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How Himmel's Death Makes Frieren An Even Better Character

Frieren's greatest tragedy is a lesson that is hard for most to swallow, but necessary all the same!

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10 Best Sci-Fi Fantasy Tropes in Stranger Things

From the misunderstood hero to a cosmic alien invasion, Stranger Things features some of the most iconic Sci-Fi and Fantasy tropes in films and TV.

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10 Powerful Magical Characters in Game of Thrones, Ranked

The magical characters of Game of Thrones like The Red Woman and The Night King make the fantasy show stand out and keep the narrative interesting.

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These Three Anime Prove That Slower-Paced Series Can Still Be Great

As evidenced by a recent crop of popular series, methodical storytelling still has an important place in the anime medium.

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10 Best Fantasy Tropes in Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon is known for paving the way in the magical girl anime genre, but the series also pulls from many classic, compelling fantasy tropes.

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15 Best Fantasy Manhwa For Fans Of Manga

The best fantasy manhwa have epic adventures, like Jin-woo of Solo Leveling or a touch of isekai that cast villainous women into a new life.

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Why Frieren's Emotional Arc Shouldn't Disappear Once The Action Picks Up

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is this season's standout fantasy anime, but intense action shouldn't come at the price of losing engaging melodrama!

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10 Best Fantasy Movies That Aren't Based on Fairy Tales

The fantasy genre typically pulls a lot from fairy tales, but some of the best films are entirely original.

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REVIEW: Image Comics' Edenwood #1

Artist Tony S. Daniels embarks on his first solo independent series in the horror fantasy epic of Edenwood #1. Here's CBR's review.

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10 Fantasy Movie Franchises That Need A Reboot

While Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter thrive, some fantasy movie franchises are in desperate need of a reboot.

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These Non-Horror Anime Still Manage To Scare Fans Silly

For this Halloween season, these anime are perfect to set the scary mood for any viewer, without leaving them with garish nightmares.

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10 Best Mad Cave Studios Comics, Ranked

While DC and Marvel focus on superheroes, Mad Cave Studios tackles every other genre, producing fantastic sci-fi, fantasy and horror comics.

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10 Game of Thrones Locations Perfect For Video Games

Game of Thrones explored a variety of locales over its 7 season run, and plenty of them would make excellent backdrops for a video game adaptation.

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10 Problematic Fantasy TV Show Characters Fans Still Love

The fantasy genre has dominated the television landscape for years now and there are plenty of characters that audiences love, despite their faults.

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With the Roman Empire on People's Minds, It's Time for Another Show Like Rome

The Roman Empire has been in the collective consciousness of the internet recently. But when will it rise again on television?

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10 Most Famous Movie Curses

Many movies utilize magic and the dark side of that, and these iconic curses are forever cast in audiences' memories.

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10 Fantasy Books That Still Deserve a TV Adaptation

The fantasy genre is one of the most expansive both on in film and TV. Yet, there are still lots of great fantasy books that deserve a TV adaptation.

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The Oz-Wonderland War: How DC Comics Wasted A Golden Concept

In 1986, DC united their whimsical Zoo Crew with the classic fantasy lands Oz and Wonderland. Despite a great idea, the series is wasted potential.

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TV Needs to Revive a Different Type of Fantasy Show

The fantasy genre is currently dominating the TV space but with a huge focus on ambitious world-building, a different type of fantasy is forgotten.

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10 Best Low Fantasy Anime

High fantasy takes place in strange worlds and have complex magic systems. Low fantasy anime are great because they're calm but still imaginative.

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