Bleach is one of the biggest anime series to ever come to life. 15 seasons of the anime span about 366 episodes. And while a great deal of it is filler content, a greater amount is not. When it comes to long-running anime, most anime fans watch every single bit of content they possibly can, others
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Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Book of Boba Fett, “Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa,” now streaming on Disney+. Actor Danny Trejo is officially a Star Wars character thanks to The Book of Boba Fett. Trejo shared a behind-the-scenes photo of himself and lead actor Temuera Morrison posing in their costumes, the prop head of a Rancor standing next
The Devil Wears Prada is an unsuspecting comedy-drama that was released in 2006. Starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, the film’s most memorable performance undoubtedly comes from Streep’s turn as the film’s antagonist, Miranda Priestly. From the moment she shows up on the screen, her presence is as intimidating as it is magnetic, but what
The debate between manga readers and anime watchers has continued since the very first adaptation was made. Which is better? Has the studio stayed true to the source material? Did the inevitable changes ruin the story’s essence? All of these questions, and more, plague every anime adaptation that gets released, and the diehard fans are
As the tyrannical ruler of Dragon Ball’s Planet Trade Organization, Lord Frieza is a name that strikes fear into hearts across the galaxy. Which is a funny conceit, given he’s named after a kitchen appliance — as is his brother, Cooler. The Frieza Force’s many soldiers, in turn, are named after items found in such appliances;
Tokyo Revengers is an anime series that tells the story of a boy named Takemichi, who gains the ability to travel through time. With this power, he decides to save the people he cares about from death. In order to do so, he joins a gang called Toman, putting himself in danger, but making new friends
For as far back as most can remember, audiences have been watching Hollywood remakes of Japanese films, from Star Wars to Disney Pixar movies. The influence of Japanese culture on Western media spans back for decades and permeates the most basic Western franchises. The Seven Samurai, released in Japan in 1954, has remained highly influential in cultures across
While gathered in the Killer shack waiting for the next set of victims, what better way to pass the time than determining the zodiac alignment of each vicious murderer? The Entity has graciously honored CBR with the star alignment of every killer in Dead By Daylight. RELATED: Which Adult Swim Character Are You Based On Your Zodiac Sign? Unfortunately,
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Archive 81, now streaming on Netflix. Archive 81 has cult leaders sacrificing innocent people, a sketchy CEO and a literal demon god. But if that isn’t enough to understand that Archive 81 has horrible people as characters, look to Dan Turner, who’s nothing but a bad friend to Mark. In Archive
Influencer, model and TikTok personality Wisdom Kaye created six distinct looks inspired by each villain in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Kaye put together six outfits based on the multiversal villains that appeared in No Way Home, including Sandman, Dr. Otto Octavius/Doc Ock, the Lizard and Electro, as well as two separate outfits for Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin/Norman Osborn. In a
Hollywood has pulled from many different sources over the years to bring exciting new stories to the big screen, although it can be sometimes surprising to see just how many movies have been inspired by Greek mythology over the years. This inspiration can be found in adaptations of classics like The Odyssey and The Illiad to modern reimaginings that are
Magneto is one of the most powerful beings on Earth. The mutant master of magnetism has had a long history: he survived the Holocaust, has battled the X-Men countless and other heroes countless times, has been de-aged, nearly died multiple times, and finally joined the X-Men and helped found the nation of Krakoa. There are
During Season 9 of AMC’s hit zombie series The Walking Dead, the show’s heroes encountered their most terrifying enemies yet. The human survivors disguised as the living dead quickly provided the hit horror with scares, thrills, and shocks, and they had every fan worried for the fate of their favorite walker-killing warriors. RELATED: 10 Great
Today, we look at the Secret Wars II tie-in that saw the Beyonder teach Cloak and Dagger a lesson in moral absolutes…and also did heroin with them. For serious. In every installment of I Love Ya But You’re Strange I spotlight strange but ultimately endearing comic stories. Feel free to e-mail me at brianc@cbr.com if
UPDATING… Scream cuts down Spider-Man: No Way Home as the box office’s top earner this weekend. According to The Hollywood Reporter, while the web slinger’s latest blockbuster is on track to earn $700 million at the domestic box office, its fifth weekend fell a few million short of Paramount and Spyglass’ slasher reboot. Scream took in $30.6 million over the
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Scream, now playing in theaters. One of the most charming aspects of the Scream franchise is how much it dedicates itself to slipping in clever horror homages — and the new film is no different. And while it spends the bulk of its time lovingly making callbacks to
Eri has been one of My Hero Academia‘s most enigmatic characters since her introduction. She raised a lot of questions about the specifications of her Quirk and how she managed to be affiliated with the Hassaikai. A few of these mysteries have been resolved since she was rescued from Overhaul’s clutches, but one that persists
Every anime has friends, allies, and comrades, but not always best friends. Some anime sees the protagonists have best friends, those who are ready to put themselves in danger and save their friend at any moment. It is incredibly difficult to find such friends, especially in anime. These close friends save each other from danger. RELATED:
Marvel UK & Ireland recently reminded audiences why they need to stay for the post-credits scene when watching Marvel Cinematic Universe films in cinemas. On social media, Marvel posted a series of images capturing the most important moments in the MCU, each one contained in the post-credits scene of a different film. These ranged from
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Peacemaker, streaming now on HBO Max. HBO Max’s Peacemaker features a controversial character who has a problematic past in both the show and the comics. Peacemaker’s father, Auggie Smith, has a surprising tie to a DC Comics villain, but his involvement in his son’s life makes
Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Book of Boba Fett “Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa,” now streaming on Disney+. Although most of the Star Wars franchise has had its most important players touchdown on Tatooine, the planet hasn’t been properly explored in that time. However, in Star Wars: The Book of Boba
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 3, “Better Goff Dead,” streaming now on HBO Max. One of the biggest, most anticipated projects in the Marvel Studios docket has been Secret Invasion. The TV series promised to build on the Skrulls seen in Captain Marvel, leaving fans eager to discover why their species became foes
Star Wars: The Last Jedi emphasized the failings of the Jedi, with Luke trying to bring an end to the order. Yet, by the end of the sequel trilogy, the Jedi are once again redeemed through Rey and seen as the true balance of the galaxy. While the moment when famed Jedi from the past supporting
Over the years since its initial release, Stellaris has undergone changes that have radically altered its mechanics, forcing Empires to come up with new playstyles to win. These include the many DLCs and Expansions, as well as the free updates that usually accompany them, all carefully explained through dev diaries. But in their quest to
One of the reasons the Dragon Age franchise keeps fans coming back for more is because of the rich, deep lore. Since 2009, BioWare has been spinning yarns in Thedas and taking players on exciting journeys to save a world that’s come to feel like home. They’ve given fans a host of likable NPCs and
Succession star Brian Cox’s memoir hasn’t hit shelves yet, but excerpts from it are making waves — particularly Cox’s disclosure that he almost had a role in HBO’s Game of Thrones. In Cox’s new memoir, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat, the actor admits to turning down a role in Game of Thrones, as reported by GQ. Cox writes, “I’m often asked
Today, we look at how Iron Man’s second company was taken down by the Runaways’ evil parents, the Pride! This is “Foundationed Deep,” a feature where we look at particular odd/strange/interesting instances of retroactively connecting different comic book characters (for instance, Uncanny X-Men #268 retroactively established that Wolverine knew both Captain America and the Black
Marvel’s upcoming issue of Avengers suggests that the team’s youngest member may be its most powerful. In Avengers #52, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are on the run from the Multiversal Masters of Evil, a conglomerate of villains from different realities. During their attempt to find a moment’s rest, Captain America and Captain Marvel encounter a group of
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Season 1 of Komi Can’t Communicate, now streaming on Netflix. One of the most important traits of a childhood friend is having someone comfortable enough with who they are to accept you no matter what. Capturing the hearts of anime fans everywhere, Osana Najimi not only serves as the
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s (JJBA) sixth part, Stone Ocean, is filled from one arc to another with intense fights and moments of danger. Protagonist Jolyne Cujoh and her allies usually overcome these challenges through a combination of raw power and tactical skill. RELATED: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: The 15 Smartest Characters, Ranked However, Jolyne finds victory and success as