Anime has a way of pulling us into worlds where strength takes on wild, jaw-dropping forms. From planet-shattering punches to ...

Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

Water-Pokémon have origins across the globe, from various Pokémon based on yokai to being inspired by more western mythology.

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 ...