Naruto: A perfect example of underdog to top-dog story in the Shonen genre filled with growth and compassion. Underdogs rising to power is a common trope in Shōnen anime and though there are ...

Beyond Journey’s End redefines Shonen anime with its deep and well-written female leads who set a gold standard.

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World Trigger quickly became a popular series when it started serialization in Shonen Jump in 2013, but the series has been ...

Like any quality sports anime, it’s compelling to basketball fans and non-fans alike, and it’s one of the best shounen series — sports-theme or otherwise. Sports anime is an increasingly ...

Anime is becoming increasingly mainstream, but with the many recent hits it has churned out, one may overlook its best underrated gems.

There are two anime adaptations of Fullmetal Alchemist, both produced by Studio Bones. The anime series was later adapted ...

In step with io9’s previous feature speaking to manga letterers about the ins and outs of the profession, we spoke with ...

Blue Box Episode 17 will again pack in some badminton action while the school buzzes with excitement for the upcoming ...