Anime Facts
Discover surprising trivia from your favorite anime series
One Piece
Shanks Lost His Arm Because of an Editor’s Suggestion
Oda revealed Shanks lost his arm due to an editor's advice for more drama.
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Yu Yu Hakusho
Hiei Was Originally Meant to Be a Minor Villain
Hiei was supposed to be a short-term villain, but fans changed his fate.
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My Hero Academia
The Meaning Behind Uraraka Ochaco’s Name
Uraraka means bright and beautiful, while Ochaco means tea child.
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Dragon Ball Super
Jiren Was Originally Meant to Be More Outspoken
Jiren was planned to be outspoken, but Toriyama made him a quiet figure.
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Dragon Ball Z
Future Trunks Once Admitted Android 18 Was Cute
Trunks said if Android 18 weren't evil, he'd probably think she was cute.
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Fairy Tail
Erza’s Original Design Was Wildly Different
Erza was first imagined with a spear, a bird companion, and a wilder look.
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Hunter x Hunter
Killua’s Favorite Snack Is a Real Brand of Chocolate
Killua loves ChocoRobo-kun chocolate balls and eats them often in the series.
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One Piece
Zoro Was the Only Straw Hat Luffy Planned to Recruit
Zoro was Luffy’s only crew member he planned to recruit from the start.
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Haikyuu!!
Hinata Has Never Scored Double Digits on a Quiz
Hinata once said he’s never scored above 10 on any school quiz.
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