Shonen anime has changed a lot over the years, but many series in the category still lean into tried-and-true archetypes and tropes. This makes it more memorable when other titles defy them. And ...

From every overpowered hero in another world, these isekai protagonists rise above all.

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 ...

I never liked Tom Ripley but I keep meeting him. I’ve “met” Ripley in five films, and he’s now the protagonist of a somber eight-part Netflix series. So filmmakers clearly find his character ...

Only a few anime protagonists are worthy of being called Gods of their worlds, with immense powers rivaled by few.

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Many Final Fantasy protagonists are riveting, motivated, and seek out ...

Grand Theft Auto VI is on track to be one of the most anticipated game releases of all time. While the franchise has consistently pushed the boundaries of open-world gaming, its latest installment is ...

Books with old main characters aren't new; the likes of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot have been entertaining readers for decades. But aside from the classics, in recent years, we've ...

Eduardo Ariedo is a video game journalist known among friends for leading Bohemians, an Irish football club, to a Champions League title in Football Manager—just mention the game, and his eyes light ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...