Month: June 2021

Midnight Poppy Land is a romance Webtoon original by Lilydusk that returned for Season 2 on May 21. Season 1 attracted an army of fans who were fascinated by the blossoming love between two people from completely different worlds. With millions of dedicated subscribers, the series is ranked among the top five romances on the entire platform. To

Despite what is commonly believed, Marvel is still putting out new characters and heroes almost every year. Some soar and become fan-favorites like Miles Morales and Kamala Khan while others don’t get enough traction and attention to leave an impact. Despite that, writers, artists, and editors at the House of Ideas keep trying to come

In anime, there are several environments where one can only succeed and survive if one is persistent and determined. In the shinobi world of Naruto, the strongest ninja are the ones who train the hardest and aren’t discouraged by challenging obstacles or opponents. People who dream of becoming hunters and venture off to take the hunter

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Wonder Egg Priority, Episode 12, “An Unvanquished Warrior,” now streaming on Funimation, as well as discussion of suicide. Wonder Egg Priority will end with an hour-long “Special Edition” episode on June 29. CloverWorks confirmed that the upcoming episode will serve as the anime’s 12th and final episode, providing an

While the next phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have yet to include the X-Men, fans are waiting for the inevitable announcement following the end of the previous live-action franchise with 20th Century Fox and the characters’ return to Marvel Studios. However, there are still questions about the X-Men will be introduced into the already established movie

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for W.E.B. of Spider-Man by Kevin Shinick, Alberto Alburquerque, Rachelle Rosenberg and Travis Lanham, on sale now.  Disney prides itself on its ability to create intriguing worlds and backstories for its parks and attractions. Avengers Campus at Disney’s California Adventure is proving to be no different. With the recent opening of

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, now in theaters and on HBO Max. Within the Conjuring Universe, specifically with Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), many of the threats they face are spiritual in nature. While some may be human spirits, others are demons

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Loki Episode 1, “Glorious Purpose,” streaming now on Disney+. Perhaps one of the most ambitious projects in worldbuilding for the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far is the new Disney+ series Loki. However, the whole new dimension in the familiar universe comes with some unsettling implications. The Time Variance Authority, aka the

The Bowery King will return in John Wick 4. Emmy-winning actor Laurence Fishburne confirmed that his character, The Bowery King, is not yet done with John Wick and all the trouble that he brings, during an interview with Collider. “I should be going to Berlin within another couple of months or so,” he stated, confirming that he’ll be

Fist of the North Star is a title that many anime and manga fans have heard of at least once, even if only in passing. The shonen series is cited as one of the most influential titles in both anime and manga, coming out during the anime boom of the mid-’80s. Now, Viz Media is releasing

The pirate world in One Piece is dangerous and fiercely competitive. Just when a pirate believes they have a crew strong enough to venture out to sea, they face the perils of The New World. The goal for every pirate is to venture out into The New World and make a name for themselves, but things

The final DLC offerings for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have been the source of tons of speculation, in part due to the crazy characters that have already been announced. Fan-favorites like Banjo & Kazooie, Sephiroth and Steve have already set people’s expectations high, so many have high hopes for the last two slots of Fighting Pass

With beautiful scenery, wonderfully written words, and stories that suck viewers in, it’s no wonder that Studio Ghibli has produced some of the most widely watched and well-known animated movies of all time. RELATED: Studio Ghibli’s 10 Most Iconic Romances, Ranked One of the more amazing aspects of Studio Ghibli films are the hidden messages

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #117 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, Ronda Pattison, and Shawn Lee, on sale now. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been fighting one battle after another, all in the hopes that winning enough of them might save them from the horrifying vision

Devolver Digital, a publisher most notable for its often irreverent tone, has revealed its lineup for 2021 and beyond. Developer Digital’s E3 showcase continues the narrative of Nina Struthers, a character developed by the company to handle press events. Struthers has helmed several E3 showcases, each one wildly different in tone, with the core goal

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Legacies Season 3, Episode 14, “This Feels a Little Cult-y,” which aired Thursday on The CW. For much of Legacies‘ run, Lizzie is seen battling an undefined mental illness. Being a witch, her unbalanced emotions can often cause unintended dangers such as accidentally shattering glass windows at the Salvatore School

Samoa Joe may be coming back to WWE NXT after his release from the media company last April. Fightful Select broke the story about the pro wrestler and color commentator possibly being considered for a return to the brand division, in which he made his WWE in-ring debut over six years ago. Rumors originating from NXT wrestlers and

With a stacked cast of talented shinobi, the Naruto franchise is packed with exciting and memorable shonen fight scenes. This story has unforgettable clashes with battle sequences that involve creative uses of ninjutsu and martial arts. However, the best fights have emotion and personal stakes on the line. While Naruto and Sasuke’s eventual clash at the Valley of the

Comics publisher ABLAZEÔ announced that Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo’s Trese, Volume 1: Murder on Balete Drive graphic novel has sold out at Diamond and is headed back to press for a second printing. News of the graphic novel selling out came just days before Season 1 of Netflix’s Trese series premiered on the streaming platform

The X-Men are one of the most important groups in the Marvel Universe. Not only do they defend the world from some of the most dangerous villains around but they also fight for equality, their battle for mutant rights is arguably the most important thing they fight for. The members of the team are some

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia Season 5, Episode 11, “Our Brawl,” now streaming on Crunchyroll, Funimation and Hulu Many Quirks in My Hero Academia require a specific set of circumstances for them to be appropriately activated — Neito Monoma’s Copy is no exception. A major part of Monoma’s plan was to use

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Legendary Season 2, Episode 9, “Elektric Jungle” and Season 2, Episode 10, “Ballroom 5000,” which aired Thursday on HBO Max. Once again, Legendary has released two episodes this week, Season 2, Episode 9, “Elektric Jungle,” and Season 2, Episode 10, “Ballroom 5000.” This week also marks the end of the

Sailor Moon Crystal brought a fresh perspective for many fans of the 90s Sailor Moon anime. Based on the manga version of the story, the anime remake is far more faithful to the original source material involving everyone’s favorite Sailor Scouts, completely erasing some of the elements of the first anime adaptation. RELATED: Every Sailor Moon Anime (In Chronological Order)

Like all the best shonen anime series, Jujutsu Kaisen is full of powerful combatants, intriguing settings, and interesting weapons. The weapons in shonen anime often get overlooked, but each item that is able to help a character succeed adds depth to both the character and the setting, making them effective assets in terms of storytelling. RELATED: Jujutsu Kaisen: 10

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #117, by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, Ronda Pattison and Shawn Lee, on sale now. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are on the verge of what might be their most important battle yet. The Battle of the Bands will decide the fate of

Almost one year ago, Justice League star Ray Fisher accused director Joss Whedon of misconduct on the set of the film. He later expanded on the issue and alleged that figures at WarnerMedia including President of DC Films Walter Hamada, Geoff Johns and more enabled Whedon to get away with hostile and abusive behavior. Since

There are a few truths about Roger on American Dad! that are quite apparent after almost 20 seasons. The sexually ambiguous alien loves throwing himself into alternate personas. He also has a significant substance abuse problem. But a key component of his personality is the fact that he’s kind of a jerk. As it turns out, this

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of Westworld, “Crisis Theory.” Prodigal Son star Aurora Perrineau has reportedly joined the cast of Westworld. According to a report from Deadline, Perrineau has been cast in Season 4 of the HBO series in an undisclosed role for at least five episodes. HBO currently has not

Today, see how Black Knight and the Eternal named Sersi traveled from the Marvel Universe to the Ultraverse…and back again! This is “Never Gonna Be the Same Again,” a feature where I look at how bold, seemingly “permanent” changes were ultimately reversed. This is not a criticism, mind you, as obviously things are always going