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Original reporting, reviews, and guides covering Japanese anime, Chinese donghua, and Korean aeni.

Once dismissed as a niche corner of the animation world, Chinese donghua has exploded onto the global stage. Here is why every anime fan should be paying attention.

A new season means another wave of anime, and 2026 is shaping up to be a strong one. We break down the highlights, the sleepers, and the must-watches.

Tower of God. Solo Leveling. The God of High School. Korean animation — aeni — has arrived. Here is how it got here and where it goes next.

Anime is enormous. Newcomers stare at recommendation lists and freeze. This is the practical, opinionated starting guide we wish we had.

In a decade, MAPPA went from a small spinoff studio to the producer of the biggest anime in the world. The story is more interesting than it seems.

Realms, qi, breakthrough bottlenecks — cultivation stories have their own vocabulary. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy them.