All tagged darling in the franxx
The Spring 2021 anime season has given us the long-awaited adaptation of Asato Asato’s light novel series 86. This dystopian sci-fi war story interweaves sobering depictions of systemic racism and death on the battlefield with the decadent lifestyles of the Alba and lighthearted camaraderie among the Spearhead Squadron, giving viewers a nuanced look at what life in the midst of a pointless war is like. You can catch new episodes every Saturday on Crunchyroll, but if you can’t wait and you’re looking for recommendations of similar anime to watch in the meantime, here are six anime that remind us of 86!
It’s not easy for an anime character to capture the attention and love of the community for longer than a season or two, but when it does happen, that character becomes a superstar. Memes of their most famous reaction faces or quotes, video essays about their story arcs, cosplays of all different skill levels and interpretations, official and homemade merchandise as far as the eye can see... Anime fans go all in when it comes to their favorite characters. Today, we’re here to look at some of the most popular anime characters of the past 5 years (2016 to 2021) and see what made them so beloved in the first place. Let’s get started!
