Beach episodes are an anime staple. Even in the most serious shonen anime, where going to the beach feels out of the question, a beach episode can change the way fans view their favorite characters.

Fillers are an anime fan's biggest fear, and the dreaded beach episode has a reputation as a detour from the actual plot. However, some anime have used this stereotype to catch fans off-guard by ...

Throughout anime, there are a variety of episode archetypes that have become near and dear to our hearts. The desperate positivity of the school festival episode, the revelatory hope and cheer of the ...