While some anime protagonists happily accept the call to adventure, others wish they could be anything but heroes.

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 ...

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 ...

Suzail Ahmad is a GameRant writer from Kashmir. He has been a manga and gaming enthusiast for more than a decade. As an expert, he aims to provide an in-depth analysis of titles from both mediums.

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 ...

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 ...

Even with undeniably strong writing and a massive fanbase, these 9 anime are known for having some of the most morally ...

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 ...

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 ...

Isekai anime love overpowered protagonists who can level cities on their own, and the very best shows demonstrate why OP MCs are so much fun.

Zenshu knows this pain acutely, even if its protagonist, Natsuko Hirose, feels she is immune to it. She’s been driving toward being not just an anime director, but a virtuoso. Her ability to draw fast ...