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How to Write a Story for a Manga

So you want to create your own manga but don’t know how to put your ideas on paper? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll give you a short overview of how to write a story that works well with the manga format and point you in the direction of resources that can give you even more in-depth tips and tricks. Let’s get started!

Top 10 Reintroduced Anime of 2018

We love seeing fresh and original stories burst onto the anime scene, but it’s just as important to celebrate the classics. However, the unrelenting march of time isn’t kind on older anime. Aging animation, unprofessional dubs, outdated references, and dead media formats can all drag down a show that modern audiences might otherwise enjoy.

So that’s why we couldn’t be more psyched that the recent trend of remakes has brought these classics back from the brink! This past year has given us a treasure trove of retellings, reimaginings, and long-overdue sequels, so let’s take a look at the top 10 reintroduced anime of 2018!

5 Easter Eggs You May Not Have Noticed in the JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) Anime

David Productions, which produces the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime adaptation, is filled to the brim with people who care deeply about the manga’s 30+ year history and lore. How can we tell? They hide little easter eggs all over the place for longtime fans to find!

Since both the creators and viewers of the anime have the entire story at their fingertips in manga form, episodes from earlier parts can reference later events or tie threads together that were only tangentially related in the source material. Let’s take a closer look at our 5 favorite secrets that you may not have noticed in the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime!

5 Best Beatdowns in JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

The JoJo beatdown is a beloved feature of fights in this long-running series. Here’s how it usually goes down: an overconfident villain plays dirty to get the upper hand against our main protagonist and beats them half to death. But while the villain is gloating about their assured victory, the protagonist figures out exactly how to defeat them. Then they pay the villain back for the abuse with a flurry of fists that’s so overkill, it stops just short of sending the victim flying into space like Team Rocket.

These karmic curbstomps are so iconic and satisfying that we’ve decided to highlight five of our favorites. Let’s explore the five best beatdowns in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure!

5 Best Soundtrack Songs in the JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) Anime

If a series so well known for its musical inspirations didn’t have an amazing soundtrack, it would be a certified tragedy. But luckily for us, the producers of the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime adaptation pulled out all the stops and crafted original music that fits each part and character perfectly.

Today, we’re counting down our five favorite songs from the anime soundtrack. We’re leaving out the opening and ending themes, since trying to rank those in a definitive order is so subjective that it’s almost pointless. These soundtrack songs are memorable because they strengthen moments of the anime so well that now we can’t read the manga without humming the tunes in our heads. Ready your playlists and join us!

Top 10 Best Husbandos of 2018

With every new season of anime, fans are on high alert for characters who stand out from the rest. The kind of person who you want to love, shelter, and cherish for the rest of your days—a perfect waifu or husbando!

2018 was an amazing year for anime, so it’s no surprise that the flood of fantastic shows brought with it a pristine selection of smiles to protect. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the 10 best husbandos the past year bestowed upon our unworthy selves. Did your favorite make the list? Let’s see!