86 is as realistic as it can be, depicting a gritty war, discrimination, and racism in a serious manner. As with most other anime on our list, zero plot armor is practically impossible, but 86 still ...

Half the fun of battle anime is watching characters test their strength, but many stories have other, deeper or even ...

When Dragon Ball Z first aired, it didn’t just become a hit; it rewired an entire generation. It shaped modern shonen from ...

Akame ga Kill! is a bloody anime that doesn't hold back, and Game of Thrones fans are sure to disappear into the fantasy ...

Dandadan Season 2 ditches anime’s usual plot armor for high-stakes chaos, emotional fallout, and wild character growth.

Anime is arguably the best medium to tell gritty stories. This is why these games should get their own adaptations.

In the third episode of Panty & Stocking, which ambitiously packs three stories into an episode, we see the anime play with ...

Anime villains often embody a unique blend of power, cunning, and resilience, but some take it to another level with their seemingly unbreakable plot armor. These characters defy the odds ...

They’re called Love Livers (ラブライバー or rabu raibaa). And do they ever love schoolgirl anime Love Live. They even have the armor to prove it.

Armor and Art at Anime Boston The event is surprisingly diverse. I see everything from babies wearing matching Sailor Moon costumes to 70-year-old couples dressed as Mario and Luigi.