Though not exclusively, shojo and josei are told from the perspective of female characters as they grow as people. Many ...

Anime black-haired female characters like Asada Shino and Nico Robin are iconic for their unique personalities and stories.

Write our best anime of all time list,” they said. “You’re a massive weeb, so it’ll be easy!” They said. Well, while I can ...

Steve and Lucas look at pink-haired anime girls (and boys) and its codified character archetypes (cute! spunky! murderer!). Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this ...

Anime often explores loneliness profound and universal emotion through stories of isolation across the full spectrum of ...

Even decades later, there’s just something undeniably special and nostalgic about these ‘90s anime, from Dragon Ball Z to ...

Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

Polygon covers anime pretty consistently all year round, from our running list of the best shows of the year to the minutiae ...

Anime is becoming increasingly mainstream, but with the many recent hits it has churned out, one may overlook its best ...

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the official website and X account for Anne Shirley anime unveiled a new promotional video, visual, and announced the show's debut date, April 5, 2025.

Naoko Yamada, perhaps the most well-known female anime director, and her regular collaborators find humanity amid abstract images and sounds.