Shangri-La Frontier is one of the most undervalued series streaming on Crunchyroll today. Despite the clear effort put in by both the voice actors and Studio C2C, the anime has generated little buzz. This could be for many reasons, like the series' overall lower stakes when compared to most of its competitors. Shangri-La Frontier is a simple VR game and, unlike Sword Art Online, dying in the game doesn't affect his overall health. This change of pace was likely enough for some viewers to become disenfranchised by the anime. Nevertheless, Sunraku's progress through the game is compelling in a different way.

Naruto is full of extremely epic and entertaining arcs. One of the most well-regarded arcs is the Fourth Great Ninja War. The war focuses on Obito and Madara Uchiha, and their bid to control the ninja world. However, the antagonist of the war changes several times. Every ninja village comes together to stop Madara and form the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Solo Leveling is one of the most popular shonen anime series currently streaming on Crunchyroll. It stars Sung Jinwoo, a man who becomes an unusually overpowered Hunter thanks to a second awakening. So, it's only natural for anime fans to pit Jinwoo against popular shonen anime hero, Goku. Many newer anime fans believe Jinwoo would be able best Goku if he attained enough levels or shadow soldiers. Jinwoo's strength is indeed almost infinite, but Goku's power is immeasurable. It's unlikely that, even with his massive army, Jinwoo could do any significant damage to the lower-class Super Saiyan.

Several of the most popular and influential anime series came from the '90s, a decade that shaped the medium as fans know it today. Masterpieces like Dragon Ball Z redefined the shonen anime genre, setting the blueprint for many modern series. Meanwhile, other classics, from epic action to scif-fi thrillers, left lasting impressions on anime fans worldwide.

Cowboy Bebop is easily one of the greatest and most popular anime of all time. It is a masterclass in character building and has some of the most intricate individuals in the entire genre. Two individuals from the Bebop Crew, Jet Black and Spike Spiegel, are easily the most popular characters in the franchise. Yet the bounty hunters are also meant to mirror each other in a truly unique and unexpected way.

Studio Ghibli is best known for making some of the greatest anime films in history. The studio's movies are largely beloved for their beauty and influence on the larger world. These are some of the most critically acclaimed anime films of all time. Even people who don't usually like anime can enjoy these intricate movies. There's a Studio Ghibli movie for nearly every age and genre, but a few fans believe an upsetting AI trend could spell trouble for the studio. Due to a new ChatGPT update, a new wave of AI-generated images has flooded the internet. Yet these images are copying the iconic Studio Ghibli style, which the films are known for.

Dragon Ball is easily one of the most popular anime franchises of all time. However, the most recent series has been met with intense legal disputes. Although popular, there is a chance that Dragon Ball Super might not continue due to the internal issues that currently plague the franchise. When Akira Toriyama was alive, it was much clearer who owned the rights to Dragon Ball. Yet, things have gotten quite unclear since his unfortunate passing.

Just as the Anti-Kaiju Defense Force starts winding down, Kaiju No. 9 quickly proves he can't be killed so easily. In a stunning twist, Kaiju No. 9 reveals that he wants to kill Isao Shinomiya and acquire the power of Kaiju No. 2 stored in his suit. Unfortunately, Kaiju No. 9 proves that the Defense Force and Kaiju No. 8 fans had underestimated him. By the end, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, Episode 4 capitalizes on almost everything that fans love about the series, but at the cost of creating the anime's saddest episode yet.

Tougen Anki started Summer 2025 as one of the most promising shonen anime of the season after a thrilling premiere that seemingly defined the series by its intense action sequences. Yet, Tougen Anki Episode 6 chooses to forgo more interesting powers in favor of a generic power-up. While dealing with the episode's impending threat, Shiki uses a handgun that is almost indistinguishable from a regular firearm, and the episode doesn't bother explaining the difference. Sadly, Shiki's combat style isn't the only glaring problem with Tougen Anki Episode 6.

Clevatess has already become one of the year's best fantasy anime series by racking up a near-perfect rating on Crunchyroll shortly after its thrilling Summer 2025 debut. The Clevatess anime benefits from the best fantasy storytelling and worldbuilding of any new anime this season, making the magical realm of Edthea's continent feel more grounded and immersive than almost any modern anime series like it. As Crunchyroll's hit dark fantasy series reveals more about Edthea's history and ongoing conflicts, main characters Alicia and Clevatess become more deeply tied to the story, drawing in Clevatess fans with them.

Shangri-La Frontier is quickly becoming one of the highest-rated anime currently streaming. Its second season has proven even more monumental than the first, with more extensive world-building and bigger boss fights. Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 follows Sunraku as he attempts to defeat two Colossi, while also competing in the Global Gaming Conference. Sunraku is stretched thinner than evernow that he's about to face Ctarnidd. Ctarnidd is the first Colossi the developers intended for the players to defeat and is an obvious reference to the eldritch god Cthulhu, initially conceived by H.P. Lovecraft.

There is a good number of amazing anime currently waiting for a new season to continue their fantastic narratives. Some of the most popular anime of modern times have either been greenlit or are soon to air a new season. Moreover, certain titles like My Hero Academia Season 8 seek to end their beloved series. Many fans are desperate to see Deku and his fellow heroes' final moments join the popular medium.

Anime is one of the most popular visual mediums of today. While anime endings are typically divisive, there are some beloved by fans everywhere. The finale of Steins;Gate ​​​​​​is the quintessential example of a perfect ending. Yet, it is not the only or the best example of this elusive concept.