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Are you intrigued by the unknown? By a world that you can’t see, sense, or otherwise confirm the existence of? Then the supernatural genre of anime might be one of your favorite genres.  While this broad genre corrals everything for the unbelievable to vaguely strange, if you are interested in ghost, spirits, or other supernatural beings, you have a wide array of anime series to choose from. Whether your interest lies in creepy Japanese ghost stories to action-packed spirit fighters, there is a series to fit your every desire. 19. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Anohana is the anime that many fans turn to when they need a good cry. It is about a group of childhood friends that drifted away from each other after the death of their shared friend, then when that dead friend comes back as a ghost, feelings are laid bare.  Although its realistic characters and superb script carry this anime, it only has one ghost, and it is a pretty cut

To many, short episode anime, when the episodes are less than 15 minutes, seem like a waste of time. After all, what sort of story can a series tell in five minutes or less?  Well, if you get your short episode anime information from shows like Pupa, then they clearly don’t tell any good stories at all, but you if you get your information from actual good series, then you might know better.  Short episode anime can be a good way to watch some anime without investing a lot of time into it. Typically they are the realm of fast-paced comedy, but you can find a little bit of every genre if you look hard enough. 1. Hetalia Axis Powers The most famous short episode anime of all! You probably already know what it is about, but if you don’t, it is about different countries around the world personified by an anime character.  If you hate stereotypes, you might… Well, you will still probably enjoy this anyway.   2. The M

There are so many different elements that make up a character. Appearance, personality, background, you name it. But one aspect that definitely ups a character's cool factor is their skill.  Who wouldn't want to have a powerful ally by their side, someone to protect them from all the baddies lurking in the shadows. Now imagine how wonderful it would be if that super strong friend also happened to be super hot. The possibilities are endless. This fantasy becomes reality (not literally) in the form of the anime warrior girl. And here, we have gathered the 21 most capable cuties, most of which have saved the world from destruction at least once, into one comprehensive list. 1. Asuna Yuuki From Sword Art Online Asuna Yuuki, known as "The Flash" for her lightning-fast sword strikes, is one of the best gamers in Sword Art Online.  She is a rapier specialist and the sub-leader of the leading guild in Aincrad, the Knights of the Blood. With many sword

Everyone needs a little love in their life, but even if you do have someone that warms your heart, romance anime can keep those good feelings of love flowing.  You see, love is addicting and some people just can’t stop themselves from falling in love over and over again. That is exactly what romance anime does, it lets you experience the characters falling in love over and over again with each new series. If you’re a hopeless romantic or just a love junkie, try getting swept away with these romance anime recommendations. They will make your heart soar without all the worry of STDs from your string of one night falling in love stands. 1. Nana What could possibly top Kimi ni Todoke as number one on this list? Nana. This may seem like a strange choice, but if you give Nana a chance, it can blow you away.  One of the major reasons this takes the cake is because one of the Nana’s is as addicted to falling in love as you are. Howev

As the old saying goes, "good artists copy, but great artists steal." That's why we see so many damn remakes, reboots, and sequels these days. Sometimes you don't even know when a movie is based on something else. Anime has served to be a huge inspiration for several big Hollywood films over the years. Here is list of 9 Anime Films That Were Ripped Off By Hollywood. 1. Inception = Paprika Christopher Nolan's story of operatives invading and stealing from a person's dream was one of the most original Hollywood blockbusters in years. But Inception owes some of that credit to the Japanese film Paprika, based on a novel by the same name. The stories differ, but Paprika was also built on the idea of misusing dream technology, breaking into patients' minds as part of a dream therapy. Nolan admitted the anime was used as inspiration for his film, even if it didn't go quite so far in bending reality.   2. Pacific Rim = Neon Genesis Evangelion In the 19