In anime and manga, Akira Toriyama will long be remembered as one of the best. Toriyama helped to make anime what it is today. He did not invent the “shonen hero” format — after all, coming-of-age stories are as old as time itself. However, he perfected many elements which have been copied by other shonen … Continue reading Remembering the Best Anime and Manga of Akira Toriyama
5 Best Places to Watch Kotaro Lives Alone Online (Updated 2026)
Updated for 2026: We refreshed this guide to remove outdated services, re-check legal streaming options, and add clearer country notes. Kotaro Lives Alone is a compact, quietly devastating comedy-drama about a young boy living by himself and the neighbors who slowly become his support system. For legal streaming, this one is straightforward: it is essentially … Continue reading 5 Best Places to Watch Kotaro Lives Alone Online (Updated 2026)
5 Best Places to Read Attack on Titan Manga Online (Legally)
Ever since its debut in September 2009, Hajime Isayama's dark fantasy manga series, Shingeki no Kyojin, aka Attack on Titan, has become a global smash. The manga's popularity has only grown with its anime adaptation, plus a live-action film adaptation. Now, at 139 chapters and 34 volumes, Isayama's manga series is now complete. That means … Continue reading 5 Best Places to Read Attack on Titan Manga Online (Legally)
4 Best Places to Watch Love Hina Online (Free and Paid Streaming Services) (Updated 2026)
Updated for 2026: We refreshed this guide to clarify which Love Hina content is currently available legally and where. The main Love Hina TV series has no legal US streaming option as of 2026. The Love Hina Again OVA, however, is available on several platforms — including completely free options. Love it or hate it, … Continue reading 4 Best Places to Watch Love Hina Online (Free and Paid Streaming Services) (Updated 2026)
What Does Seinen Mean?
What are seinen manga and anime? How do they differ from shonen manga and anime? Some anime fans outside of Japan may be unfamiliar with the term seinen. They may even accidentally mislabel a seinen work as shonen. That’s unfortunate, because seinen has an important role to play in understanding different types of anime and … Continue reading What Does Seinen Mean?
The Best Mangaowl Alternative in 2022
While buying physical copies of manga volumes can be pretty satisfying, we all know just how expensive this hobby can be. This is why most anime and manga fans prefer to read their manga online. There are many websites out there that let you enjoy your favorite manga series in multiple languages. If you are … Continue reading The Best Mangaowl Alternative in 2022
5 Best Places to Read Devilchi Manga for Free Online
If you're a fan of anime and manga, you might be surprised to know how deep the rabbit hole of content can go. Very few works can show this fact as obviously as Devilchi. Originally, Devilchi - also known as Devil-chi - was an online-only manga without any physical copies. This odd style of release … Continue reading 5 Best Places to Read Devilchi Manga for Free Online
5 Best Romance Manga You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
If you’re a fan of romantic comedy anime, you will definitely want to give these five romance manga a try. These series are relatively new. They haven’t been adapted to anime yet. Here we have gathered five of the best, little-known romantic manga. Some are supernatural, some are more down-to-earth, but there’s a good chance … Continue reading 5 Best Romance Manga You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
8 Best Detective Anime and Manga for Mystery Lovers
Whenever we hear about detective anime or manga, the iconic storyline of Detective Conan hits our memories. However, anime lovers are left with an ocean of options when it comes to detective anime dramas. The backbone of many anime and manga premises are based on mystery elements. Many mystery mangas have been adapted from existing … Continue reading 8 Best Detective Anime and Manga for Mystery Lovers
Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa: A Manga Review
Lead Image Source: Anime Feminist Ai Yazawa is famous for her realistic and ‘adult’ style of writing. She probably became most known for her classic manga — “Paradise Kiss” (ParaKiss for short from Japanese Paradaisu Kisu) which brought her popularity. ParaKiss is a comic comprised of a 5-volume series. It was also made into anime and a … Continue reading Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa: A Manga Review