Every year, a number of anime series become a big hit, while others are popular for a few years, then fall off the radar. Nisekoi is one such anime, being a moderately popular anime based on the manga of the same name by author Naoshi Komi. However, it is relatively obscure today compared to competitors
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Halloween is one of the pre-eminent slasher and horror film franchises. While no film has recaptured the lightning in the bottle of the 1978 original, the franchise is still going strong – 12 installments under its belt with a 13th on the way. RELATED: Halloween: All Of Michael Myers’ Deaths, Ranked Despite the franchise’s middling quality, most of
Although The Wheel of Time is new to television, it carries a long history in the fan-favorite 14-volume book series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. In the book series, its fantastical world is delved into deeply — establishing an intricate magic system and a lengthy history of civilizations with legacies that span even before the main
The Green Lantern Corps is known for their intergalactic adventures, but they’re most grounded by being defined with the term “space cops.” This has been emphasized more and more in recent years, and it began to come more into focus with the 2006 relaunch of the book Green Lantern Corps. The “To Be a Lantern” story
It’s not groundbreaking to say that Neon Genesis Evangelion didn’t just deconstruct the mecha anime, but served as its antithesis. Demolishing mecha clichés wasn’t just Evangelion’s bread and butter; it was its life and destiny. RELATED: 10 Outdated Anime Clichés That Need To Go Away That said, Shinji Ikari’s tragedy wasn’t just nihilistic for the sake of it. Beneath all
The Star Wars saga is fundamentally about two things — the battle between good versus evil and the morally complex choices made when fighting that struggle. Jedis must be careful of the Dark Side’s temptation. Rebel spies like Rogue One‘s Cassian Andor have to weigh the good they do against the cost to their soul.
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Batman: The Imposter #2, available now from DC Comics. Although it may not broadcast the Elseworlds banner, Batman: The Imposter has revealed itself to be a uniquely realistic and brutal take on the story of Batman. The hero has yet to confront any cartoonish villains or garish enemies, instead, he’s
Dragon Ball and One Piece are two of the most legendary manga series in the medium’s history. Both have broken sales records and amassed legions of dedicated fans. Many of these fans clamor for a One Piece and Dragon Ball crossover, turning to forums and fan fiction to get their fix of Luffy and Goku
Thor: Love and Thunder is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing film installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe lineup. After impressing Marvel fans with Thor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi will be returning once more to direct the character’s fourth solo outing. While there aren’t many details to go on about the film’s plot, there has
WARNING: The following article contains mentions of sexual assault. Throughout Netflix’s Jessica Jones, the titular superheroine’s antics prove that she is, without a shadow of a doubt, a strong, independent woman capable of overcoming all manners of obstacles. Jessica Jones explores the intimacy of abuse, including trauma, recovery and guilt. Within those hardships comes a strong sense
The votes are in and Paul Rudd is People Magazine‘s Sexiest Man Alive 2021. Rudd’s accomplishment was announced in the latest issue of People Magazine, wherein he discusses what it’s like to take possession of the coveted title. “I do have an awareness, enough to know that when people hear that I’d be picked for this,
OVAs can be a fun and intriguing way to dive more into an anime — but just what distinguishes a canon OVA from material that can be swept aside? While some anime OVAs are undoubtedly canon, the variety of OVA types can make it hard to distinguish which is which. Here’s a quick rundown on
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Marvel Studios’ Eternals, now in theaters. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 26th installment is Eternals, a film about a group of immortal beings who have protected the Earth for thousands of years. In the present day, the Eternals are forced to re-emerge to battle their sworn enemies, the Deviants. And
No one loves Thanksgiving more than Bob Belcher, but his plans never seem to turn out the way he wants. From troublesome in-laws to vengeful turkeys, there’s always something keeping Bob from having a regular Thanksgiving dinner with his family. Prepare for the upcoming Turkey Day with this ranked list of every Thanksgiving episode in
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Joker #9, on sale now from DC Comics. While retired police commissioner Jim Gordon might be on an international mission to track down and kill the Joker, the veteran lawman is far from the only person gunning for the Clown Prince of Crime these days. After years of
Demon negotiation has long been a staple of the Shin Megami Tensei games, helping them stand out from other monster-collecting titles like Pokémon. While the specifics have changed over the years, the general concept and basic mechanics remain the same — for better and for worse. By answering questions, bargaining or handing over money, items or
From comics to TV and film, Deathstroke has been hanging around the shadows of the DC Universe for some time. Slade Wilson might be most well-known for tangling with the Teen Titans, Green Arrow, and Batman, but Deathstroke has always been a helluva matchup for even Justice League’s strongest members. However, Slade Wilson isn’t a
At a glance, Jason Todd might not seem like he’s much more than human, despite his careers as the second Robin and the Red Hood. Especially next to characters like Wonder Woman or Superman, Todd might not seem especially impressive By comparison, Red Hood is just someone in peak human condition with a gun. But
Alex Summers is the powerfully destructive mutant known as Havok, one of the first new members of the X-Men and a former leader of X-Factor. However, he has experienced some rough roads over the years that have resulted in his placement with the Hellions, Krakoa’s new team of troubled mutants, while he attempts to regain
Lex Luthor lives to fight another day. In the Supergirl series finale, the self-dubbed Man of Tomorrow found himself dragged into the Phantom Zone after his latest scheme to send Kara there backfired. While that disposes of Lex for the moment, providing Supergirl with a happy ending, it leaves the door open for the character
Todd Howard of Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed the developer has an early idea for Fallout 5. During an interview with IGN primarily regarding the 10th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Howard briefly discussed the prospect of developing a fifth mainline entry in the Fallout series. When asked if the next Fallout game might be developed in partnership with a studio other than
LEGO announced a massive addition to its Ultimate Collector Series: a 6,700 piece AT-AT, most famous for its appearance in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. When all 6,785 pieces of this “immersive and challenging build” are assembled, collectors can recreate the Battle of Hoth with LEGO’s AT-AT, which stands at an impressive 24.5 inches
Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland say the upcoming threequel will be much darker in tone than the previous two films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man franchise. Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home were both relatively light-hearted compared to other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it appears the third film
Ra’s al Ghul has proven to be one of DC‘s wiliest villains. As the League of Assassins’ master, Ra’s al Ghul has used the Lazarus Pits for years to keep him alive and has spent the ensuing centuries cementing his base of power. He has one goal and that’s to drastically reduce the human race
Ubisoft is giving away the three Assassin’s Creed Chronicles games for free on PC as part of the studio’s 35th anniversary celebration. To celebrate its 35 birthday, Ubisoft is hosting a series of giveaways, sales and in-game rewards for some of its most famous franchises, including Ghost Recon, Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed. Ubisoft took to Twitter to announce one of its biggest
The upcoming sixth and final season of AMC’s Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul will be split into two parts. As part of an interview with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn, Variety confirmed that Season 6 will “air over two halves.” This revelation is sure to evoke memories of Breaking Bad, which split its own fifth
Every story benefits from a bit of decoration, but it’s refreshing to see shows occasionally depict their characters in a more realistic sense. Heroes are often perfect protagonists with shallow faults, extravagant adventures, and no problems that can’t be solved with the tasteful amount of plot armor. While these intricately-woven tales are fun, there is something underappreciated
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire Episode 6, “Aluojin,” now streaming on Funimation. Sheng Lingyuan’s revival in Episode 6 of Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire isn’t without its drama. Bits and pieces of his past begin to fall into place when he is reunited with someone whom he was once friends with:
There are many popular anime series that have amassed hundreds of episodes across lengthy spans of time, yet Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia hits the ground running and establishes its voice right from the premiere. My Hero Academia has been able to evolve in important ways, which respects its growing characters, over the course of
Mayor of Kingstown hasn’t set easy goals for itself. The Paramount+ series is the latest in Taylor Sheridan’s series of violent and compelling dramas that tell overlooked stories of American families. Mayor of Kingstown depicts the business of incarceration. It delves into the systemic racism attached to profiting off of the American prison system. Mayor of Kingstown