Animation
69 articles
The Korra Renaissance: Why the Avatar Franchise is Finally Correcting its Sequel Narrative
As Netflix and Paramount+ projects struggle with identity, the once-divisive Legend of Korra is seeing a much-needed cri...
Toei Animation Reimagines the Beerus Saga with Jason Douglas Returning
A refreshed take on a decade-old icon. Toei Animation is re-dubbing and visually upgrading the Beerus Saga this fall.
Beyond the Manga: How Jujutsu Kaisen is Dominating Mobile Gaming and Anime
From new 'beastification' forms in Monster Strike to the upcoming Culling Game anime, the Jujutsu Kaisen empire shows no...
Beyond the Nine-Tails: The Psychological Resilience of Naruto Uzumaki
How a pivotal encounter with his mother, Kushina, transformed a lonely outcast into a hero who embraces his traumatic pa...
The Art of the 'Rough': How Mob Psycho 100 Defied Animation Norms
Director Yuzuru Tachikawa reveals why translating ONE's unconventional manga style was the production's greatest hurdle ...
Made in Abyss Returns: A New Film Trilogy Set for Japan
The dark fantasy franchise expands with a three-part cinematic event, starting this fall in Japanese theaters.
Studio BONES and the High-Stakes Balance of My Hero Academia's Legacy
President Masahiko Minami discusses the tension between streaming demand and animation quality, and the studio's pivot t...
Why Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Remains the Shonen Genre's Darkest Peak
While Season 3 generates massive hype, the narrative brutality and character losses of Season 2 set a new standard for m...
The Storm Over Castle Grayskull: How Masters of the Universe Episode 8 Tests Mattel’s Strategy
A massive power storm in Eternia disrupts the balance of magic and technology, setting the stage for a high-stakes battl...
Beyond the Beak: The Premium Physical Push for 'Demon Rooster'
Collectors can now secure a limited edition Blu-ray bundle for the breakout Spring 2026 series 'Demon Rooster'.
Evangelion's Prestige Pivot: The Criterion Channel's 2026 Anime Acquisition
The legendary sci-fi epic Neon Genesis Evangelion is moving to The Criterion Channel, signaling a new era of cinematic r...
Beyond Chaos: The Redemption of The Collector in The Owl House
How a cosmic deity's journey from the In Between Realm redefined the moral landscape of Disney's animated hit.
Beyond the Dice: Anjali Bhimani on the Emotional Evolution of Vox Machina
Voice actress Anjali Bhimani discusses how her character transformed from a stoic wanderer into a complex hero in the ne...
X-Men '97: Is X-Corp Paving the Way for a Hivemind Horror?
The arrival of X-Corp in the animated series could signal the debut of Weapon XII, a villain capable of erasing the X-Me...
X-Corp, Genosha, and Political Chaos: Decoding 'X-Men '97' Episode 7
The seventh episode of Season 2, 'Bright Eyes,' blends corporate expansion with deep-seated mutant trauma.
Avatar Studios’ New Korra Film Navigates the Legacy of Aang and Katara
A new feature film explores Korra's journey in a fractured world while carefully preserving the essence of the original ...
Beyond the Disney Aesthetic: Sitara’s Espionage Era Begins
A surprising alliance in Episode 5 shifts the power dynamic of the Mongol Empire's greatest enemy.
The $500 Million Pivot: How Demon Slayer Redefined the Anime Film
The massive success of Mugen Train has traded artistic experimentation for a predictable, franchise-driven box office mo...
Beyond the Sandbox: Why Mature Animation Defies the 'Kids Only' Label
While animation is often dismissed as a medium for children, several major franchises use sophisticated storytelling to ...
American Dad’s 400th Episode: A Sci-Fi Anthology Pivot
The long-running animated series is ditching its standard formula for a milestone event in 2026.
Avatar: Seven Havens Flips the Script on the World's Savior
A new animated series arriving in 2026 reimagines the Avatar not as a hero, but as a feared threat to humanity.
Kenan Thompson and New Faces Join Seth MacFarlane’s Stewie Griffin Spin-Off
Fox has unveiled the voice cast for its upcoming Stewie Griffin-centric series, set to expand the Family Guy universe in...
Beyond Corruption: The Character Retcon Driving the President Curtis Spinoff
A major character shift is coming to the Rick & Morty universe as the new spinoff reimagines the President as a relatabl...
Crunchyroll’s Anime NYC Panel: A Decade of Studio Bones Success
With a 10th-anniversary panel scheduled for August 20-23, fans are bracing for a potential Season 6 announcement.
The Sterling Archer Paradox: Why Subversive Spy Satire Endures
A decade of chaos reveals how Archer blended mid-century style with deeply flawed characters.
Beyond the Arena: How Tournament Arcs Transformed Anime Storytelling
From Goku's triumph to the high-stakes duels of Battle City, tournament arcs are more than just combat—they are essentia...
The Forgotten Frame: Why the 2010s' Most Artistic Animation Slipped Away
From Aardman's stop-motion wit to Disney's $657 million hit, some of the decade's best animated films have lost their cu...
Man-At-Arms' Maze Mishap: Mattel's YouTube Strategy for He-Man
A new episode of Tales from Eternia proves that even the smartest inventions can backfire, as Mattel pushes a 20-episode...
Beyond the Cape: What the My Adventures with Superman Season 3 Trailer Signals for DC's Animated Future
HBO Max unveils the first look at the third season of the critically acclaimed animated series, introducing Kara Zor-El ...
From Derpy to BoJack: The 7 Characters That Define Netflix's Animation Ambition
An editorial look at seven Netflix original animated icons—Derpy, Nimona, Rumi, and more—and what their success reveals ...