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Blake Lively

Blake Lively&nbsp;started her career in the role of Bridget&nbsp;in&nbsp;Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, the first step to her designation as an&nbsp;A-list celebrity. She&nbsp;wasn&#39;t initially&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biography.com/people/blake-lively-23034" target="_blank">interested in acting</a>&nbsp;despite a&nbsp;performing arts family who encouraged her to try out for&nbsp;Sisterhood. A decade later, her film,&nbsp;A Simple Favor,&nbsp;opened to critical acclaim, and her 2019 project The Rhythm Section is creating tons of buzz. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/blake-lively-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference" target="_blank">Lively&#39;s&nbsp;career encompasses</a> diverse roles that show impressive range,&nbsp;from her portrayal&nbsp;of the&nbsp;New York elite&nbsp;in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/gossip-girl-cast-today/alexandra-plesa" target="_blank">Gossip Girl</a> to a stranded surfer struggling to survive in The Shallows.

Through it all, Lively&nbsp;has remained poised and ever-so-stylish; her fashion sense is nearly as admirable as her acting chops. Additionally, she&#39;s married to Ryan Reynolds, and theirs is one of the most relatable modern celeb marriages, and certainly the funniest. She&#39;s also an awesome mom. In other words, Lively is&nbsp;a force to be reckoned with personally and professionally, which makes&nbsp;her journey to stardom worth exploring. &nbsp;

Blake Lively Is Slowly Becoming A Different Actress And You Should Be Paying Attention

General

Jonah Dorrance

Fun facts and wild trivia about our favorite ladies of the big & small screens.

The Life of an Actress

Emily Blunt

A bonafide A-list actress, Emily Blunt easily has one of the most diverse resumes in the business. She&#39;s played a chilly assistant (The Devil Wears Prada), an FBI agent (Sicario), a singing cartoon gnome (Gnomeo&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Juliet), an unreliable witness&nbsp;(The&nbsp;Girl on the&nbsp;Train), and even the beloved Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins Returns). Moreover, many of her&nbsp;quirks prove <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-emily-blunt-movies-list/reference" target="_blank">Blunt</a>&nbsp;can be just as offbeat as the rest of us, and confirm&nbsp;what audiences have long suspected: she&#39;s an absolute darling.

Since the British star burst onto the scene&nbsp;in the early 2000s, she has turned in performances that have earned her devoted fans and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1289434/awards" target="_blank">awards nominations</a>. Additionally, Blunt&nbsp;and The Office star John Krasinski have been happily married since 2010, have&nbsp;two daughters together, and continue to be the epitome of relationship goals. Blunt shows no sign of slowing down, with Disney&#39;s <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disneys-jungle-cruise-pushed-back-july-2020-1153739" target="_blank">Jungle Cruise</a> set to debut in 2020, a follow-up to&nbsp;<a href="http://collider.com/edge-of-tomorrow-2-title/" target="_blank">Edge of Tomorrow</a> in the works, and many more projects on the horizon.

15 Things You Didn't Know About Emily Blunt

More Memes This-a Way

Funny

If you’ve ever wanted to flaunt your awesome glo-up, you'll love the&nbsp;#karmaisab*tch&nbsp;meme that's circulating through various Asian&nbsp;social media circuits. Users on&nbsp;Chinese&nbsp;app Dou Yin make 15 second music videos of their beauty transformations set to&nbsp;song “Antique Gucci.” The creators go&nbsp;from more relaxed looks&nbsp;to ultra glam recreations in a single cut scene. They also mouth the words, &quot;Oh well, karma's a b*tch,&quot; quoting Riverdale's sassiest character, Veronica Lodge.Various users on western <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/social-networking-sites/sirsinister?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">social media sites</a> have also contributed to the meme. Those posters&nbsp;include things like beer and corgi pups to make the videos even funnier.&nbsp;People post their glo-ups on social media more and more often to document&nbsp;their respective journeys. Some of them want to finally embrace their flaws;&nbsp;some&nbsp;to inspire others&nbsp;to feel confident. Certain <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/makeup-artists-before-they-were-famous/ashley-reign" target="_blank">beauty influencers even share their before-and-afters</a>. Obviously, it's never too late to glo-up.

China's Favorite New Glo-Up Meme Is Taking The Internet By Storm

7-Eleven

Did you ever think 7-Eleven&nbsp;beauty would be a thing? In November 2017, 7-Eleven introduced their own line of beauty products called Simply Me Beauty. The convenience store, known for Slurpees and Big Gulps,&nbsp;introduced a new line of stylishly packaged cosmetics&nbsp;all under $5. You can&nbsp;pick up some lipstick or eyeshadow along with those taquitos or Cheetos.While the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/makeup-products-under-10-dollars/michelle-nati" target="_blank">affordable price</a> has makeup junkies'&nbsp;wallets rejoicing, the products themselves have&nbsp;beauty gurus&nbsp;doing anything but. Their trials prove&nbsp;that while some of the products aren't half-bad, most of them are simply... not great.&nbsp;The new convenience cosmetic brand may not be good enough to replace&nbsp;your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-makeup-to-splurge-on/lowe-saddler" target="_blank">favorite splurge-worthy makeup</a>, but at the very least, they will do in a pinch and have given us these hilarious videos of how beauty gurus react to 7-Eleven's new beauty line.&nbsp;

7-Eleven Makeup Is A Thing And Here's What Your Favorite Beauty Gurus Think

Lists of the very best-of-the-best must-have cosmetics you need at your battle station.

The Beauty Aisle

Makeup

Achieving the defined arch&nbsp;you’ve always wanted doesn't have to cost&nbsp;an arm and a leg if you use&nbsp;drugstore eyebrow products. You can find expertly-matched shades, perfectly-pointed brushes for killer color application, and even all-encompassing brow&nbsp;kits that&nbsp;fit right in your makeup bag.These budget-friendly brands&nbsp;can help you recreate&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/makeup-eyebrow-trends/ashley-reign" target="_blank">eyebrow trends</a>&nbsp;and can insure that&nbsp;you steer clear of any dreaded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-makeup-trends/lowe-saddler" target="_blank">beauty faux pas</a>. One of the best things about these options, besides that price, is that they're easy to find. You don’t have to worry about them&nbsp;selling out, and there are plenty of places that carry them in store and online.Makeup lovers, you won't have to empty your wallet for your beauty routine, at least not this time. These affordable finds will have your back.

The Best Drugstore Brow Products For The Girl With Sparse Brows And An Empty Wallet

The Best Drugstore Brow Products For That Girl With Sparse Brows And Wallet

Photos

Brands that don't retouch their models may be small in number, but they are contributing to a much-needed shift in body positivity culture. Photoshopping in ads and magazines has become a toxic norm in the beauty/fashion industry, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/women-who-called-out-media-retouching/donn-saylor" target="_blank">celebrities and models alike are calling out brands</a> that have shrunk their waist or made their breasts larger to fit an unrealistic beauty standard.&nbsp;Image alteration isn't a new concept by any stretch.&nbsp;Hollywood starlets like Audrey Hepburn and Joan Crawford saw <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/old-hollywood-stars-before-photoshop/rylee_en" target="_blank">their photos doctored too</a>, which goes to show how deeply ingrained this harmful practice is in our culture.Fortunately, these brands hope to change the way fashion, makeup, and more are presented. Their campaigns celebrate diverse body types, skin tones, genders, cultures, and styles, promoting body positivity and challenging the imagery the beauty industry has been selling for so long. They emulate the idea that fashion isn’t exclusive, and everyone has the right to feel confident, sexy, beautiful, and empowered.

These Brands Took A Pledge Not To Retouch Models In A Show of Body Positivity

The 2000s are back with the newest trend in makeup: <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-bratz-characters/reference" target="_blank">Bratz doll</a> inspired looks. Inspired by Instagram drag queen star <a href="https://www.instagram.com/missgaymatte/" target="_blank">Miss Gay&nbsp;Matte</a>, people doing their makeup like Bratz dolls have swept social media, with everyone giving their own interpretation of the doll's famous style. They’ve emulated the big eyes and pouty lips along with&nbsp;the edgy flair that has made Bratz so recognizable. Tutorials like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huLeODBJZ6k" target="_blank">this one </a>helped the trend go viral, helping more and more beauty enthusiasts learn how to achieve the dramatic look of their favorite doll.While the dolls have had their fair share of controversy and critics, their iconic style lives on fiercely and their reputation has been countlessly defended by loyal fans. Since they came on the market, they’ve seriously given <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/barbie-instagram-outfits/jessica-lawshe" target="_blank">Barbie</a> a run for her money and definitely one-upped her on style. If you’ve got a passion for fashion, this trend is for you.

These Women Are Doing Their Makeup Like Bratz Dolls And What Year Is It Again?

Get face-to-face expertise for your look from the best women and men in the biz (and on the Internet).

Makeup Junkies

Lifestyle

Nikita Dragun&nbsp;exploded onto the scene in 2013 with amazing hair and makeup tutorials on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBvzAJI3N92Sgl0guRxSxQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Many in&nbsp;her quickly growing fan base assumed that she was just another talented girl who loved makeup. Dragun&nbsp;surprised&nbsp;many, though, when, in 2015, she came out as transgender online.&nbsp;Also known as the Mother of Draguns, the beauty influencer&nbsp;has since become a role model and inspiration for trans people and whomever else follows her.&nbsp;She offers&nbsp;glimpses into her transition process&nbsp;and is extremely vocal about self love.Dragun&nbsp;has grown immensely since her first video and is the creator of her own synthetic wig line in collaboration with the&nbsp;Bellami&nbsp;Hair company.&nbsp;One of the most recognizable&nbsp;beauty vloggers on social media, she can also be found on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nikita_dragun/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/nikita_dragun?lang=en" target="_blank">Twitter</a> where she serves bomb looks and words of advice.&nbsp;In addition to the success, Dragun's&nbsp;had a&nbsp;fair share of drama since her debut. The&nbsp;biggest was probably&nbsp;her involvement with&nbsp;a controversial ad campaign ran by&nbsp;the infamous <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horrible-jeffree-star-stories/michelle-nati" target="_blank">Jeffree Sta</a><a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/horrible-jeffree-star-stories/michelle-nati" target="_blank">r</a>.&nbsp;Despite any bumps in the road, though, Mama Dragun's&nbsp;fans have continued to support her and eagerly await all of her future slayage.

This Trans Makeup Artist Makes Stunning Tutorials And Is Completely Changing The Game

Trans Makeup Artist Nikita Dragun Is Completely Changing The Game

Total Nerd

<a href="http://www.webtoons.com/en/slice-of-life/my-giant-nerd-boyfriend/list?title_no=958" target="_blank">My Giant Nerd Boyfriend</a> graces the readers on Webtoon three times a week with a peak into&nbsp;the life of Malaysian based artist Fishball and her eponymous partner. While Fishball and her beau may not have met on a<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-dating-sites/jacob-shelton" target="_blank"> crazy niche dating website</a>, the&nbsp;scenarios she illustrates in her comics seem oddly specific and all-too-relatable all at once.&nbsp;Her slice-of-life romance comedy comic&nbsp;is one of the highest rated on the site, with a 9.74 rating and over 3 million subscribers.&nbsp;The stories of Fishball and Giant Nerd Boyfriend may be short and sweet, but the honesty and sheer normalcy of the comics, much like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-owlturd-comics/liam-ross" target="_blank">Owlturd's day-to-day comics</a>,&nbsp;are what makes the comic so relatable and enjoyable.Fishball is not alone in celebrating the seemingly commonplace moments of a nerdy romance - Inkollo's comics about his nerdy relationship with his boyfriend&nbsp;celebrates the tiny moments of relationships in splendid fashion as well.&nbsp;Life may not be a shoujo manga, but there's still a lot of romance and excitement in the everyday, as she illustrates below.

This Girl Illustrates Life With Her Much Taller And Much Nerdier Boyfriend In 10+ Hilarious Comics

This Girl Illustrates Life With Her Much Taller And Mucher Nerdier Boyfriend In 10+ Hilarious Comics

Lists of the best, most reliable brands and products to use when making up your lovely face.

Makeup & Cosmetics

Culture

Looking good shouldn't mean sacrificing your personal beliefs. Luckily, there are more and more <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-professional-makeup-brands/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">professional makeup brands</a>&nbsp;and beauty lines that don't test on animals available these days.&nbsp;The best cruelty free beauty brands make the fight against animal testing and unethical practices a part of their mission, and align themselves with manufacturers that feel the same way.Cruelty free makeup doesn't have to be expensive, either. Many affordable beauty brands&nbsp;are made with safe, natural, and vegan ingredients. Ethically made beauty products from Aesop, Bare Minerals, and Yes To are free of harmful substances while still providing magazine-worthy results. There is a cruelty free option for every part of your makeup routine, from washes to eyeshadows. Dive in and start making your shopping list.

The Best Cruelty Free Beauty Brands

Brand

The 18 Best Cruelty Free Beauty Brands

Our collection of lists breaking down the most iconic anime scenes.

Anime Scene Breakdowns

Anime Underground

The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-couples/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best anime couples</a>&nbsp;have unique stories of how they met and fell in love. Among their beginnings are some of the best first meetings in anime. The greatest initial encounters between love interests&nbsp;are those that are outside the norm. They are moments that are so bizarre, you can't possibly forget it. Sometimes, they're so beautiful that they move you to tears, and other times, they're so comical you can't stop laughing.Not all of these first encounters are the beginning of a love story. Some first meetings&nbsp;are the start of a significant friendship or even the development of a rivalry. First meetings are often the turning point of the plot, and may at times be shrouded in mystery for the majority of a&nbsp;series. They all prove that at any moment, your life could change forever. Vote up the most awesome first meetings between two characters in anime.&nbsp;

The 20 Best First Meetings In Anime

Our collection of lists focusing on anime characters with specific professions.

Anime Professions

Anime Characters

Among all the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shounen-anime-ever-made/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best shounen anime</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sci-fi-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best sci-fi anime</a>, there are various memorable&nbsp;mad scientists.&nbsp;These anime scientists have devoted most of their life to research, whether it’s medicine and technology, or more obscure fields like time travel and immortality. They are usually dressed in a white lab coat and glasses 24/7, or something equally conspicuous that still makes them stick out like a sore thumb.The worst of the bunch have zero qualms about using anything or anyone in their scientific quest, even their own family and friends. Human life to many of these mad scientists exists as nothing more than a scientific endeavor, something to dissect, fully believing the end justifies the means. However, not all of them have evil intentions. Mad scientist characters are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-to-watch-while-drinking/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fun to watch</a> as they dance between sanity and craziness, pushing the boundaries of morals and ethics. Check out the top mad scientists in anime and vote up the best ones.&nbsp;

The 15 Greatest Mad Scientist Characters in Anime

Fictional Character

Entertainment

The&nbsp;collection of crazy hand-painted movie posters from Ghana on this list provides a microcosm of how local cultures appropriate global cultural product. As foreign films arrived in Ghana in the '80s and '90s&nbsp;from Hong Kong, Bollywood, Nollywood, and the United States, movie theaters <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/28/world/africa/hollywood-reimagined-ghanas-movie-posters/index.html" target="_blank">hired local artists</a> to hand paint <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-foreign-movie-posters/anncasano" target="_blank">posters to attract audiences</a>. In doing so, they unwittingly created unique, personal interpretations of foreign marketing material and entertainment product, many of which are highly coveted and sell for thousands of dollars decades later. These bizarre painted movie posters dominated theaters in Ghana until the early 2000s.The objective of the Ghanaian artists&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/02/ghanas-wild-golden-age-of-movie-posters/458949/" target="_blank">was to&nbsp;get butts in seats</a>. Cue&nbsp;random acts of violence added to family films like Mrs. Doubtfire, and the distinctive giant fish in The Spy Who Loved Me advertisement. The artists&nbsp;tackled all genres&nbsp;with their unique style, from B-grade horror films to cult classics and&nbsp;world-renowned action flicks. They typically painted on the backs of canvas sacks used to cart flour around.&nbsp;While companies like <a href="https://mondotees.com/collections/posters" target="_blank">Mondo</a> make money hand-over-first selling limited-run, specially commissioned <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/movie-posters-ridiculously-photoshopped-actresses/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">posters</a> for cult classic films,&nbsp;artists in Ghana made completely unique, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted posters for a pittance. Yet they were part of a cultural movement that still bears examination decades later, as it ties directly into economic growth in Ghana and the increasingly global nature of cinema at a time when grindhouse theaters were begging for imported product from all around the world.&nbsp;

These Hand-Painted Movie Posters From Ghana Are Just Nuts

Film

Got something to say? Say it with cake. And then eat the cake. Mmm, cake. (Also pies and other desserts.)

A Piece of Cake

These anime cakes make the perfect conversation pieces for any birthday party, wedding, viewing party,&nbsp;or even&nbsp;your average weekend barbecue. Wildly creative and colorful, the confectionary wonders below feature&nbsp;characters from mainstream shonen&nbsp;titles, nostalgic classics, and many&nbsp;more. The&nbsp;cake artists behind these works of art&nbsp;sculpted, painted, piped, and constructed wonderful delicacies that&nbsp;almost look too good to eat, but in the end look way too delicious to pass up. Sure, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/cool-cakes-that-look-hard-to-make/jessica-lawshe" target="_blank">complex cakes</a> like these probably took a great deal of time to make, but the baker behind them certainly appreciates you not wasting their food and their time.While some took a more minimal&nbsp;approach to their cake design, others went all-out, top to bottom. Either way, just like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/literal-cake-decorations/ashley-reign" target="_blank">literal cake designs</a>,&nbsp;there is no doubt&nbsp;as to which anime these fans wanted all over their cake. Whether you go professional or homemade, the results will still be a mouth-watering baking masterpiece to show off to friends and family. The best part is, since anime isn’t just for kids, anime cakes certainly aren’t just for kids either.

25 Super Yummy Anime Cakes That Are Almost Too Good to Eat

25 Incredible Anime Cakes That Are Almost Too Good To Eat

Our collection of lists covering some of the tropes and cliches featured in anime.

Anime Tropes & Cliches

There are plenty of tiresome tropes that fans are sick of seeing in anime. Yet amongst all the overused <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-high-school-tropes/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">cliches in high school anime</a>&nbsp;and sickening&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/romance-anime-tropes/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">romance tropes in anime</a>, there are still some&nbsp;pretty enjoyable anime cliches&nbsp;that people like. Things that happen in every anime are the&nbsp;scenes and sequences fans actually look forward to, and might even feel angry about if they don't happen (i.e. &quot;What do you mean, there's no kiss under the fireworks?!&quot;).While there is some level of predictability to these moments, they haven’t lost their charming touch, fun atmosphere, or emotional response. In many ways, these clich&eacute;s are what make&nbsp;the anime medium stand out&nbsp;and are signature concepts of their respective genres. They provide a kind of romance to the storytelling of anime that fans love, and even hope for in real life. Who wouldn’t want to meet the person of their dreams amongst cherry blossoms swirling in the breeze? These clich&eacute;s are the best anime has to offer - vote up the good&nbsp;ones that will certainly never be forgotten.&nbsp;

15 Anime Cliches You Don't Really Mind At All

15 Anime Cliches You Don't Really Mind

A fun collection of lists that roast and critique anime heroes and villains! Includes lists like anime villains with dumb motivations for being evil and anime protagonists who just aren't that interesting.

Dunking On Anime Characters!

Anyone who has ever watched anime knows this archetype well: anime characters who just want a normal life. They range from reluctant heroes and heroines to everyday people who simply desire no fuss at all. Instead of great&nbsp;aspirations or big lofty dreams, anime heroes who don't want to be protagonists&nbsp;wish to be taken out of the spotlight and drama, preferably to a place where they can be left alone. It may sound like an oxymoron to create anime protagonists who don't like adventure, but the genre uses it as a means of making certain <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-top-most-badass-male-anime-characters/owilnic" target="_blank">anime characters look more badass</a>. But when it comes to other anime heroes who just want to go home, like Evangelion's Shinji Ikari, their detachment serves to highlight the circumstances which forced them into their situations.Anime characters who don't care are a dime a dozen, and&nbsp;detached characters who serve as protagonists feel right at home in the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-high-school-tropes/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">genre's many tropes</a>. But for these characters to feel truly at home, they would probably be doing what you are now: scrolling aimlessly through the Internet.

20 Passive Anime Protagonists Who Have Zero F*cks to Give

20 Passive Anime Protagonists Who Have No F*cks to Give

Instagram

From self-proclaimed &quot;otaku chef&quot; Keisuke at La Ricetta in Zama, Japan comes a menagerie of anime pancake art in a tasteful celebration of the genre's most recognizable characters. The chef/artist shares his&nbsp;yummy creations on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keinagaki/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/uriah2004" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, delighting viewers with battered-up versions of their favorite heroes, bishounens, idols, and more. Their <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-pictures-of-food-art/ariel-kana" target="_blank">food art</a> videos allow you to witness their god-tier pancake flipping skills, not to mention the incredible detail they accomplish in a cooking pan. These anime figures as pancakes captured the hearts of over 97,000 followers on Instagram,&nbsp;who wish they could have their very own Victor or Maki every day for breakfast.If you find yourself&nbsp;in Zama, you certainly can, as these crafty&nbsp;hotcakes aren't just for show but available to order at the restaurant! With&nbsp;so much of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/delicious-anime-food/nida-sea" target="_blank">anime revolving&nbsp;around food</a>, the best Keinagaki pancake art&nbsp;combines the genre with one of the things its viewers love so much. After all, the best kind of fan art is the kind you can eat.&nbsp;

Instagram User Turns Anime Characters Into Pancake Creations

Our collection of lists featuring things for all anime fans to enjoy.

Beyond Anime

With so much to watch on YouTube, it's hard to know where to start. From the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-entertainment-channels-youtube/youtuber" target="_blank">best YouTube entertainment channels</a> to the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-comedy-channels-youtube/youtuber" target="_blank">best comedy channels</a>,&nbsp;you could easily lose yourself in the midst of all the videos.&nbsp;So if you're an anime fanatic, what YouTubers&nbsp;should you check out?&nbsp;The best anime YouTube channels&nbsp;are here to help you navigate the&nbsp;expansive field of the Japanese medium. These enthusiasts of all things anime, from cute cat girls to well-executed fight scenes, are bringing you the best anime content on YouTube. They rant and rave about the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time" target="_blank">best anime series</a> as well as the worst,&nbsp;bringing their perspective on why a show is worth your time, what makes a character brilliant (or not), or trends in anime to look forward to. They're knowledgeable and thorough, not to mention hilarious and creative.There is more to their channels than awesome reviews and analyses, as many of them deliver interviews, convention vlogs, abridged series, and more. What sets these anime YouTubers apart from the pack isn’t their subscriber count, which is pretty impressive, but the care they put into their crafted works. Whichever channel and style suits your fancy, your entertainment is a guarantee with any of the YouTubers on this list.&nbsp;

12 Anime YouTube Channels You Need to Subscribe to Right Now

The 12 Best Anime YouTube Channels You Should Subscribe To

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-short-films-on-youtube/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">Short films on YouTube</a> prove that big stories and big feels can unfold in just a few minutes. Compiled here are the best anime shorts worth checking out, fueled by the creative talents of both big companies and independent artists. Many of the shorts are wordless, propelled only by the actions of their characters and the rhythm of music. The incredible artwork displayed in these short pieces range from the welcome familiar to the unexpected and unique, each one paying testament to the spectrum of talent on this list.There is plenty of genre diversity to boot, with this collection including romance, sci-fi, adventure, and more. Amongst these varying stories, the creators of these shorts really showcase relationships in all of their many forms, exploring all kinds of friendships and connections between people. If you need a quick dose of something funny, magical, or heart-rendering, these videos are exactly what you’re looking for. Vote up the best anime shorts!&nbsp;

The Best Anime Shorts You Can Watch On YouTube Right Now

The 17 Best Anime Shorts You Can Watch On YouTube Right Now

Looking for the best anime per genre? This is your guide to the best anime shows in almost every genre - everything from horror and mecha, to yuri and harem. =^‥^= 

The Best Anime of Every Genre

For those of you bored by standard sporting events, the coolest tournaments in anime provide the entertainment you seek. Featuring everything from <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-martial-arts-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">martial arts battles</a> to bake-offs, the best anime with tournaments cover a huge range of competitions for every interest. Rather than focus solely on the match itself, anime tournament series offer a cinematic look at all facets of sport and rivalry,&nbsp;highlighting a contender's feelings as much as their actions on the playing field. The best anime featuring tournaments present competition as epic storylines, heroes struggling past&nbsp;rivals,&nbsp;obstacles, and self-esteem issues for the eventual goal of glory. What really makes these series stand out is their celebration of unity, as the team building aspect of a competition really shows how far character relationships have come, such as the&nbsp;“power of friendship.&quot;Some of the coolest anime tournaments ever are&nbsp;arcs within a larger story line, like the grand magic games in Fairy Tail. Other series&nbsp;boast entire plots revolving around a tournament, like Shaman King. Whether it's a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-sport-anime/reference" target="_blank">sporting event</a>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-cooking-anime/ranker-anime" target="_blank">food war</a>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;battle between sci-fi beasts, an anime tournament always feels like the right place and time for popcorn.

The Best Anime With Tournaments

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20+ Good Anime With Tournament Arcs

Our collection of lists covering all the best girls in anime.

Anime Girls

Fans of the&nbsp;polyamorous&nbsp;genre know that when they start a new series, they're going to encounter a specific set of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-harem-anime/reference" target="_blank">anime harem</a> girl tropes, featuring a cast of love interests they've probably seen before. A rose by any other name, right?Like any <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-japanese-dating-sims-ever-made/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">weird Japanese dating sim</a>, the types of anime harem girls&nbsp;have distinct attitudes, looks, and behaviors that allow audience members a variety of options, just like the protagonist. Harem anime is normally filled&nbsp;with an array of female personalities because the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-protagonists-who-should-not-have-a-harem/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">male protagonist is usually one-dimensional</a> and forgettable, so series need the girls to shine.These are the anime girls who are in every harem, but&nbsp;there are some&nbsp;girls who&nbsp;exhibit a combination of two or three tropes. For instance, there can be a Loli who&nbsp;is also&nbsp;the Emotionless One and the Young Lady. As a harem, by definition not every girl can win the main character's (MC)&nbsp;heart, but at the very least fanservice is almost always a guarantee. So even if your favorite girl isn’t the end girl, you’re bound to see her lose her clothes at least once. You know, if you're into that sort of thing. God, the patriarchy is the worst.&nbsp;

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Our collection of lists covering the closest friends in anime.

Anime Friends

The greatest anime bromances&nbsp;can make any <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/types-of-anime-fans/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">type of&nbsp;anime fan</a> emotional.&nbsp;They might even find themselves ugly-crying at the devotion these pairs have for one another. Like amazing <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-bromances-in-comic-books/stephanroget" target="_blank">bromances in comic books</a>, best anime bros don&rsquo;t always begin as friends, but by the end of their series there&rsquo;s no one else who knows them better. Though there are many ups and downs in these relationships, what makes these anime bromances truly great is that they never forget about each other.

There&rsquo;s no denying that when these bros met, their lives changed for the better. The level of trust between these guys is envy-worthy and inspiring, not too mention so sweet you sometimes forget which genre you&rsquo;re watching. Even though they go through hell and back, they support each other up all the way to the end, and that&#39;s something worth celebrating. &nbsp;

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The 17 Greatest Anime Bromances of All Time

Though water takes no definite form, many an anime succeeds in using&nbsp;the best water animation techniques to make the universal solvent a subject as captivating as any character.&nbsp;From exceedingly gorgeous rivers and vibrant swimming pools to the best oceans in anime, these anime with the best water animation send your visual senses into overdrive, their attention to detail, motion, and color leaving you feeling ever so slightly damp. It may not be the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/distinct-art-anime/jonah-dorrance" target="_blank">uniquely animated thing in an&nbsp;anime series</a>, but when illustrated with care, water looks fit enough to submerged yourself in.While water plays a major&nbsp;part in many of the series, like Free! or Ponyo, it also plays a more supporting role as a beautiful setting for shows like Kids on the Slope or March Comes in Like a Lion. Some series even use water as a means of exploring emotion, with Tsuritama and Your Lie in April likening feelings of stress and loneliness to being submerged. Their altogether distinct and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/must-watch-anime-with-unique-and-beautiful-art-styles/nida-sea" target="_blank">unique animation styles</a> turns&nbsp;an everyday compound into a subject worth exploring.&nbsp;The magical water animation makes these sports rivalries, coming-of-age tales, and love stories even more enjoyable, and that much more enthralling.

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Lists about the most popular, memorable, and complicated characters in anime across all genres.

Anime People

The best anime catchphrases are the ones that are so memorable, even non-fans can recognize the words and know exactly where it’s from. These popular&nbsp;one-liners&nbsp;are the ones you find on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tengen-Toppa-Gurren-Lagann-Kamina-Who-The-Hell-Do-You-Think-I-Am-Anime-T-Shirt/201603576016">t-shirts</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/POSTER-MANGA-NARUTO-BELIEVE-IT-FREE-SHIPPING-8715-RAP102-B-/111240449940">posters</a>, and even coffee mugs. You might even say these phrases aloud (if you aren't a closet otaku).&nbsp;Like some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-naruto-and-naruto-shippuden-quotes/ranker-anime" target="_blank">best Naruto&nbsp;quotes</a>, such as Naruto's “Believe it!,”&nbsp;these phrases define both the characters and the series, becoming trademarks that fans can recite at the drop of a dime.Some of these repetitive expressions are short and sweet, while others are a bit more wordy, but still totally bad*ss. Many times, the characters take on new variations of their respective phrase&nbsp;or the phrase is adopted by others characters in the series (like&nbsp;Kamina’s “Who hell do you think I am?”). Whether or not you have these phrases on your wall or wear them proudly as an <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-tattoos/jonah-dorrance" target="_blank">anime tattoo</a>,&nbsp;these catchphrases&nbsp;will live in your heart forever. Vote up the most memorable&nbsp;one-liners from anime that you love to shout - either in secret or in public.&nbsp;

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Our collection of horrifying anime lists if you're in the mood for a good scare.

Anime Is Horrifying!

These unique horror anime series offer a different look into a&nbsp;genre known for its blood, fangs, ghosts, and ghouls. Featuring some of the weirdest horror anime out there, these stories explore themes and motifs that remain inimitable and unparalleled, from sibling cannibalism to the invasion of sea creatures in Tokyo. These series&nbsp;don’t rely on the classic horror tropes and weave much more intricate narratives than run-of-the-mill thrillers, serving up content you haven’t seen before (and probably wish you could unsee).Each anime achieves its&nbsp;unique touch in different ways, from bizarre premises to explorations of distinctive themes largely ignored within the genre. Some actually mask its hidden horrors;&nbsp;Gakkougurashi! and NaruTaru&nbsp;in particular are&nbsp;notorious for suggesting much more happy-go-lucky plots than they deliver. Like all&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pretty-good-horror-anime/nida-sea">pretty good horror anime</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-horror-anime/ranker-anime">the top&nbsp;horror anime of all time</a>, these stories&nbsp;are best watched with the lights on. Now, as&nbsp;this list examines atypical examples of horror, there may be spoilers and/or disturbing content. Proceed with caution.

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Very Dirty Anime

Believe it or not, these super sexual anime are not hentai. They may be lewd, racy, and naughty, but they don’t quite cross the line into all-out porn. Though not&nbsp;hentai, their&nbsp;plots abound&nbsp;with sexual themes, if sex isn't already the main&nbsp;plot. In these dirty anime shows, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/video/anime-boobs-fan-service-challenge">breasts possess&nbsp;a mighty power</a>, scantily clad bodies are the norm, and&nbsp;a male character gets&nbsp;at least three females to fawn over him, whether he wants it or not. One show's entirety centers on&nbsp;the fictional sport &quot;Keijo,&quot; where women in swimsuits use&nbsp;breasts&nbsp;and booty&nbsp;to knock their opponent off a platform and into the pool below. Super sexual anime will cross all sorts of lines with absolutely no qualms about it.You probably wouldn’t want to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/weird-awkward-movies-to-watch-with-your-parents/danielle-dauenhauer">watch these series with your parents</a>, and you might be reluctant to admit you actually like them. However, no one can deny these naughty anime&nbsp;are entertaining, and satisfy <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fan-service-anime/ranker-anime">every kind of fan service</a>&nbsp;imaginable.

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The Most Aggressively Sexual Anime

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Streaming

Anime for grown-ups can be a little hard to come by for the adult fan, but thankfully Netflix has acquired a pretty good mixture of series and films with more mature themes and complex plotlines. Violence, profanity, and sexuality are all on display&nbsp;in the following series, making them&nbsp;bad anime for kids, but totally worth checking out for adults.They may not be the best of the best, but they're definitely not the worst of the worst. Some, like Kill la Kill, are successful in many ways but can be too wacky for the average fan to enjoy. Others stick too closely to genre convention, but throw in a few original concepts or characters that make them&nbsp;a pretty good watch. Like these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pretty-good-movies-about-ghosts-on-netflix/jacob-shelton">decidedly average ghost films</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pretty-good-horror-movies/jacob-shelton">horror movies</a>, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pretty-good-horror-anime/nida-sea" target="_blank">horror anime series</a>, these shows are perfect for that&nbsp;comfortable Saturday night when you’re trying to find something watch and just want to take it easy.

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Our collection of lists ranking the legit saddest moments in anime, whether it's the saddest goodbyes, the most depressing anime endings, or anything else that will leave you ugly crying.

Ugly Crying From Anime

Anime has its fair share of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/anime-that-made-you-cry/crystal-brackett">heart-wrenching series</a> that leave people in pieces by the final episode, but&nbsp;the depressing anime here is more than just anime that makes you cry. These bleak anime series and films sit with you long after they are over, challenging your views and inviting existential questions that are guaranteed to linger.Anime in this vein&nbsp;grapples with complex philosophies of humanity, survival, and judgment.&nbsp;It&nbsp;can also examine issues closer to home for people, like&nbsp;depression and social anxiety. It's the job of anime like this to present hard, difficult truths, and it can leave you with lasting pangs of sorrow at the very mention of a character's name.The lessons and themes&nbsp;expressed in these stories may not be sparkly and hopeful, and the endings may be more bitter than sweet, but they remain grounded stories featuring the hardships and struggles many fans face on a daily basis. While they aren’t afraid to point out the negative, they do so with spectacular writing, outstanding animation, and extraordinary characters.&nbsp;They may leave you bummed out, but you won’t be disappointed.

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Our collection of insanely cool anime tattoos, including lists of minimalist anime tattoos, anime sleeves, and much more.

The Coolest Anime Tattoos

Tattoos

Have you ever loved something so much you wish you could keep it forever? If so, take some inspiration from the coolest anime tattoos ever inked. These fans fabulously enshrined a piece of their favorite anime on their&nbsp;body canvas, paying eternal tribute to the characters and symbols they love. Some have gone big, some&nbsp;small, some went subtle, and others went all-out.

Like these tattoos of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/avatar-the-last-airbender-tattoos/ashley-reign">Avatar: the Last Airbender</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/rick-and-morty-tattoos/jakebaumgart">Rick and Morty</a>, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pokemon-tattoos/coy-jandreau">Pokemon</a>, this collection of inked artwork features unique illustrations, some remaining faithful to the original work and others opting for a newer spin on a classic. From Ghibli heroines to the iconic mask of Tokyo Ghoul, fans from a wide variety of genres&nbsp;found incredibly creative ways to express their dedication all over their bodies.

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