There comes a point in time when everyone has to grow up; it isn't easy, but it is an essential part of life. Since this relatable experience is a profound transformation, many movies and TV shows ...

After 26 years of adventuring in the Pokémon anime, protagonist Ash Ketchum finally called it a day at the tender age of perpetually 10-years-old. But after adamantly refusing to age up its hero for ...

Juliet Childers is an avid reader, writer, editor, and gamer based in Texas. She attended the University of Houston where she majored in Creative Writing with a business minor. She works mainly as a ...

Restraining Ash to 10 has been one of the most frustrating aspects of the original anime, especially since the fanbase has grown since Ash’s debut. People have graduated from school, got jobs, and ...

Now, the last bastion of the old-school way of producing anime has embraced the inevitable progress. Starting in 2026, after a three-month break, Toei Animation will only produce 26 One Piece anime ...

Anime coming-of-age stories depict transitional periods challenging characters' lives, leading to growth and new beginnings. Various themes like romance, friendship, and self-discovery are explored in ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

Garrett Huon is a freelance writer working with Game Rant. While only recently writing about anime and games in a professional setting, he's always enjoyed sharing his opinions on his favorite stories ...