Category: Character & Story Analysis

A New Kind of Protagonist: Introducing Eren Yeager When Attack on Titan first aired in 2013, anime audiences were introduced to a fiery, impulsive protagonist with a singular goal: kill all the Titans. Eren Yeager, a boy born behind the towering walls of Paradis Island, lost his mother in the series’ opening episode — devoured by a…

Why Villains Matter: More Than Just the Bad Guy Every great story needs conflict — and anime is no exception. While heroes often get the spotlight, it’s the villains who challenge them, force them to grow, and define the stakes of the narrative. A well-crafted antagonist can elevate an entire series, adding tension, complexity, and…

Beyond the Background: Redefining Female Roles in Anime For decades, anime has shaped pop culture across the globe — and while much attention has been given to overpowered heroes, mind-bending plots, or iconic villains, one essential element has often been sidelined or misunderstood: the strong female lead. In older or more traditional anime, women often played…