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Top 10 Slow-Paced Anime Worth the Wait [Best Recommendations]

Nothing is more exciting than introducing a friend to one of your favorite anime, especially if they end up loving it as much as you do. But what about when the show isn’t exactly amazing right out of the gate? Even though you know it’s fantastic after a few episodes (or seasons), new viewers have a hard time soldiering through the beginning. If only you could convince them that it’s all worth it in the end!

Top 10 New Gaming IPs of 2017 [Best Recommendations]

Each new year brings with it sequels, remakes, and reimaginings galore. But we always get the most excited to see what brand new IPs (intellectual properties) will rock the gaming world when they step onto the scene. Whether they’re huge AAA releases set to spearhead an entire franchise or creative indie games that show us something we’ve never seen before, great new IPs are electrifying to behold. Let’s take a look at the top 10 new IPs of 2017!

Top 10 Anime Rivals of 2017

2017 was a fantastic year for anime, especially when it came to rivalries. A well-written conflict between two people who constantly strive to be better than one another can elevate a series from good to great in an instant, and even one-sided rivalries are endlessly entertaining to watch. So today, let’s count down our favorite sets of rivals in 2017 anime!

Top 10 Love Rejections in Anime

Working up the courage to ask someone out is one of the most universal fears out there. What if our expression of love gets thrown back in our faces and crumbles our confidence forever? Or maybe our crush will just outright reject us before we even get a chance to confess! This Valentine’s season, we’re here to celebrate that stomach-churning feeling with the Top 10 Love Rejections in Anime. Love truly is rough, but at least you aren’t any of these guys!

5 Maika Sakuranomiya Highlights – Blend S

Maika is the very picture of a traditional Japanese girl – long black hair, a demure personality, and even a rustic home with all the trappings of a Japanese mansion. But because she grew up with her own culture so front and center, she dreams of traveling the world someday. She’d love to save up for the trip by working a customer service job, but everyone rejects her because of her intimidating face. Luckily, when she gets scouted for Café Stile, she finally finds a place where she belongs.