For the most part, the animated world doesn’t get too heavy. Unless you’ve called up some Ghiblian tragedy on your streaming service of choice, you can rest relatively assured of a soothing few hours ...

These are “the 20 science fiction moments that will make absolutely anyone cry,” as selected by io9. All of them are true tear jerkers, but the best is probably the ending of a cartoon, the Futurama ...

The general notion is that Superman is one of the most optimistic DC superheroes. And while it's true that Superman retains hope even in situations when other superheroes become much more pessimistic, ...

Naruto has given fans many sad moments to reminisce about and also cry about the fragility of life, loneliness, and the grief of losing a loved one. Almost every character in the series goes through ...

For all the awe and wonder in its sci-fi depiction of the future, the "Star Trek" franchise also can be absolutely ...

Meet Dev, an avid writer, cat lover, and anime enthusiast. He has a passion for storytelling, traveling, and new adventures. Anime moments can evoke deep sorrow, such as Jiraiya's sacrificial death in ...

WandaVision may rely heavily on the sitcom format but it’s often not all situational humor, physical comedy, and cleverly written jokes. Instead, WandaVision can be quite sad and even tragic. Marvel ...

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...