friendship and willing to sacrifice everything … Read more
Vegeta has no business being Dragon Ball’s best character. He started as a genocidal conqueror who murdered his own partner without hesitation. He arrived on Earth intending to destroy it. He’s proud, cruel, and obsessed with surpassing a rival who consistently outclasses him. Yet over four decades, Vegeta’s evolution from villain to hero represents anime’s … Read more
Levi Ackerman shouldn’t work as a character. He’s overpowered from introduction, rarely shows emotion, and his backstory comes late in the series. By every conventional measure, he should be a boring power fantasy. Instead, Levi became Attack on Titan’s most beloved character—humanity’s strongest soldier whose strength serves as both weapon and curse. The Underground: Forged … Read more
Escanor wasn’t supposed to work. A character whose power literally makes him invincible at noon, who speaks in flowery proclamations about his own superiority, who transforms from pathetic weakling to arrogant god daily—on paper, it sounds insufferable. Instead, Escanor became Seven Deadly Sins’ most beloved character, a testament to how execution transforms potentially annoying concepts … Read more
Itachi Uchiha committed unforgivable acts: murdering his entire clan, including his parents; traumatizing his younger brother into a revenge-obsessed avenger; serving an organization of S-rank criminals. Yet when the truth emerged, Itachi’s legacy transformed from villain to martyr. Here’s the complete story of Naruto’s most tragic hero and why his character continues resonating decades after … Read more
Studio Ghibli films occupy unique space in animation—artistically ambitious, commercially successful, and emotionally sophisticated enough for adults while remaining accessible to children. In 2026, decades after Spirited Away won the Academy Award and My Neighbor Totoro became a cultural icon, Ghibli’s work remains essential viewing. Here’s why these films still matter in an era of … Read more
The Big Three of Shonen Jump—One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach—defined a generation of anime fans. These series dominated the 2000s, introducing millions to anime and establishing tropes that every subsequent shonen either follows or deliberately subverts. But how do they compare, and does the “Big Three” designation still matter in 2026? Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen … Read more
Naruto Shippuden contains 500 episodes—and roughly 40% of them are filler. For fans wanting the canon experience without padding, navigating this requires a comprehensive guide. Here’s every filler episode identified, categorized by whether it’s worth watching or safely skipped, plus the optimal viewing strategy for 2026. The Complete Filler List Naruto Shippuden artwork Episodes 57-71: … Read more
One Piece spans over 1100 episodes—and approximately 100 of those are filler. While that’s a lower percentage than most long-running anime, smart skip strategies can save you 38+ hours while preserving the complete canon experience. Here’s every filler episode identified and the optimal approach for 2026 viewers. The Complete One Piece Filler List OP Filler … Read more
Starting Bleach in 2026 means navigating over 700 episodes of content—original series, movies, and the highly anticipated Thousand-Year Blood War arc. This complete watch order guide cuts through the confusion, helping you experience Tite Kubo’s iconic series exactly as intended while avoiding filler fatigue. The Optimal Bleach Watch Order Bleach artwork Here’s the definitive watch … Read more