Month: November 2021

There’s a tendency to always be looking forward when it comes to new forms of entertainment, but anime is quite careful to not forget its past and the pivotal programs that helped define the medium, especially during iconic periods like the 1990s. RELATED: 10 ’90s Anime That Are Still Relevant Today There’s a healthy amount of

Captain America and Iron Man are about to face off against a foe that combines the greatest strengths of both heroes. Two of the most powerful Avengers are due for a team-up in the pages of Captain America/Iron Man, a five-issue miniseries written by Derek Landy with art by Angel Unzueta. The series picks up where Falcon

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Season 1 of Hit-Monkey, now streaming on Hulu. Hit-Monkey holds nothing back when it comes to its violence, humor and emotional punches, and that latter quality hits all the harder because of how endeared the audience becomes by the characters. On paper, there should be plenty of reason not

In the shonen sensation, My Hero Academia, 80% of the world’s population harbors some kind of special ability, called Quirks. These powers may manifest as superhuman strength, exceptional intellect or something else entirely; quirks are as diverse as the characters who own them. The 20% of people who don’t have one, however, are alienated in a society that

The Avengers are known as “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” and serve as Marvel‘s premiere superteam, which usually means the roster is stacked with both powerful and brilliant members of the superhuman community. The Avengers have a variety of different skill sets that would make them great players in Netflix’s hit Squid Game. RELATED: Squid Game: Every Main Character, Ranked

Though attempts have been made to set Tom Holland’s webslinger apart from those who came before, Spider-Man: No Way Home is packed with nods and winks to past iterations — the least subtle being the arrival of villains from Raimi and Marc Webb’s Spider-Man movies. Still, it’s clear Marvel is going all out to bring Endgame-level

A new One Piece retrospective offers a quick way to catch up on Luffy’s journey. Crunchyroll released the new video to its official YouTube video. The retrospective offers a 1 second clip for all 1000 episodes of One Piece, ranging from the series’ premiere episode from 1999, all the way up to the show’s 1000th episode,

Acnologia was without a doubt the most powerful force in the world of the Fairy Tail anime. He was known by many names: Black Dragon of the Apocalypse, Dragon of Despair, Arcane Dragon and Dragon King. It was no surprise that he was the final villain. RELATED: Fairy Tail: 10 Most Fearless Characters, Ranked There

Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland recently discussed how much pressure he felt during the press tour for Spider-Man: Homecoming and the toll it took on his body. It was stressful enough that the actor burnt himself out. In an interview with GQ, the actor explained, “I was really ill… But I didn’t say

It’s hard to believe that some of the most beloved TV shows were almost never made. When networks are presented with a program idea, it isn’t always clear on what will be a hit and what will be a flop. RELATED: 10 TV Shows Where The Best Episode Is The Pilot Some television programs are

As one of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes, Spider-Man has a powerful rogues gallery that is loaded with villains like Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and Venom. The new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home implies a pending team-up of villains from previous Spider-Man films, making it the closest onscreen depiction of the web-head’s most infamous super-villain team, the Sinister Six. There have been many incarnations

The Star Wars Holiday Special has remained the uncontested low point of the franchise almost since its inception. George Lucas infamously hated it, and it remains largely unavailable through official sources, though certain segments have been released on Disney+. It justifies its reputation, cramming Lucas’s galaxy far, far away into the then-popular television variety format with

Life can be stressful, and finding ways to take the mind off all that stress can be hard. Thankfully, mankind has entered a golden age of distractions and streaming services help give audiences hundreds, if not thousands, of choices when it comes to avoiding tension headaches. RELATED: 9 Perks Of Being A Sitcom Protagonist For many, there’s nothing better than

What would happen if someone trained like the characters in battle manga do? That’s what Ayashimon from Yuji Kaku explores in its first chapter. Released by Shonen Jump, many fans are already drawing comparisons to One Punch Man, as the main character trains to the point that he’s stronger than an average human. However, unlike Saitama, Maruo

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a unique entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe because its story is mainly self-contained yet reaches out to other franchises. This is best shown in the film’s mid-credits scene, where Shang-Chi and Katy are in a room with Wong and the holograms of Captain Marvel and Bruce

When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons‘ adventuring parties, each class has a significant role to play, but not all parties are created equally. Sometimes, the party may be lacking a dedicated healer or a tank, requiring everyone to pull their weight to make up for what’s missing. Luckily, some classes can fill a variety of roles

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Trek: The Mirror War #2, available now from IDW Publishing. Star Trek’s Ro Laren was almost a bridge between two generations. After debuting early in Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Five, the Bajoran Starfleet Ensign, portrayed by Michelle Forbes, became a recurring character on the series and

The Ghostbusters franchise isn’t as grand as the Star Wars franchise or as globe-trotting as Indiana Jones. But what it lacks in those areas it makes up for with comedy, amazing visual effects and a premise unlike anything audiences had ever seen before. Since the first film, the franchise has continued sequels that directly link to the

Nanaue channels the power of ugly sweaters and awkward family photos on Tim Seeley’s variant cover for the sixth and final issue of Suicide Squad: King Shark. Per DC Comics’ February 2022 solicits, Suicide Squad: King Shark #6 is set to hit comic shops on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Written by Seeley and illustrated by Scott Kolin,

Gods in the anime world don’t really need to be intelligent. Smarts and common sense may be essential for life on earth, but for overpowered deities, in many cases, it seems like immortality can bring boredom and bad behavior. RELATED: Top 10 Narrow Escapes In Shonen Anime Still, in some cases, anime gods add superhuman intelligence

Marvel‘s heroes are among the most popular, but they’d be nothing without the villains. These powerful foes have defined evil for generations of fans, using their amazing skills and abilities to challenge the heroes in ways that have almost doomed the entire universe. Some of the most powerful villains are men, and they’ve used these

The number of fights in the Naruto franchise is endless. Some go on for what seems like 50 episodes and some have fans on the edge of their seats. Naruto is the protagonist of this Shonen Jump series, and viewers see him fight his way through life, sometimes with talking, sometimes with fists. His journey to become Hokage is

The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace says the inclusion of Cress Williams’ Jefferson Pierce/Black Lighting and Javicia Leslie’s Ryan Wilder/Batwoman was absolutely essential to making Season 8’s five-episode “Armageddon” event a reality. “But when I looked at what Barry [Allen]’s journey was, I realized there were two characters that had to be in the episode and I started

In Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time, each Aes Sedai wears a ring that marks her as a member of the elite One Power-wielding organization. Rosamund Pike, who plays the Aes Sedai with the most prominent role in the story, offered a clue to fans about what these rings can tell you about the characters who wear

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Ranking of Kings Episode 6, “The King of the Underworld,” now streaming on Funimation. Ranking of Kings Episode 5 appeared to explain the late King Bosse’s power as something that could be transferred between individuals via a dark magic ritual. This was a lie. In Episode 6, both Prince

More and more risks are being taken with absurdist comedies like Hulu’s Solar Opposites. Animated series are able to prolong their storytelling for several decades in some cases, but it’s exciting to see the ways in which newer animated programs like Solar Opposites push boundaries and establish new paradigms. RELATED: Solar Opposites: 10 Questions We Want

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was released Oct. 26 to general critical acclaim and glowing critical reviews. The game has now received four nominations at The Game Awards 2021, earning nods for Best Action / Adventure, Best Score and Music, Innovation in Accessibility and Best Narrative. Guardians of the Galaxy isn’t a perfect game, but it deserves the win for

Phase One of the MCU was a great start to the powerhouse universe that exists in cinema today. Many other franchises have attempted to recreate the same magic, but were unsuccessful. The MCU was slowly developed over years, with multiple films introducing fans to a variety of interesting characters. RELATED: MCU: 10 Strong Characters Who

Coffee is a magical drink that can keep even the most sleep-deprived person awake for hours. Thanks to these magical properties, it’s no wonder that coffee can become a very addictive drink. For most coffee drinkers before they can even start their day, drinking a cup of coffee is a must. RELATED: 10 Food-Based Anime That Feature Real-Life