Shonen anime has changed a lot over the years, but many series in the category still lean into tried-and-true archetypes and tropes. This makes it more memorable when other titles defy them. And ...

These new-gen anime series have risen, and their protagonists have already become iconic.

Anime protagonists come with different qualities and varying personalities. Some are forced to walk paths of hardship, building themselves up from scratch, while others are born overpowered. In a ...

Not all protagonists are so lucky, though, as there are anime that are unafraid to give them tragic send-offs. In some cases, it’s warranted. No matter how compelling leads like Attack on Titan‘s Eren ...

Eddie Possehl is a dynamic and driven writer/director with a passion for the written word and all things film, television, comics, and games. His passion for storytelling led him to establish his own ...

Anime series with game-inspired systems feature protagonists who start weak and steadily progress, leveling up over time. Solo Leveling, Shield Hero, and Sword Art Online showcase unique progression ...

Revenge is a powerful narrative engine, flipping ordinary characters into soldiers of retribution capable of extraordinary feats. While many anime feature revenge as a subplot, some series place ...

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...

Rei Penber is the Deputy Lead Editor for GameRant's Anime and Manga team, originally from Kashmir and currently based in Beirut. He brings seven years of professional experience as a writer and editor ...