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Hello Kitty's Creator Once Made a Mech Anime That Mobile Suit Gundam Owes Its Life To
Sanrio helped fund Ideon, Tomino’s post-Gundam series, whose tragic, world-ending climax laid the groundwork for Evangelion’s impact.
20 Years Ago, Anime's Best Mech Series Made Its Debut, And I Don't Think It Can Ever Be Topped
With galaxy-sized battles and characters full of heart, Gurren Lagann remains anime’s most unforgettable and unstoppable mecha series.
Hayao Miyazaki Only Ever Made 1 Non-Ghibli Movie, and It's a Quiet Classic Everyone Should Watch
Miyazaki’s directorial debut, The Castle of Cagliostro, reshaped Lupin the Third into a heartfelt, high-speed masterpiece of anime cinema.
I'm a Big Retro Anime Fan, And These Are The 10 Series I Recommend Every Fan Check Out on Streaming
From war-torn futures to emotional epics and surreal sci-fi, these overlooked anime gems show what the medium is truly capable of delivering.
I've Watched the Greatest Action Anime of All Time, And It Deserves WAY More Attention Than It Gets
Studio Bones' Sword of the Stranger delivers elite choreography, rich worldbuilding, and emotion in a must-watch samurai epic.
Godzilla's Official Digimon Redesign Is Metal as Hell (Literally)
Digimon and Godzilla collide in a crossover packed with kaiju evolutions, G-cell mechanics, and a vinyl figure that’s pure monster mayhem.
Japan's Weirdest Mech Ever Combines Godzilla and Evangelion (No Seriously)
Four icons combine in the Shin Universe Robo, a toy so weird and epic it might just break the multiverse and your display shelf.
This Iconic Anime With 90% on Rotten Tomatoes Is Touted As One of the Best by Samuel Jackson
A violent and stylish breakthrough in adult anime, Ninja Scroll helped define the genre for Western audiences in the 1990s.
Spirited Away Is a Classic, But It Isn't the Movie That Helped Make Studio Ghibli a Household Name
Before Spirited Away won an Oscar, Miyazaki’s lost Mononoke story laid the foundation for Ghibli’s greatest films.
10 Best Anime Cartoon Network Ever Aired
Cartoon Network didn't just air anime, it reshaped fandom in the U.S. These ten series show how it happened.
Only 1 Anime Director Has the Kind of Impact On U.S. Films As Hayao Miyazaki, But He's Far Less Known
Satoshi Kon’s films like Paprika and Perfect Blue quietly influenced Hollywood, leaving a deep legacy still unfolding today.
10 Best Anime Made By Production I.G.
Spanning cyberpunk, sports, and surreal drama, these works reveal the depth and range of one of anime’s most creative studios.
If You've Not Seen Shonen Jump's Best Anime, It Is About to Get Way Easier to Watch
Hunter x Hunter leads Pluto TV’s free Ani-May event featuring marathons of classic series and anime movies all month long.
Sailor Moon's Original Sequel Turned Into A Cult Classic Anime Every Fan Needs To Watch
Kunihiko Ikuhara turned a scrapped Sailor Moon plot into Revolutionary Girl Utena, one of the boldest anime of the 1990s.
Shonen Anime is Great, But If That's All You Watch, Then You're Missing Out On These Classic 10/10 Masterpieces
These ten anime classics go beyond battles and power levels, offering bold storytelling, unforgettable characters, and lasting influence.
I'm a Massive Evangelion Fan, And There's Only One Anime I'd Call Its True Successor
If Evangelion tore you apart, RahXephon might put you back together. This overlooked mecha anime delivers impact, resolution, and heart.
"It's Unfortunate": It Turns Out Hollywood's Biggest Misconception About the Industry Is Incredibly NSFW
Despite anime’s global rise, Hollywood struggles to see past old stereotypes and embrace the medium’s full creative range.
8 Reasons Why Netflix's Cowboy Bebop Totally Missed the Mark
The live-action Cowboy Bebop struggled to balance homage and innovation, leaving fans with a glossy but shallow version of the original classic.
Gundam Wing Is Absolutely Iconic, But How Does It Hold Up Three Decades Later?
A fresh rewatch of Gundam Wing reveals that while the visuals may have aged, the characters and story still pack an emotional punch.
The Real Reason Neon Genesis Evangelion's Creator Made The Series Explains Why Its Success Can Never Be Replicated
Rather than following the market, Anno turned inward to create Evangelion, making it a singular work that defies imitation.