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Pokémon Horizons Confirms Its Third Protagonist, Marks A Big Departure From Ash

Pokémon Horizons has finally forced its third hero out into the field, and the change is already promising a big difference from the old anime.

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Why Dragon Ball Super's Strongest Character Can Never Win A Fight

One of the most powerful characters in Dragon Ball Super will never actually be able to fight, due to divine restrictions placed upon his kind.

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Chainsaw Man Confirms Its New Second Chainsaw Devil

A new, mysterious "Black" Chainsaw Man makes his appearance in the namesake manga, and it’s not Denji. Is this a duplicate or a whole new villain?

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Luffy's Gear 5 Upgrade In The One Piece Anime Makes A Subtle (But Better) Change To The Manga

Luffy's Gear Fifth transformation is finally here, but the One Piece anime has the Straw Hat Captain unlock it differently than in the manga.

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Even Vinland Saga's Creator is Surprised By One Quote The Fans Just Love

The creator of Vinland Saga, Makoto Yukimura, was unaware of how one quote in particular from Thorfinn has gained popularity among western fans.

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One Piece's Luffy vs Dragon Ball's Goku: Can Gear 5 Beat a Saiyan?

Luffy is making waves in One Piece with his Gear 5 techniques. These new abilities beg the question if Gear 5 can defeat Saiyan Goku from Dragon Ball.

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Boruto's Jougan Dojutsu Explained: Why It Will Be Key In Part 2 Of The Manga

While rarely used in the story so far, Boruto’s Jougan looks to play a major role in the second part of the saga. Here’s a rundown of what it is.

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Pokémon's Rarest Poké Ball Contains A Horrifying Secret

An episode of the Pokémon anime revealed an ancient Poké Ball that contained not a Legendary Pokémon as promised, but something rarer (and darker).

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Gundam Walks Back On Major LGBTQ+ Milestone, Bandai Namco Releases Controversial Apology

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury served as a major milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in animation, but the series just walked back on it.

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Dragon Ball Super's Time Skip Can Answer a Classic DBZ Mystery

Goku's heart disease is one of Dragon Ball Z's few lingering mysteries, and Dragon Ball Super has set up the stage to finally address it.

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New Zombie Anime Subverts The Walking Dead's Art Style in the Best Way

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is altering the way zombie stories like The Walking Dead are told by using bright colors unusual for the genre.

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One Piece Has Already Revealed Garp’s Replacement

One Piece shows that Koby already has what he needs to become the next Garp and carry forward the Vice Admiral's legacy, including Conquerors' Haki.

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Boruto's Ultimate Power Creates a Big Plot Hole, & One Future Ninja Proves It

As Boruto ramps up for the launch of Two Blue Vortex - the long-awaited second half of the saga, a major story inconsistency is uncovered.

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God Broly - Broly's Strongest Form Is Too God-Tier Even For Dragon Ball's Anime

Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan, is already one of the strongest fighters in Dragon Ball, but one transformation is WAY too powerful for the anime.

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Blade Runner's Replicants Have a Horrific Secret Use

The Replicants in Blade Runner were originally created to be slaves, though after most were decommissioned, humanity gave them an even darker purpose.

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Crunchyroll's New Zombie Anime Has One Trick That Makes it a New Classic

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead's spin on horror sets it apart from similar zombie apocalypse anime and makes it a must-watch for anime fans.

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Junji Ito Maniac's Abrupt Endings Aren't a Mistake, They're Intentional

A common critique of Junji Ito Maniac is how abrupt the ending of each story is, but this is actually intentional and true to Junji Ito's style.

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Vegeta's Revenge Against DBZ's Greatest Villain is Secretly Heartbreaking

Vegeta had every reason to want revenge against Majin Buu after what happened between them in DBZ, but when he got his vengeance in GT, it was hollow.

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My Hero Academia's Ending Isn't Just Great, It's Redeeming the Series

My Hero Academia's Final War arc has been an exhilarating climax for the blockbuster series and has successfully redeemed the manga's reputation.

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There Are Only 2 Canonical Pokémon Gym Badges Ash Never Earned

Throughout his travels, Ash Ketchum has gathered badges from each region he's visited, but in at least one region, there are two badges he missed.

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