School life anime is a genre that has always been popular in the medium. It's an easy way to resonate with viewers, either through relatable means or evoking nostalgia. Fond memories often resurface ...

Not every anime series needs to have life-of-death stakes and pulse-pounding action set pieces. Instead, slice-of-life stories can be just as beautiful and emotionally resonant in their own subtle ...

There is so much incredible anime in the world spanning every genre, style, and vibe you can imagine. While here at IGN we often celebrate the more classic Shonen anime like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and ...

One of the most popular settings in anime and manga is high school. With shonen and shojo being specifically targeted toward adolescent readers, it makes perfect sense to create a setting that feels ...

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a developed and deep knowledge of the intricacies ...