Which Anime Movies Are Cannon?
Hundreds of new anime series come out every year on television, but some of the biggest hits with evergreen appeal are the bold feature films that hit theaters. Anime movies can tell completely original stories, but it’s become increasingly common for the most popular anime series to deliver feature film-length events that tell bigger stories than what would have been impossible on TV.
In attempts to not alienate audiences that can’t make it to the movie theater, many of these anime movies will tell frivolous and standalone stories that don’t impact the ongoing series. Ranma ½, Yu Yu Hakusho, and One Piece all follow this formula, for instance. However, that doesn’t mean that canonical anime movies aren’t out there and some of them even irrevocably change their series.
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In attempts to not alienate audiences that can’t make it to the movie theater, many of these anime movies will tell frivolous and standalone stories that don’t impact the ongoing series. Ranma ½, Yu Yu Hakusho, and One Piece all follow this formula, for instance. However, that doesn’t mean that canonical anime movies aren’t out there and some of them even irrevocably change their series.
Related: Best Anime Movies To Watch On Crunchyroll
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Release Date: June...
- 10/24/2023
- by Daniel Kurland
- CBR
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