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Top 10 'Key' Anime Adaptations [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • As Charlotte reminded us once again of the geniuses behind the visual novels known as Key, a poll was conducted on Anime Portal in order to find out Japan's favorite Key anime adaptation.
  • Key is a visual arts studio widely known for visual novels in the romance genre such as Kanon, Clannad, and Air.
  • The poll ran for approximately two months from September 8 to November 1, receiving a total of 1167 votes.

Top 10 Key Anime Adaptations


10. Little Busters!

[imgOverlaySmall img='little busters dvd' text=" 10 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" October 2012 - April 2013 "]

9. Air Movie

[imgOverlaySmall img='air movie' text=" 12 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 1 " aired="February 2005 "]

8. Clannad Movie

[imgOverlaySmall img='clannad movie' text=" 15 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 1 " aired="September 2007 "]

7. Clannad

[imgOverlaySmall img='clannad dvd' text=" 31 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 23 " aired="October 2007 - March 2008 "]

6. Little Busters!: Refrain

[imgOverlaySmall img='little busters refrain' text=" 37 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 13 " aired="October 2013 - December 2013 "]

5. Kanon (2006)

[imgOverlaySmall img='kanon DVD' text=" 72 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 24 " aired="October 2006 - March 2007 "]

4. Angel Beats!

[imgOverlaySmall img='Angel Beats dvd' text=" 135 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 13 " aired="April 2010 - June 2010 "]

3. Clannad: After Story

[imgOverlaySmall img='clannad after story' text=" 197 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 24 " aired="October 2008 - March 2009 "]

2. Charlotte

[imgOverlaySmall img='dvd Charlotte' text=" 274 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 13 " aired="July 2015 - September 2015 "]

1. Air

[imgOverlaySmall img='air DVD' text=" 371 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 13 " aired="January 2005 - April 2005 "] air wallpaper

Source: Akiba Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="I'm glad to see that Air is still the top favorite after so many years. I must say, it made me cry the most." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text=" I'm looking forward to Rewrite's anime adaptation!" image="honey-happy2"]

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Top 10 Anime Production Studios [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • A poll was conducted on Akiba-Souken to find Japan's favorite Japanese anime production studios.
  • The poll ran from October 15 to November 3, receiving a total of 300 votes from Japanese readers.
  • See the results below!

Top 10 Anime Production Studios


10. A-1 Pictures

[imgOverlaySmall img='Your Lie in April dvd' text=" 7 votes" text_position=""]
    Your Lie in April, Sword Art Online, Aldnoah Zero

9. J.C. Staff

[imgOverlaySmall img='Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo-DVD' text=" 10 votes" text_position=""]
    Honey and Clover, A Certain Magical Index, Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo

8. Studio Ghibli

[imgOverlaySmall img='spirited away dvd' text=" 11 votes" text_position=""]
    Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro

7. Bones

[imgOverlaySmall img='fullmetalalchemist DVD' text=" 12 votes" text_position=""]
    Fullmetal Alchemist, GOSICK, Blast of Tempest

6. Madhouse

[imgOverlaySmall img='chihayafuru dvd' text=" 15 votes" text_position=""]
    Summer Wars, Death Note, No Game No Life

6. ufotable

[imgOverlaySmall img='fatezero DVD' text=" 15 votes" text_position=""]
    Fate/Zero, Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, GOD EATER

5. Sunrise

[imgOverlaySmall img='Cowboy Bebop DVD' text=" 20 votes" text_position=""]
    Cowboy Bebop, Code Geass, Accel World

4. Shaft

[imgOverlaySmall img='Bakemonogatari dvd' text=" 23 votes" text_position=""]
    Monogatari series, Nisekoi, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica

4. P.A. Works

[imgOverlaySmall img='Angel Beats dvd' text=" 23 votes" text_position=""]
    Angel Beats!, CANAAN, Another

3. Kyoto Animation

[imgOverlaySmall img='K-On! dvd' text=" 37 votes" text_position=""]
    CLANNAD, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, K-On!
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2. Doga Kobo

[imgOverlaySmall img='Himouto! Umaru-chan dvd' text=" 49 votes" text_position=""]
    Himouto! Umaru-chan, Plastic Memories, Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
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1. Production I.G.

[imgOverlaySmall img='Psycho Pass dvd' text=" 65 votes" text_position=""]
    Psycho-Pass, Guilty Crown, Attack on Titan
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Source: Akiba-Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Happy with the results, Production I.G. has produced many masterpieces." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Thank you Doga Kobo for producing Umaru-chan!" image="honey-happy4"]

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This Year's Anime Masterpieces [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • Akiba-Souken conducted a poll to decide on the provisional anime masterpieces from series that aired this year (2014Q4~2015Q3).
  • The poll ran for 1 month from October 2 to October 31, and received a total of 469 votes. The provisional masterpieces came from a variety of genres.
  • See the results below!

This Year's Masterpieces (Provisional)


10. Joukamachi no Dandelion

[imgOverlaySmall img='joukamachi no dandelion dvd' text=" 12 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" July 2015 - September 2015 "]

Synopsis

The Sakurada family is a pretty ordinary family of eleven people living in a solitary house. Except that their father is the king, and each of the children has special powers. Also, to ensure their safety and to help citizens decide the next king, the town is observed by more than 200 security cameras. (Source: Wikipedia)

9. Ushio to Tora

[imgOverlaySmall img='Ushio and Tora TV dvd' text=" 14 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" July 2015 - December 2015 "]

Synopsis

Ushio thinks that his father's talk of an ancient ancestor impaling a demon on a temple altar stone with the legendary Beast Spear is nuts, but when he finds the monster in his own basement, Ushio has to take another look at the family legend! To save his friends and family from the invading spirits, Ushio is forced to release Tora from his captivity. But will the creature prove to be worse than the curse? (Source: ADV Films)

8. Kamisama Hajimemashita◎

[imgOverlaySmall img='kamisama-hajimemashita-DVD' text=" 16 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2015 - March 2015 "]

Synopsis

After the event's following the first season, Nanami is filled with new challenges as the Land God of the Shrine. She faces these challenges with her two familiars Tomoe and Mizuki. Along these challenges, Tomoe begins to realize his true feelings for Nanami. Source: MAL

7. Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata

[imgOverlaySmall img='How-to-Raise-a-Boring-Girl-Friend-saenai-heroine-sodate-kata-saekano-dvd' text=" 17 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2015 - March 2015 "]

Synopsis

The life of Tomoya Aki, a highschool otaku working part time to support his BD hoarding. With remarkable luck, he bumps head-first into, Megumi Kato, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Naturally, the meeting twists his life into a complicated torrent of relationships. Eriri Spencer Sawamura, his half-foreigner childhood friend who's always valued her relationship with MC. Kasumigaoka Utaha, a cold, composed renowned literary genius who shoves everyone aside from our protagonist. What is this? An eroge introduction? The tale of a small not quite doujin circle, but not quite indie studio's journey through the tough territory of comiket and beyond. Source: MAL

6. Himouto! Umaru-chan

[imgOverlaySmall img='Himouto! Umaru-chan dvd' text=" 21 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" July 2015 - September 2015 "]

Synopsis

Umaru is a renowned beautiful 16-year-old girl in town, living with her elder brother Taihei. She acts a perfect sister with a kind heart, intelligence and popularity, who everybody admires. So who would believe how true Umaru is at home? Sleeping, gaming, watching TV, eating junk food, drinking cola… that's almost all she does at home, leaving all the housework to her brother. Her camouflage is so perfect that when one of her classmates visits her home by surprise and witnesses “true Umaru," she pretends as if she is Umaru's younger sister. Taihei is always swayed by Umaru's gap between ostensible face and spoiled life, but he cannot hate his comical and somehow lovable cute little sister! Source: Crunchyroll

5. GANGSTA.

[imgOverlaySmall img='Gangsta dvd' text=" 28 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" July 2015 - September 2015 "]

Synopsis

In the city of Ergastulum, a shady ville filled with made men and petty thieves, whores on the make and cops on the take, there are some deeds too dirty for even its jaded inhabitants to touch. Follow the "Handymen," Nic and Worick, who take care of the jobs no one else will handle. A new group attempts to muscle in on their block and the cops enlist them to weed out the upstarts no questions asked. The only thing is, there's a witness to the slaughter that they absolutely refuse to silence, so they decide to take her in instead. Source: MAL

4. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?

[imgOverlaySmall img='Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon dvd' text=" 32 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" April 2015 - June 2015 "]

Synopsis

Commonly known as the "Dungeon," the city of Orario possesses a huge labyrinth in the underground. Its strange name attracts excitement, illusions of honor, and hopes of romance with a pretty girl. In this city of dreams and desires, new adventurer Bell Cranel has his fateful encounter with the tiny Goddess Hestia. Thus begins the story of a boy striving to become the best adventurer and a lonely goddess searching for followers both working together to fulfill their goals. Source: MAL

3. Charlotte

[imgOverlaySmall img='Charlotte dvd' text=" 57 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" July 2015 - September 2015 "]

Synopsis

While on the surface Yuu Otosaka appears to be just another charming and intelligent teenager, he has a secret—he has the ability to slip into people's minds and fully control their body for five seconds at a time. Yuu has been using this skill for years to gain the highest grades, which allowed him to enter a prestigious high school. When the enigmatic Nao Tomori catches Yuu using his power, she coerces him and his sister Ayumi into transferring to Hoshinoumi Academy, a school for students with supernatural abilities. The student council of the school, led by Nao, is tasked with secretly tracking down adolescents who abuse their powers. Yuu is forced to join the student council and together, they face formidable challenges that bring him closer to the shocking truth that his own, seemingly incomplete ability, might be more powerful than he could have ever imagined. An original story from Jun Maeda, creator of Angel Beats and Clannad, Charlotte explores the supernatural lives of these teenagers and the price they must pay for being special. Source: MAL

Trailer

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQpOIrg_uvA&w=560&h=315]

2. Psycho-Pass 2

[imgOverlaySmall img='Psycho Pass dvd (2)' text=" 69 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 11 " aired=" October 2014 - December 2014 "]

Synopsis

Sequel to the Psycho-Pass series, taking place one-and-a-half years later. Having learned the true nature of the Sibyl System, Akane Tsunemori chose to obey the system, believing in both humanity and the legal order. She's part of a new police section and spends her everyday life facing down criminals. Unbeknownst to Akane, however, a monster who will shake the system to its core is about to appear before her. Source: ANN

Trailer

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfQipxKwPbo&w=560&h=315]

1. Your Lie in April

[imgOverlaySmall img='Your Lie in April dvd' text=" 102 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 22 " aired=" October 2014 - March 2015 "]

Synopsis

Piano prodigy Arima Kousei dominated the competition and all child musicians knew his name. But after his mother, who was also his instructor, passed away, he had a mental breakdown while performing at a recital that resulted in him no longer being able to hear the sound of his piano even though his hearing was perfectly fine. Even two years later, Kousei hasn't touched the piano and views the world in monotone, and without any flair or color. He was content at living out his life with his good friends Tsubaki and Watari until, one day, a girl changed everything. Miyazono Kaori is a pretty, free spirited violinist whose playing style reflects her personality. Kaori helps Kousei return to the music world and show that it should be free and mold breaking unlike the structured and rigid style Kousei was used to. (Source: MangaHelpers)

Trailer

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvlhzIQ7Y9w&w=560&h=315]

Source: Akiba-Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="It's hard for me to choose between Psycho-Pass 2 and Your Lie in April. What can I say, they were both magnificent. Maybe minus one for the lack of Kougami Shinya." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="It's great to know that masterpieces are still being produced to this day!" image="honey-happy2"]

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What Traits Do Guys Not Want in a Girl? This List Might Surprise You

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What You Need to Know:

  • There are many things that girls will try in order to up their appeal with the opposite sex, but Ranking.Goo took a look at what is often overlooked - the traits/habits that guys find unattractive in females.
  • The ranking might surprise some, and may be completely obvious to others, but the good thing to see is that most are not related to looks, and are things that can be changed fairly easily.
  • Check out the results below!

1st. Cigarette Smoking - 9.0% 2nd. They're a bad drunk - 7.9% 3rd. Spend money carelessly - 7.5% 4th. Self-centered attitude - 7.2% 5th. 'Loose' or promiscuous - 7.0% 6th. Obsessed with brand-names - 5.8% 6th. Obvious signs of cosmetic surgery - 5.8% 8th. Talks like a baby - 5.4% 9th. Lets their friends know everything - 5.0% 10th. Too skinny - 4.8%

Source: Ranking.Goo

Reactions Around the Web

If you want children somewhere down the line, you should probably not smoke. If you don't care about that, then I guess it's fine.
I'd say this doesn't need to be about one gender. These are mostly things you should avoid as a human being.
I smoke, so it would be mean to expect her to resist the whole time. If she wanted to smoke, then that's fine. That's how I see it.

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I don't really see anything on this list I disagree with..." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Looking at this list, I think I should be pretty popular with the boys!" image="honey-happy4"]

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6 Anime Like Dance with Devils [Recommendations]

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There's nothing like a reverse harem to kick off the 2015 fall season! All those bishounen, anime tropes, and more--who could resist? Dance with Devils has been quite a seductive piece of female fan service providing many different elements that could swoon a high school girl's heart. However, when an episode comes out once a week, it can be tough to hang in there so you're probably looking for another series to pick up in the meantime. Not sure which anime will fit the bill? Well, here is a list of 6 anime like Dance with Devils for your enjoyment!

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Similar Anime to Dance with Devils

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1. Diabolik Lovers More,Blood

Diabolik Lovers More,Blood dvd
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" September 2015 - December 2015 "]

Airing this season is Diabolik Lovers More,Blood which continues the story of Komori Yui. She has been living with the Sakamaki family. Lately, she has been having dreams of someone called "Eve". One day, they get into a fiery car accident and come cross the Mukami tribe. Unfortunately for Yui, her life is soon going to take on a new direction with the Mukami tribe. Will her questions be answered? Or perhaps she'll be fodder of these new vampiric families. Much like Dance with Devils, Diabolik Lovers More,Blood delves into the supernatural with a cast of blood sucking bishounen, except the Sakamaki clan and the Mukami clan have no interest in protecting poor Yui. Yui is like Ritsuka, she's just a normal high school girl whose wellbeing is at the mercy of supernatural beings. They both are reverse-harems as well!

DIABOLIK LOVERS MORE BLOOD - Season 2 trailer 2015 (HD)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spZFq3lqwpk&w=560&h=315]

2. High School Star Musical (Starmyu)

High school star musical DVD
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" October 2015 - ongoing "]

Ayangai Academy is a school that focuses on music, but it has a musical department that is difficult to enter. You have to be accepted into the Star Frame Class, which is taught by the top students of the musical department, also called the Kaou-kai. This is a story that follows Hoshitani Yuuta, Nayuki Tooru, Tsukigami Kaito, Tengenji Kakeru, and Kuga Shuu who have been selected by the Kaou-kai's Ootori Itsuki. In order to achieve their dream, they have to work together, but can they get along enough to do that? Dance with Devils has a musical aspect of it when the characters do break off into song and dance, so a great anime this season with the same features would be High School Star Musical. High School Star Musical has singing, dancing, and bishounen, but it also takes a look at the bond between these five select students as they learn to work together to become the best. Think of it as an anime similar to Dance with Devils without any girls to take up the screen time of your favorite guys.

High School Star Musical - [Anime] Trailer

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCucWRPPs7A&w=560&h=315]

3. Kamigami no Asobi

Kamigami no Asobi dvd
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" April 2014 - June 2014 "]

Kusanagi Yui is an ordinary high school girl, but she has been selected by Zeus to attend a school for gods. At this school, Yui has to teach the other young gods about what it means to be human, but can she do that when they have no interest in humans? Kamigami no Asobi takes a look at a different side of the supernatural with gods instead of demons. The protagonist is another important human amongst a harem of very extraordinary bishounen. Kamigami no Asobi is also set in a school setting, much like Dance with Devils. You'll enjoy watching as you learn that although these gods have no care for humans, they are actually quite human inside.

Kamigami no Asobi - Anime Trailer # 2

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF35eHEVWXk&w=560&h=315]

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Any Animes Like Dance with Devils ?

4. Hakuoki

Hakuoki dvd
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" April 2010 - June 2010 "]

Yukimura Chizuru has traveled to Kyoto to find her father who she hasn't heard from since he left on a job. Chizuru ends up witnesses a fight between the Shinsengumi and an oni. The Shinsengumi take Chizuru back to their base to figure out what to do with her until they find out that she is the daughter of the doctor that they have been searching for. Chizuru finds herself under the protection of the Shinsengumi as she attempts to find out more information about her father, but along the way Chizuru will come across many mysteries, secrets, and perhaps love in her journey. Although both stories are set in different eras, the protagonists find themselves in very similar situations. Ritsuka was trying to find her mom while Chizuru is searching for her dad. They both find themselves being protected by a harem of bishounen with secrets that they both would never have imagined. If you are seeking a story of political struggle, drama, and the honor of the samurai, then you will enjoy watching the Shinsengumi in Hakuoki.

Hakuoki - Trailer HD

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clF2MAsiEzY&w=560&h=315]

5. Hiiro no Kakera

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" April 2012 - June 2012 "]

Fairy tales are not all princes and pixie dust. Tamaki finds herself attacked by fabled creatures, but luckily, she is rescued by an amazing boy who is part demon. Tamaki soon learns that she has inherited the destiny as a Tamayori princess, but before she can take that all in, she has to attend a new high school as well. Can she handle the destiny given to her or will she shy away from fate? Much like Ritsuka, Tamaki has found herself in a situation that she never even dreamed of that defies logic. Well, her human logic, anyway. Both protagonists are just ordinary girls with extraordinary fates who are under the protection of a group of special guys. Although Tamaki may not be the strongest, she's no pushover either. If you want a supernatural anime with a stronger protagonist than some of the more recent reverse harems, you may want to see what Tamaki has in store for you.

HIIRO NO KAKERA TRAILER

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArKgiJpz3m8&w=560&h=315]

6. Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 1000%

Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love dvd
[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" July 2011 - September 2011 "]

Haruka has dreamed of becoming a composter so that she can write for her favorite idol so she entered Saotome Academy, a school dedicated to the performing arts, so she can achieve her dream. Haruka finds herself surrounded by many talented people and the staff are all idols! At this school, Haruka must find a partner to work with, but who will she choose? Although Ritsuka has sung in Dance with Devils, Haruka in Uta no Prince-sama prefers to be in the back and compose the music that we see featured in Uta no Prince-sama. The male characters provide the musical scenes that make this anime similar to Dance with Devils. The males in this reverse harem have their own issues and dreams, but watch as they overcome their difficulties to achieve their dreams.

Uta no Prince-Sama Maji Love 1000% Trailer

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOTm-Ew1Us0&w=560&h=315]

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Not just any reverse harem or bishounen anime will do. Dance with Devils has been a great anime so far this season with its varied aspects that will keep you entertained. Hopefully this list will introduce you to some similar anime that will keep you satiated until the next episode. If there are any anime you think should be included in this list, please let us know! Opinions are always welcome!

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Top 10 Anime Girls with Blonde Hair

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Golden locks; what more could we ask for? Blonde anime girls are essential in anime and they carry a certain essence about them that we crave. They span across many character types from tsundere to elegance to complete and utter drunk, but we love each and every one of them! For some reason they also tend to be well endowed...not that we mind, of course! Down below are the Top 10 Blonde Anime Girls that we just can’t get enough of and feel the need to make an entire list dedicated to them. Share the blonde, share the love!

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10. Margery Daw from Shakugan no Shana

[imageCharacterWithAnime character='shakugan no shana margery daw' anime='shakugan no shana dvd ']
[Information episodes=" 24 " aired=" Oct 2005 - Mar 2006 "]

Margery’s hair is a darker golden blonde that extends down to her calves and is pulled up into a high ponytail. She uses the popular way to make any high pony instantly classy by wrapping some of her hair around to hide the actual hair band while letting a couple hairs go purposely astray. And what vivacious blonde would be complete without the side locks curling around her bosom? Really, Margery Daw is a hot, classy drunk and definitely deserves a place on this list! Margery may only be a supporting character but that doesn’t stop us from loving every inch of her! She’s a drunken Flame Haze who originally appears as a bit of a foe to Shana in Shakugan no Shana. In the series, Shana is a Flame Haze who hunts denizens with Alastor, the “Flame of Heaven” whereas Margery has Marchosias and turns into a werewolf when fighting. They start off a little rocky but since they both have the same enemies, they end up working together at times. Yuji Sakai, a high school student, gets thrown into the mix and aids Shana in battles but a couple of his classmates also end up in the mess. They are Eita and Keisaku, and they are saved by Margery who they end up following and helping her whenever they can. Margery’s main spell is "Improvisational Poem of Slaughter”, which is already impressive enough but she’s actually pretty powerful and an overall fox. The series goes in deep into her backstory of revenge and makes you love her all the more but the real kicker is when her romance with Keisaku becomes canon., satisfying fans worldwide for support character romances.

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9. Mami Tomoe from Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)

[imageCharacterWithAnime character='madoka magika mami tomoe00' anime='Madoka Magica dvd']
[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" Jan 2011 - Apr 2011 "]

Mami’s hair is hands down one of the easiest styles to recognize as her character. She’s a much, much lighter golden blonde with more of that anime yellow but pulls it off so elegantly. She has the normal, slightly parted bangs with curly, low pigtails. The reason they’re so original, however, is because it’s just one large spiral curl. Although there are a couple other character designs like this, none are the blonde, low design she has with the ‘boing!’ you can here in the spring of her hair! She takes the curly pig tail and redefines what it is, all while holding the grace and poise she is known for. Mami is another curvaceous character with a memorable and lovely color scheme. She’s elegant and swift when she’s slaughtering her enemies so it makes you wonder what made her lose her head, har har. In Madoka Magica, she is a veteran magical girl and a third year student, so she’s looked up to as a senpai. She lets Madoka in on the magical girl world and what it’s like. Madoka is hesitant and doesn’t know if she’d want to become a magical girl or if she’d even have a wish worthy to sign her life away for. Mami, on the other hand, had no choice. She was in a car accident where her parents died and she was only able to escape with her life because she signed a contract with Kyubey. Because she spent the majority of her time fighting alone, she feels a deep sense of loneliness until she meets Madoka and Sayaka. Within the anime, it is told that there are multiple time lines which all five friends fought happily together for awhile before it all kept going to the same ending. Mami never loses her finesse in all of it.

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8. Kaori Miyazono from Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso

[imageCharacterWithAnime character='Kaori Miyazono' anime='Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso dvd']
[Information episodes=" 22 " aired=" Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 "]

Kaori takes the cake for most realistic, fluid golden blonde locks. Her hair isn’t insanely curly nor is it straight, but is usually seen with her hair down with a simple clip or her hair in a high ponytail. Her hair really captures the essence of her character because it’s free and unruly. It paints the picture of a bright sunrise to brighten up Kousuke’s dark world and just like her violin playing, brings a sense of wonder to our senses. Kaori gives us all something to look up to with her outlook on life and general positive attitude, despite her situation. It’s a wonder if she’s so incredibly gorgeous because of the vivid animation, killer violin music, or just her character but it’s definitely normal to be completely entranced by this smiling blondie. Kaori revives Kousuke, a genius pianist that lost his ability to play but slowly gained it back due to Kaori bringing in his ‘spring’. In the beginning we see Kaori as a carefree, happy go lucky girl who plays the violin on her own terms; which ends up gaining the audience's approval and not the judges. She tells Kousuke she’s in love with his friend and throughout the series we see the four entangled in a love square, while also dealing with life’s adversities. Kousuke and Kaori team up for Kousuke’s comeback in the competition world but we get a glimpse into the real reason Kaori is living life on the edge and where her true feelings lie.

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7. Kirino Kousaka from Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai (My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute)

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 "]

The animation style makes Kirino’s hair one of the more crisp and clean styles there is on this list. Her color is like fire, just like her personality and it can always be seen down, except for the rare treat of a cute updo. Her hair must be oh-so-silky with that shine she has and she definitely provides an argument for blondes have more fun! On the outside, this series seems to blatantly be a incestuous story about a brother and his sister realizing their feelings for each other but it can go a few ways depending on how you interpret it. Either way, Kirino is one of our favorite tsundere blondes! She’s 14 and her relationship with her brother starts off really rocky. They have nothing in common and haven’t gotten along in years. One day her brother finds out about her secret love of brother sister romances and from that point on, start opening up to each other more. Kirino is a complex girl with a strong brother/sister fetish. She seems a bit cold hearted, but just can’t express her feelings well. She excels at almost everything she does, school, athletics, and even modeling which she uses to pay for her adult game obsession. She’s pretty bossy at times but eventually starts opening up, just like the wonderful tsundere she is. *SPOILER* They eventually confess their feelings to each other after expressing their dislike of each other having significant others.

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6. Asuna Yuuki from Sword Art Online

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[Information episodes=" 23 " aired=" Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 "]

Asuna is much more of a rose gold, with her hair reaching well past her waist. There’s no blonde jokes to be had here in this poised, proper lady who is quite the lady to be looked up to, despite her tsundere tendencies! Her hair is always down, with a little bit pulled back into braids and the traditional locks on the sides of her face. It’s a cute but simple hairstyle, really well suited to her and I’m sure Kirito doesn’t mind one bit! Asuna brings in a whole new level of grace and grace with swords. The first time we meet her in episode one, she’s a little timid but strong willed and the next time we see her she’s a high ranking officer in a large guild on the battlefront in the online virtual reality game, Sword Art Online. Trapped due to the game maker being a psychopath and trapping them all in the game in a battle of life or death, everyone’s true inner character comes out and Asuna really proves herself as a fighter. When Kirito meets her again, they both butt heads a little bit more and we see Asuna as an adorable, slightly-tsundere character that quickly turns to admitting her feelings and marrying Kirito (something we as anime fans rarely get to see). Even though Kirito is more in the spotlight, Asuna is just as important and powerful as a female lead, which is also something we don’t often get to see. The balance between the two is lovely, and although she takes a back burner in the latter half of the series and seasons, she never stops being Asuna.

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5. Chitoge Kirisaki from Nisekoi (Nisekoi: False Love)

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[Information episodes=" 20 " aired=" Jan 2014 - May 2014 "]

Her hair is definitely full out anime yellow but with a special surprise of pink at the ends! Not very often do anime fans get the treat of blonde with colored ombre, so treasure her good! She can always been seen with her hair down and some pulled back with a big, bright red bow attached. She has the shorter version of hair on the side of her face, which actually is a very popular hair style in Japan. Chitoge, you’re so fashionable! Chitoge Kirisaki made a promise with a boy when she was younger and gave him her pendant. They promised that they’d get married when they reunited one day. That one day came when Chitoge transferred to the boy’s, Raku’s, class. However they got along terribly. Raku was the son of a Yakuza family and Chitoge is the daughter of the head of the Bee Hive Gangsters. Through a series of anime plot devices, they end up in a fake relationship with Raku’s heart wanting another girl in class. Chitoge is a hafu, half Japanese, half American who is fluent in both languages and has the aggressiveness of a typical American because she grew up there. She’s a good friend once everyone gets to know her and it’s known that she didn’t easily make friends growing up because she was a gangster’s daughter. Because of this, she made a notebook of classmate’s information to try and make friends with everyone. Claude is part of Bee Hive and is overprotective of Chitoge, resulting in her lack of friends.

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4. Tsumugi “Mugi” Kotobuki from K-ON!

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" Apr 2009 - Jun 2009 "]

Mugi’s hair is a much more soft, sandy blonde than others on this list but the change is much appreciated! Her eyebrows which spawned countless memes are another color all by themselves but suit her very well. Her hair is almost always just down and flowing perfectly, like most rich girls. The color and style suits her sweet personality and really adds to her moe level! We love Mugi, we love her eyebrows, and we love her gentle personality. She plays the Korg Triton Extreme 76-key keyboard in her school’s keion club (Light music club) which almost got disbanded due to its lack of members, however they were able to recruit Yui and kept it open. Together with Ritsu, Mio, and Yui, they take on the challenge of getting ready for their debut at the school festival. Mugi has been playing piano since age four so she’s talented, beautiful and sweet! She comes from a wealthy family so she finds enjoyment in life’s simplicities such as fast food and bargaining. She also breaks from her usual sweet personality to show a more rebellious side. She also has intense physical strength because she carries around all the instruments and amps like it’s no big deal as well as winning at arm wrestling. She also ships yuri by imagining things that aren’t actually happening, like the rest of us do!

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3. Lucy Heartfilia from Fairy Tail

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[Information episodes=" 175 " aired=" Oct 2009 - Mar 2013 "]

Lucy wouldn’t be Lucy without her bright gold locks, fashioned into many different hairstyles over the seasons. Anime fans with different preferences worldwide get satisfaction with her regular outfit change and, sometimes, lack of outfits. Her hair can always be found up in a hairstyle, unless she’s just gotten out of the bath, and usually is some variation of ponytails and pigtails that are placed higher or lower. Her blonde is bright and peppy, just like her cheery personality and mixes well with Natsu’s salmon pink! Lucy may not be the only curvy blonde on this list but she’s certainly the most well known! Fairy Tail starts out with Lucy trying to get her way into the notorious guild, Fairy Tail. Along the way she meets a boy named Natsu and his flying, talking cat, Happy. After a whirlwind of events, she finds out Natsu is the well known Salamander fire mage, who tends to wreak havoc wherever he goes. They become instant friends and he brings her to fairy tail, where she meets many new people and friends with many adventures to be had. Fairy Tail is a long running series, with it’s newer season still continuing. But that’s okay because everyone loves our beloved Lucy! She’s more than just a hot bod, she’s loves her nakama (comrades) dearly and we all wait desperately for the day when the maker of the series, Hiro Mashima, will stop teasing the fans and just freaking make Natsu and Lucy canon already! Throughout the series, Lucy’s power level seemingly fluctuates. In the beginning she’s weak but has her episodes where suddenly she can pull out all of her celestial spirits at once (where no one ends up seeing) and later, during the Grand Magic Games, ends up losing to a lot of tricks and treachery. Long running Lucy fans wait for the waited explosion of her powers.

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2. Sena Kashiwazaki from Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai (I Don’t Have Many Friends)

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 "]

Sena wins rich girl with her shiny, platinum blonde hair. It looks absolutely perfect with her butterfly clip matching her blue eyes and she’s well aware of it, sporting confident posture and all. Again, rich girl’s tend to have their hair down and simple except for Maid Sena which is quite positively the cutest maid look ever. Sena plays a perfect blonde with the occasional blonde moment herself, and is adored for it. If you’ve ever had problems making friends, you might relate to Sena. In Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, the main characters find themselves, in some way, unable to make friends and they come together to form the Neighbor’s Club. In this club, they try to learn how to make friends and maintain friendships through various activities whilst being friends themselves, whether they admit it or not. Specifically Sena, nicknamed Niku (Meat), has a hard time acting normal around people. Even though she pretends otherwise, she likes the nickname Niku because it’s her first nicknames she’s gotten ever. Sena’s extravagant and prestigious looks should get your attention right away but if not, maybe her tsundere side will. She beautiful and she’s arrogant, but she really just wants to make friends underneath it all. She loves dating sims and eroge because it allows her to actually make female friends. Aww, we’ll be your friend, Sena!

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1. Saber from Fate/Stay Night

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[Information episodes=" 24 " aired=" Jan 2006 - Jun 2006 "]

Saber is light sandy blonde that can always be seen sporting the same hairstyle; a perfect bun with a braid wrapped around it and a cute blue ribbon to top it off. She’s got bangs with the popular longer side bang look and everything including her outfit gives a very modest, older look that exudes grace. Which makes sense, considering who she is and where she’s from! Even though Fate/Stay Night dates back a few years and even without the recent remake, Saber has always been at the top of everyone’s favorite blondes list. She’s as badass as they come, can kill just about anything, is a king and is in enough suggestive visual novels to keep the fans thirsts quenched. Saber’s basically the ideal woman; she’s beautiful, has insane power, with a cute, incredible appetite that we seem to love in our anime women. She can go from vanquishing any foe to being completely innocent and oblivious, as she is not from this time. In Fate/Stay Night, Saber is Shirou Emiya’s servant spirit warrior for the Holy Grail War with the prize being unimaginable power. However, it’s a dangerous war where death and battles are imminent. There are seven other teams that he will have to defeat with some consisting of sinister, sneaky fighters that will do anything it takes to win.

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There it is, Honey’s top 10 blonde anime girls! A list full of tsunderes, curvy and non curvy women alike, fighters and non fighters. We love every type of blonde, from platinum to sandy to dark golden blonde and every hairstyle in between. While animation takes a big play on the final appearance, they always end up looking impeccable and unforgettable; we wouldn’t know what to do without them! But such a short list of such a large span of characters is almost cruel, considering the innumerable character types and styles from every genre known to man. Who did we miss? Who are your favorite anime blondes?

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Foodgasm! Top 5 Gourmet/Food Anime [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • Akiba-Souken conducted a poll asking anime fans their favorite gourmet anime that leave your stomach growling.
  • The poll ran for approximately 1 month from October 9 to November 3, receiving a total of 1551 votes.
  • The results are below, bon appetit!

Top 5 Gourmet Anime


5. Oishinbo

[imgOverlaySmall img='oishinbo manga cover' text=" 61 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 136 " aired=" October 1988 - March 1992 "]

Synopsis

Oishinbo is a drama about newspaper reporters. The main character is a cynical food critic named Yamaoka. Oishinbo is a popular mainstream comic for adults in Japan. It is even mentioned in an episode of "Iron Chef." (Source: AniDB)

4. Toriko

[imgOverlaySmall img='toriko dvd' text=" 75 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 147 " aired=" April 2011 - March 2014 "]

Synopsis

In the world where the taste and texture of food are very important there is Toriko, a hunter of precious foods regularly hired by restaurants and the rich. A man with inhuman skills to capture the ferocious, evasive and rare animals to complete his ultimate dinner course and then the chef Komatsu, his current accomplice: a weak timid person who was inspired by Toriko's greatness and accompanies him on all his journeys on his quest for the course of his life. (Source: MAL)

3. Koufuku Graffiti

[imgOverlaySmall img='Koufuku Graffiti dvd' text=" 140 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2015 - March 2015 "]

Synopsis

The story follows Ryou, a middle school girl who lives by herself. She has a knack for cooking and makes friendships with everyone through her food. The cooking manga is "full of detailed cuisine art to whet the appetite and slightly erotic meal scenes." The "koufuku" in the title is a wordplay on two Japanese homonyms—one which means "happiness," and another that means "appetite." (Source: ANN)

2. Food Wars

[imgOverlaySmall img='Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma dvd 2' text=" 161 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" 24 " aired=" April 2015 - September 2015 "]

Synopsis

Ever since he was a child, fifteen-year-old Souma Yukihira has helped his father by working as the sous chef in the restaurant his father runs and owns. Throughout the years, Souma developed a passion for entertaining his customers with his creative, skilled, and daring culinary creations. His dream is to someday own his family's restaurant as its head chef. Yet when his father suddenly decides to close the restaurant to test his cooking abilities in restaurants around the world, he sends Souma to Tootsuki Culinary Academy, an elite cooking school where only 10 percent of the students graduate. The institution is famous for its "Shokugeki" or "food wars," where students face off in intense, high-stakes cooking showdowns. As Souma and his new schoolmates struggle to survive the extreme lifestyle of Tootsuki, more and greater challenges await him, putting his years of learning under his father to the test. (Source: MAL)

1. JK-Meshi!

[imgOverlaySmall img='jk meshi cover' text=" 979 votes" text_position=""] [Information episodes=" ongoing " aired=" October 2015 - ongoing "]

Synopsis

Three high school girls have mastered the art of cooking simple, B-class dishes called JK meshi. The three girls — Reina, Ryōka, and Ruriko — are all classmates in their second year of high school. They often get distracted when studying for tests, and when they do, they cook JK meshi. (Source: ANN)

Source: Akiba Souken

Reactions Around the Web

Whuh? JK-Meshi was that popular?
Otaku must love high school girls cooking, huh
I expected Food Wars to be first by a mile

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Never seen JK-Meshi, but it must be good if it's received so many votes... at least I hope." image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="As long as it makes me drool, I'm watching it! Food Wars made me hungry every time." image="honey-happy3"]

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Top 10 Fall 2015 Anime Dropped After Episode 1

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What You Need to Know:

  • Ani-me, an anime website used for keeping track of users' anime progress, released the results of a study on the most dropped anime of Fall 2015.
  • The study was conducted by observing the anime that were picked up but had less viewers past episode 1.
  • See the results below!

Top 10 Dropped Anime of Fall 2015


10. Ketsuekigata-kun! 3

[imgOverlaySmall img='ketsuekigata kun 3' text=" 23.5%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

The anime adapted from the Japanese remake version of the Korean webtoon "A Simple Thinking about Bloodtype" which discusses about typical blood type-related stereotypes in Japan and Korea using the faceless characters each representing different bloodtypes. (Source: ANN)

9. Young Black Jack

[imgOverlaySmall img='Young Black Jack DVD' text=" 23.6%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

The year is 1968, and the world is swept up in the Vietnam War and student protests. In this time of turmoil, a mysterious young man with white and black hair and a scar on his face is enrolled in medical school. His genius skills with a surgical knife achieve many a medical miracle and are getting noticed. This hero origin story reveals how this young man earned his medical degree and the name of Black Jack. (Source: TBS)

8. Dance with Devils

[imgOverlaySmall img='Dance with Devils dvd' text=" 26.4%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

"Daß ich erkenne, was die Welt im Innersten zusammenhält, schau' alle Wirkenskraft und Samen, und thu' nicht mehr in Worten kramen." "That I realize what keeps the world together at heart, look at all effectualness and seeds and don't rummage in words anymore." At a street that looks nostalgic, in Shikou Village. Ritsuka Tachibana, a second year high schooler who attends Shikou Gakuen. She spends a peaceful school life with her mother Maria, but the balance will collapse one day---. Is that a person or a devil? This is a story of a girl who is being loved and charmed by beautiful devils. (Source: MAL)

7. Lance N’ Masques

[imgOverlaySmall img='lance-and-masques' text=" 26.6%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

This battle action series revolves around Youtarou, a young man who is part of the last remaining order of knights in the 21st century, called "Knights of the World." As he fights as the mysterious Knight Lancer, he must hide his identity behind a mask. (Source: TBS)

6. Subete ga F ni Naru: The Perfect Insider

[imgOverlaySmall img='Subete ga F ni Naru dvd' text=" 26.7%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

Genius programmer Shiki Magata has been living in isolation at a research facility on a solitary island since she was a girl. Nagono University associate professor Souhei Saikawa and Moe Nishinosono wish to meet Shiki in person, so they visit the facility but get caught up in a murderous game. (Source: Fuji Creative)

5. Peeping Life

[imgOverlaySmall img='peeping life dvd' text=" 27.3%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

Slice of life comedy about pitfalls of Japanese society. (Source: MAL)

4. Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid

[imgOverlaySmall img='Valkyrie Drive Mermaid DVD' text=" 28.6%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

The "beautiful girl sexy battle action" anime is set on five artificial islands. Mamori is a "mermaid" transferred to one of those islands. When Mamori is attacked, a newly transferred girl named Mirei saves her. The enemy doesn't stop, however, and the two are soon cornered. Just when they think all hope is lost, Mirei kisses Mamori, and Mamori turns into a sword. Mirei then wields the sword and launches a counterattack against their enemies. (Source: ANN)

3. Diabolik Lovers More,Blood

[imgOverlaySmall img='Diabolik Lovers More,Blood dvd' text=" 40.7%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

Yui Komori may (or may not) have attained vampire status, but due to her inexplicable links to the Sakamaki clan her life remains somewhat unchanged. Yet troubled by new dreams and apparitions mentioning a mysterious "Eve," Yui's life is suddenly once again – quite literally – turned upside down when she and the Sakamaki brothers are involved in a fiery car crash. The incident heralds the appearance of four new vampires, the Mukami tribe, and to her dismay these dashing young men have their eyes and fangs set on Yui as well! (Source: YTV)

2. Fushigi na Somera-chan

[imgOverlaySmall img='magical somera chan dvd' text=" 47.2%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

The story follows the everyday life of Somera Nonomoto who can use the strongest kenpo, Nonomoto Mahou-ken, which is inherited from her mother with her younger sister Kukuru. (Source: Crunchyroll)

1. Garo: Guren no Tsuki

[imgOverlaySmall img='Garo Guren no Tsuki dvd' text=" 50.0%" text_position=""]

Synopsis

Heian-kyou, capital and the center of elegant, aristocratic culture, is heavily guarded by a spiritual force field -- or so it seems. In reality, onmyouji (court magi who create the spiritual force field) can only defend the palace located in the northern part of the city; in downtown, monsters known as "horror" that feast upon human souls roam after sunset. There are, however, a group of heroes protecting commoners from "horrors" in darkness. (Source: ANN)

Source: Ani-me

Reactions Around the Web

Somera-chan last week with the eel song wasn't so bad, I'm glad I didn't drop it after seeing that episode.
Subete Ga F Ni Naru is good for intellectuals like myself, but for normals like you guys it might not be so enjoyable.
Lance is for lolicons, similar to Gochiusa.
Who on earth would drop Somera-chan?
I've never even heard of the first five titles...
Peeping Life isn't number one?

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Peeping Life isn't so bad, but I wouldn't call it an anime for otaku." image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Maybe I should watch Garo, I feel kind of bad..." image="honey-surprised1"]

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Top 5 School Uniforms to Cosplay on Halloween! [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • It may be a bit late for this year, but Anime!Anime! released the results of a survey asking Japanese fans which anime school uniforms they'd like to cosplay on Halloween. Turns out they aren't scary at all, but we all know that Halloween is just an excuse to cosplay so it wasn't unexpected.
  • The poll ran from October 27 to October 31, receiving responses from a total of 286 users. The gender ratio of respondents was approximately 50/50.
  • See the picks below!

Top 5 Uniforms to Cosplay on Halloween


5. Angel Beats!

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4. Love Live!

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3. Fate/Stay Night

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2. Bakemonogatari

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1. Uta no Prince-sama

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Source: Anime!Anime!


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Man, I'd love to be able to cosplay. If only there was a uniform that'd fit me." image="bee-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Bee-kun, you'd make a perfect...uh...I'm not sure." image="honey-surprised1"]

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Sword Art Online Official Popularity Rankings Are Out!

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What You Need to Know:

  • The official Dengeki Bunko Sword Art Online poll has released the final results of its popularity poll, after running for a span of a month from October 4 to October 31. The poll received a total of 68,993 votes.
  • The top ranking characters will have special illustrations featured on the abec official guidebook to be published in January 2016.
  • See the results below!

Top 5 Sword Art Online Characters


5. Eugeo

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4. Kirito

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3. Sinon

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2. Yuuki

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1. Asuna

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See the rest of the results here!


[balloon_speech align="left" text="Where is Alice!?" image="bee-angry1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Well, I expected Asuna to be first, but I prefer Sinon." image="honey-happy1"]

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Top 20 Fall 2015 Anime That Make You Wish Next Week would Come Faster

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What You Need to Know:

  • It's been about a month since the Fall 2015 anime season started, so Charapedia decided to hold a poll of over 10,000 Japanese anime fans, asking them which anime make them look forward to the next week.
  • This includes anime that initially didn't seem so good, but were interesting enough to make the 7-day wait a painful one.
  • See the ranking below!

Overall

1st. Is the order a rabbit?? (Season 2) 2nd. One Punch Man 3rd. Mr. Osomatsu 4th. Haikyuu!! (Season 2) 5th. Noragami ARAGOTO 6th. Owarimonogatari 7th. Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- 8th. Chivalry of a Failed Knight 9th. Owari no Seraph 10th. Yuru Yuri San Hai! 11th. K Return of Kings 12th. Attack on Titan: Junior High 13th. Lupin III 14th. Heavy Object 15th. Hidan no Aria AA (Season 2) 16th. The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water 17th. Utawarerumono: The False Faces 18th. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 19th. Shomin Sample 20th. Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Exodus

Among Males

1st. Is the order a rabbit?? (Season 2) 2nd. One Punch Man 3rd. Chivalry of a Failed Knight 4th. Owarimonogatari 5th. Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation- 6th. Yuru Yuri San Hai! 7th. Heavy Object 8th. Hidan no Aria AA (Season 2) 9th. The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water 10th. Shomin Sample

Among Females

1st. Haikyuu!! (Season 2) 2nd. Mr. Osomatsu 3rd. Noragami ARAGOTO 4th. K Return of Kings 5th. Owari no Seraph 6th. Starmyu 7th. One Punch Man 8th. Attack on Titan: Junior High 9th. Lupin III 10th. Diabolik Lovers More,Blood

Source: Charapedia

Reactions Around the Web

Huh? What about Valkyrie Drive?
Valkyrie Drive's the best; it's so interesting!
Mr. Osomatsu and Gundam seem like they'd be supported by guys, but I was surprised to see that wasn't so.

[balloon_speech align="left" text="The guys' listing carries so much weight, I think it's safe to say more males voted here." image="bee-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Speaking of which, I was really surprised to not see Valkyrie Drive on here... I thought guys would love it!" image="honey-happy4"]

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To All Anime Fans: Try Watching this Video Without Crying!

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What You Need to Know:

  • There's a video on YouTube we just couldn't help but share, as a respectable anime website! It's a heartfelt 'thank you' from many of your favorite anime characters, and it's pretty darn touching.
  • While the video is likely a PSA for anti-piracy in the anime and manga industry, it doesn't change the fact that it's really well-made, and it does give you an idea of how much we've all received from anime and manga over the years.
  • So, regardless of your view on piracy, let's all have a good cry with this video, and help to support anime and manga going forward, so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come!
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Gotta agree, especially since now, there're hardly any anime that aren't legally available online.
Many anime are being streamed online on sites like Niconico, after all.
I, for one, have never watched stuff illegally!

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Top 10 Funniest Moments in Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou (Daily lives of High School Boys)

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"High school boys doing stupid things." That pretty much sums up this anime in a single sentence. This series follow 3 characters - Hidenori, Tadakuni and Yoshitake. This series portrays their misadventures and their everyday life as they progress along high school. Hidenori serves as the group de facto leader. Usually when there is a crazy plan to do something ridiculous, it's usually calling the shots. I don't know whether his ingenuity is something to be praised, but you can be assured that his antics are often funny as hell. Tadakuni can be called the 'airhead' in the group. He is also perhaps the most normal amongst the trio and serves as the voice of reason - which usually backfires and he ends up being convinced to join in anyway therefore conferring him his airhead title. Yoshitake is the pseudo-cool guy in the group. The pseudo is intentional. He gives off a cool vibe and even comes up with awe-inspiring lines sometimes only to ruin the moment by doing something utterly absurd which is beyond this world. He is my favourite character because even when he fails, he does it stylishly. When you put these 3 unique characters together, you will be treated to laughter due to their silly antics. Scenes include slapstick comedy, exaggerated dialogue and even getting caught in an embarrassing situations! The abundance of silly happenings they are in makes it all the more fun and truly indeed, this anime continues to rank high in numerous comedy lists. So let’s get to it! Today, we will count 10 moments in the anime that is definitely gonna make you laugh or at least put a smile on your face.

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Moment No. 10: "Role-play" from Episode 2

10 Moments in Daily lives of High School Boys

Ever saw a long pole, or even a stick lying by the road and you imagine it to be the coolest sword like… Excalibur? Then you start swinging it around making slashing noises. Well, in this scene the boys are doing just that! They saw a stick on the road and imagined it to be a sword while acting out an imaginary scene. Tadakuni of course (spoilsport…) laments the idea of it as they are on the street but eventually joins in adding more to the comedy. Nothing gets to me better than this scene. Game and an anime lovers can relate to this scene. When you hang out with close buddies who also happens to be gamer and anime lovers, anything and everything is your world. You can even make a stick become a sword and start a fight . You can be in a busy street and still break out into goofy antics while the stares of everyone are ignored as you indulge in your make-believe world. To other anime lovers, you're just weeaboos. LOL, But that is what makes it all the more fun…


Moment No. 9: "Literature Girl" from Episodes 1, 2, 5 and 11

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The Literature girl first appears in episode 1 under the setting of the typical boy-who-meets-a-girl-by-the-river. However, instead of talking like normal human beings, both of them happen to have the same thought of delivering cool sophisticated quotes and lines. I mean come on! Their opening conversation is something like this: “The wind… is troubled today. Indeed… however, it weeps too”. Whatever happened to the golden age of hi and byes? In the end however, it turns out that the literature girl simply wanted to fulfil her fantasy of her romantic scenario and Hidenori was the chosen person. The thing is that the protagonist in her story is this lonely otaku which adds to the humour but much to the dismay of Hidenori. The literature girl spawned its fair share of jokes and memes. That's how much the literature girl scenes holds in the anime. Literature girl is often shown in a windy, open grass field with Hidenori. Both would usually come up with cheesy lines while standing in a composed and straight face. Looks are deceiving after all and what made these scenes special and funny are his soliloquy which is totally different from what he is actually saying. Both are usually caught in numerous situations in the anime and it's never boring to see these two talking... with themselves…


Moment No. 8: "Daily Lives of High school GIRLS" Segment starting from Episode 3

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Dubbed as “High school Girls Are Funky”, this short segment is usually featured at the end of the main show. It starts from Episode 3 and is featured in future episodes. It shows the girls doing the same everyday mundane activities such as complaining about how the boys managed to get a whole series to themselves while the girls are not mentioned, talking behind the boys' backs as well as discussing their favourite food – sweets. Basically, instead of Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou, it’s Joshikosei no Nichijou (Daily Lives of High school Girls). Whatever nonsensical gimmicks the boys tries to pull off in the anime; you can expect the same for this segment. It's a shame that this segment is usually a 2-5 min. short at the end of the main show as there needs to be more female exposure in the series! So I would like to make a declaration: Who's with me on the idea of a new season for this series??? Daily Lives of High school Girls (Funky Girls). Of course, we're also hoping for a second season for the original DKNN.


Moment No. 7 "Career Day" from Episode 7

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It is the day for the boys to hand up their career day questionnaires up to the teacher. Sensei however was sharp and she knows that the boys were up to no good; therefore she decided to check the answers on the spot in front of the whole class. The amount of nonsensical answers given was gold. In the future I would like to be: (Not a Lawyer) (Teacher’s Lover) (A ghost). Just as the teacher was getting exasperated, the final answer delivered the best punch line. Questionnaire Answer: Enter College Teacher: MAKE A JOKE!!! Remember that one time which the whole class got together to troll the teacher just because it's so boring... or maybe your teacher is an awesome person? There's something about the whole class trolling a teacher that makes it all the more fun. It gets funnier when she is expecting a serious thought out answer to a life question. What do you want to be in the future? “I do not want to be a lawyer”. Such retort. Much funny. So sugoi. I wish there were more people like the person who wrote that.


Moment No. 6 "Ping Pong with a twist" from Episode 3

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Here we find the boys playing a game of ping pong after their bath. The only rule to this specific match is that they may only hit the call after giving the correct answer to a given topic. The topics are chosen amongst themselves and what they chose are honestly… quite good to sabotage someone with. First up we have the moons of Uranus. Tadukuni lost. Next we have the names of foreign presidents. Tadakuni lost. Tadakuni is one point away from losing but he has a trump card. It's his turn to choose the topic. He reveals his specialty and ultimatum and puts his all into this. He chose countries that have a moon on their flag. He lost. As expected of the airhead of the group. So you can only hit a ball only if you answer the question correctly. Easy enough. Except amongst friends, no one sets easy questions. Names of foreign president! Moons of Uranus? These are too specific for a match to even last more than 2 strikes. I didn't even know that Uranus had more than 1 moon! Kudos to Tadakuni for retaliating with an equally challenging question only to know one answer... Yeah... Well played. He can compete with Akahisa from Baka To Test for the Baka title.


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Moment No. 5 "You're eating a what now?" from Episode 1

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This is the first ever scene from DKNN. It shows the main character Tadakuni on his way to school as he is running late while eating a piece of bread for breakfast. He is joined by his two friends with one eating a bowl of ramen and another eating a plate of curry rice. Very unconventional… but hilarious when in that situation. I especially love the fact that both Hidenori and Yoshitake are doing it with a normal attitude as though as they are accustomed to it all along. Points to them for feigning ignorance! I believe that it was the first ever scene that made DKNN a favourite comedy show amongst fans. Already, it started off by presenting a stereotype of anime characters straight off the bat with a twist. When you're late for school, you have bread for breakfast... unless you're like these two who had ramen and curry while running to school. More often or not, the first few scene of an anime are the most important ones, as they determine whether potential viewers will stay on or drop it, depending on their satisfaction with the first few minutes. DKNN did well in bringing in viewers with slapstick comedy based on clichés. Also, since we are on the topic of food...


Moment No. 4 "Don't drop your food in anime" from Episode 12

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While hanging out, one of their friends dropped a sausage as the various characters try their bests to save it from falling to the ground. It starts with Yoshitake almost seemingly catching it only to have the stick poke his hands as he launches it up into the air again as he winces in pain. As Hidenori tries to save the day, he ends up in the same predicament as Yoshitake. One of their unnamed friends dived down and launches it up again - into a girl's face which rebounded into the back of some passerby shirt that caught it and threw it straight into Tadakuni's stomach. As the sausage finally fell to the ground, the guy who dropped it in the first place picked it up nonchalantly and continued to eat it. Did you see how long that description was? All this in the name of food. The measures that one take to protect food in anime. Anyone here remembers what Nichijou is well known for? (for those that watched it). The same way Yuuko prevents her octopus shaped wiener from falling to the floor, DKNN portrays the same scene with a hotdog and the efforts the protagonists take to save it. The moral of the story, everything is extreme and dramatic in anime, even when it comes to dropping food. Also, the three-second rule do not apply here apparently.


Moment No. 3 "You don't deceive a girl to see her panties" from Episode 9

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The boys called in one of their classmates to help them solve their Internet connection problem. What she doesn’t know is that this is an elaborate plan setup by the boys in order for them to look at her panties. Whilst directing her to the modem which is conveniently placed on top of a cupboard, they managed to steal a peek. The mission was a success, so they ought to be happy right? Wrong! They regretted it as they did something which cannot be undone. They had to resort to deceiving a girl just to see her panties. Rather, to quote, "You don't deceive a STUPID girl to see her panties" This scene reminds us that no matter where it is in the world, boys will be boys. Calculative, Deceptive, Shrewd when it comes to panties. The answer is pantsu - the solution to every problem because we believe in the power of pantsu. Other than that... doing stupid stuff like putting on skirts maybe...(discussed further later). Yeah... The anime is called Daily Lives of High school Boys for a reason.


Moment No. 2 "Where are my Glasses?" from Episode 9

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Hidenori apparently loses his glasses (even though they are on his head) Tadakuni notices it however and is wondering why is everybody feigning ignorance. Eventually, he theorizes that everybody is playing along for the purpose of a practical joke. In the end however, everybody was really oblivious to the fact that the glasses were indeed on Hidenori’s head after all. As a bespectacled person, finding your glasses is always a hassle as they could be ANYWHERE if you have a short term memory. It gets more annoying when your friends decide to prank you for a whole 30 mins and make you search high and low for them. Having that experience, I thought I knew what was coming when I saw this scene but NOOOO…Some humans in the world, are really just oblivious. My heartfelt sorrow to the guy who noticed it... he didn't even get a chance to throw the punch line...


Moment No. 1: "Let's try on female clothes" from Episode 1

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The final and funniest scene on the countdown! This scene is the iconic DKNN moment. It shows the boys deciding to try on female clothes with all three of them proceeding to different rooms to try on the garments . As they emerged, the truth was revealed. Only Tadakuni was in a skirt as the other two burst out laughing. Things escalated quickly because they commented that Tadakuni actually looked good in a skirt and they had him do poses in the outfit. It would be okay and all... only if the sister hadn’t walked in at the material time. This is a scenario where both situation and context is hard to explain... I will admit it, I am still a bit scarred from this scene... but then again, it's so hilarious you have a hard time deciding whether to close it or to continue. This scene introduces the comedy style of DKNN.. Throughout the scene you're just going "Don't do it bro!!! You just had to... didn't you?!" This scene also actually made me question who the real females in the anime are as he actually did a good job by being effeminate. Have you ever felt your pride as a man shrink so deep into a hole until you wince in pain while laughing at the same time?


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So that's pretty much for the countdown of the Top 10 funniest scenes in Daily lives of High School Boys. For those that have already watched the anime, doesn’t this anime appeal to you? Isn’t it a perfect example of what a slice of life anime should be? That's the beauty of 4-komas manga. Is short, sweet and the punch lines are delivered quickly. Readers, what do you think? Do you feel that there are any missing funny scenes from the list or even any other scenes that you find more hilarious? Leave a comment below on your favourite scenes. DKNN depicts many diverse scenarios so there must be one that appeals to you too. Share your hilarious moment with us here on the comment box. .

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Top 10 Anime Girls With Red Hair

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Crimson. The flames of a burning sunset. The color red is one of the colors that is usually associated with passion and a desire. It is a color that signifies man’s emotions, man’s power, and man’s volatility. In a way, it is even a color that has marked itself in numerous civilizations as a color of controlled chaos. Anime is very notable for the fact that its characters usually feature hair colors as wide as the color spectrum itself. However, characters with red hair have always been a cut apart from the rest, with awesome powers and abilities and a killer persona to boot. Kenshin Himura from Rurouni Kenshin and Hanamichi Sakuragi of Slam Dunk are simply two examples of red-haired characters whose personalities have made them unforgettable. Today’s list is all about red-haired female characters! The Top 10 Anime Girls with Red Hair! Passionate, volatile, and most of all, memorable, these are the girls in anime are the very definition of fiery girl power.

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10. Kyoko Sakura - Puella Magi Madoka Magica

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2011 - April 2011 "]

The stubborn, ferocious Kyoko made a bang when she was introduced to the series, engaging the newly-transformed Sayaka in a life-or-death duel, coming close to killing the new magical girl. Though she opens up eventually as the series progresses, she remains the most vocal and Machiavellian of all the magical girls in the anime. With a personality as hot as the crimson hair on her head, Kyoko is one red-haired girl that one must never cross!

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9. Lina Inverse - Slayers

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" April 1995 - September 1995 "]

Lina is yet another fiery redhead from the classic Slayers franchise. A powerful sorceress with a pretty volatile personality, she actually garnered a reputation for being an evil magician who does not hesitate to use powerful spells to harm people. While she does have a tendency to overdo her destructive magic at times (especially when her temper flares up), she is still a good-natured girl at heart. As a redhead who has faced off against hundreds of men, monsters, and even mythical dragons, Lina is one girl that is quite impossible to forget.

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8. Erica Fontaine - Sakura Wars: Ecole de Paris

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[Information episodes=" 3 " aired=" March 2003 - August 2003 "]

Erica is the definitive face of the Paris Kagekidan. An innocent, somewhat clumsy, sweet-natured girl, she is an apprentice nun-in-training and a dancer to boot. She has a good heart, and she constantly strives to achieve the greater good. Her spiritual power took some time to awaken, but when it did, it was powerful enough to make her the captain of the Paris Kegekidan. With a head full of red hair, this good-natured, somewhat innocent girl definitely has a powerful side. I mean, come on, how many apprentice nuns can we see wielding a cross-shaped machine gun named after an archangel?

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7. Rias Gremory - High School DxD

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2012 - March 2012 "]

Despite being the anime’s poster girl and one of the biggest sources of fanservice, the passionate Rias is one of anime’s most notable redheads. Headlining the popular ecchi anime, she is one powerful demoness who hails from an elite demon family. In fact, she is so powerful, she can easily destroy objects both living and inanimate. However, she does have a soft side, showing it mainly to her perverted love, Issei. She may be capable of great destruction with the power that she holds within her, but she is also capable of great passion and love. For that, this red-haired beauty makes our list!

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6. Hikaru Shidou - Magic Knight Rayearth

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[Information episodes=" 20 " aired=" October 1994 - March 1995 "]

One of the magic knights summoned by Princess Emeraude to the magical land of Cephiro, the red-haired Hikaru is the Knight of Fire. Imbued with flame sorcery and the power to control one of the coolest mechs in anime, Hikaru is not someone you would definitely want to cross. As a girl, however, she is very passionate towards her friends, and she can be fiercely protective when the people she treasures most are put in danger. Though she becomes a bit shaken by the events of the anime’s first season, Hikaru matures and grows significantly during the second arc, becoming a wise young woman who is headstrong, uncompromising, and still irrevocably pure.

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5. Yona - Akatsuki no Yona: Yona of the Dawn

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[Information episodes=" 24 " aired=" October 2014 - March 2015 "]

Among the girls in this list, Yona is arguably the one that grew and matured the most during the course of her story. Originally introduced as the classic example of the spoiled, kept princess, her world as she knew it came crashing down as her father was brutally assassinated by the man she is set to marry. Thus begins Yona’s journey from a naive princess into a formidable woman who is set to take what is rightfully hers. With her hair as red as the flames of the sun, she becomes of anime’s strongest female leads in a shoujo anime, ever. For this, she definitely is included in our list.

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4. Yoko Littner - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

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[Information episodes=" 27 " aired=" April 2007 - September 2007 "]

Wielding a huge sniper rifle with deadly accuracy, the scantily-clad Yoko is arguably the most memorable female character in Gurren Lagann. Though quite young (she was 16 when the series started), she is portrayed nonetheless as a woman who is rational and experienced in battling Gunmen. She eventually falls in love with Kamina, who holds the place as one of the coolest male characters in anime in recent years. Level-headed, deadly, and immensely voluptuous, the alluring Yoko is one of the most notable redheads in anime, and she definitely deserves a spot on this list!

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3. Erza Scarlet - Fairy Tail

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[Information episodes=" 175 " aired=" October 2009 - March 2013 "]

With a last name like Scarlet, Erza’s red-headedness is pretty much a given. Despite this pretty humorous connection however, Erza is one of the most powerful mages in the entire Fairy Tail universe. Heralded as an S-Class mage with powerful requip magic, she is one of the mages in Fairy Tail that that very few are willing to cross. Natsu, already a powerful fire mage, challenges her at times, to very little success. As one of Fairy Tail’s most respected members, she is quite strict, eve showing a tendency to knock people out when they do not provide her with an answer she considers satisfactory. She’s really close to her friends and very loyal to the guild, however, and she will not hesitate to put her life on the line for those she treasures the most.

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2. Lucy - Elfen Lied

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" July 2004 - October 2004 "]

Among the diclonii featured in the anime, Lucy is the one who is most notable, being considered as the “mother.” She is quite ruthless and somewhat sadistic, as shown when she tortures her victims before she disposes of them. She wields her vectors with deadly accuracy, and she never hesitates to use them when she feels that she is threatened. However, her deadly nature is mostly a result of the way she was treated by society, as shown when she was depicted to have snapped for the first time after a puppy she bonded with was cruelly murdered in front of her eyes. Lucy’s red hair is very symbolic to the amount of blood she shed and has shed during her years on Earth. Deadly, ruthless, and extremely intimidating, Lucy is arguably the most dangerous red-haired girl in this list.

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1. Asuka Langley Soryu - Neon Genesis Evangelion

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" October 1995 - March 1996 "]

Being the Second Child and the chosen pilot of Evangelion Unit 02, Asuka is the most vocal and most aggressive among the Eva pilots. Though she carries a lot of emotional trauma as a result of her mother committing suicide after experiencing a mental breakdown, Asuka tries her best to keep her fragile emotions in check. In fact, since witnessing her mother’s death, she has promised herself that she will never cry again. In battle, she is the most aggressive fighter among the Eva pilots, showing no fear when battling angels. In the fight with Zeruel, arguably the series’ most formidable enemy, Asuka kept on attacking the nigh-invincible angel until her head was cut clean off. During her final battle with the Eva series, where Unit 02 was mutilated and feasted upon after it lost power, Asuka never stopped fighting, to the point where Eva 02 reached a true berserker state. Fiery, red-hot, and determined, Asuka takes the place of our list’s Number 1.

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So here are our list of the top ten redhead girls in anime! Yes, there are a lot more out there that are very notable (the original Sakura Wars alone had a couple of them), so if you think of anyone, do include them in the comments! Oh, and I have to agree with the adage that if a character in anime has red hair, they will surely be memorable!

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"One-Punch Man", "My Hero Academia" Dissed? Jump Manga Author Disapproves of "Fake Hero" Trend

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What You Need to Know:

  • Is the concept of heroism as a career path an insult to superheroes? Ken Ogino, the author of "Lady Justice", a hero manga that cancelled serialization on Weekly Shonen Jump almost half a year after its debut, spoke his thoughts against the recent trend of heroes earning money for fighting evil.
  • There are many anime and manga titles that feature heroes earning money, including One-Punch Man, My Hero Academia, and Tiger & Bunny among others.
  • Read the criticism below!
Ken Ogino: The definition of a "superhero" is quite controversial. It's not as simple as putting on a flashy costume or saving the world. If there's a minimal requirement for one to be considered a "superhero", it would be the idea that the motivation behind the hero's justice isn't money. Recently there is an increasing trend of "fake heroes" that earn money by playing hero, but I can assure you that this manga's hero isn't one of them!
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The author's got guts to dis HeroAca.
Is this guy dissing My Hero Academia?
I've never read either OPM or HeroAca, but are they "fake heroes earning money" stories?
Tiger & Bunny received money from sponsors, right? So I guess it includes that too.
Are you listening, fake hero manga authors?
Real heroes or not, it's as fine, as long as it's good. Lady Justice is not good. So no.

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Top 10 Fall 2015 Anime You Want to Cosplay [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • A poll was conducted on Anime! Anime! asking Japanese fans which anime they'd like to cosplay the most from the Fall 2015 lineup.
  • The poll was held for 5 days from October 27 to October 31, and received a total of 386 responses with the majority being teenagers.
  • See the results below!

Top 10 Fall 2015 Anime to Cosplay


9. Lupin the Third

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Synopsis

Lupin will be starring as the main character in this upcoming series set to take place in Italy and San Marino. Reflecting its setting, the anime will debut in Italy before airing in Japan. Lupin III fans will note that the titular thief now has a blue coat, following his earlier appearances in green (first series and some OVAs), red (the second series as well as most films and television specials) or pink (third series). (Source: Crunchyroll)

9. Osomatsu-san

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Matsuno household has six naughty and mischievous sons (who are sextuplets), led by the eldest Osomatsu. They were grade schoolers back in the Shouwa period, but despite of still living in the same old household, the street view as well as the life style of modern day society have changed drastically. (Source: ANN)

8. The Asterisk War

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The Academy City on the water, Rikka (otherwise known as Asterisk) is the world's largest stage for the integrated battle entertainment, "Star Wars Festival." The young boys and girls of the "Starpulse Generation" belonging to the six academies made their wishes with Shining Armaments in their hands, vying for supremacy—Amagiri Ayato is one of them. Ayato arrived at Rikka at the invitation of the Student Council President of the Seidoukan Academy, Claudia, and right after that he incurred the wrath of the "Petalblaze Witch" Julis, and ended up having to duel her. The greatest academy battle entertainment, begins here! (Source: jCafe24)

7. Owarimonogatari

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Synopsis

During the month of October of his third year in high school, Koyomi Araragi is introduced to a transfer student named Ougi Oshino by his underclassman Kanbaru Suruga. Ougi tells Koyomi that she has something she wishes to consult with him. When she draws the map of Naoestu High School, she finds something peculiar. This discovery reveals a tale that wasn't meant to be told, and this makes Koyomi's high school life totally different. This is the story that brings to light “what” makes Koyomi Araragi. This is the story that reveals the “beginning” of everything. (Source: ANN)

6. One-Punch Man

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Synopsis

One-Punch Man is a super hero who has trained so hard that his hair has fallen out, and who can overcome any enemy with one punch. However, because he is so strong, he has become bored and frustrated with winning all his battles so easily. (Source: ANN)

5. Is the Order a Rabbit??

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Synopsis

Cocoa arrives at the cafe Rabbit House one day, excited for rabbits. She actually all but lives in that cafe. She meets lots of different girls there, including a tiny and cool girl named Chino, a tough and soldier-esque girl named Rize, a spacey and quintessentially Japanese girl named Chiyo, and the ordinary but dignified Sharo. (Source: ANN)
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3. Haikyuu!!

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Synopsis

Inspired after watching a volleyball ace nicknamed "Little Giant" in action, small-statured Shouyou Hinata revives the volleyball club at his middle school. The newly-formed team even makes it to a tournament; however, their first match turns out to be their last when they are brutally squashed by the "King of the Court," Tobio Kageyama. Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama, and so after graduating from middle school, he joins Karasuno High School's volleyball team—only to find that his sworn rival, Kageyama, is now his teammate. (Source: MAL)
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3. Noragami Aragoto

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Synopsis

In the second season of Noragami the main focus is on Bishamon, god of combat. She has many shinki due to her being unable to abandon spirits attacked by Ayakashi. She has a large group of shinki with her as leader, causing her trouble as she sometimes cannot tend to all of them properly, especially when one of them gets sick or is in pain. She has a strong hate for Yato, as a dark past binds the two of them. How will the horrifying events dated hundreds of years ago in combination with current evil happenings affect Yato and Yukine? Edit (Source: MAL)
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2. K: Return of Kings

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Synopsis

In modern Japan, where history has strangely overlapped with reality. There, seven "Kings" with great superpowers existed. Along with their clansman to whom they shared their own power with, the kings each formed clans. Order bound by blue, red flames that cause chaos, irregularities that shine in white, and reforms branched off into green. The Kings, each with their own abilities, now... With "jungle" once again jumping back into action, the fates of the various Kings are brought together. (Source: MAL)
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1. Owari no Seraph: Nagoya Kessen-hen

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Synopsis

Yuuichirou has reunited with Mikaela at the Shinjuku Battle. But Mikaela was turned into a vampire... To save the "family," and to protect his fellow members, Yuuichirou needed to gain knowledge and power. He searched for ways to bring back vampire to human beings, and at the same time, trained hard working on the Cursed Gear. Meanwhile, Kureto calls Guren and tells him a shocking truth. That in one month, the main unit of the vampire will start attacking Tokyo. To get a head start against vampires, Kureto orders Guren to go to Nagoya. The noble extermination mission is about to open fire! (Source: Official website)
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Source: Anime! Anime!


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Whoa! "Tokyo Cosmo", Superb 3D Short Animation is the Talk of the Web

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tokyo cosmo

What You Need to Know:

  • Tokyo Cosmo, one of the nominations for animation contest DigiCon6 ASIA Audience Choice, was so high in quality that it is being shared worldwide. The animation is an independent production by two Japanese people.
  • The animation is about the daily life of a single Japanese woman living in Tokyo, who is tired from work. With amazing music, the video will send you back and forth between the woman's fantasies and reality.
  • See the video below!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SEXokSxZBI&w=560&h=315]

Source: Rocket News

Reactions Around the Web

This is amazing!
Great art sense, she's also cute.
Now that's what I call talented! Absolutely superb.
Even though there was no dialogue, the emotions were very clear.
I empaphize with her, cockroaches are tough to kill.

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Top 10 Light Novel Heroines [MF Bunko J]

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jibril sexy no game no life wallpaper 1

What You Need to Know:

  • The results from the MF Bunko J Heroine Contest 2015 by Melon Books have been released!
  • The poll was conducted in order to find Japanese readers' favorite heroines from MF Bunko J Light Novels, including characters from familiar titles such as Hidan no Aria, No Game No Life and The Asterisk War.
  • See the results below!

Top 10 Light Novel Heroines


10. Shirasaka Hazumi (The Leviathan of the Covenant)

Shirasaka Hazumi (The Leviathan of the Covenant)

9. Kirin Toudou (The Asterisk War)

Kirin Toudou (The Asterisk War

8. Eleonora Viltaria (Lord Marksman and Vanadis)

Eleonora Viltaria (Lord Marksman and Vanadis)

7. Hotogi Shirayuki (Hidan no Aria)

Hotogi Shirayuki (Hidan no Aria)

6. Ludmila Lourie (Lord Marksman and Vanadis)

Ludmila Lourie (Lord Marksman and Vanadis)

5. Riko Mine (Hidan no Aria)

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4. Hatasuse Izuna (No Game No Life)

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3. Kanzaki H. Aria (Hidan no Aria)

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2. Jibril (No Game No Life)

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1. Shiro (No Game No Life)

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Source: Yusa Ani

Reactions Around the Web

No Game No Life is right up there. But where's Stephanie?

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Working!!! Anime Finale Special to Air this December

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working finale

What You Need to Know:

  • The one hour special finale episode for Working!!! will air on Tokyo MX on December 26th, marking the end of the series' anime run which spanned 3 seasons.
  • The special is entitled Working!!! Lord of the Takanashi, and presumably things will come to a climax between the main character, Takanashi and Inami.

Source: Official Website


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"Oshiete! Gyaruko-chan" Manga to Get Anime!

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oshiete gyaruko-chan_announcement

What You Need to Know:

  • Currently being serialized on Comic Walker, the manga Oshiete! Gyaruko-chan is going to be getting an anime adaptation!
  • The anime is set to air during the 2016 Winter anime season, starting in January 2016.
  • The initial images for the project have been made public, and there is already an official website up and running.

Synopsis:

Follow the daily school life of Gyaruko-chan, Otako, and Ojyo in this series of comedic short stories. Gyaruko-chan has a tendency to speak rudely, but she's basically friends with everyone. Otako is the quiet loner of the class, but she is good friends with Gyaruko-chan. Ojyo speaks her mind freely and naturally. (Source: MangaUpdates.com)

Original Manga:

gyaruko-chan manga cover gyaruko-chan manga

Source: Yusa Ani

Reactions Around the Web

This ought to make soy milk more popular!
These visuals look promising!!

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