In anime, some characters are easy to dislike, but not always because they are evil. Sometimes, it is the sense of betrayal, wasted potential, or the frustration of seeing a character with great ...

As part of shonen's "big three" anime series, Narutofeatures some stellar character writing to keep fans engaged and make these characters feel that much more real. Unsurprisingly, most of the ...

Naturally, though, it’s impossible for a writer―even one as skilled and thoughtful as Kishimoto―to outrun the implications of the world they create. Naruto is a shining example of a fatally ...

Louis Kemner combines his love of creative writing with his passion for anime to craft some of the most compelling anime articles on the 'net. He's also a total gamer who has two decades of Magic: The ...