Anime Facts

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Death Note
Death Note

Death Note Was Banned in Parts of China Over Student Behavior

Death Note was banned in some parts of China after students created replica notebooks that worried school officials.

Fire Force
Fire Force

Shinra's Nervous Grin Is Based on a Real Stress Response

Shinra's anxious smile in Fire Force is based on a real condition where people grin under stress, like animals baring teeth.

Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer

Mugen Train Became the Highest Grossing Anime Film Worldwide

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train earned over $507 million globally, making it the highest grossing anime film in box office history.

Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail

Lucy’s Name Was Inspired by a Beatles Song

Hiro Mashima named Lucy while listening to 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' by the Beatles, which inspired her name and character tone.

Haikyuu!!
Haikyuu!!

Oikawa Coaches Kids in His Free Time

Oikawa spends his free time coaching his nephew and young kids at Lil Tykes Volleyball Classroom, showing his passion beyond the court.

Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan

Eren’s Titan Form Was Modeled After an MMA Fighter

Eren’s Attack Titan was inspired by the physique and face of Japanese MMA fighter Yushin Okami, Isayama confirmed in interviews.

Inuyashiki
Inuyashiki

Ichiro’s Design and Scene Pay Tribute to Astroboy

Ichiro from Inuyashiki was inspired by Astroboy. He even sings the classic theme song during his first flight scene in the anime.

My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia

Todoroki’s Name Reflects His Dual-Element Quirk

Todoroki's first name uses kanji for 'burning' and 'freezing,' symbolizing his fire and ice powers.

Black Clover
Black Clover

Noelle’s Love for Sweets Matches Her Tsundere Charm

Noelle has a soft spot for sweets and finds cute, annoying things endearing, showing her tsundere personality in Black Clover.

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