In 2001, mangaka Tite Kubo began his legendary masterpiece, Bleach. His work inspired and shaped many other manga and anime that followed and its anime adaptation dominated the 2000s as one of the Shonen Big Three. Declining popularity and Kubo’s health struggles, however, led to the anime’s cancellation in 2012 and an early end to…
For nearly three decades, the world of One Piece has enthralled fans across the globe with its captivating storytelling and diverse cast of characters. Created by the brilliant mind of Eiichiro Oda, the iconic franchise is a cultural phenomenon and has changed the course of manga and anime forever. With the recent live-action adaptation on…
“With a single image, he paints a picture of an entire world.” This is how manga artist Toyotarō described Akira Toriyama, the great artist, author, and character designer who passed away on March 1, 2024. Toriyama is best known for his groundbreaking series, Dragon Ball, but his contribution to manga, anime, and video games goes…
