The current mainstream anime scene is mainly dominated by action-packed, blockbuster shounen anime/manga that is unmatched in popularity and is only sometimes cut out for all demographics. Shounen ...

You might have heard the quote, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, and these anime prove that saying perfectly. As they say, appearances can be misleading, especially in anime. Some series may look ...

Mark Sammut serves as the primary list editor for GameRant's video game department and contributes to other sections like anime lists. In a previous life, he also wrote for TheGamer, other Valnet ...

The "cute girls doing cute things" or CGDCT anime genre has surged in popularity in recent years. These slice-of-life series follow groups of spirited girls pursuing school clubs, interests, or ...

Anime offers a variety of cute female characters. These characters are popular for their innocence, resilience, and charm. The article features popular characters like Kanna Kamui, Nezuko Kamado, and ...

Laura has been writing about anime for some time, with bylines on websites like GameRant and Dexerto. She holds an MA in Japanese Studies. Pokemon remains the top-grossing media franchise with ...

A recent Monash University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Media Communication and a Specialisation in Film Studies. She's fresh freelance writer with a passion for international cinema. Her ...

Of all the tropes and genres to repeat themselves over the years in anime, perhaps none have garnered as controversial a reputation yet passionate a following as Cute Girls Doing Cute Things (CGDCT).

Last time we checked in on the Too Cute Crisis TV anime—which adapts the sci-fi manga by Mitsuru Kido—it was lining up a premiere for April 2023. Now that's been narrowed down to a specific date, so ...

2026's new romance anime will make you cry, laugh, cheer, and smile. Here's every show in every season, including sequels.

With the number of anime getting released every season, it is hard to keep track of all the characters that have come and gone. However, there are a few characters that manage to touch one's heart, ...