Demons in anime often defy stereotypes: from kindhearted demon queens to playful, easygoing demon girls. Some demon characters, like Rias Gremory and Nezuko Kamado, have unique backgrounds and powers.

One of these new series that are booming right now is Dandadan. This late 2024 anime has become an instant success, and that can definitely be seen with how much it has been watched.

Similarly, Buddhist goma fire ceremonies involve priests burning wooden sticks in sacred flames to symbolize the eradication of ignorance and desire. Rengoku’s own techniques reflect this duality: His ...

The K-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR has collaborated with the webtoon series Odd Girl Out for the single "Never Loved This Way Before." The track is set to be released on March 14 at 6:00 p.m. KST (5: ...

While we won’t go into spoilers here, it’s clear from the anime that all roads lead to a final showdown between the Hashira and Muzan’s army of demons, including the Upper Ranks. As the name ...

A wealthy art collector's son told a 999 operator, 'I'm a nice boy from Chelsea' after stabbing a 'demon' maid at his £20million property, a court heard. Maximillian Bourne, 26, attacked ...

Matt Patches is an executive editor at Polygon. He has over 15 years of experience reporting on movies and TV, and reviewing pop culture.