Anime: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Great Anime For Adults
The best anime in all categories, for mature audiences, as collected by your Anime.about.com guide.
The best anime in all categories, for mature audiences, as collected by your Anime.about.com guide.
Best Samurai Anime
The best samurai-themed anime out there, from the more historically accurate to the flat-out outlandish.
The best samurai-themed anime out there, from the more historically accurate to the flat-out outlandish.
Best Live-Action Anime Adaptations
The greatest adaptations of anime to live action films, as ranked by our Anime.about.com guide.
The greatest adaptations of anime to live action films, as ranked by our Anime.about.com guide.
Anime Love Stories
Do you love anime? Do you long for a good love story? Well, here's the best of both. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here's my top picks for romance in anime.
Do you love anime? Do you long for a good love story? Well, here's the best of both. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here's my top picks for romance in anime.
Best Anime Romances
Best Anime Romances - The most heartwarming anime love stories.
Best Anime Romances - The most heartwarming anime love stories.
Write Your Own Manga
Think you've got a manga story in you somewhere? Most of us are capable of coming up with a decent storyline. Its getting it out on paper that takes some skill. Here's a few tips to help you bring out the next best seller.
Think you've got a manga story in you somewhere? Most of us are capable of coming up with a decent storyline. Its getting it out on paper that takes some skill. Here's a few tips to help you bring out the next best seller.
Top 20 Essential Anime
Here's a list of anime â both shows and movies â that make up the "core curriculum" for an anime watcher.
Here's a list of anime â both shows and movies â that make up the "core curriculum" for an anime watcher.
Great Science Fiction Anime
Great Science Fiction Anime - The best science-fiction themed anime shows
Great Science Fiction Anime - The best science-fiction themed anime shows
What Is Anime?
A quick introduction to Japanese animation, with many common questions answered.
A quick introduction to Japanese animation, with many common questions answered.
Best Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Anime
The best Western-style fantasy titles in anime, from Guin Saga to Claymore.
The best Western-style fantasy titles in anime, from Guin Saga to Claymore.
Where do I start?
Find out where to start with anime without getting lost in the thicket of titles and possibilities out there.
Find out where to start with anime without getting lost in the thicket of titles and possibilities out there.
Seiyuu
: A Seiyuu is essentially a Japanese voice actor and just like English-speaking voice actors, they can
: A Seiyuu is essentially a Japanese voice actor and just like English-speaking voice actors, they can
Best Slice-Of-Life Anime
No giant robots, no alien catgirls, just the goodness of everyday real life. Here's a rundown of the best anime that take place in the here and now.
No giant robots, no alien catgirls, just the goodness of everyday real life. Here's a rundown of the best anime that take place in the here and now.
Should My Kids Watch Anime?
Is it okay for your kids to watch anime? Learn more about this popular past-time and get tips on how to make sure your kids' anime is age-appropriate.
Is it okay for your kids to watch anime? Learn more about this popular past-time and get tips on how to make sure your kids' anime is age-appropriate.
A Brief History of Anime
A short overview of anime's origins and history, from the early silent era to today.
A short overview of anime's origins and history, from the early silent era to today.
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys
Anime 102: A Course of Anime For Newcomers
A list of shows for those new to anime, which emphasize being relatively easy to watch and understand.
A list of shows for those new to anime, which emphasize being relatively easy to watch and understand.
Most Controversial Anime
Some anime open eyes; some turn heads. Here's a rundown of the most head-turning, controversy-sparking anime titles over the years.
Some anime open eyes; some turn heads. Here's a rundown of the most head-turning, controversy-sparking anime titles over the years.
Make An Anime Music Video
Anime conventions have picked up on this cool aspect of anime and have built entire competitions around the talents of fan-made videos. Want to make your own anime music video? Here's a quick how-to to get you started.
Anime conventions have picked up on this cool aspect of anime and have built entire competitions around the talents of fan-made videos. Want to make your own anime music video? Here's a quick how-to to get you started.
Best Anime Heroines
The greatest female characters in all of anime.
The greatest female characters in all of anime.
Hentai
Like movies, books and any other form of entertainment, Japanese animation has its own set of genres. Here's some basics on hentai - anime for mature audiences only.
Like movies, books and any other form of entertainment, Japanese animation has its own set of genres. Here's some basics on hentai - anime for mature audiences only.
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys
Best Books to Draw Manga
Wish you could draw manga? Want to learn how? Here's my top picks for how-to books that will have you drawing your favorite manga characters (and maybe a few of your own!) in no time at all.
Wish you could draw manga? Want to learn how? Here's my top picks for how-to books that will have you drawing your favorite manga characters (and maybe a few of your own!) in no time at all.
The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli
A list of the anime features created and released by Hayao Miyazaki and his production company.
A list of the anime features created and released by Hayao Miyazaki and his production company.
Best Anime Soundtracks
Musical scores and soundtracks for anime are too often taken for granted as just another part of the whole. Break them out on their own, though, and you'll sometimes find music as good as anything created for a Hollywood film or a platinum-selling album. Here's a list of the very best soundtracks created for anime, most available as domestic or sometimes imported CD editions. (Pressings for anime soundtracks are often rather small, so keep your eyes open -- these go fast.)
Musical scores and soundtracks for anime are too often taken for granted as just another part of the whole. Break them out on their own, though, and you'll sometimes find music as good as anything created for a Hollywood film or a platinum-selling album. Here's a list of the very best soundtracks created for anime, most available as domestic or sometimes imported CD editions. (Pressings for anime soundtracks are often rather small, so keep your eyes open -- these go fast.)
Get Your Manga Rejected
Do you dream of writing your own anime or manga series? Is there a story in you just waiting to get out? Writing that story is one thing... getting it published is yet another. Here's my list of dont's that will keep your manga from making it to print.
Do you dream of writing your own anime or manga series? Is there a story in you just waiting to get out? Writing that story is one thing... getting it published is yet another. Here's my list of dont's that will keep your manga from making it to print.
Best Historical Anime
The best anime set in another time and another place.
The best anime set in another time and another place.
The Anime Dubbing Process
Learn how anime distribution companies outside of Japan give a given show or movie its English soundtrack.
Learn how anime distribution companies outside of Japan give a given show or movie its English soundtrack.
Best English Dubs for Anime
See what our guide recommends as some of the best-acted, quirkiest and most memorable English-dubbed anime out there.
See what our guide recommends as some of the best-acted, quirkiest and most memorable English-dubbed anime out there.
How to Spot A Bootleg Anime DV
Just found an unbelievable bargain on your favorite anime DVD? Before you buy, be sure that you're getting the real thing and not a bootleg copy. How can you tell? Here's some tips to help you spot the fakes.
Just found an unbelievable bargain on your favorite anime DVD? Before you buy, be sure that you're getting the real thing and not a bootleg copy. How can you tell? Here's some tips to help you spot the fakes.
Mecha
: The word mecha comes from the Japanese "meka", which is an abbreviated version of the English word
: The word mecha comes from the Japanese "meka", which is an abbreviated version of the English word
Naruto on DVD
Naruto on DVD - Find All the Naruto DVDs Here
Naruto on DVD - Find All the Naruto DVDs Here
DBZ Bad Guys - Cell
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Cell
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Cell
Favorite Supernatural Animes
Like ghosts, goblins and things that go bump? Me too :) So in honor of these creepy goodies, I put together a list of my favorite supernatural anime shows. Do you have a favorite not listed here? Drop me a line and tell me about it!
Like ghosts, goblins and things that go bump? Me too :) So in honor of these creepy goodies, I put together a list of my favorite supernatural anime shows. Do you have a favorite not listed here? Drop me a line and tell me about it!
Hero Tales (Parts One and Two)
A review of the anime TV series Hero Tales, released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
A review of the anime TV series Hero Tales, released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
Best Mecha Anime
Learn about anime in the ''mecha'' genre, where giant robots and even bigger human ambitions clash.
Learn about anime in the ''mecha'' genre, where giant robots and even bigger human ambitions clash.
TOKYOPOP Manga Creator
If you've ever wanted to create your own manga, now you can! TOKYOPOP's new Manga Creator has got to be one of the coolest software package out there for aspiring manga artists. What if you're not an aspiring manga artist? You'll love it anyway! This is the most fun I've had in a while. Get the scoop here.
If you've ever wanted to create your own manga, now you can! TOKYOPOP's new Manga Creator has got to be one of the coolest software package out there for aspiring manga artists. What if you're not an aspiring manga artist? You'll love it anyway! This is the most fun I've had in a while. Get the scoop here.
Top 20 Guide's Favorites
Top 20 Guide's Favorites
Top 20 Guide's Favorites
Manga Writer Resources
Its all in the details, isn't it? Text bubbles, the right font... how do you find what you need to create your own manga? Look no more... here's some resources to help you out.
Its all in the details, isn't it? Text bubbles, the right font... how do you find what you need to create your own manga? Look no more... here's some resources to help you out.
DBZ Bad Guys - Majin Buu
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Majin Buu
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Majin Buu
Choosing Your Cosplay Costume
With so many great cosplay opportunities around, serious anime fans love to get creative with their costume creations. But how do you choose the right cosplay costume for you? Here's some simple tips to help you pick the perfect costume every time.
With so many great cosplay opportunities around, serious anime fans love to get creative with their costume creations. But how do you choose the right cosplay costume for you? Here's some simple tips to help you pick the perfect costume every time.
Best New Anime Releases of 2010
Despite the tough anime market in 2010, a remarkable number of creative, intriguing and downright fun titles landed on shelves this year. Here's my short list for the best of the new anime releases from 2010, in no particular order.
Despite the tough anime market in 2010, a remarkable number of creative, intriguing and downright fun titles landed on shelves this year. Here's my short list for the best of the new anime releases from 2010, in no particular order.
DBZ Fighting Moves
As a long-time fan of Dragonball Z, I thought it might be fun to look at some of the techniques that made it so great. Here's some of the most notable moves in DBZ.
As a long-time fan of Dragonball Z, I thought it might be fun to look at some of the techniques that made it so great. Here's some of the most notable moves in DBZ.
Hellsing Basic Web Template
Here's a basic Hellsing web template, tables and HTML only. Free for your personal use.
Here's a basic Hellsing web template, tables and HTML only. Free for your personal use.
Anime That Deserve Live-Action Adaptations
Suggestions for anime that should be made into live-action feature films.
Suggestions for anime that should be made into live-action feature films.
Anime Costume Resources
Halloween and anime were just made for each other, weren't they? With cosplay such a popular activity among anime fans, it seems Halloween is the perfect holiday to pull out all the anime stops. Still working on your costume? Here's some online resources to help you out.
Halloween and anime were just made for each other, weren't they? With cosplay such a popular activity among anime fans, it seems Halloween is the perfect holiday to pull out all the anime stops. Still working on your costume? Here's some online resources to help you out.
Best Anime Stores to Buy Toys
Looking to beef up your collection of anime toys and cards? Here's my picks for the best anime stores on the web to buy all your favorite anime stuff.
Looking to beef up your collection of anime toys and cards? Here's my picks for the best anime stores on the web to buy all your favorite anime stuff.
Black Butler (Season 1, Part 1)
A review of the anime TV series Black Butler (Season 1, Part 1), released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
A review of the anime TV series Black Butler (Season 1, Part 1), released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
DBZ Good Guys - Vegeta
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Vegeta
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Vegeta
Breaking Into the Anime Indust
So you want a career in Anime, do you? Well, be forewarned: the competition is tough. But, with a little talent, a little moxie and good old-fashioned perseverance, there are a number of ways you can break into this popular industry. Here's some ideas to get you started on your hunt.
So you want a career in Anime, do you? Well, be forewarned: the competition is tough. But, with a little talent, a little moxie and good old-fashioned perseverance, there are a number of ways you can break into this popular industry. Here's some ideas to get you started on your hunt.
Buyer's Guide to Anime Genres
How to learn about anime genres and themes, the better to find the shows you do want to watch.
How to learn about anime genres and themes, the better to find the shows you do want to watch.
Anime 301: The Long And Winding Shows
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, which will require a large investment of time on the part of the viewer.
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, which will require a large investment of time on the part of the viewer.
How to Build An Anime Blog
Are you ready to jump on the blogging bandwagon and build your own anime blog? Its actually not as complex as you might think. Here's some great tips and tricks to have you blogging about your favorite anime shows in no time flat.
Are you ready to jump on the blogging bandwagon and build your own anime blog? Its actually not as complex as you might think. Here's some great tips and tricks to have you blogging about your favorite anime shows in no time flat.
Anime 201: Some Understanding of Japan Required
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, with some understanding of Japan (and anime as well) helpful but not wholly essential.
A list of shows for those relatively new to anime, with some understanding of Japan (and anime as well) helpful but not wholly essential.
Most Influential Anime Characters
Some of anime's most influential characters, often-imitated but rarely surpassed.
Some of anime's most influential characters, often-imitated but rarely surpassed.
Naruto: Series Profile
After a lifetime of being shunned and ignored, a young ninja discovers that he is the vessel for a dangerous demon and begins a quest to uncover the secrets to his past. What is this intriguing anime I'm talking about? Naruto, of course. Get the details here.
After a lifetime of being shunned and ignored, a young ninja discovers that he is the vessel for a dangerous demon and begins a quest to uncover the secrets to his past. What is this intriguing anime I'm talking about? Naruto, of course. Get the details here.
Magic Woman M - Vol. 1
A sexy soceress and a forest of unpleasant characters are the basis for Magic Woman M, a new Anime HotShots title from Central Park Media. Definitely an adults-only anime, get the release details here.
A sexy soceress and a forest of unpleasant characters are the basis for Magic Woman M, a new Anime HotShots title from Central Park Media. Definitely an adults-only anime, get the release details here.
Why Do Some Anime Never Get Licensed?
What keeps some anime titles from ever being licensed for distribution in English? Here's some common reasons why.
What keeps some anime titles from ever being licensed for distribution in English? Here's some common reasons why.
Akira
A motorcycle gang, a dark military experiment and psychic powers that are beyond comprehension. Get the details on Akira, the anime movie classic!
A motorcycle gang, a dark military experiment and psychic powers that are beyond comprehension. Get the details on Akira, the anime movie classic!
Naruto Shippuden The Movie: The Will of Fire
The fifth film produced the for Naruto Shippuden franchise is one of the better ones, thanks to its emotionally-driven storyline rather than just flashy fight theatrics.
The fifth film produced the for Naruto Shippuden franchise is one of the better ones, thanks to its emotionally-driven storyline rather than just flashy fight theatrics.
DBZ Good Guys - Goku
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goku
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goku
DBZ Good Guys - Krillin
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Krillin
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Krillin
Anime.About.com 2013 Readers' Choice Awards: Best Anime Of 2012
See which anime titles, distributors and streaming services were chosen by Anime.about.com readers as the best of 2012.
See which anime titles, distributors and streaming services were chosen by Anime.about.com readers as the best of 2012.
Best Anime About Real-World Issues
Learn more about anime that take a look at real-life subjects, from global warming to social isolation.
Learn more about anime that take a look at real-life subjects, from global warming to social isolation.
DBZ Bad Guys - Frieza
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Frieza
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Frieza
Anime 401: The Advanced Course
A list of shows for those now familar with anime, and who want to try out the most challenging and experimental shows in the medium.
A list of shows for those now familar with anime, and who want to try out the most challenging and experimental shows in the medium.
Design an Anime Website
Do you dream of having your own anime web site but don't know where to start? Here's some tips to get your site up and running in no time flat.
Do you dream of having your own anime web site but don't know where to start? Here's some tips to get your site up and running in no time flat.
DBZ Good Guys - Trunks
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Trunks
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Trunks
DBZ Good Guys - Piccolo
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Piccolo
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Piccolo
A Basic Primer to DBZ
Dragon Ball Z is everywhere. Action figures, t-shirts and, to my son's delight, Playstation have all joined in the DBZ frenzy. But just what is a dragon ball? And why all the fuss?
Dragon Ball Z is everywhere. Action figures, t-shirts and, to my son's delight, Playstation have all joined in the DBZ frenzy. But just what is a dragon ball? And why all the fuss?
Best Anime Shows of the Decade
Wow... another decade almost over. And what a decade it's been! We've seen a wide variety of new anime over the last ten years... some good, some bad, and some that was absolutely amazing! So, which anime titles blew us away in the 2000's? Here's my top picks for that list.
Wow... another decade almost over. And what a decade it's been! We've seen a wide variety of new anime over the last ten years... some good, some bad, and some that was absolutely amazing! So, which anime titles blew us away in the 2000's? Here's my top picks for that list.
Major Anime Distributors
Learn more about the major anime distributors in North America and elsewhere.
Learn more about the major anime distributors in North America and elsewhere.
Favorite Family Anime
Looking for some anime that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further. Here's my favorite picks for family-friendly anime shows.
Looking for some anime that the whole family can enjoy? Look no further. Here's my favorite picks for family-friendly anime shows.
Best Unlicensed Anime
Learn about the best anime titles that still haven't made it into English.
Learn about the best anime titles that still haven't made it into English.
13 Chilling Horror Anime
When leaves are on the ground and jack-o-lanterns flicker in the windows, it's time to load up the DVD player with anime titles that send a chill down the spine.
When leaves are on the ground and jack-o-lanterns flicker in the windows, it's time to load up the DVD player with anime titles that send a chill down the spine.
Great Anime For Kids (and Parents, Too)
Our favorite anime titles for all ages, parents and children alike.
Our favorite anime titles for all ages, parents and children alike.
DBZ Bad Guys - Android 16
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 16
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 16
Light Novels (And Their Relation to Anime)
Light novels -- short, easy-to-read fiction published in Japan for younger audiences -- are a major source of inspiration for anime. Learn more here.
Light novels -- short, easy-to-read fiction published in Japan for younger audiences -- are a major source of inspiration for anime. Learn more here.
DVD Regions Encoding Guide
Any time you purchase a DVD, you'll likely notice that the seller has marked it as "Region 1", "Region
Any time you purchase a DVD, you'll likely notice that the seller has marked it as "Region 1", "Region
Best Action Anime Shows
Here's a rundown of the most exciting and action-packed anime out there, from major hits to older classics and hidden treasures.
Here's a rundown of the most exciting and action-packed anime out there, from major hits to older classics and hidden treasures.
Tenchi Muyo!: War On Geminar
A dumb dud of an attempt to extend the ''Tenchi Muyo!'' mythology into a hybrid fantasy/SF universe. There are better harem comedies out there -- like, say, the original series.
A dumb dud of an attempt to extend the ''Tenchi Muyo!'' mythology into a hybrid fantasy/SF universe. There are better harem comedies out there -- like, say, the original series.
DBZ Good Guys - Goten
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goten
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Goten
Be A Super Saiyan
Do you feel an unexplained kinship with Goku and Vegeta? Is there a little voice inside that urges you to power up? If you think you may have been a super-saiyan in a previous life, here's a few tips for reclaiming your heritage.
Do you feel an unexplained kinship with Goku and Vegeta? Is there a little voice inside that urges you to power up? If you think you may have been a super-saiyan in a previous life, here's a few tips for reclaiming your heritage.
Seinen
All about seinen, the anime subcategory intended for adult male audiences.
All about seinen, the anime subcategory intended for adult male audiences.
Collecting Anime
Collecting Anime is an art in itself. Some items you can find in surplus, while some you can't find at all. Knowing where and when to look is the key to finding what you want, like that pristine action figure NRFB, at a price you can live with. If you've ever wondered how to get your hands on your favorite Anime merchandise, wonder no longer. Here's a few tips to collecting all things Anime.
Collecting Anime is an art in itself. Some items you can find in surplus, while some you can't find at all. Knowing where and when to look is the key to finding what you want, like that pristine action figure NRFB, at a price you can live with. If you've ever wondered how to get your hands on your favorite Anime merchandise, wonder no longer. Here's a few tips to collecting all things Anime.
Buyer's Guide to Anime and Man
Want to buy age-appropriate anime and mange? Then look no further. Here's a quick guide to common age ratings across the industry.
Want to buy age-appropriate anime and mange? Then look no further. Here's a quick guide to common age ratings across the industry.
Best New Anime Streaming Premieres Of 2011
The best newly-premiered anime of 2011, as simulcast in Japan and elsewhere via streaming.
The best newly-premiered anime of 2011, as simulcast in Japan and elsewhere via streaming.
Best Anime With Terrible Titles
Don't be put off by the funny names, whether because of bad translation or inexplicable marketing. These anime are more than worth the time involved.
Don't be put off by the funny names, whether because of bad translation or inexplicable marketing. These anime are more than worth the time involved.
Best Out-Of-Print Anime
Anime titles that have gone out of print and haven't been reissued, but have copies floating around and are worth a look.
Anime titles that have gone out of print and haven't been reissued, but have copies floating around and are worth a look.
Claymore: Series Profile
To protect humans from flesh-eating beings known as Yoma, a secret organization creates a new breed of warrior, one with superhuman strength, superior intelligence and exceptional weaponry skills. But what happens when the warrior becomes more beast than human? Get the details on Claymore, a new anime series from FUNimation.
To protect humans from flesh-eating beings known as Yoma, a secret organization creates a new breed of warrior, one with superhuman strength, superior intelligence and exceptional weaponry skills. But what happens when the warrior becomes more beast than human? Get the details on Claymore, a new anime series from FUNimation.
Vegeta
Which is bigger - Vegeta's ego or his saiyan powers? Get the scoop here.
Which is bigger - Vegeta's ego or his saiyan powers? Get the scoop here.
House of Five Leaves
A leisurely-paced but always-engrossing samurai drama, with little swordplay but a great deal of thoughtful character development, in English courtesy of NIS America.
A leisurely-paced but always-engrossing samurai drama, with little swordplay but a great deal of thoughtful character development, in English courtesy of NIS America.
Saddest Anime
Not all anime have happy endings. Here's some of our favorites anime that bring on the tears.
Not all anime have happy endings. Here's some of our favorites anime that bring on the tears.
DBZ Bad Guys - Android 17
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 17
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 17
Anime and the Reverse Importing Problem
Why versions of anime titles produced outside of Japan get imported back into that country, what impact it has on the anime market, and what anime companies are trying to do about it.
Why versions of anime titles produced outside of Japan get imported back into that country, what impact it has on the anime market, and what anime companies are trying to do about it.
Best Anime Titles on Blu-ray Disc: Feature Films
The best feature anime films on Blu-ray Disc, with both outstanding picture quality and extras.
The best feature anime films on Blu-ray Disc, with both outstanding picture quality and extras.
B Gata H Kei: Yamada's First Time
Raunchy laughs -- but not much else -- abound in this romantic comedy about a girl determined to lose her virginity.
Raunchy laughs -- but not much else -- abound in this romantic comedy about a girl determined to lose her virginity.
Anime Movie Classics
There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats.
There's tons of great anime out there. But, as with an genre, there's always a few that never get old. Here's my top picks for the all-time anime movie greats.
Tea & Justice Job Posting
New job posting for an anime artist at About.com. Get the details here.
New job posting for an anime artist at About.com. Get the details here.
Piccolo
Who is the bald green guy with the bad temper in Dragonball Z? Get the scoop on Piccolo here.
Who is the bald green guy with the bad temper in Dragonball Z? Get the scoop on Piccolo here.
Where can I watch anime online?
Looking to find a great place to download new anime? Check out these resources and start completing your digital library now.
Looking to find a great place to download new anime? Check out these resources and start completing your digital library now.
What's an anime convention?
: What's an anime convention? : An anime convention (âanime conâ for short) is a formally-organized gathering
: What's an anime convention? : An anime convention (âanime conâ for short) is a formally-organized gathering
DBZ Good Guys - Gohan
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Gohan
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Good Guys - Gohan
The Night When Evil Falls
Demons, tentacles and unsuspecting girls form the premise for a three-part adult OVA from Adult Source Media. Get the details on The Night When Evil Falls here.
Demons, tentacles and unsuspecting girls form the premise for a three-part adult OVA from Adult Source Media. Get the details on The Night When Evil Falls here.
DBZ Bad Guys - Android 18
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 18
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Android 18
Gurren Lagann: Series Profile
In a far and distant future, a revolution is taking place between massive robots operated by Beastmen and the humans that they have forced to live beneath the Earth. Get the details on Gurren Lagann, a new anime series from Bandai Entertainment.
In a far and distant future, a revolution is taking place between massive robots operated by Beastmen and the humans that they have forced to live beneath the Earth. Get the details on Gurren Lagann, a new anime series from Bandai Entertainment.
The Anime Convention Survival Guide
A step-by-step guide to attending, enjoying, and surviving the anime convention of your choice.
A step-by-step guide to attending, enjoying, and surviving the anime convention of your choice.
Best Shojo Anime
Shojo anime's aimed at a female audience, but the best of it can appeal to everyone under the sun. Learn more here.
Shojo anime's aimed at a female audience, but the best of it can appeal to everyone under the sun. Learn more here.
Creative Anime Ideas
Wanting to branch out and stretch those anime legs? Here's some creative and challenging ideas to give you an active anime life.
Wanting to branch out and stretch those anime legs? Here's some creative and challenging ideas to give you an active anime life.
Anime Web Templates
Anime Web Templates
Anime Web Templates
Best New Anime BD/DVD Releases of 2012
2012's best anime releases on DVD and BD.
2012's best anime releases on DVD and BD.
C: Control - The Money and Soul of Possibility: The Complete Series
What would happen if Paul Krugman wrote and directed ''Yu-Gi-Oh!''? Something like the dazzling and ingenious ''C: Control,'' one of the best shows of 2012.
What would happen if Paul Krugman wrote and directed ''Yu-Gi-Oh!''? Something like the dazzling and ingenious ''C: Control,'' one of the best shows of 2012.
Death Note: Series Profile
Meet Light Yagami, a bright student who's bored to tears. But then he finds the Death Note, a mystic notebook that was dropped by a Shinigami death god. The notebook has an incredible power - any human who has their name written in the book will die. Light decides to use the book to get rid of all the evil in the world but starts to rethink his plan when a persistent detective becomes hot on his trail.
Meet Light Yagami, a bright student who's bored to tears. But then he finds the Death Note, a mystic notebook that was dropped by a Shinigami death god. The notebook has an incredible power - any human who has their name written in the book will die. Light decides to use the book to get rid of all the evil in the world but starts to rethink his plan when a persistent detective becomes hot on his trail.
Science Fiction Anime
Do you enjoy anime that propels you through time and space? Prefer a series that stretches the imagination and makes even the most impossible circumstances seem plausible? Then science-fiction anime might just be the genre for you! Find out more about this fast-moving line of anime shows here.
Do you enjoy anime that propels you through time and space? Prefer a series that stretches the imagination and makes even the most impossible circumstances seem plausible? Then science-fiction anime might just be the genre for you! Find out more about this fast-moving line of anime shows here.
Light Yagami
Who's the genius behind the Death Note? Meet prodigy student Light Yamagi.
Who's the genius behind the Death Note? Meet prodigy student Light Yamagi.
Best Anime Adapted From Video Games
Learn about which of the best anime have video games as their source material, both for standalone features and long-running shows.
Learn about which of the best anime have video games as their source material, both for standalone features and long-running shows.
Blood: The Last Vampire
The human race has a new enemy known as teropterids, nasty, vampire-like creatures whose sole purpose is to drink human blood. To save the population from this horrible fate, slayers begin to emerge, dedicated to making the teropterids history. Of these slayers, Saya is the best there is... but can she handle what's waiting?
The human race has a new enemy known as teropterids, nasty, vampire-like creatures whose sole purpose is to drink human blood. To save the population from this horrible fate, slayers begin to emerge, dedicated to making the teropterids history. Of these slayers, Saya is the best there is... but can she handle what's waiting?
DBZ Bad Guys - Dr. Gero
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Dr. Gero
Dragon Ball Z Characters - The Bad Guys - Dr. Gero
Wolf Children
The director of ''Summer Wars'' and ''The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'' tops himself with this heartfelt and keenly-observed story about a most unusual family.
The director of ''Summer Wars'' and ''The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'' tops himself with this heartfelt and keenly-observed story about a most unusual family.
What is manga?
: My kids are asking me to buy "manga." What is that? : Just as anime is the Japanese equivalent of cartoons,
: My kids are asking me to buy "manga." What is that? : Just as anime is the Japanese equivalent of cartoons,
Hetalia
Anthropomorphized nations of the world fight, make up, and get into trouble never seen in the history books. Learn more about this controversial anime comedy here.
Anthropomorphized nations of the world fight, make up, and get into trouble never seen in the history books. Learn more about this controversial anime comedy here.
Anime.About.com 2011 Readers'
The best anime movies, series and OVAs as chosen by the readers of Anime.About.com in 2011.
The best anime movies, series and OVAs as chosen by the readers of Anime.About.com in 2011.
Best Miscellaneous Anime of 2011
The best of 2011's anime selections in a variety of miscellaneous categories.
The best of 2011's anime selections in a variety of miscellaneous categories.
Trigun on DVD
Trigun on DVD - Find All the Trigun DVDs Here
Trigun on DVD - Find All the Trigun DVDs Here
Black Lagoon
The Gist: An unlikely group of pirating mercenaries take missions that ultimately lead them into weird,
The Gist: An unlikely group of pirating mercenaries take missions that ultimately lead them into weird,
Fairy Tail: Part I
A review of the first installment of the fantasy action/adventure series, in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
A review of the first installment of the fantasy action/adventure series, in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
Black Cat
2006 Meet Train Hartnett, number 13 in a group of assassins controlled by a secret organization known
2006 Meet Train Hartnett, number 13 in a group of assassins controlled by a secret organization known
Ronin Warriors
The year was 1995. Toy Story, Braveheart and Batman Forever were lighting up the big screen while Hootie and the Blowfish were dominating the radio. And on the anime horizon? Ronin Warriors came to town. Take a walk down memory lane with a look at Ronin Warriors from 1995.
The year was 1995. Toy Story, Braveheart and Batman Forever were lighting up the big screen while Hootie and the Blowfish were dominating the radio. And on the anime horizon? Ronin Warriors came to town. Take a walk down memory lane with a look at Ronin Warriors from 1995.
Interview: Mamoru Hosoda, Director of ''Wolf Children Ame and Yuki''
The director of the film that beat PIXAR's ''Brave'' at the Japanese box office talks about film, family, and CG.
The director of the film that beat PIXAR's ''Brave'' at the Japanese box office talks about film, family, and CG.
Rurouni Kenshin: Tsuioku-hen (Trust & Betrayal)
The prequel film for the Rurouni Kenshin TV series, which depicts how Kenshin originally came to be an assassin and how he eventually ended that way of life as well.
The prequel film for the Rurouni Kenshin TV series, which depicts how Kenshin originally came to be an assassin and how he eventually ended that way of life as well.
Otaku in the Making
Think you're the #1 anime fan? Then let's put it to the test. Find out if you've got what it takes to be a true Otaku.
Think you're the #1 anime fan? Then let's put it to the test. Find out if you've got what it takes to be a true Otaku.
Hell Girl - Series Profile
Has somebody done you wrong? Ai Enma can help. Enter your foe's name on a website at the stroke of midnight and let Ai do the rest. But be warned: there is a price to pay for such vengence so don't be surprised if your soul ends up in the same Hell. Get the details on Hell Girl, a new anime series from FUNimation here.
Has somebody done you wrong? Ai Enma can help. Enter your foe's name on a website at the stroke of midnight and let Ai do the rest. But be warned: there is a price to pay for such vengence so don't be surprised if your soul ends up in the same Hell. Get the details on Hell Girl, a new anime series from FUNimation here.
Misa Amane
Who's the lovely lady trying to steal Light's heart? None other than the deadly Misa Amane.
Who's the lovely lady trying to steal Light's heart? None other than the deadly Misa Amane.
Action Anime Themes
Action anime is perhaps the most popular of the anime genres, covering a broad spectrum of plots and
Action anime is perhaps the most popular of the anime genres, covering a broad spectrum of plots and
What is anime?
What is anime? And why should I watch it? Get the answers to all your anime questions here.
What is anime? And why should I watch it? Get the answers to all your anime questions here.
DBZ - Earth's Last Hope
The Cell Games continue in FUNimation's latest Dragonball Z release, The Cell Games: Earth's Last Hope. Goku has been engaged in a brutal battle with Cell, and the winner is anyone's guess at this point. What will happen next? Find out here. (Warning: This review contains a few spoilers.)
The Cell Games continue in FUNimation's latest Dragonball Z release, The Cell Games: Earth's Last Hope. Goku has been engaged in a brutal battle with Cell, and the winner is anyone's guess at this point. What will happen next? Find out here. (Warning: This review contains a few spoilers.)
Anime v. Cartoons
What's the difference between anime and Western / American cartoons? The differences are many, and often striking. Here's a quick guide to many of the common differences between anime and conventional cartoon shows.
What's the difference between anime and Western / American cartoons? The differences are many, and often striking. Here's a quick guide to many of the common differences between anime and conventional cartoon shows.
Your First Anime
It all had to start somewhere. What was your first anime?
It all had to start somewhere. What was your first anime?
Soul Eater: The Meister Collection
A review of the first 26 episodes of the supernatural action anime series Soul Eater, released in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
A review of the first 26 episodes of the supernatural action anime series Soul Eater, released in English by FUNimation Entertainment.
A Decade of Anime
In just a few weeks, we'll celebrate 2010. But this first day of the year won't just mark a new year, it will also mark the beginning of a new decade. So, in honor of the anime we love, the companies that make them and you, the die-hard fans, here's a look back at some of anime's most notable moments over the last decade.
In just a few weeks, we'll celebrate 2010. But this first day of the year won't just mark a new year, it will also mark the beginning of a new decade. So, in honor of the anime we love, the companies that make them and you, the die-hard fans, here's a look back at some of anime's most notable moments over the last decade.
Seras Victoria
Get the scoop on Seras Victoria, Hellsing's newest vampire.
Get the scoop on Seras Victoria, Hellsing's newest vampire.
Darker Than Black: Season Two
A review of the second season of the paranormal / sci-fi action series, in English courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment.
A review of the second season of the paranormal / sci-fi action series, in English courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment.
Cat Planet Cuties
Science fiction, slapstick, action-adventure, and romantic comedy are all thrown together in this show without much rhyme or reason.
Science fiction, slapstick, action-adventure, and romantic comedy are all thrown together in this show without much rhyme or reason.
Action Anime
Do you like edge-of-your-seat excitement? Heart-pumping chases, bad-to-the-bone fist fights and in-your-face action that makes you gasp for breath? Then you're an action anime fan! Find out more about this fast-moving line of anime shows here.
Do you like edge-of-your-seat excitement? Heart-pumping chases, bad-to-the-bone fist fights and in-your-face action that makes you gasp for breath? Then you're an action anime fan! Find out more about this fast-moving line of anime shows here.
Fullmetal Alchemist
Mystery, mayhem and quite a bit of alchemy. That's the story of Ed and Alphonse Elric, our heroes from Fullmetal Alchemist, the brilliant anime from Bones and FUNimation. Get all the Fullmetal Alchemist details here.
Mystery, mayhem and quite a bit of alchemy. That's the story of Ed and Alphonse Elric, our heroes from Fullmetal Alchemist, the brilliant anime from Bones and FUNimation. Get all the Fullmetal Alchemist details here.
Best New Anime BD/DVD Releases of 2011
2011's best anime DVD/BD releases for new titles.
2011's best anime DVD/BD releases for new titles.
Chrome Shelled Regios
A review of the anime TV series Chrome Shelled Regios, released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
A review of the anime TV series Chrome Shelled Regios, released on DVD in English by FUNimation.
Naruto
A demon fox, an aspiring ninja and some fearful villagers. What do these things have in common? They're all part of the exciting anime series, Naruto. Get the details here.
A demon fox, an aspiring ninja and some fearful villagers. What do these things have in common? They're all part of the exciting anime series, Naruto. Get the details here.
Queen's Blade
What started as a series of gamebooks with risqué illustrations is now a three-seasons-and-counting fantasy anime series. Learn more here.
What started as a series of gamebooks with risqué illustrations is now a three-seasons-and-counting fantasy anime series. Learn more here.
The Night When Evil Falls DVDs
The Night When Evil Falls on DVD
The Night When Evil Falls on DVD