Power systems are a staple of action anime, but in some cases, less is more. While supernatural abilities and excessive techniques can make fights appear flashy, they also ruin pacing, dilute tension ...

In the climactic fight between Jinwoo and the Ant King in Season 2 Episode 12 of Solo Leveling, the Ant King, or Beru as he will later be known, notably uses Ice Magic against Jinwoo. This use of Ice ...

Alex is a writer on Game Rant and a complex story appreciator with a soft spot for fantasy anime. He likes films and shows that boast strong characters and complex worlds. Alex thinks the best kinds ...

Fatima Naeem is a writer of sorts from Pakistan who has over five years of writing experience under her belt, and a completely accidental physics degree (because come on, no one plans these things, ...

Something that always makes for a great anime is a great power system; as entertaining as mindless action can be, when there’s a specific system that everyone draws their powers from, it becomes far ...