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Redemption arcs are common in anime, but they have to be earned and well-written. The best redemptions give even the most dastardly characters a second chance, while the weakest ruin their reputation in-universe and with fans. RELATED: 10 Most Misunderstood Anime Heroes, Ranked These anime heroes, unfortunately, suffered after being redeemed. In some rare cases, this

Thanks to the scope of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the massive wealth of characters that exist in the source material, there are plenty of unlikely or unexpected figures who could make the leap to the silver screen. Considering the MCU currently has a number of cosmic-level stories in the pipeline, the universe could easily

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Morbius, now playing in theaters. In Morbius, Jared Leto’s Michael Morbius cut a sympathetic, tragic figure, hobbling around on crutches due to his own blood disease. Still, he saved lives and garnered prizes for his work, which showed how resilient he was, albeit he did so in immense pain, yearning

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Moon Knight Episode 1, “The Goldfish Problem,” now streaming on Disney+. Marvel Cinematic Universe fans may have seen it coming when Disney announced that the adult-oriented “Netflix MCU” series would be available on its Disney+ streaming service. It was a major shift in branding – bringing grown-up violence, sexuality and dark

Famously, Spider-Man has one of the most colorful rogues galleries in all of comics. Over a decade after its initial release, “The Gauntlet” still stands as one of the most memorable showcases for his villains, as many of his most iconic villains attempted to bury him one after the other. While most of his enemies

“To me, my X-Men!” The X-Men are the most popular superhero group of all time, even after a decade of playing second fiddle to the Avengers thanks to the MCU. They’ve had countless comic books, several movies, and so, so many video games. RELATED: 10 Ways Wolverine Is The Best Black Ops Superhero Dating all

Players can find many collectibles scattered throughout Kirby and the Forgotten Land, from capsule figurines to captured Waddle Dees. While the figurines are purely collector’s items, the rescued Waddle Dees will help rebuild the destroyed Waddle Dee Town. As players progress through the game, saving Waddle Dees as they go, the town will transform from

The Spring 2022 anime season will be filled with a colorful variety of new and returning series, from Season 2 of the isekai adventure The Rising of the Shield Hero to the return of the beloved Netflix hit Komi Can’t Communicate. But Komi has some fresh new competition this season, including the highly anticipated Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie. This

April brings a group of science fiction and fantasy movies that run the gamut, from expensive but underwhelming to unknown yet beautiful. A feature of this month is the release of several big-budget but underperforming genre releases that fans are nevertheless waiting for. Morbius has been met with terrible reviews but is an important step in the

It’s not easy for an anime series to endure for multiple decades, but Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Super has kept his signature shonen going and proven that there are many stories left to tell. The various Dragon Ball series have largely been focused on Goku’s journeys and growth, but he’s slowly gained an extended family,

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The CW‘s All American, Seasons 1-4. In the past 16 years, The CW has earned a solid reputation as the home of spooky-meets-sexy fare like The Vampire Diaries and Supernatural, as well as splashy comic book adaptations such as Riverdale and the Arrowverse. That reputation has only increased as the Arrowverse in particular grew to become

Television audiences are often drawn into shows by the characters and subsequently, the romantic relationships that they pursue. Almost every television couple experiences their fair share of drama within their relationship. Whilst infidelity, disagreements on parenting styles, problems within their families, and general arguments are all common narratives when it comes to long-running TV couples,

Acclaimed television writers and producers Stephen Merchant (The Office) and Elgin James (Mayans M.C.) have teamed up to create the new Prime Video comedy series The Outlaws. Following a group of people sentenced to perform community service in the British city of Bristol, the show has the group stumble across a bag of money that leads them

Marvel Comics is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this coming May with a variant cover series from Dike Ruan and Neeraj Menon featuring Shang-Chi, Ms. Marvel and more recognizable faces from the Marvel Universe. Marvel announced a new variant cover series from artist Ruan and colorist Menon in observance of AAPI Heritage Month. The series features

With such a long-running cinematic series like the Batman franchise, it might be daunting for actors to step into roles that have been adapted on the big screen in different ways for decades. Director Matt Reeves worked with an all-star cast to bring a new vision of the Dark Knight to theaters in 2022 with The

Pokémon Master Journeys released a new trailer and key visual for the series’ next batch of episodes. The new previews suggest that Ash, Goh and Chloe will get closer to achieving their Pokémon–related goals in the series’ next arc. Ash is shown reuniting with his beloved Greninja and continuing to hone his skills in preparation for

Anime has grown significantly since its introduction in the West. Anime is no longer limited to brief windows on late-night cable and instead a featured aspect of mainstream streaming services. Many anime these days are pretty popular, so it makes sense that a fast track developed for creating sequels. RELATED: 5 Harsh Realities Of Anime Sequels (& 5 Perks)

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 12 of The Strongest Sage With The Weakest Crest, “The Strongest Sage Goes on a Journey Again,” now streaming on Crunchyroll. In Episode 1 of The Strongest Sage With The Weakest, Gaius induced his reincarnation to obtain the four crests he desired. In the era of his original

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Contractor, in theaters now. In The Contractor, Chris Pine’s James Harper is an ex-Green Beret struggling to make ends meet after moving back to his small town. He’s saddled with debt, and unfortunately, after being forced into an “honorable discharge” due to drug intake for his bad

Will Smith‘s altercation with comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards may already be affecting his production company, Westbrook. While speaking to The Wrap, an anonymous agent in Hollywood stated that, following the slap, they are “not giving Westbrook any projects.” They continued, “And I may even blow up the ones that I have that are currently

As Attack on Titan quickly approaches its climax, it seems that the series is likely to go down as one of the greatest anime of all time. With each new episode, fans grow more excited for the conclusion and fall deeper in love with the series. Attack on Titan will likely become a series that

Polearms, lances, and spears are some of anime’s most powerful, destructive tools. These weapons come in many shapes, sizes, and colors with aesthetics that typically match the wielder. Any weapon on a long stick with a sharp object on its end could count as a polearm. RELATED: 10 Best Action Anime, Ranked According To MyAnimeList These

By completing special stage objectives such as defeating bosses or finding hidden areas, Kirby and the Forgotten Land players can rescue Waddle Dees who have been trapped inside cages. Once freed, these Waddle Dees return to the destroyed Waddle Dee Town and begin rebuilding it. As players progress through the game and rescue more Waddle Dees, new buildings

Picking the right class and subsequent path to aim towards is a difficult choice faced by players at the start of FromSoftware’s highly popular latest release Elden Ring. While a class can be widely customized and tailored to every player’s needs and liking, it still presents the player with a particular template on which to build upon.

Spider-Man: No Way Home star Benedict Cumberbatch defended Doctor Strange’s controversial actions in the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster. Cumberbatch discussed the Master of the Mystic Arts’ role in No Way Home in an interview with Total Film. “I know we all love Peter Parker, but can we just rewind to the point that [Doctor Strange’s] spell is interrupted

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender is still a while away from release, but according to some of the show’s stars, it is shaping up to be a project that will satisfy fans of the animated show. In fact, actor Yvonne Chapman recently said it is ‘phenomenal.’ In an interview with Everything Zen ExtraZ,

A new month means a new wave of television shows and movies coming to Netflix and April 2022’s lineup does not disappoint. From all-star parodies of the entertainment industry to superhero movie trilogies, spring has definitely sprung on the premier streaming platform to entertain subscribers. And CBR has you covered in picking the perfect series

The X-Men have long benefited from reinventing classic characters, turning previous ideas into exciting new figures in the universe. This is the franchise that saw minor characters from across the Marvel Universe like Wolverine and Psylocke become major fixtures of the world — and especially in other media, surprising minor figures would be transformed into

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Young Justice: Phantoms Episodes 14-16, now streaming on HBO Max. Young Justice fans were confused when previews for the second half of Phantoms showed the apparent return of a major villain. Orm, also known as Ocean Master, was shown plotting against Atlantis; however, Lady Shiva had beheaded him back

ROM hacks have been around for decades. The internet has allowed for these modified games to be easily showcased and distributed, causing the ROM hacking community to only grow in popularity. There is a large variety of ways that ROM hacks modify their original game such as fan translations, adding additional features, or even completely