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Meet Popverse's new staff writer, Grant DeArmitt
Popverse is entering year 2 with a new staff writer (and old face): Grant DeArmitt
July 03, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Before the dust settled on season 1's final episode, Kaiju No. 8 sequel is announced for Crunchyroll
It is a hit of monstrous proportions, so of course there's more on the way
July 01, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Why Ufotable's decision to turn Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle arc into a trilogy of films makes sense
Onto a bigger and more explosive finale
July 01, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
One Piece release date: Keeping track of when episode 1111 of the anime will come out
Set sail on a never-ending adventure with the Straw Hats.
July 01, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Demon Slayer release date: Now that season 4 is over, what is next for the hit anime on Crunchyroll
The final confrontation between Muzan Kibutsuji and the Demon Slayer Corps approaches.
July 01, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
All of the upcoming major comic cons and shows coming in the US and abroad
There are comic conventions happening weekly around the world - here's a list of many of them, so you can make plans to be there yourself!
July 01, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
How and where to watch the strange and wonderful hit anime Chainsaw Man
It's nuts or nothin' for Chainsaw Man
July 01, 2024
Trent Cannon
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New Megan Thee Stallion track Otaku Hot Girl appears to sample from Jujutsu Kaisen anime, despite some hurdles from MAPPA
The rapper had to jump through "eight million hoops" to make it happen
June 28, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Jujutsu Kaisen manga's current hiatus will be extended as mangaka recovers from "strange illness"
Not even Gojo could see that coming
June 28, 2024
Trent Cannon
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My Dress-Up Darling was one of my all-time favorite romance anime - until I read the manga
JUST SHUT UP AND HOLD HANDS ALREADY!
June 28, 2024
Trent Cannon
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WIND BREAKER season 2 release window: What we know about when the brawling anime will return to Crunchyroll
A good punch is worth a thousand words.
June 28, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Watch the full panelWatch the Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama Tribute Panel from MCM London, right here on Popverse
"What Dragonball Means to Me" brought together fans from across the UK to pay tribute to one of anime's most influencial voices
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Watch the full panelAnime fans - Your Lie In April (the MUSICAL) was at MCM Comic Con, and we filmed the panel!
The minds behind the stage adaptation of Fuji TV's popular romance series took the Main Stage in London, but you can watch from anywhere in the world
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Watch the full panelWatch anime star Eric Vale teach voice acting at MCM Comic Con
The One Piece and My Hero Academia star shares wisdom and practical tips for both aspiring voice actors and people already in the biz
June 28, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
The Jujutsu Kaisen cast tell us their favorite scenes
Adam McArthur, Kaiji Tang, and Kayleigh McKee pick their favorite Jujutsu Kaisen moments.
June 27, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Tokyo Revengers watch order: Everything you need to know about the time-jumping hit Shonen anime
Time travel is a messy business.
June 27, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Upcoming superhero & comic-based TV release dates for Marvel, DC, Prime Video, Netflix, and more
For upcoming superhero TV shows and upcoming superhero TV seasons from Marvel, DC, My Hero Academia, The Boys, and more!
June 26, 2024
Chris Arrant
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My Hero Academia manga will end in just 5 chapters, concluding Deku and All Might's journey this August
It's been a long road together but we're coming to the final stop
June 26, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Every anime coming to Crunchyroll, Netflix and other streaming platforms during the Summer 2024 anime season
Summer doesn't start till the new anime drops.
June 25, 2024
Trent Cannon
Guides
Every major ninja in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, ranked from best to worst!
Sometimes the best characters aren't the strongest.
June 25, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Daddy’s Home: The Jujutsu Kaisen cast react to the infamous Usher/Gojo TikToks
What does the Jujutsu Kaisen group chat look like? Lots and lots of Usher memes.
June 25, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian release date: When the bilingual romance anime is set to debut
Kids are so silly and awkward and it is beautiful to watch.
June 24, 2024
Trent Cannon
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One Punch Man manga goes on two month hiatus so artist can make "various adjustments and preparations"
Fortunately, One Punch Man fans are worth waiting at this point
June 21, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
"One Piece is like a clown show," explains Usopp actor Sonny Strait, and that's what makes it great
One Piece makes the big emotional moments of the series a real challenge to perform.
June 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
How and where to watch the Solo Leveling anime before season 2 finally arrives
Go from zero to hero with Solo Leveling.
June 19, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Get ready to watch Vox Machina voice actor Robbie Daymond's full panel from London's MCM
Hear as Daymond gives Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson some behind the scenes insight into video game voice acting
June 19, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Watch the full panelPrepare to witness the Great Anime Showdown of MCM Comic Con 2024!
Shwabadi, Rustage, Shao Dow, Just Cosplay Sings, and the hosts of Anime Freshmen take the stage in London
June 19, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Prepare to watch the Anime Ltd Industry panel from MCM Comic Con in London
Publishers of the UK's finest anime gave out an inside look at the business, and Popverse has the scoop
June 19, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Prepare to watch YouTube's Anime Freshmen and their Arguelympics, filmed at London's MCM
Tired of screaming at your friends about anime? Watch other people do it!
June 19, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
Muslim nerds and geeks gathered at MCM London Comic Con for Super Salaam! - and we filmed the entire panel!
Panelists Dr. Jaasir Jabbar, HRH Prince Fahad Al-Saud, Headbanger Hijabi, Helalipop, and Hijabi Hoo join moderator Dr. Shamika Mitchell to talk culture and comic con
June 19, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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How to watch Ultraman in chronological and release order as the new movie debuts on Netflix
How to watch every Ultraman series in order
June 14, 2024
Shaenon K. Garrity
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One Piece takes over Las Vegas' Sphere to celebrate the anime's anniversary, and you can see it for yourself
Prepare to see the biggest One Piece display in the franchise's history
June 13, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Netflix's The Imaginary is the perfect anime movie for those of us who can't wait for Miyazaki's next final film
It's as Ghibli as you can be without Totoro showing up.
June 13, 2024
Trent Cannon
Guides
Ranking the One Piece anime's arcs, from best to worst
25 years of stories and still going strong.
June 12, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Florida Supercon 2023: Yes, we filmed Our Flag Means Death, Chainsaw Man, and more panels
Watch the biggest panels from Miami Beach's Florida Supercon 2023!
June 12, 2024
Chris Arrant
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How to watch the magical girl anime Pretty Cure (or PreCure) in order
Open your heart with this Precure watch guide
June 12, 2024
Latonya Pennington
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How to watch the Miami's Florida Supercon 2024 big panels including Critical Role, Hazbin Hotel, & Baldur's Gate 3
Cast members from Critical Role, Hazbin Hotel, Baldur's Gate 3, What We Do in the Shadows, and more are coming to Miami's Florida Supercon
June 11, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
What is the One Piece? The English Dub Cast including Colleen Clinkenbeard and Ian Sinclair give their theories
Their answers may surprise you!
June 11, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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How to watch Kentaro Miura's Berserk anime in order
Want to get started on watching Berserk? Here’s how to do it!
June 10, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How to watch One Piece in order (including the movies, tv show, and more)
Get ready to garner some pirate booty with our guide to watching One Piece in multiple ways!
June 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Spy x Family season 3 release date: The Forgers are finally coming back to Crunchyroll - but when? Our best guess
A third season is finally back in production.
June 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
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DC's Supergirl flaunts My Adventures with Superman's anime influence in a Dragon Ball-inspired outfit
This show is the most anime that Superman has ever felt so it makes perfect sense.
June 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Censorship in anime: The most baffling and infamous moments in anime from Naruto, Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh, more
We see that donut and it is just a rice ball, Brock.
June 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
How to watch The Fruit of Grisaia anime series & movies - in order, even
Let your love bear fruit in this Grisaia anime watch guide.
June 10, 2024
Latonya Pennington
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Evangelion studio Gainax files for bankruptcy and its current director aired all their dirty laundry to explain why
Dodgy loans, failure to pay royalties, and a director being arrested for sexual assault all contributed to the studio closing
June 07, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Wistoria: Wand and Sword release date: Here is when the new fantasy anime is coming to Crunchyroll
The writer of Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? has a new story to tell.
June 07, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie release date: Netflix is releasing the two-part film this year
After 30 years of waiting, anime fans can finally see how the manga ends.
June 07, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
How to watch all the Sailor Moon anime shows and movies in order
Do you want to watch Sailor Moon and don't know where to start? Start here.
June 07, 2024
Latonya Pennington
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The 10 best Naruto arcs, ranked best to worst
From the Chunin Exams through to the final moments of Naruto Shippuden.
June 06, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Anime saves the day as man helps stop knife attack on Taiwanese subway, inspired by Himmel from Frieren
"It's what Himmel would have done," explained real-life hero Xu Ruixian
June 06, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
The reason why the Dragon Ball Super anime and manga are different is Toriyama's level of involvement in each
Two groups reading the same notes can come to very different conclusions
June 05, 2024
Trent Cannon
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How & where to watch Dragon Ball in order
Get your super fix with our guide to watching Dragon Ball, from Z to GT and everything in between
June 05, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Look out, All Might: Kaiju No. 8 has dethroned My Hero Academia as the best superhero anime on Crunchyroll
Turns out masks are an important part of superhero stories.
June 05, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Oshi no Ko season 2 release date: The pop idol murder mystery deepens as the popular anime returns this July
The stakes are being raised as Aqua and Ruby come to odds with each other.
June 04, 2024
Trent Cannon
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My Hero Academia creator says the manga franchise is ending soon, after amazing 10-year run
All stories must end eventually.
June 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Can't wait for the Sakamoto Days anime? A spin-off manga is coming this July titled Sakamoto Holidays
We're holding out hope for a beach episode.
June 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Movie delivers the emotional payoff of Kenma and Hinata's rivalry
Hinata is determined to help Kenma discover his acual passion for volleyabll
June 03, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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How (and where) to watch the iconic volleyball anime Haikyu in release and chronological order with The Dumpster Battle in theaters
High school volleyball has never been more intense with Haikyuu!! - here's now to watch the anime series, the OVAs, and the new movie.
June 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The Netflix One Piece show was so good it boosted the anime's viewership on the platform
Make a good show and people will want more. Who knew?
May 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Movie doesn't hold back, killer animation from beginning to end
Big movie budget equals big movie animation
May 31, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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The English cast of One Piece explain what they love about Eiichiro Oda's storytelling - "He's a genius"
27 years of One Piece just isn't enough
May 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Watch the full panelWatch One Piece's English voice cast from MCM May Comic Con '24!
Colleen Clinkenbeard, Sonny Strait, Ian Sinclair, Luci Christian, Eric Vale, Mike McFarland, and Christopher Sabat talk everything Straw Hat - watch here!
May 31, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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Bye Bye, Earth release date: When will the fantasy anime debut on Crunchyroll
Speak softly and carry a big sword.
May 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest release date: Here is when Natsu and his pals will be back and action
We're getting fired up now.
May 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
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What will the next big anime be? Our top 6 picks for the hit anime of the future
Plus one title we desperately want to see happen.
May 31, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Failure Frame release date: Here is when the dark take on the isekai anime genre is set to debut
The titles for these anime are definitely getting longer
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Dungeon People release date: The fantasy adventure anime is set to debut in July 2024
Some job offers you just can't turn down
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The One Piece English cast shared the life lessons they've learned playing the Straw Hats for nearly 20 years
Oda's work is so full of joy and wisdom if you know where to look for it
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The One Piece anime English cast shared their thoughts on the live-action Netflix show - "This kid's a genius"
We all loved watching Zoro fight in the adaptation as well
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Which is the best One Piece arc? The English anime voice cast shared their picks
There is a clear winner among the cast.
May 30, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
The 6 best sports anime shows to watch to get you in the competitive spirit
We can win with the power of friendship.
May 30, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
Sakamoto Days release date: It is finally getting an anime adapation - possibly on Netflix
Family life has made Tara Sakamoto soft
May 28, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle ending was wild, as cast describe the "breakneck speed" of it all
"This film really is what Haikyu!! is all about"
May 23, 2024
Veronica Valencia
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Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball voice actor Toru Furuya admits to adultery with a fan, as well as abuse and pushing for an abortion
One of the world's most popular anime voice actor admits to adultery, abuse, and more with a fan
May 23, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Movie shows the entirety of Kenma's journey in one movie
Fans get to see the sport through Kenma's eyes
May 23, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
How & where to watch the Baki the Grappler (and Baki Hanma) anime in order
Don't get yourself in a Pickle, you can follow this guide for a blissful Baki binge
May 22, 2024
Dion Dassanayake
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The Haikyuu!! creator's biggest challenge when making the manga was not getting bogged down in the rules
You're allowed a bit of creative license when creating a best-selling manga, we think
May 22, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Kengan Ashura: How (and where) to watch the intense sports anime as the Baki Hanma crossover is imminent
Kick, punch, and grab your way through this brutal anime
May 22, 2024
Trent Cannon
Guides
Every Dragon Ball anime arc, ranked from worst to best
Every step of Goku's journey laid out for you.
May 22, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
The best Miami beach dining options for when you're here for Florida Supercon
Wondering where to grab a meal around Miami's Florida Supercon? We've got you covered and smothered
May 21, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Why are the main characters of Haikyuu!! a setter and a middle blocker? The manga's creator reveals the reason
Write what you know, right?
May 21, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Watch these Jujutsu Kaisen cosplayers twerking on stage at Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer Tour
The Detroit show had some powerful Cursed Energy to it
May 21, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction films are being broken up into an anime series by Crunchyroll this month
An alien spaceship hovers over Tokyo, forcing everyone into an existential crisis.
May 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
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The uncensored Sailor Moon dub is coming to Cartoon Network for the first time via Toonami Rewind
The original dub is a racist and homophobic page in anime history
May 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
With the success of the Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump film, why is the Haikyuu!! anime ending? We found out
We're set up for a powerful finish to the Haikyuu!! story.
May 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Fist of the North Star creator has seen Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga early - and asks to be George Miller's disciple
No one is immune to the unbridled joy of fandom (especially when it comes to Mad Max)
May 16, 2024
Trent Cannon
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We might be getting more Neon Genesis Evangelion anime - but not from original director Hideaki Anno
Is it ever truly the End of Evangelion?
May 16, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Netflix's Terminator Zero anime arrives this summer and features a twist on the Terminator timeline
Come with us if you want to binge
May 15, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Haikyuu!! creator thought volleyball was cool enough without giving everyone super moves
Keeping things grounded certainly makes the show stand out among sports anime.
May 15, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
One Piece's Luffy hasn't changed as a character over 25 years - and that's what makes him the perfect hero of the franchise
Monkey D. Luffy is perfect just the way he is.
May 15, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Here's how (and when) to get New York Comic Con 2024 tickets... and how to get them early
It's time to get your ticket to the biggest comic con in North America - NYCC 2024.
May 15, 2024
Chris Arrant
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The GalaxyCon comic convention chain is about to expand to more cities
Miami and more are about to have a new comic con!
May 14, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
The origin of Haikyuu!!'s creation sounds just like a sports manga or anime, as told by Haruichi Furudate
Write what you know.
May 14, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
How to watch the Blue Exorcist anime in order
Exorcise your demons with this Blue Exorcist watch guide
May 13, 2024
Latonya Pennington
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Haikyuu! movie release date: When Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump releases in the US
We finally have a release date
May 13, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End manga goes on haitus for the second time this year
Sometimes a writer just needs to get some rest
May 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
2.5 Dimensional Seduction release date: The new rom-com anime will land during the Summer 2024 season
We always need more anime about cosplay, of course.
May 10, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Kaiju No. 8 is just My Hero Academia with more gore - and we're here for it
Sometimes we want to see a hero explode a monster in a rain of blood and entrails
May 09, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Naruto filler list: Get a better viewing experience by skipping these episodes of Naruto and its sequels
Don't neglect your backlog for longer than you need to.
May 09, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
C2E2 2023: Watch most of the big panels on VOD, read the biggest news, and more thanks to Popverse
It's time to make our way to Chicago for one of our favorite comic conventions
May 08, 2024
Chris Arrant