These anime underdogs start at rock bottom and claw their way to the top. Weak today, world-breaking tomorrow.

Poll of 20,000 anime fans selects Rimuru as strongest, edging out powerhouses Saitama, Zeno, and fan-favorite Goku.

Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" ...