The anime medium has proven to be just as susceptible to controversy as any other form of widely consumed media, and that only becomes more true as time goes on. Longtime anime fans can no doubt ...

The 1990s were a wild, turning-point decade for anime. Home video was booming, late-night TV blocks were growing, and fan communities were starting to connect across countries. Creators took advantage ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Unfortunately, however, one of these very pop culture references has proven to be a double-edged ...

The Spring 2026 anime season isn’t ready for the most controversial title yet: Petals of Reincarnation, where fans will get ...

While some anime are considered bad due to poor adaptation or other issues, a few have crossed the line and become borderline controversial. Specifically, three anime this year have stood out in this ...