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10 Anime Arcs Where the Villain Becomes an Ally

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By Branson Garza
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It's a pretty common theme in anime for a villain to, at least temporarily, become an ally. Shōnen is saturated in this trope for a good reason; when it's pulled off well, it works. There aren't many moments as satisfying as watching a former villain put their own interests aside to fight with the series' protagonist against a threat neither could defeat on their own. To be a good temporary ally, a villain needs to be truly villainous before they switch sides.
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10 Anime With the Greatest Magic Systems, Ranked

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By Branson Garza
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Frieren holding her staff while staring with a pleasant expression in Frieren anime Image via Madhouse Magic systems bring the most out of an anime. The best ones come in a variety of forms: some highlight individualism, some focus on a larger system and the pieces that make it up, and others reflect the series' themes themselves. The term "magic system" can apply to a litany of concepts.
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7 Anime Series Where the Main Character Turns Evil

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By Branson Garza
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Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion anime Image via Studio Sunrise There's nothing like a fall from grace. Anime series can be almost too straightforward at times, especially when heroes are so firm in their beliefs that they become one-dimensional. Not every series is like that though, as there are a small group of anime characters who started as heroes before heading down a much darker path. These former heroes turn villainous for one reason or another.
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