When the filmmaker lets the villain win early, somewhere around the midpoint reversal, I know I’m in for quite a spectacular end. That’s because suddenly the question isn’t whether the hero will win; ...

Louis Kemner combines his love of creative writing with his passion for anime to craft some of the most compelling anime articles on the 'net. He's also a total gamer who has two decades of Magic: The ...

An enigmatic villain plays a substantial role in the rise and fall of an anime. Their presence is an integral part of the story, and it is their involvement that highlights the hero's role more ...