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The only one of the remaining Emperor of the Sea in One Piece is Red Haired Shanks. The other three have all been toppled and replaced by younger, more active pirates. Monkey D. Luffy is first called an Emperor for defying Big Mom. He earns the position through toppling Kaido. Blackbeard stole Whitebeard's Devil Fruit and decimated his crew. Hachinosu is a pirate stronghold unlike any other. Buggy the Clown is the Emperor no one expected. However, he's a widly dangerous threat to the World Government. The sheer number of pirates that follow Buggy and the other former Warlords that work with him make Buggy a force to be reckoned with. Cross Guild is strange compared to the other Emperor crews, but they have a surprising amount of influence and undeniable power.

Of the current Emperor crews, the Cross Guild is the most focused on money and directly affecting the...

Nintendo may be well known for their work in the video game market, but this company does more than just make amazing games. They've also made their share of anime from time to time based on the video games their fans know and love.

Everything from Super Mario Bros. to Animal Crossing has received its own adaptation, many of which many fans have glossed over. Those fans should give Nintendo's other works a chance, especially if they are fans of those video games too. Nintendo may be a pro at making video games, but they're not half bad at making anime either.

Marth Journeys to Save His Kingdom in Fire Emblem Mystery of the Emblem Brings This Classic Prince to Life

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem is a 1996 adventure fantasy anime based on the Super Famicom game of the same name. The adaptation consisted of two Ova episodes, each about thirty minutes long.

2024 saw the limited theatrical re-release of Ninja Scroll, a 1990s anime film gem. Now, fans who didn't get to watch it on the big screen can enjoy it on a major streaming service.

Hidive is about to become the streaming home of the action-packed classic Ninja Scroll, with the legendary movie joining the service this month. There, it will be part of a lineup that includes several major hits, new and old. With the year marking something of a belated anniversary for the film, fans of violent yet beautiful old-school anime will be able to enjoy the movie with the click of a button.

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One of the Most Iconic Anime Movies of the '90s Is Coming to Hidive

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Mostly known for cards and anime, the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is one of the biggest in the world, with the brand represented in countless forms of merchandise. Now, things are taking a turn for the ugly in a collaboration that's certain to make spirits bright in the oddest way.

As part of a collaboration with BoxLunch, a new ugly sweater meant for the winter months is something that Yu-Gi-Oh! fans can look forward to adding to their deck. Featuring the protagonist of the original series and the Millennium Puzzle, the gaudy form of festive clothing will trigger nostalgia and holiday cheer. Now available to order, it's the best thing to wear for when it's time to d-d-d-d-duel.

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The Marines of One Piece had to adapt to the changing world and the rise of new pirates in order to maintain their power. The Seven Warlords of the Sea were pardoned for their crimes and granted protection by the World Government in exchange for performing tasks and obeying summons. The Warlord system was eventually dissolved due to the actions of some Warlords, leading to the former Warlords becoming targets of the powerful Navy and creating new enemies for the World Government.

After Gold Roger's execution and the onset of the Great Pirate Era, swarms of new pirates cropped up everywhere. The Marines of One Piece were responsible for driving back those pirates no small feat, given how many there are. The world was changing, and the Marines had to change with it if they were going to maintain power. Meanwhile, the Four Emperors of the New World were...

The famed shonen adventure One Piece pitted protagonist Monkey D. Luffy against a fantastic array of villains and other antagonists from one story arc to another. First, Luffy scored early victories against detestable villains like Arlong the Fish-Man and Sir Crocodile. Soon, Luffy started battling the Emperors and their elite minions, from Sweets General Charlotte Katakuri to Kaido. However, there were some major foes Luffy never fought. Unfortunately, it's too late for Luffy to fight them now.

One Piece fans can always daydream about hypothetical battles between Luffy and those villains, but Luffy is part of a crew, and his crewmates deserve a turn to fight the series' coolest villains, too. Luffy's friends, most of all the mighty Roronoa Zoro and Sanji Vinsmoke, helped take powerful foes down so Luffy could focus on the end boss. That leaves a handful of noteworthy foes Luffy never fought. In some cases, he briefly clashed against these villains.

The VHS era brought anime to the underground film market, which led to a lot of ultra-violent anime being shuffled around the '80s and '90s anime scene. While many credit family-friendly entertainment like Pokémon or Yu-Gi-Oh! with anime becoming mainstream, the underground nerd culture would hoard VHS tapes featuring material that no American media company would dare distribute.

The anime from this era ranged from nihilistic cyberpunk to post-apocalyptic horror to brutal action stories. Despite how flashy some of them looked, the most violent anime of this time period were often cheap to produce and easy to make. In fact, the adult video model for anime almost proved to overshadow mainstream anime in Japan. In the '80s and '90s, a surge of ultra-violent anime hit the airwaves, featuring very twisted and horrific themes.

Updated by Timothy Blake Donohoo on December 20, 2023: With how popular anime has...

Ninja Scroll

Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gôri, Toshihiko Seki, Shûichirô Moriyama | Written and Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri

I’m not a typical anime fan, I’ve not seen that many films and series but what I have seen I love. From Akira to Death Note, when I watch them they make me want to watch more, and to have time to put into what I know could easily become an obsession. This is why when I have the chance to review some I snap it up as quickly as I can. Ninja Scroll turns out to be one of these chances and I was lucky with this one. Written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Ninja Scroll is seen (along with Akira and Ghost in the Shell) as being one of the big titles that opened up western eyes to the world of anime, and how lucky...

Anchor Bay Home Entertainment is releasing Redline on Blu-ray and DVD January 17. We have a new contest to celebrate this anime title, and we're giving away copies of the Blu-ray to our readers. These high-def discs will certainly go fast, so enter this contest today.

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Redline is about the biggest and most deadly racing tournament in the universe. Only held once every five years, everyone wants to stake their claim to fame, including Jp, a reckless dare-devil driver oblivious to speed limits with his ultra-customized car - all the while, organized crime and militaristic governments want to leverage the race to their own ends.