In a year that's been full of exciting fantasy anime, Sentenced to Be a Hero sets new standard with its dark, subversive take on genre staples.

Early reviews have already pushed Crunchyroll’s latest dark fantasy release to the top of 2026’s anime rankings.

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

There’s anime, and then there’s dark anime, the kind that reminds you that not every story ends with a speech about friendship and the power of hope. It’s a corner of the medium that thrives on ...

2025 marked one of the most significant years in anime history. Long-running franchises reached emotional conclusions, breakout series reshaped expectations, and theatrical releases pushed animation ...

In 2024, it felt like the passion and hunger for anime was at its apex. But as we've seen this year, that growth shows no sign of stopping. In fact, in 2025 anime is being watched by more people now ...

Whether you believe we are living in a golden age of anime or not, one thing is sure: there's never been more of it. Every year, new seasons or entirely new shows are served up for anime fans to ...

Revisit the anime series that have stood the test of time, offering timeless entertainment seen in shows like Cowboy Bebop, ...

Even judged against the high expectations entering this year, 2026 has kicked off with an impressive range and volume of promising shows: Sharply animated action, adorkable romances, and slow-paced ...