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A Surprising Anime Made The Perfect Reference To Back To The Future

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Perhaps the weirdest anime currently airing, Dan Da Dan has paid its respects to Back to the Future with one of its most gonzo and visually stunning scenes yet.

Netflix's One Piece Season 2 Trailer Passes The Anime Adaptation's Hardest Challenge Yet

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:04:39 +0000

Netflix's One Piece overcomes one of the toughest challenges of live-action anime adaptations in the new trailer for season 2.

Why Is It Called Bleach? The Anime's Unusual Title Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:45:00 +0000

Bleach fans have various theories about the true meaning of the anime/manga's title, but creator Tite Kubo actually cleared up that mystery at one point.

You Can Thank This Classic '70s Anime For Studio Ghibli's Style

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:20:00 +0000

One of the co-founders of Studio Ghibli created an anime masterpiece in the 1970s that serves as a stepping stone to the Japanese Animation studio's legacy.

IMDb Users Consider This Sports Anime As One Of The Very Best

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:45:00 +0000

If you're looking for a great boxing series, why not check out Fighting Spirit, an anime sitting on IMDb's top 250 TV shows of all time and inspired Creed III?

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Has A Hidden Mecha Anime Reference

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:45:00 +0000

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse's anime schoolgirl Peni Parker is partly an homage to the most famous mecha anime of all time.

What Is A Filler Episode In Anime - And Should You Watch Them?

staff@slashfilm.com (Aaron Perine) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000

A filler episode of an anime is an episode where the main plot doesn't move forward, but is that a bad thing? Let's investigate.

Why Adult Swim's Rick And Morty Voice Actors Didn't Return For The Anime

staff@slashfilm.com (Michael Boyle) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Adult Swim took a massive risk with the anime version of Rick and Morty, including using different voice actors than what fans are used to hearing.

One Piece Just Aired The Saddest Anime Episode Of 2025, And Fans Are Losing It

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:30:00 +0000

One Piece just punched its audience in the gut with one of the saddest TV episodes of the year, and fans are losing their minds.

James Gunn's Superman Turns The DC Comics Hero Into An Anime Icon (And It Rules)

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Clark Kent's relationship with Krypton in James Gunn's Superman echoes an anime series that itself was inspired by Superman comics.

The Fullmetal Alchemist Anime Has A Secret Homage To An Ominous Horror Villain

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

One of the seven Homunculi in Fullmetal Alchemist isn't just an anime villain, they're inspired by one of the horror genre's most famous foes.

Cyberpunk Fans Will Love This Criminally Overlooked Sci-Fi Anime Series

staff@slashfilm.com (Debopriyaa Dutta) — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:45:00 +0000

If you're looking for cyberpunk sci-fi stories, an underrated anime series from 2003 is an absolute must-watch ... if you can find it.

Dragon Ball: How Old Is Goku In Every Anime Series?

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:20:00 +0000

The Dragon Ball shows followed Goku from his childhood all the way to his grandfatherhood. Here's how old he is in every anime series.

One Piece: Monkey D. Luffy's Family Tree Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:45:00 +0000

One Piece has a long history of pirate adventures for Monkey D. Luffy, but it took awhile for us to learn about his family tree. Let's break down what we know.

Fans Of Netflix's Hit Thriller Bet Need To Watch The Anime It's Based On

staff@slashfilm.com (Debopriyaa Dutta) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Those who've enjoyed Netflix's teen thriller series Bet would do well to see out the original anime that inspired the Americanized adaptation.

15 Best Episodes Of The Pokémon Anime

staff@slashfilm.com (Blaise Santi) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:10:00 +0000

With over 1,000 episodes across two-plus decades the Pokémon anime franchise has delivered many excellent episodes through the years. Here are 15 of the best.

This Crime Action Anime Is Perfect For Fans Of Quentin Tarantino And John Wick

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:20:00 +0000

This particular crime action anime perfectly captures the kinetic, hot-lead-pumping feeling of a grown-up film like John Wick or the works of Quentin Tarantino.

How To Watch The Ghost In The Shell Movies & TV Shows In Order

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

The Ghost in the Shell anime is one of the most influential works of science-fiction. Here's how to watch all of the films and TV shows in the franchise.

The 12 Best Animated Miniseries Of All Time, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Samuel Stone) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:10:00 +0000

While most animated series stick around for multiple seasons, others keep it short and sweet. Here are the 12 best animated miniseries of all time.

5 Essential Anime Series That Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:30:00 +0000

With so many anime shows out there to choose from, here are the five series that are essential for any self-respecting anime enthusiast to explore.