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Censorship in anime and just about every form of art is a tricky subject. On the one hand, banning or censoring something on the basis of current social norms could lead to a slippery slope where nothing is safe. But, conversely, giving anime creators total freedom but with no discipline can and will lead to offensive material being made mainstream. In the case of these anime, it was a good thing some key censors and cuts were made.

These anime were based on manga that went too far when it came to pushing boundaries or challenging good taste, which is why it was understandable and even necessary for them to make some changes. That's not to say that these anime's respective source material should never have been adapted in the first place. Every work of art has a right to be made,...

Get ready to run — Umamusume: Cinderella Gray will be premiering on April 6 in Japan! Along with the premiere day announcement comes a stampede of other reveals, including a new trailer, four new cast members and news on the opening theme. Check out the new trailer and key visual for the upcoming series, centering lead horse girl Oguri Cap: Related: Umamusume: Cinderella Gray TV Anime Debuts in April 2025 [Alexandros] is set to perform the first cour's opening theme song, titled "Koeru," which is also featured in the trailer. The band also released an introduction video: The four new cast members joining the series include (from left to right): Ginjirou Musaka voiced by Hochu Otsuka Norn Ace voiced by Ayano Shibuya (Freya in Redo of Healer ) Rudy Lemono voiced by Yo Taichi (Wendy Olent in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury ) Mini the Lady voiced by Shiori Izawa (Pochita in...

There are many works with unique premises that have been adapted into anime. Redo of Healer remains one of the most controversial anime for many reasons. It is a blend of revenge fantasy with extreme adult-rated content that pushes the limits of what’s acceptable in mainstream media.

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The work takes advantage and capitalizes on the lack of good revenge fantasy anime that fans seemed to want more of. Although much of the work has erotic scenes, that kind of novel does not sell much. But by adding in the crucial element of revenge, the work had an added layer of complexity to it.

This is what attracted many fans to read the novel, thus increasing its popularity despite its extreme content. Let us see how the author conceptualized the work and how it pushes the boundaries of the Seinen genre.

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Whether you’re a fan of shojo or shonen, the anime world offers a variety of titles to keep audiences engaged, though many shows have crossed one line or another. Among them stands Boku no Pico, which is basically a yaoi shotacon hentai anime—if you don’t know what these words mean, you’re better off not knowing.

For the last decade, this 3 episode anime series has traumatized many viewers; not to mention, there’s always at least one prankster who will pop in and suggest the series, claiming it’s a “masterpiece.” You need to be a very specific kind of person, and quite far down the rabbit hole, to enjoy Boku no Pico.

A still from Boku no Pico | Credits: Natural High Studio

Jokes aside, Boku no Pico is one of the most infamous shotacon anime out there, and it’s undeniably disturbing. The series follows young protagonists who face gross sexualization,...

One of the biggest shonen series of today, Tatsuki Fujimotos Chainsaw Man won over countless fans with its daring approach to storytelling. The series first installment, the Public Safety Saga, was a shocking yet endlessly captivating tale centered around Denji, an apathetic and impoverished teenager who makes a contract with his pet Devil Pochita and joins the Devil Hunters as the titular Chainsaw Man. Part 1 of Csm featured countless plot twists and unpredictable narrative developments, earning the manga a reputation as one of dark shonens most startling series.

However, Fujimoto was always known for subverting fans expectations. As such, the continuation of his hit series presented fans with even more unprecedented, mind-boggling developments. Chainsaw Man Part 2, also known as the Academy Saga, both expands on the series already mystery-dense world and introduces new layers of secrets fans are eager to see uncovered. And even if Chainsaw Man continues after concluding...

This article contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man Chapter 162, "Fearsome," by Tatsuki Fujimoto, available in English from Viz Media.

In Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man, Asa and Fami's Tokyo Devil Detention Center rescue mission has seen plenty of surprising victories, and -- in true Asa fashion -- literal stumbles. Those ups and downs have made this arc exciting to follow, especially once Asa finally discovered the truth about Denji. Chainsaw Man Chapter 162's title, "Fearsome," perfectly highlights the intense action that takes place at the climax of Asa and Fami's mission to save Chainsaw Man.

Chapter 161, "Chainsaw Man Puzzle," concluded with Quanxi having been called on by Devil Hunter Takagi to bring down Asa and Fami's group and stop them from taking Denji's dismembered body from Public Safety. While other chapters have surprised fans by seeing the War Devil’s vessel solve their issues using peace instead of violence, Quanxi isn't the type to pull punches.

Anime is a vast medium that features themes and genres of all kinds, and since its conception, it’s never shied away from using violence and graphic imagery to tell its story. Some of the most iconic series of all time showcase a darker storyline and violent action that’s both exciting and compelling. The 2020s have seen a definite boost in this genre, with more brutally grim titles coming out than ever before.

From the ever-popular Chainsaw Man to the controversial Redo of Healer, so far, the 2020s are filled with grim tales of suffering and struggles. They shock and disturb with harrowing fight scenes, gut-wrenching deaths, and emotional character arcs that bring a tear to the eye. Such titles certainly aren’t for everyone, but nevertheless, they’ve easily topped charts as some of the best of the decade, proving their overall appeal.

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Japanese publisher Tokyo News Tsushinsha has announced that voice actor Yuya Hozumi's first photo book is set to release in Japan on March 14, 2024. Hozumi was born in Fukushima Prefecture on December 14,1993. After graduating from the voice acting department of Tokyo Announce Gakuin Performing Arts College, he has been working as a voice actor since 2015. His well-known anime characters include Nanao Hidaka in Dream Festival! (2016-2017), Keyarga in Redo of Healer (2021), and Gildan in Seven Knights Revolution: Hero Successor (2021). This photo book is released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his birth. The photos were taken in the snowy region of Nagano Prefecture in the middle of winter under the theme of "a new life = pure white." "This is the first photo book that I have longed for!" Hozumi said. "Please enjoy the photo of Yuya Hozumi, who just entered his 30s. The shots taken in minus 10 degrees are fantastic,...

The official website and accounts for the upcoming A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero ( Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyutan ) anime revealed a key visual and trailer today, along with main cast and staff details and a 2024 premiere date. As previewed below, Yuya Hozumi (Keyaru in Redo of Healer ) voices Kaito Takagi and Kana Hanazawa (Mitsuri in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) voices Sylphy. Key Visual Related: Party kara Tsuiho sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyo ni Tsuki TV Anime Announced for 2024 Based on the light novels by Kaisho and Almic, A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero is being directed by Tomoki Kobayashi at studio Gekkou, with series composition by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, character designs by Shoko Yasuda and music by Keiji Inai. As previously reported , the story follows follows Kaito Takagi, an ordinary high school student who works part-time exploring the “dungeons” that have appeared all over Japan.

The second film in the Demon Slayer franchise has been banned in some Middle Eastern countries due to a brief bathing scene that was deemed explicit. Saudi Arabia requested changes to the scene to comply with their laws, but the studio, Ufotable, did not make the modifications. The upcoming film, Demon Slayer: To the Hashira Training, is expected to be released in Middle Eastern theaters as long as it does not contain any fan service scenes.

There have been numerous controversial anime series in recent years, like Redo of Healer, Eromanga Sensei, and Interspecies Reviewers, but did you ever think that Demon Slayer, a purely action-oriented anime, would be deemed controversial? Well, nobody anticipated it would feature a little fan service either, but such gimmicks are frequently used to sell modern anime fiction.

Apparently, the second film in the franchise, Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village, has been banned in...