Anime

Yaoi is among the most popular genres in anime. Created by and targeted specifically for a female audience, Yaoi features homoerotic relationships between male characters. Its artworks are delicate and highly stylized, featuring androgynous or effeminate men in highly dramatic and often exaggerated romances. Numerous yaoi works exist in the world of anime, but not … Read more

Horror is a multi-faceted genre covering a wide range of diverse topics. It often incorporates other genres, creating fascinating hybrid series that give viewers the best of both worlds. Because of this, different horror series will appeal to distinct groups of horror fans, and some may even appeal to those who don’t enjoy horror. For … Read more

Clichés have an unjustified reputation for being tedious and monotonous. Funny enough, josei anime are often wrongfully accused of the same crimes. Though some tropes may be tiresome, with exceptional execution, they become classics instead. RELATED: 10 Best Josei Anime Of The 2000s All the best josei never shy away from pertinent topics. They tackle … Read more

In the story of Chainsaw Man, bloody action and bold genre deconstruction is the norm, but even in a savage shonen anime series like this, there is still time for more personal, intimate stories as well. Protagonist Denji may be the brutal Chainsaw Man, but he’s not a monster. He is a teenage boy who … Read more

We here at oprainfall don’t just love video games: we’re big fans of anime, too. So in celebration of the medium, we’re here to give you our thoughts on what we’ve been watching each week as we watch it. Old, new – anything goes. Currently Airing: Mob Psycho 100 III Last week I mentioned how … Read more

Anime adaptations of video games have gained notoriety for never living up to the source material’s legacy. The most common complaints tend to be poor pacing and poor animation, which even the most popular video games are unable to escape from. For Ufotable, bad animation has never been an issue. The studio is known for … Read more

With the merging of anime streaming service giants Funimation and Crunchyroll earlier this year, most new series can now only be found on the latter platform. Due to this, Crunchyroll has become the go-to place for watching anime, and many have dropped their Funimation subscriptions as a result. While many new series from 2022 have … Read more

Death is usually a permanent outcome. However, that is not always the case in anime. There are numerous anime characters who have died, only to be resurrected either in the moment or much later in the show. Many protagonists and side characters alike have been the subject of this miraculous phenomenon. RELATED: 10 Anime Deaths … Read more

James Bond is the most successful spy franchise in history. With movies spanning over fifty years, 007 has quickly become a household name synonymous with high stakes missions, fast cars, and shaken martinis. Arguably the franchise’s most adored aspect are its villains. RELATED: 10 Anime Romances Between Heroes & Villains They have many defining characteristics … Read more