The
Whether we’re talking about:
- The evolution of social media.
- Forums.
- Websites.
- Platforms like YouTube or Pinterest.
- Discord.
Or even offline conversations, there’s a certain set of
Let’s focus on that in this post. Let’s get into it!
Popular anime topics fans discuss:
1. Shipping
Shipping has become more of a thing since the internet came into play, not to mention when
It’s also a thing that goes back to Yaoi fans “shipping” male characters together which has become more toxic in 2022 in a lot of ways.
Why do
- Ideal romantic partners.
- Wanting certain characters to be together.
- The characters chemistry between each other.
- Wishful thinking.
And sometimes just to be toxic, argue, belittle, and fight other
Other examples are Hinata with
Shipping is something that will always be a hot topic in the
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2. Vs Battles
Vs Battles are imaginary battle scenarios between characters from different universes/anime shows that are put against each other. And fans debate whether let’s say, Saitama can beat Goku if they ever fought.
This kind of thing is so prevalent in the
Whether we’re talking about people asking questions on Quora like “can Saitama beat Superman”, or it’s Tweets asking the same questions which gain 1000’s of reactions… It always ends up in a fight between fans.
Usually it’s the toxic type of in-fighting, name calling, insults, shaming, and even racism if it’s heated and controversial enough.
Vs Battles stir the emotions.
3. Recommendations
Recommendations will never go away. As long as there are
This is especially true for NEW
It’s not just about new
It can be based on things like:
- Similar shows to their favorite
anime . - Anime of a certain genre.
- Anime that fits a certain idea or description.
- Recommendations based on one person’s opinion (celeb, writer, influencer, etc).
Or anything else that fits in between. There’s well over 10,000
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4. Anime Piracy
Anime piracy wasn’t so bad back in the early stages of the
There’s a good reason why it changed. That’s all thanks to the internet which made everything too accessible with no regulation whatsoever.
Overtime things have changed and
Some people think
- Immoral.
- Unethical.
- Bad.
- Selfish.
And every other bad word in the dictionary, but a lot of fans are also of the idea that it can’t be helped because of how messed up the industry is, which is true.
When all is said and done the topic of
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5. Waifu’s/Husbando’s

What is a Waifu/Husbando?
- Waifu = a girl/woman you’d WIFE in real life because of their qualities.
- Husbando – the opposite.
The waifu/husbando thing has probably been going on for a long time now. But the internet brought it to life and made it visible since you can see people talking about it everywhere.
Every single season of every single year there’s a load of
This will never go away as long as
Empire Club. The most luxurious bar that ladies and gentlemen come and gather. The beautiful maids who work there dance and talk with the customers to amuse them.
6. Memes
Everyone needs a good laugh and that’s why
Ever since the internet came about (the modern internet) memes were one of the things that came out of nowhere. Someone decided to put pictures together sarcastically describing something, and here we are.
Anime memes have gotten more coverage as the years have gone by, to the point of people blending
Its become a part of meme culture in general and it’s not going anywhere.
7. Loli’s
Loli’s is a term too many people misconstrue, misinterpret, and purposely take out of context to make it mean something it doesn’t.
The word simply means little girl. In the case of
- Cute.
- Kawaii.
- Adorable.
- Innocent.
Or whatever term you wanna use to describe the same thing. They can be little sisters in
You also can have Loli’s who are much older than they are (demons, etc) but take on the form of younger people.
It’s a culture and while there is a dark side (particularly in the west), that’s not what it represents in general.
8. Quotes
Anime quotes have always been a topic of discussion, but it wasn’t as popular many years ago compared to other topics like Vs Battles or Shipping.
I remember looking up
Since then I’ve seen this topic (and space) grow, evolve, and more people are talking about it, sharing it, sharing the quotes and doing their own versions more than ever before.
It’s not at the PEAK of popular
9. Reviews
Reviews are naturally a big thing in the
Anime shows air every single week of every single year and season, so whether it’s weekly reviews or full reviews after the
Sometimes when reviews are written about popular or controversial
That leads to my next point….
10. Controversy
There are two types of controversy in the
- Controversy started by
anime fans. - The types of controversy started by outsiders, trolls, and haters.
The first type of controversy starts when anime like Darling In The Franxx are released. When this
It was trending all over Twitter and everyone was losing their minds in their own toxicity.
The 2nd type of controversy is when random people on Tiktok claim Spy x Family sexualizes children and promotes child trafficking, or when mothers claim World’s End Harem is somehow “sexist” to women.
Anime is a scapegoat so this topic will never die down.
11. Character analysis
This is a popular
From characters like:
- Goku.
- Vegeta.
- Sasuke Uchiha.
- Nezuko Kamado.
- Light Yagami.
- Nobara Kugisaki.
- Sakura Haruno.
- Eren Yaeger.
- Chizuru Mizuhara.
And so many more, the
Here’s my example: Lucy Heartfilia Character Analysis: MUCH More Than She’s Given Credit For
12. Aesthetics/Design
Aesthetics and design are a big part of the
One way this is talked about a lot is through
Another way this is talked about is when fans share
This can either be when people review or analyze characters, or when they criticize or praise them.
13. Anime News

Anime news is what drives the industry everyday. News is what drives media overall. There’s always something new happening that people wanna know about.
Everyday you’ll hear and see
- New announcements for
anime adaptations like Solo Leveling. - Announcements for original
anime shows like Vivy Fluorite Eye’s Song in 2021. - News about voice actors, singers, and industry people.
Or news about delays in
This is short-lived since it’s news, but it gains enough attention for it to stay popular which shouldn’t be surprising.
14. Hentai
Yes,
In fact
Just a few days ago I had an article about
People are horny as F and sex sells. That’s just the way it works but it still surprises me how much attention it gets as a topic.
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