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.

This year has been marked by plenty of wins in the anime community; tons of highly anticipated releases and continuations were announced for 2025, with some having already premiered. It’s always ...

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 ...

I have a confession to make – I haven't been as much into anime this year. I know, I know – I'm the kind of girl who literally a year ago I would be recommending the best anime to start on or the best ...

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 ...

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 ...