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There are many fantasy anime that are perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings. Some anime play into the fantasy aesthetic in the same way as The Lord of the Rings with incredible animation. Other anime are good to watch for how effortlessly they lampoon fantasy stories like The Lord of the Rings.

The Lord of the Rings is undeniably the biggest fantasy franchise in the world, and it has inspired countless works, including many anime series. The books and films are among the most successful pieces of media in history, and not only is it common for stories of any genre to reference it, but its story beats helped lay the foundation for the entire fantasy genre for the decades that followed.

The Lord of the Rings has roots in nearly every medium, and that’s especially true of anime. In addition to the franchise having an anime prequel film in development,...

Anime has a wide assortment of great power systems. Some power systems are great for how complex and detailed they end up being. Other power systems are great for their simplicity and focusing primarily on allowing for over-the-top action.

Like any fictional story with supernatural powers, anime is no stranger to power systems. Whether it's hard magic or soft magic, anime will almost always have a specific method of explaining how everyone's abilities work, and no two types of anime will ever have the same type of power at play.

Power systems are incredibly common in anime, and some, naturally, stand out as being better than others. How detailed a power system ends up being often plays a big part in its quality, but more than that, whether or not an anime's power system allows for characters to fight in unique and creative ways is often the biggest deciding factor...

Timeskips in manga often redefine the series, taking the story to greater heights and showcasing character growth and maturity. Manga like Magi, Animal Land, and Vinland Saga have successfully utilized timeskips to elevate their stories and explore new themes. Even the most famous stories such as Naruto and One Piece made successful use of this instrument. Timeskips can bring about genre changes, political discussions, and character development, making them impactful and memorable in manga storytelling.

Something that almost always ends up being a big deal in manga is a timeskip. While that's often the case in all media, manga, especially, tends to completely change the trajectory and tone of its stories when the author uses a timeskip, and the results almost always succeed at taking a story to even greater heights.

Timeskips always have a way of redefining a series, and some manga did a particularly great job of encapsulating that idea.

Viz Media, one of the leading publishers of manga in North America, has recently disclosed the most-read series by its subscribers and the platform’s most popular manga in the year 2023. The list encompasses titles of diverse genre.

Manga series that captured the attention of Viz Manga subscribers in 2023 include:

1. Call of the Night by Kotoyama

2. Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi

3. Magi by Shinobu Ohtaka

4. Komi Can’t Communicate by Tomohito Oda

5. Case Closed (Detective Conan) by Gosho Ayoma

6. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead by Haro Aso & Kotaro Takata

7. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yamada & Tsukasa Abe

8. Fly Me To The Moon by Kenjiro Hata

Viz Media’s most popular manga include:

Hayate the Combat Butler by Kenjiro Hata Urusei Yatsura by Rumiko Takahashi Cross Game by Mitsuru Adachi Mar by Nobuyuki Anzai Kekkaishi by Yello Tanabe Flame of Recca by Nobuyuki Anzai Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to...

Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic creates a vivid world inspired by Arabian Nights, with incredible direction and music. Vinland Saga balances blood-filled Viking action with thought-provoking drama, making it a must-see historical epic. Gurren Lagann takes viewers on a bombastic and fun adventure, emphasizing willpower and infinite possibilities.

Adventure is one of the most prolific genres in all fiction, and adventure anime are no exception. From the very conception of the medium, there have been countless anime of heroes traveling across the world for their sake and the sake of others, and the dangers they have to deal with and the growth that accompanies it always make for incredible stories that almost always stand the test of time.

Adventure is just as prolific a genre in anime as it is in other mediums, and there are some adventure anime, in particular, that stand out as among the best. Some stand...