Anime fans light up when a story delivers two characters who push each other to grow, clash over goals, and still show up when it counts. Friendship and rivalry form the backbone of some of the medium ...

Certain anime series are definitely made with experienced anime fans in mind, such as those that smartly subvert anime conventions or those that go all-in on their sheer anime-ness. Meanwhile, a ...

Femi Famutimi is an experienced writer writing within the gaming space for the last four years. He has been featured on Esports Insider, DashFight, and WePlay. He enjoys fighting games especially ...

Hooking friends on anime is not easy, but selecting the right show can make all the difference. Crunchyroll boasts an incredible library of titles, from solid storytelling to beautiful animation and ...

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 ...

Alex is a writer on Game Rant and a complex story appreciator with a soft spot for fantasy anime. He likes films and shows that boast strong characters and complex worlds. Alex thinks the best kinds ...

Anime has always been a treasure trove of compelling relationships, and friendships often take center stage. From rivals-turned-friends to bonds forged through shared struggles, these are the best ...

Some of the strongest relationships in anime don’t start on battlefields or through epic alliances, they begin in quiet moments, long before the main story even unfolds. These are the friendships ...

When I was younger, I was taught that it isn’t the quantity of friends you have that matters, but the quality of those friendships that ultimately make a difference – to give connections with others ...