Month: April 2021

Cartoon Network’s original Teen Titans animated series was a very unique show. Between its anime-esque aesthetic, the multiple versions of its theme song and its emphasis on obscure comic book characters, the series was completely unlike anything else DC was doing at the time. One of the most interesting things that set Teen Titans apart

It hasn’t taken very long for Jujutsu Kaisen to grow into one of the more popular anime sensations out of the past few years, and while its universal recognition isn’t at the level of Pokémon’s success, it’s unlikely to disappear any time soon. Jujutsu Kaisen is full of powerful and compelling characters. Satoru Gojo fills

Critics are struggling to find good things about the recently released Balan Wonderworld. After releasing a widely-panned demo, Square Enix promised a day-one patch to address some of the criticisms. Though Square Enix admitted the patch wouldn’t resolve every issue, the hope was that it would resolve some of Balan Wonderworld‘s glaring problems. Critics have

Of all the heroes to embark on a new direction in DC’s bold Infinite Frontier era, one of the most cosmically uncertain of them all was the legacy of The Flash. As Barry Allen prepared to take on a superhero responsibility that spanned the entire reborn Multiverse, the longtime Scarlet Speedster decided to pass on the

The martial arts master Richard Dragon is one of DC’s more obscure characters as well as one of its most important. Introduced in the Bronze Age, the character quickly became one of DC’s top martial artists, besting Black Canary, Bronze Tiger and even Batman himself. Emblematic of the era’s kung fu movie craze, he was

Supernatural alum Jeffrey Dean Morgan has resumed his paranormal investigations in The Unholy, but his character is no John Winchester. In the horror flick, Morgan plays Gerry Fenn, a disgraced journalist who isn’t above creating a little drama to get a good article. However, he scares up the wrong story when he travels to Banfeild,

Amber Heard provided a behind the scenes glimpse into what it was like wearing Mera’s Atlantean costume for the production of Justice League. The brief video, shared to the actor’s Instagram, showed that the costume was not as graceful to move in as it appeared in the water onscreen. She struggled to stay on her feet as

The iconic actress Sandra Oh starred on the beloved medical drama Grey’s Anatomy for a total of 10 seasons in the role of Dr. Cristina Yang. It was in this role that Oh really rose to prominence in the entertainment industry. Oh was recognized time and time again for her work on Grey’s, winning both a Golden Globe

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Kemono Jihen, available to stream on Funimation, and discussion of sexual abuse and violence.  Shonen has recently taken a hard turn towards darker themes, with series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man rising to prominence and deservedly receiving praise for their more mature take on the genre. But there are also

Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which is scheduled to premiere on May 4 and follow the adventures of Clone Force 99 after the fall of the Galactic Republic, dropped a new trailer that introduces a character that just might be the final clone in the Jango Fett line. In the new look, the Bad Batch

It takes a lot of skill for horror and comedy to be blended together in a way that doesn’t come off as campy or unbalanced. Mieruko-Chan: The Girl That Sees “Them” has managed to pull it off perfectly, though. Written and illustrated by Izumi Tomoki, the series was initially published on the art site Pixiv before

For every golden protagonist worth rooting for, fans have come to expect an antagonist who’s written just as well. As writers indulge more and more in gray areas, this fact remains key. If an audience is going to have any genuine empathy for a protagonist, there’s got to be someone or something worse on the

A new report offers some insight on what part of the DC Extended Universe’s multiverse will be home to The Batman. According to THR, The Batman will take place on Earth-2. The concept of a cinematic multiverse will also be explored in fellow upcoming DC blockbuster The Flash, which will utilize multiple universes to include both Ben Affleck and Michael

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 1, Episode 5, “The Best of Smallville.” The CW’s Superman & Lois has slowly began unravelling a chasm between the Kent twins as Jordan recently stole the spotlight from Jonathan. With Jordan having his dad’s powers and becoming the football team’s star player at Smallville High

As teased in the backup stories in Batman and Detective Comics, Damian Wayne is set to embark on his most dangerous adventure yet by taking part in the fateful Lazarus Tournament. While this will give him the opportunity to potentially learn more about the mysterious League of Lazarus, Damian will have to confront plenty of

When Netflix’s Bridgerton returns for Season 2, it will be without Regé-Jean Page’s Simon. According to THR, Page will not to return following his one-season contract. The show’s official Twitter account also shared the news in the form of a letter from Lady Whistletown that reads, “Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Challenge of the Super Sons #9 by Peter Tomasi, Max Raynor, Luis Guerrero and Rob Leigh, on sale now. In the DC Universe, Aquaman is one of the most resilient heroes around. Though once considered a meme, Aquaman has become one of the toughest heroes out there, particularly when portrayed

The isekai anime subgenre has become something of a punchline among anime fans, especially thanks to Truck-kun. For whatever reason, these transparent power fantasies and exercises in wish-fulfillment almost always started with the protagonists getting run over by a truck. RELATED: 10 Isekai Characters Who Let Power Get To Their Head Popular as Truck-kun is, they’re

A number of older made-for-TV Star Wars live-action movies and animated series are now on Disney+ as part of the streamer’s Star Wars Vintage Collection. Per the announcement on the official Star Wars website, Disney+’s Star Wars Vintage Collection features “several long-out-of-print and previously unavailable movies and series.” Their ranks include the live-action, made-for-TV Ewok

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse continues to grow, with the previous three films culminating in Godzilla vs. Kong‘s release. This film marks the second time the cinematic monsters have duked it out on the big screen since 1962’s King Kong vs. Godzilla, and the hype couldn’t be more immense. Despite this, it’s been a somewhat

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Mars Red, now streaming on Funimation. Mars Red is a historical anime set in 1923 Japan that features one of the most interesting takes on vampires in recent memory. In this version of our world, vampires have co-existed with humans for millennia, but are having trouble adapting

Unlike Jump Rope Challenge, Nintendo did not back down from its promise to de-list Super Mario 3D All-Stars on March 31. The game, alongside several other Mario products, were swiftly removed from storefronts. While all the removals sting to various extents, losing the games in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection is especially disheartening. After

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman/Catwoman #4, by Tom King, Clay Mann, Tomeu Morey and Clayton Cowles, on sale now. The maxi-series Batman/Catwoman revolves around three separate time periods in the relationship between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle: The present as the couple faces the return of Andrea Beamont and her masked alter ego

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Godzilla vs. Kong, now in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. While 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters crowned the Titan king, it also quietly made Kong a Titan without a home to lord over. The end credits sequence revealed Skull Island was becoming unstable in the wake of

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen, available for streaming on Crunchyroll. One of the breakout successes of the Winter 2021 anime season, Jujutsu Kaisen wraps up its first action-packed season with an ending that leaves viewers hungry for more. The Season 1 finale mostly focuses on finishing off the fight between Itadori

There’s a saying that “power corrupts absolutely,” and more often than not, that turns out to be true. For many characters in isekai anime, the great power they wield is used responsibly, but sadly some succumb to the feeling of superiority that it gives them and the temptation to use it for their own desires. RELATED: 9

Deadpool‘s 30th birthday is coming up. There are plenty of celebrations in the works over the next few months, including a new version of  Deadpool vs The World. The Op’s adult-oriented, Merc with a Mouth-themed party game will drop a limited edition release featuring revised box art. The original version of the game has been updated with a new,

The fall of Shiganshina was arguably Attack On Titan‘s most soul-rending moment. It included the death of Eren’s mother and the indiscriminate slaughter of countless Eldians due to the actions of Marley’s warriors. RELATED: Attack On Titan: 10 Ways Erwin Made An Impact On The Series As horrific as it was, the strength of its perpetrators

This is “Look Back,” a feature that I plan to do for at least all of 2020 and possibly beyond that (and possibly forget about in a week, who knows?). The concept is that every week (I’ll probably be skipping the four fifth weeks in the year, but maybe not) of a month, I will