Anime Facts

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Bleach
Bleach

Bleach’s Filler Count Reaches Over 40 Percent

Bleach has 160 filler episodes out of 366 total, making around 43 percent of the anime non-canon content in terms of pacing.

One Piece
One Piece

Pandaman Secretly Appears Throughout One Piece

Pandaman is a hidden joke character in One Piece who shows up as a background easter egg in the anime, manga, and movies.

Gurren Lagann
Gurren Lagann

Gurren Lagann Includes a Squidward Lookalike in Episode 12

A Squidward-like character appears briefly in Gurren Lagann Episode 12, likely meant as a visual gag or nod to SpongeBob fans.

One Piece
One Piece

One Piece Was Originally Planned to Last Only Five Years

Oda first envisioned One Piece as a five-year story, but it has sailed on for over two decades with no clear end yet.

Pokémon
Pokémon

Pokémon Reigns as the World’s Top-Grossing Franchise

Pokémon has earned an estimated $95 billion from games, anime, and merchandise worldwide.

The Seven Deadly Sins
The Seven Deadly Sins

Meliodas Would Eat Elizabeth’s Cooking No Matter the Taste

Meliodas would eat Elizabeth’s cooking even if it tasted bad, proving his deep devotion.

Naruto
Naruto

Naruto’s Name Inspired by a Ramen Topping

Naruto’s name comes from Narutomaki, a spiral fish cake used in ramen, his favorite food.

Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan

Armin’s Scream Crowned Best Ringtone in 2015 Poll

In 2015, a poll named Armin’s scream from Attack on Titan the best ringtone ever.

Gundam
Gundam

Gundam Was Almost Named Gundom Before a Last-Minute Change

It was first named Gundom, mixing 'gun' and 'freedom', before becoming Gundam.

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