Month: January 2022

While a lot of anime heroes will stop at nothing to get stronger, smarter, or more prepared, a common denominator is that they want to achieve these things the right way and on their own. However, this does not ring true for every anime hero out there. Some anime heroes care about winning no matter the

One of the most memorable moments from Hawkeye not only could have come sooner, but also could have been portrayed differently, as a deleted scene suggests Kingpin’s debut might have originally been intended for an earlier episode. Over a dozen deleted scenes from Hawkeye were added to Disney+ Hotstar, with one scene in particular showing

Several Hawkeye deleted scenes are currently available on Disney+ Hotstar. Disney+ Hotstar, the version of the streaming service available in India, included at least 13 deleted scenes from Hawkeye, according to a post shared on Reddit. Included in those deleted scenes is the backstory of Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton/Hawkeye, which expands on his childhood, as well as

It’s amazing how much a good cry can make a person feel better. Counterintuitive though it seems, crying relieves anxiety and releases endorphins, and the sense of catharsis that comes with a good sob is a fundamental part of being human. Perhaps this is why many anime fans, time and time again, rewatch anime series that

Marvel’s Avengers players can now unlock a new skin for Kate Bishop, which is based on the costume the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the character wore in the Disney+ original series Hawkeye. As announced by the official Marvel’s Avengers Twitter account, Kate’s MCU outfit is available in the Marketplace as of today, Jan. 20. “She’ll

Scream fans will always have a soft spot for Randy Meeks, who laid down key rules for the heroes to initially survive the Ghostface assaults in Woodsboro. Randy was a horror movie buff and, admittedly, one of the reasons Sid lived in the first two movies, with his priceless knowledge on getting out of these massacres. However, he

One of the main themes in Netflix’s DOTA: Dragon’s Blood has been betrayal. Protagonist Davion felt it when Kaden and the other Dragon Knights took him hostage at the end of Book 1, with his peers focusing more on the dragon, Slyrak, bonded to him than the human host itself. In addition, the antagonist Selemene backstabbed the Invoker

Shonen anime is one of the most praised and loved genres within the anime community. It is enjoyed by all sorts of demographics, despite being aimed at young boys, and it has outlived many other kinds of series in relevance and popularity. RELATED: 10 Lesser-Known Battle Shounen Anime That Deserve More Attention Unfortunately, not all shonen

The Batman leading man Robert Pattinson confirmed that the Dark Knight’s newest cinematic outing is more of a detective story than a superhero one. During an interview with MovieMaker, Pattinson discussed director and co-writer Matt Reeves’ ideas for the film. “In the first meeting, [Reeves] was saying, we want to lean into the ‘world’s greatest detective aspect,’

It’s been a while since a new main series Pokémon game featured substantial side activities outside of the usual catching and battle. While there are spinoffs, most of these also center around combat. Pokémon Contests brought something different to the series, allowing trainers to raise Pokémon in a different way and allowing some that go overlooked a chance in

Of all the games in the Playstation 2 library, Kingdom Hearts II is among the most revered, thanks in part to the innovation it improved on from the first game in both gameplay and story elements. RELATED: 10 PS2 Games That Stood The Test Of Time One of the many highlights that fans love to put

No Time to Die and Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli recently revealed Idris Elba has definitely been mentioned in conversations about who will replace Daniel Craig as the next Agent 007. “Well, we know Idris, we’re friends with him, and he’s a magnificent actor,” Broccoli teased in a new interview with Deadline. “And, you know,

DC basically invented the Multiverse concept in comics. By incorporating alternate Earths and “imaginary stories” into the Silver Age DC Universe, the publisher changed comic storytelling forever. Multiverses are becoming all the rage again thanks to the MCU, but DC is the granddaddy of Multiverses and has created some of the best alternate universes of

A live-action Aristocats movie is in development at Disney. As reported by Deadline, Disney will adapt the 1970 animated classic into a live-action film, which is currently in early development with Will Gluck (Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway) and Keith Bunin (Onward) set to write the script. Gluck will produce under his Olive Bridge Entertainment banner. RELATED: The

Tim Roth is returning as the Abomination in Marvel’s She-Hulk, and the actor recently touched on how it all came to be. Roth first played the villainous Emil Blonsky in the second-ever movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. In an interview with Uproxx, he said he was shocked to be invited back into the MCU over

Warning: the following contains spoilers for Tower of God, Chapter 519, “Warp Gate 01”, by SIU, now available Funimation. Character deaths have never been taken lightly in shonen manga or manhwa, partly because shonen heroes are generally idealistic. This means experiencing too much death might make them cynical, so most deaths in shonen carry important

Marvel Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of Iron Man #16, by Christopher Cantwell, Julius Ohta, Frank D’Armata and VC’s Joe Caramagna. In the preview, Tony Stark/Iron God arrives on Earth, where he’s confronted by the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Previously in Iron Man, Tony found himself fighting against Michael Korvac, who

Attack on Titan features a compelling cast of vivid and deep characters, from the hero turned villain Eren Yeager to the shy but brilliant Armin Arlert and the stern perfectionist Levi Ackerman, among many others. Partway through the series, another major character appreared, Eren’s half-brother Zeke Yeager. He controls the Beast Titan and carries royal

Marvel Comics has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of X Deaths of Wolverine #1, by Benjamin Percy, Federico Vicentini, Dijjo Lima and Frank Martin. In the preview, some unseen force chases Moira MacTaggert, potentially intending to kill her. X Deaths of Wolverine is interconnected with X Lives of Wolverine, and together, the two books

A new map shows how dominant One Piece has become in the United States’ anime scene. As reported by Polygon, the new map, which was compiled by CenturyLinkQuote, calculates the most popular anime in all 50 American states using search data gathered from throughout 2021. The map reminds viewers that while there’s not many topics most

CBR presents an exclusive first look at Image Comics and Skybound’s LEGO Ninjago Garmadon #1. Written and illustrated by Tri Vuong, the preview sees the traditionally villainous Lord Garmadon saving a village outside of Ninjago City from a mysterious threat. RELATED: Investing in LEGO Sets Found to Be a Better Bet Than Stocks, Gold or Wine Following

First conceived as a self-published series of novels by Reki Kawahara that ran between 2002 and 2008, Sword Art Online quickly took the world by storm. The subsequent light novel series began running in 2009 and is still going strong as of January 2022. In 2012, the landscape of anime would truly be changed, as the series

The first DC Animated Movie of 2022 is Catwoman: Hunted, with acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Shinsuke Terasawa helming an anime take on the DC Universe’s iconic cat burglar and other familiar heroes and villains. Written by Young Justice showrunner Greg Weisman, Catwoman: Hunted shows Selina Kyle crossing paths with Batwoman while staging a massive heist. Her

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 2, Episode 2, “The Ties That Bind,” which aired Tuesday, Jan. 18 on The CW. Only two episodes into its second season and Superman & Lois is already doubling down on the amount of enemies confronting the Man of Steel as he balances his role

Next week’s DC Comics releases are giving peace a chance with an all-new Peacemaker one-shot. Christopher Smith aka Peacemaker is rising in popularity, thanks to actor-wrestler John Cena’s portrayal in both James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad (2021) and the current Peacemaker series on HBO Max. Out on Tuesday is Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace #1, which will explore the character’s violent past and

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Scream, now playing in theaters. In the Scream franchise, one of the longest-running gags has been to ensure villains stay dead, which is why with each film, the heroes put bullets into their heads. Randy warned them to keep this trend going so that no one returned in the

The unique Marvel Comics hero Moon Knight (aka Marc Spector) has gone through many incarnations and iterations over the years. Since his debut, Spector has been somewhat difficult to nail down to one particular personality, largely due to a Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) that gives him multiple personalities and presents him with serious mental challenges. With a new series

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Rust-Eater Bisco Season 1, Episode 2, “Soar on King Trumpets,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. The latest episode of Rust-Eater Bisco gave viewers a much greater idea of who Bisco as a character is. The reason he’s seeking out this fabled mushroom is revealed to be one of a personal nature. Bisco’s

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for She-Hulk #1 by Rainbow Rowell, Roge Antonio, Rico Renzi, and VC’s Joe Caramagna, now on sale from Marvel Comics The Marvel Universe has been home to some very deadly grudge matches, with the rivalries between heroes and villains oftentimes leaving a slew of bodies and a trail of destruction

Eternals impacted the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ways that potentially recontextualized things seen in past Infinity Saga films while also altering some of the lore surrounding the characters’ comic book roots. The biggest example of this comes from the revelation that the Eternals are actually humanoid androids created by the Celestial Arishem in the World