Browsing: Anime

While anime has never been bigger in the United States of America, this doesn’t necessarily mean that it is safe from censorship. There have been plenty of examples of anime streaming services passing on more mature entries in the medium, while various manga books, in recent years, have been banned from school libraries countrywide. Apparently,…

In 2025, one of the biggest anime to make waves in the anime community was gaining notoriety for all the wrong reasons. Said franchise first got its start in the 1980s with a manga from creator Akimi Yoshida, having an original run that ran for nearly a decade. In 2018, the franchise finally received its…

Anime and manga fandom has always moved comfortably through streetwear, sportswear, and collectible design, and Complex’s anime shop collection reflects that range. There are familiar worlds here—Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, One Piece, Bleach, and Yu-Gi-Oh!—alongside current manga favorites such as Kagurabachi and Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi. From a bold statement belt to a display-ready art figure…