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Cha Hae-In’s uncanny ability to smell mana is often subject to jokes within the Solo Leveling fandom. In fact, it is her nasal sensitivity that is attributed as a major factor behind why she liked Song Jinwoo. But a sudden collaboration of the anime with a renowned brand has made Solo Leveling fans recreate a popular meme.

Sung Jinwoo’s secret to smelling like the Shadow Monarch is revealed | Credit: A-1 Pictures

Axe is a renowned brand of male grooming products that has often made collaborations with artists, singers, rappers, and at times, fictional characters. And this time, the target is Solo Leveling’s Sung Jinwoo.

Axe Perfumes gives a shout-out to Solo Leveling Cha Hae-in and Sung Jinwoo’s adorable scene in Solo Leveling manhwa | Credits: D&c Media, Tappytoon

In a recent tweet, Axe, the brand for body sprays, deodorants, and perfumes, mentioned Solo Leveling. The tweet...

From Fate/Stay Night to Demon Slayer, Ufotable has produced some of the most high-end anime in the industry. As an esteemed studio, it has earned accolades and awards for its brilliant and impeccable animation.

On top of that, it has set a precedent for other animation studios in more ways than one. But most specifically, it pertains to its finesse and quality, which could amp up Genshin Impact anime. But there’s a caveat to that as well.

Arlecchino in a still from the game | Credit: miHoYo

Of late, the U.S.A.’s TikTok ban has inversely affected the gaming industry. This also applies to HoYoverse games whose demographic is severely affected by this decision. Nevertheless, it had gamers foaming at the mouth on the Internet.

But what’s even worse is that it would negatively affect the animation studio. Its animated adaptation of the HoYo game would add...

The success and popularity of any anime series depend on a number of aspects. These aspects range from the storyline to the visual representation of the characters. However, the one thing that probably matters the most in today’s era is the animation quality of the series, which enhances the ongoing narrative to the next level.

Fate/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel Anime Film | Credit: Ufotable

There are many animation studios that have helped different manga creators adapt their manga stories and display them in a way that makes them even more enticing. And while Mappa studios stand at the top most of the time, Ufotable has proved time and time again that they might be better in terms of producing godlike animation through Demon Slayer.

However, Ufotable’s marvelous work is not only reflected in Demon Slayer. Before Demon Slayer, Ufotable had another anime film trilogy that proved Ufotable...

A new teaser just proved that Fate/stay night's most interesting offshoot is closer to the screen than ever. Fate/strange Fake is a heavily anticipated adaptation of a light novel series that, as the title indicates, branched off from the Fate universe. Fate/strange Fake is a vast tale woven by mastermind Ryogo Narita, whose city-slicking sensibilities also brought about Baccano! and Durarara!!.

The series has one of the most intriguing origin stories of any Fate media, originally being an elaborate April Fool's joke which blossomed into a full-light novel series. Published by Type-moon, the fanbase considered Fate/Strange fake as canonical as any other entry in the series. The follow-up will be the first Fate anime in a while to fully feature the universe's violent brand of political intrigue, so fans have been impatiently waiting for more information. Now, a new teaser has brought the unique series to life.

2025 is in full swing, and with it comes a brand-new anime season. Plenty of anime are continuing their runs from the fall season and beyond, but as is always the case, the season is filled mostly with anime that are either returning from extended breaks or new shows to watch, entirely.

The winter 2025 anime season is another one filled with plenty of new anime, and it’s already easy for fans to plan around them. At this point, every anime in the winter 2025 season has already confirmed its premiere dates and times, so anime fans can already plan out a schedule for every new anime premiering in the winter 2025 season. There are dozens of anime to keep track of from new releases alone, and with so many titles, someone is bound to find at least one series they want to watch.

This list will focus primarily on anime premiering in...

The Fate series by Type-Moon is built around the dramatic Holy Grail Wars. These intense battles bring together Masters, skilled wizards, and Servants, who are the spirits of legendary heroes. Under the creative direction of Takashi Takeuchi and writer Kinoko Nasu, the franchise began with the visual novel Fate/Stay Night.

Since then, it has expanded into prequels, sequels, parodies, and adaptations, all connected by the iconic ‘Fate’ name. Anime has become the most popular way to experience this franchise, and it’s exciting to report about a new addition to the Fate anime world.

The next chapter, Fate/strange Fake, will soon join the lineup, as the anime is going to continue in January 2025, as we have already reported. Now, ahead of the release, a new trailer has been released and you will be able to see it below.

The new trailer is heating us up for the second episode of the series,...

Those adolescent days are back in a big way! As we wait for the anime's next arc scheduled for 2025, we'll get to be reacquainted with Sakuta and Mai when the English dub of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai comes to Crunchyroll on December 3 at 3:00 p.m. Pt with every Season 1 episode. Here's the full main cast for the English-dubbed version: Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai English Dub Cast Sakuta Azusagawa voiced by Stephen Fu Mai Sakurajima voiced by Erica Mendez Tomoe Koga voiced byLizzie Freeman Rio Futaba voiced by Jenny Yokobori Nodoka Toyohama voiced by Cristina Vee Kaede Azusagawa voiced by Kayli Mills Shoko Makinohara voiced by Risa Mei English Adr Director : Michelle Ruff Related: Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] The Movie Trilogy Streams on Crunchyroll Starting December 19 Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Based on the...

The main focus of Type-Moon’s Fate series is the Holy Grail Wars, which are battles for the Holy Grail between Masters (talented wizards) and Servants (incarnations of called-upon heroic spirits). The series was developed under the artistic supervision of Takashi Takeuchi and guided by Kinoko Nasu.

The visual novel Fate/Stay Night served as the inspiration for the franchise, which includes prequels, sequels, parodies, and adaptations, all connected by the prefix “Fate.” Due to its enormous popularity, the franchise has spawned numerous well-known anime adaptations and developed into successful video games.

The anime adaptation is the most famous iteration of the original works, and we are happy to report that a new addition to the anime canon is coming later this year. There is also a free surprise for all the lucky viewers who are inside the region-locked release of the free episode of the latest Fate anime series, Fate/strange Fake.

For a limited time, Crunchyroll's official YouTube channel will be streaming the first episode of Fate/strange Fake for free. Fate/strange Fake is an adaptation of the light novel series by the same name, penned by Ryogo Narita (of Durarara!! and Baccano! fame). Its full adaptation has been anticipated for years following the release of its first episode as an Ova, Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn-.

As an April Fool's joke which blossomed out into an entire light novel series, Fate/strange Fake has one of the strangest origins in the entire Fate universe spinning off of the iconic visual novel and anime Fate/stay night. Its bizarre reimagining of Fate mainstays like Servants and Grail Wars follows suit. Despite its odd presentation, it has become a beloved entry in the franchise with the new anime being hotly anticipated by fansand thanks to Crunchyroll, the Ova is available to stream, free of charge.

At long last, the Fate/stay night: Heavens Feel movie trilogy is finally coming to Crunchyroll. The original Fate/stay night visual novel is divided into three distinct routes that have all received anime adaptations over the years; the Fate and Unlimited Blade Works routes received full-length shows in 2006 and 2014, respectively, and the final route, Heavens Feel, was adapted into a film trilogy from 2017 to 2020.

On a thematic level, the Heavens Feel trilogy is the definitive end of the original Fate/stay night story, and its finally coming to streaming. The Fate franchise just had a livestream in celebration of its 20th anniversary that was filled with premieres and announcements, and chief among them was the announcement that the entire Fate/stay night: Heavens Feel trilogy will stream on Crunchyroll starting December 19. The film trilogy stands out as some of the best work in the Fate franchise, if not the best, so overall,...

During the Fate 20th Anniversary Showcase Live event today in Los Angeles, Aniplex of America announced that the Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] movie trilogy will be coming to Crunchyroll next month! Read on for everything you need to know about the upcoming release. Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] The Movie trilogy Release Date : December 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Pt Territories : United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Channel Islands, Malta, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, South Africa, Latin America Sub : English, Spanish, Portuguese Dub : English The first movie in the trilogy Fate/stay night: [Heaven's Feel] I. presage flower was released in Japan in October 2017, with II. lost butterfly released in 2019 and III. spring song released in 2020. Tomonori Sudo directed each of the movies at studio ufotable with scripts by Akira Hiyama and music by Yuki Kajiura. Crunchyroll currently streams other anime series in the Fate franchise, including Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] , Fate/Zero , Fate/strange Fake...

When it comes to par-excellence animation, Demon Slayer takes the cake. From its fight scenes to stunning visuals, the series is praised for illustration and animation. It has bagged several accolades ranging from the Japan Academy Prize to the Crunchyroll Award for its impeccable animation quality.

Sanemi and Obanai in a still from the series | Credit: Ufotable

With the series finale of Season 4, several fans wait in anticipation for the final arc. Amidst all the wait and anticipation, a fan animation of Giyu and Tanjiro’s fight against Akaza has surfaced. To say the least, the video overshadows Ufotable in every possible way.

Fan animation of Giyu and Tanjiro’s fight against Akaza in Demon Slayer is par excellence.

Akaza is one of the twelve kizuki who is also one of the three upper moons in the series. Apart from being Muzan’s loyal follower, he is one of the strongest demons in the series.

The anime fandom lost another special talent today, the reputed Japanese voice actress Atsuko Tanaka died from an unnamed illness at the age of 61. Sadly few people might remember her name, but everyone will surely remember her from all the iconic characters (like Konan from Naruto) she voiced in her career.

Konan from Naruto | Credits: Studio Pierrot

With a career that spanned over three decades, the late Tanaka-sensei made a truly considerable mark on the industry—becoming notably the voice of Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell. She had a large portfolio of memorable roles to her name. Below, we focus on five of her most notable anime appearances that a lot of you never might have expected.

5. Lisa – Lisa: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures Lisa Lisa from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures | Credits: David Productions

Atsuko Tanaka did the voice of Lisa Lisa, the mysterious and seductive heroine...

The voice-acting industry in anime is lamenting the passing away of Atsuko Tanaka. Tanaka, who voiced Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell, has passed away at the age of 61 due to an unknown illness. Her legacy in voicing anime characters has forever shaped Japanese animation and dubbing.

Atsuko Tanaka and her son Hikaru Tanaka | Credit: X

Atsuko Tanaka’s extraordinary voice gifted life to various characters in multiple anime and movies. She also developed her work of dubbing by giving a Japanese voice to international celebrities. The news about her passing was reported by her management company and confirmed by her son, Hikaru Tanaka, which shipped a wave of anguish among the anime community.

A Farewell Tribute from Atsuko Tanaka’s Son Mokoto Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell | Credit: Production I.G.

Hikaru Tanaka posted a biding message on X (formerly Twitter) via OriconNews, conveying his gratitude towards his mother.

In "Nice to Meet You, Niko-sama!," the latest 29th episode of Wonderful Precure! , aired in Japan on Sunday, in addition to Niko , the creator of Niko Garden, three villain characters appeared for the first time — Gaou , Torame , and Zakuro . This is the first time that villain characters in human form appear directly in Wonderful Precure! , although this has been a regular occurrence in previous series. The voice actors who portray them and their character descriptions on the anime's official website are as follows: Niko voiced by Kana Ueda (Rin Tosaka in Fate/stay night ) A unicorn with a horn on its forehead and wings on its back. She is a god-like being that created Niko Garden. She has special powers not found in the Nico Animals or the Kirarin Animals. She is affectionately called “Niko-sama” by everyone, and although she looks cute, she has a sturdy and dignified appearance. While she has a strict side,...

Aniplex and Type-moon doled out a double update for Fate games, including a release date for Fate/stay night Remastered and the reveal of plans for Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered .  Fate/stay night Remastered hits Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam digitally on August 8, 2024, and will be priced at $29.99.  Fate/stay night Remastered Release Date Trailer As previously reported, the upcoming remaster will be based on the 2012 Realta Nua version, originally released for the PlayStation Vita. In addition to the English language option, it will include a Simplified Chinese language option, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original release of Fate stay/night on PC in Japan this year. Related: Fate stay/night Remastered Game Releases New Art by Original Series Artist Beyond that, development has been confirmed for Fate/hollow ataraxia Remastered , which is currently in the works for Switch and PC. There's no release date yet, but you can see the debut trailer below.

We recently got to peek into the near future of Crunchyroll Game Vault — which is available for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan members worldwide — and now more titles have launched. Following the earlier reveal, members can dig into Crypt of the Necrodancer , PictoQuest and the Dawn of the Monsters Arcade Edition update starting today. You can check out the details for each below. This article will remain your one-stop shop for all Crunchyroll Game Vault library updates, so read on for all previously announced titles and start playing! Crunchyroll Game Vault Additions for July 26, 2024 Crypt of the Necrodancer Brace Yourself Games, Vortex Buffer The award-winning roguelike rhythm game Crypt of the NecroDancer boogies back onto mobile as part of Crunchyroll Game Vault with new moves—all additional Dlc will dance its way onto iOS and Android for the first time! Now, players can explore dungeons and deliver beatdowns to the...

Honkai: Star Rail's collaboration with Fate/stay night: Ubw could fix Genshin Impact's blunders of the past. The new event was the final announcement in the Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 livestream. HoYoverse's collab with Fate holds a lot of promise but players should be cautious due to past mistakes.

The newly announced Honkai: Star Rail collaboration event with Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works has had no details revealed so far, but it does have the potential to fix one of Genshin Impacts biggest blunders. The turn-based RPG developed by HoYoverse will receive a special collab event with the popular anime series during the third quarter of 2025, though a more precise release window has yet to be revealed. The new collab was the final announcement in the Honkai: Star Rail 2.4 livestream, though it has no connection to the upcoming patch the event merely served as a stage.

During the special event,...

The folks at miHoYo are cooking up a special event for Honkai: Star Rail , and this one is getting ready to rope in the characters of the Fate universe. Details are incredibly light at the moment, but a Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration is currently penciled in for Q3 2025. Hopefully we'll get more info soon, but for now this is everything: Related: Honkai: Star Rail Game Shines in Animated Short from miHoYo Anime miHoYo also shared a new trailer for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.4. Honkai: Star Rail is currently available on iOS, Android, PC and PlayStation 5. Crunchyroll streams the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] anime and describes it like so: Fuyuki City—a city surrounded by the ocean and the mountains becomes the setting for an age-old ritual. To realize the mythical Holy Grail, which is said to grant any wish from its possessor, seven masters are given seven heroic spirits chosen by the Grail.

Following up on the earlier reveal, more info on the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime arrived during today's Anime Expo panel. The series is set to premiere in 2025, and you can see a new trailer along with some of the main cast members below. Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Trailer Lead cast members include: Sin Kiske voiced by Issei Miyazaki (Subaru in X ) Sol Badguy voiced by Jouji Nakata (Kirei in Fate/stay night ) Unika voiced by Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa in Attack on Titan ) Narrator voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki in Gintama ) Related: Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime Series Announced Shigeru Morikawa ( Chrono Crusade ) directs the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime, with Norimitsu Kaiho handling scripts for the Sanzigen production. Synopsis: After the decline of the once robust fields of science and technology, a new energy source known as magic fuels the modern era. Humanity creates forbidden biological weapons: Gears.

Earlier this year, it was announced that the original Fate/stay night visual novel would be getting a remastered version—and with it, the first official English-language release. Today, the game that launched a media juggernaut has shared new art in honor of the upcoming remaster. The new art is penned by Takashi Takeuchi, co-founder of Type-moon and regular artist across the Fate series: Related: Fate stay/night Remastered Coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch in 2024 The upcoming remaster will be based on the 2012 Realta Nua version, originally released for the PlayStation Vita. The remastered version of the game will be released on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam sometime in 2024 with the aforementioned English language option, as well as a newly announced Simplified Chinese language option, ostensibly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original release of Fate stay/night on PC in Japan this year. Source: @fate_sn_game on...

If you’ve been involved with the anime community any time in the past few years, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard of the Fate series. Whether it’s Fate/Zero , Fate/Stay Night , or one of the numerous Fate/Grand Order adaptations, you’ve probably seen people discussing the series or sharing artwork from it. But what actually is this series? Speaking as a long-time fan, I’ll admit, it’s difficult to know where to even start with all these adaptations, spinoffs, games, and more, which is why I’m here to go through the history of this franchise, where it started, where it is now, and how to get into it for newcomers who want to try it out. But first, a little background. The Origins of Type-moon The history of Fate is heavily intertwined with the history of the game studio Type-moon . Type-moon began...

In coordination with Famitsu and Denfami Nicogamer, Crunchyroll is happy to present an English translation of a special conversation between Fate/stay night series author Kinoko Nasu and Honkai: Star Rail producer David Jiang. This interview was originally conducted for Famitsu and Denfami Nicogamer, with the original Japanese version found here . The following is the translated interview. [Special Interview] Kinoko Nasu of "Fate" and David Jiang of "Honkai: Star Rail"—What to Do When You're Not Sure If It's What You Want to Express? Methods of Manifesting Dreams and Desires "I'm a huge fan of the Fate series and Type-moon's works!" That's what David Jiang, the producer of "Honkai: Star Rail," said. It seems that David has enjoyed Type-moon's works, including "Fate/stay night," ever since he was a child, and this experience has greatly influenced his creative career. That's right. Witnessing Type-moon's works during adolescence is bound to give rise to significant changes.

Fate/Strange Fake's upcoming anime adaptation promises a complete run without delays or cliffhangers. The series originated as an April Fool's joke, becoming an official spin-off due to its popularity. Despite its inaccessibility to English-speaking fans, the impending conclusion ensures a full and accessible adaptation.

Author Ryohgo Narita recently announced that his work on Fate/Strange Fake would come to an end with Volume 10. While it may be sad to know one of the Fate franchise's more unusual works is coming to a close, it also signals an opportunity. Fans looking forward to the future anime adaptation should relish how it will not have to fear delays or cliffhangers.

Narita, known for his off-beat urban fantasies Baccano! and Durarara!!, used his expertise to create the off-beat Fate entry. Strange/Fake Volume 9, which was released this March, confirmed in an afterword that the subsequent novel would also be the last.

Having...

Myths, legends, religion and history are heavily utilized when creating the stories found in all genres of anime. Dozens upon dozens of myths and legends were used to build the characters and plot of Jujutsu Kaisen , for example, and this anime is far from the only example. Fate/stay night is rife with mythological, legendary, and historical figures. First things first. This article is going to focus on Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works . Yes, I know, I know. This means we won’t be diving into the video games, the other anime installments in the Fate series, or any of the myriad of spinoffs. Related: The Folklore Behind Megumi Fushigur's Shikigami in Jujutsu Kaisen It’s probably no surprise that Unlimited Blade Works is absolutely chock full of characters based on people from myths, legends, and history. Many of the streets shown in the anime can be walked in Japan as well,...

Despite having only seven episodes, the anime adaptation of Solo Leveling has given rise to a lot of excitement in the world of anime and has already been recognized as one of the most significant shows of 2024. Fans are extremely pleased that A-1 Pictures followed the path that led to achievement with the series and faithfully adapted Chugong’s manhwa.

Solo Leveling Anime

Fans of Solo Leveling have another exciting piece of news to look forward to from the series as a well-known voice actor from the critically acclaimed franchise Jujutsu Kaisen has been confirmed as an official cast member of the currently airing Solo Leveling anime.

This voice actor is none other than the renowned Junichi Suwabe, who is best known for his portrayal of Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. Suwabe will voice the character of a major villain in the series: Hwang Dongsoo, a powerful S-rank hunte­r...

Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #249 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Yuta's Domain Expansion in Jujutsu Kaisen is similar to Shirou Emiya's Reality Marble from Fate/Stay Night. Yuta and Shirou share similarities in their backstories and abilities, suggesting the influence of the Fate franchise on Jujutsu Kaisen. Gege Akutami, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, has expressed his love for the Fate series and has drawn inspiration from it in his own work.

Jujutsu Kaisen has finally revealed its most anticipated Domain Expansion, belonging to Yuta Okkotsu, and it seems to pay homage to Gege Akutami's favorite series. The latest chapter resumes the battle against Sukuna as Yuta finally opens his domain, vowing to end the battle within it. Beyond amping up the excitement, Yuta's Domain Expansion also draws comparisons to a similar technique from the Fate franchise which may have inspired many other aspects of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Chapter #249 of Jujutsu Kaisen reveals Yuta's Domain Expansion,...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Fate/stay night franchise and last night English and Chinese fans of the series got a nice surprise announcement with the first ever release of the game in those languages. But Japanese fans weren’t left in the dark with the announcement that a concert will be held in September in the country to celebrate the anniversary! The event, aptly titled “Fate/stay night 20th anniversary concert” , will be held on September 21 and 22 at Yokohama Buntai in Kanagawa prefecture. Music from the concert will be based on the Unlimited Blade Works and Heaven’s Feel anime with Hideyuki Fukasawa and Yuki Kajiura set to appear for their sets. Details on tickets and more will be announced in the future. Related: Fate stay/night Remastered Coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch in 2024 What’s more, the original soundtrack for all three Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] films will be...

2014 saw the rise of great anime like Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei! and Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, which elevated the Fate franchise to new heights. Amagi Brilliant Park showcased Kyoto Animation's signature art and animation, making it a standout series in an already strong year of anime. No Game No Life and Yuki Yuna Is a Hero proved that they could hold their own in their respective genres, even after a decade.

The landscape of anime has certainly changed a lot since 2014, but that doesn't mean there isn’t any good anime to watch from a decade ago. Even though an entire decade has passed, there are plenty of great anime from 2014 that are still actively producing new content after 10 years, and even for those that finished their stories, they ended up leaving such a big impact on people that they’re still held in high regard after so many years.

Yu-Gi-Oh! has inspired many other anime and games due to its major success since its beginning in 1996. Many series followed up on Yu-Gi-Oh!'s powerful themes of friendship and loyalty wrapped in an exciting game with its own complex rules. Other anime like Beyblade, Pokémon, and Bakugan also have strong ties to their respective games or trading card elements.

Fans currently enjoying Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! should check out some of the best anime like Yu-Gi-Oh! The famous franchise began in 1996 with Kazuki Takahashi’s groundbreaking manga, which led to the first series of the anime and the lastingly popular trading card game. Such a major hit not only spawned sequels, but inspired many more anime.

There are currently eleven Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, the most iconic being the original 2000 Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. Its exploration of the game and its supernatural elements give the show its strength; the powerful themes of friendship, loyalty,...

While most anime are based on manga, many great shows are actually based on visual novels instead. Visual novels are a popular style of game in Japan that are narratives the player must navigate, often making choices that impact the outcome of the story. This can make them somewhat hard to adapt, but not impossible as many anime show.

Of course the biggest challenge in adapting a visual novel is condensing all the content contained within into a clear narrative. While someone playing a visual novel can experience all of its diverging story paths, most anime are constrained to one straightforward narrative which usually necessitates making some major cuts. Some series on this list have gotten around this by making multiple anime to encompass the entire story. This list will just be focusing on one entry per franchise however for the sake of variety. That being said, here are the...

While Kinoko Nasu is better known for the Fate series these days, fans shouldn't sleep on The Garden of Sinners, the story that prototyped his future fantasy works and is the perfect anime to watch during the Halloween season. Its 11 movie adaptations by ufotable - consisting of seven main ones and several spin-offs - also mark the beginning of a collaboration that would lead to them animating various Fate shows. With its grungy and dark mysteries, it is the perfect anime to watch for Halloween.

While Fate diverges toward bombastic time-traveling fantasy, The Garden of Sinners is easily one of the most thoroughly "occult" of occult detective stories, with mysteries that show Nasu at his most mystic, mixing bizarre sorcery with very dark subjects. With ufotable turning their quality art towards disturbing cityscapes, the end result is a movie series where the supernatural is truly terrifying.

Related: Crunchyroll Releases Horde...

After the superb hour-long special Fate/strange Fake -Whispers of Dawn- whetted fans’ interest, the popular Fate/strange Fake series of light novels will be getting a full series adaptation. This will mark the newest entry in the incredibly popular Fate franchise, and the first in a while to actually feature a Holy Grail War, which is a staple of many of the other Fate anime. This will make it a great potential entry point for many new fans, even though it does have deep connections to other Fate series.

The Holy Grail Wars are the biggest events in the Fate franchise, involving 7 mages summoning 7 Servants that are all major figures from history or myth, which fans of the Gacha game Fate/Grand Order will be very familiar with. These servants then fight each other in a battle royale and the last Servant and Master standing gain access to a Holy Grail,...

As I have mentioned before, the spirit of Hayao Miyazaki is bound to be carried onwards in the anime industry for many years to come. Mari Okada in her directorial debut seems to have drawn from “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” for the base of a film that takes its basic premise much further, though.

“Maquia: When The Promised Flower Blooms” is part of the Asian selection at Fantasia International Film Festival

The Lolph are a race of weavers, which spend the centuries their lives last weaving their stories and their thoughts into a special cloth named Hibiol, in their secluded kingdom. One of the children among them is Maquia, an orphaned girl whose life is filled with sorrow for her lack of a family, and is best friends with Leilia, another girl who is the exact opposite of her in terms of character. One day, the neighboring...

This list of the 21 best anime of all time for action lovers was painstakingly created to give you guys the best comprehensive list of completed anime that will change your life.

Now that anime is finally getting the love it deserves, people have been swarming the internet to consume the millions of shows they didn't even know existed. And with all of these options can come stress.

Dissimilar to current American TV programming, anime TV shows regularly make it past 300 episodes. And let's be real, who has the time to dive into a 300+ episodic series that might not even pay off in the end?

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1. Naruto/Naruto Shippuden

Synopsis: In his need to be acknowledged by the hidden-leaf village that shuns him, Naruto vows he will one day become the greatest Hokage the ninja world has ever seen.