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One Piece: Why Blackbeard Can Use Multiple Devil Fruits, Theories Explained

Blackbeard shocked One Piece fans when he used Whitebeard's Devil Fruit as well as his own. How is he able to do what should be impossible?

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Oshi no Ko: The Hidden Meaning Behind the Hoshino Family's Eye Stars

There are good reasons why Ai Hoshino and her children have eye stars, and it manifests in different ways for each of them in Oshi no Ko.

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Bleach: How Do the Quincy Steal Bankai - And Can the Captains Get Them Back?

After a thousand years of slumber, Bleach's Quincy are back with a vengeance and stealing Bankai to ensure victory. Luckily, the Captains have a plan.

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Why Episode Nagi Will Give Fans Even More Than Blue Lock's Original Manga

Blue Lock's spin-off manga focuses on fan-favorite Nagi, his friendship with Reo and his climb to the top, with more humor and heart than ever before.

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Bleach Zanpakutō — All The Sword Forms Explained

How did the Soul Reapers' Zanpakuto develop from an Asauchi to a Shikai to a Bankai? There are unique mechanics to each sword form.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2: Everything To Know About The Shibuya Incident Arc

The Shibuya Incident is the 6th arc in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga and will be featured in JJK Season 2, but what do fans need to know before watching?

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Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead Gives Tendo a Naruto Hobby — But It's More Dangerous

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead homages an addiction Naruto had as a kid in Konoha, but Akira Tendo's bad habit puts his life at risk a lot more.

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Mushoku Tensei: Why Rudeus Greyrat is the Most Realistic Isekai Protagonist

Isekai usually have OP MCs like Rimuru from TenSura and Overlord's Ainz, but Mushoku Tensei’s protagonist challenges this status quo with Rudeus.

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Why Goku Doesn’t Use The Dragon Balls To Wish Away The Villains

Goku never made one simple wish to defeat his enemies, and many fans wonder why.

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From Captain to Yonko, What are the Highest Ranking Titles in One Piece, and What Do They Mean?

One Piece is the home of many powerful characters, most of whom bear a grand title or two, but what do all these high-ranking titles mean?

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What Makes Nausicaä The Savior In Blue In Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind

Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä embraced the Chosen One trope, but Nausicaä's dress symbolizes how her choices rather than fate make her the Chosen One.

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How the Naruto Anime's Best Theme Became a Hypocritical Dead End

Hard work is supposed to beat talent in Naruto's world, but the protagonist ditched this idea halfway through and left the real hard workers behind.

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The Game of Thrones Books Should Have Been Adapted into an Anime, Not A Live-Action Series

An anime adaptation of Game of Thrones would have been more faithful to Martin's books, offering richer fantasy and limitless creativity.

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Goku Vs. Kratos – Who's Stronger?

Goku and Kratos both continually push the limits of the gods in their respective universes, but which one of them is really stronger?.

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Attack On Titan's Ending, and [SPOILER]'s Fate, Explained

After 11 years, the Attack on Titan manga has reached its conclusion. Here's how the final chapter ends the series.

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One-Punch Man vs. God: Inside the Best (and Weirdest) Fan Manga

Saitama takes on God in One-Punch Man: The Fight of Gods, a passion project for one fan artist.

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Makima's Fate in Chainsaw Man, Explained

The ending of Chainsaw Man Part 1 sparked confusion among manga readers. This is what happened to Makima.

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One Piece Chapter 1089 Recap & Spoilers: Hostage Situation

One Piece's Chapter 1089 finally brings the narrative back to Egghead Island, providing much-awaited updates regarding the hated betrayal.

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Which Anime Studio Has The Best Anime?

Top anime studios such as Kyoto Animation, Madhouse, and Studio Trigger are always in competition, but one anime studio stands leagues above the rest.

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One Piece Theory: Luffy Will Fight St. Jaygarcia Saturn

When the Egghead Arc was starting, no one was sure what the final battle would look like or whether there would be. The main antagonist could have bee

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