Anime Reviews

Honest anime reviews with detailed analysis and scores

Why Frieren Dethroned Fullmetal Alchemist—And Sparked Anime's Biggest Debate

Why Frieren Dethroned Fullmetal Alchemist—And Sparked Anime's Biggest Debate

Why did Frieren: Beyond Journey's End become the highest-rated anime ever? A deep dive into its themes of mortality and the 'demon' controversy.

8.5/10 Jan 17, 2026
Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Film Just Made $108M and Fixed Everything Season 1 Got Wrong

Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Film Just Made $108M and Fixed Everything Season 1 Got Wrong

The Chainsaw Man Reze Arc film hit $108M at box office with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here's how the new director fixed Season 1's controversy.

9.5/10 Jan 16, 2026
Chainsaw Man Season 1: Why Japan HATED What the West Called a Masterpiece

Chainsaw Man Season 1: Why Japan HATED What the West Called a Masterpiece

Chainsaw Man Season 1 earned 97% on Rotten Tomatoes but Japanese fans hated it. Here's why the anime adaptation split the world in half.

8.4/10 Jan 15, 2026
Sentenced to Be a Hero Just Became Crunchyroll's Only Perfect-Rated Anime Ever

Sentenced to Be a Hero Just Became Crunchyroll's Only Perfect-Rated Anime Ever

It took anime 50 years to get here. One hour-long premiere just rewrote the rulebook. When 'Sentenced to Be a Hero' dropped its first episode in Janua…

9.2/10 Jan 12, 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Anime That Broke Guinness Records—Then Broke Its Own Fandom

Jujutsu Kaisen: The Anime That Broke Guinness Records—Then Broke Its Own Fandom

What happens when an anime becomes too successful? Jujutsu Kaisen might have the answer. With Guinness World Records, 11 Crunchyroll Awards, and 7.6+ …

8/10 Jan 9, 2026
Digimon Beatbreak: Why Fans Are Fighting Over the Most Controversial Digimon Anime in 20 Years

Digimon Beatbreak: Why Fans Are Fighting Over the Most Controversial Digimon Anime in 20 Years

The Digimon franchise just dropped its darkest, most ambitious anime since Tamers—and the community is at war over whether it's brilliant or boring.

7/10 Dec 30, 2025
Why Dandadan Became Netflix's Most-Watched Anime Despite the Controversies

Why Dandadan Became Netflix's Most-Watched Anime Despite the Controversies

When Science SARU's Dandadan premiered in fall 2024, skeptics dismissed it as another overhyped anime destined to fade into obscurity. Fast forward to…

8.7/10 Feb 20, 2025
How Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Saved a Dying Game and Conquered Anime

How Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Saved a Dying Game and Conquered Anime

The most unlikely comeback story in recent anime history started with a controversial video game and ended with tears, memes, and a 300% player surge.

9.5/10 Feb 9, 2025
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review - Why This Movie Is Breaking Box Office Records

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review - Why This Movie Is Breaking Box Office Records

The anime world stood still when Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle hit theaters. With projections showing $35M+ opening weekend, this isn't just another a…

9.5/10 Feb 9, 2025
Why Demon Slayer Episode 19 Broke the Internet and Changed Anime Forever

Why Demon Slayer Episode 19 Broke the Internet and Changed Anime Forever

The moment when gorgeous animation met viral phenomenon—and sparked the biggest anime debate of the decade. Discover how Demon Slayer rewrote the rule…

9.2/10 Feb 9, 2025
Dragon Ball Z Review: Why This Legendary Anime Still Dominates After 35 Years

Dragon Ball Z Review: Why This Legendary Anime Still Dominates After 35 Years

Dragon Ball Z remains anime's greatest shonen masterpiece. Discover why DBZ's epic battles, iconic transformations, and cultural impact continue domin…

9.5/10 Feb 9, 2025
Why Berserk 1997's 'Cheap' Animation Became Its Greatest Strength

Why Berserk 1997's 'Cheap' Animation Became Its Greatest Strength

How a budget-constrained anime with still frames and an abrupt ending conquered the dark fantasy genre—and why fans are still traumatized by Episode 2…

9/10 Jan 20, 2024
From Bloodbath to Buddhism: How Vinland Saga Shocked Fans by Ditching Viking Violence

From Bloodbath to Buddhism: How Vinland Saga Shocked Fans by Ditching Viking Violence

The anime community witnessed something unprecedented in 2023: thousands of fans who came for epic Viking battles suddenly found themselves crying ove…

8.8/10 Jan 20, 2024
Attack on Titan Finale Review: Why the Most Controversial Anime Ending of 2024 Still Divides Fans

Attack on Titan Finale Review: Why the Most Controversial Anime Ending of 2024 Still Divides Fans

Attack on Titan finale review: Discover why this controversial ending sparked massive debates, crashed Crunchyroll servers, and became anime's most po…

8.5/10 Nov 6, 2023