Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood‘s Edward Elric is a refreshing Shonen protagonist, as he begins the anime as a flawed but likable lead, then grows into a proper Shonen hero. While some protagonists ...

Shonen protagonists who defy the category's usual archetypes and tropes have a tendency to surprise us — for better or worse.

Suzail Ahmad is a GameRant writer from Kashmir. He has been a manga and gaming enthusiast for more than a decade. As an expert, he aims to provide an in-depth analysis of titles from both mediums.

More and more Japanese animation studios are coming out with original series, but most anime are based on successful manga. While there are countless publishers who’ve serialized some fantastic series ...

Shounen is a genre that focuses mainly on crafting great stories for teenage boys. That’s why almostevery shounen protagonist is also a teenager, such as Naruto, Ichigo, Midoriya, and Tanjiro. There ...

Meet Dev, an avid writer, cat lover, and anime enthusiast. He has a passion for storytelling, traveling, and new adventures. Shonen anime captivates young male audiences with action, relatable ...