The Pokémon franchise has been around long enough now to have generated over 20 seasons of the anime, through 8 generations. Although Pokémon has always had Ash at the center of its focus, there have been hundreds of additional characters that have been introduced over the years. RELATED: Pokémon: 9 Anime Characters Ash Ketchum Would Be Friends With
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Some anime villains are memorable for their immense cruelty or their incredible acts of violence. Others are remembered for their vast stores of power and high intellect. However, some are famous not only because of these things but also because of their iconic uniforms. RELATED: 10 Anime Villains Who Are Hotter Than The Protagonists Many
Wade Wilson is sporting a wide variety of sassy looks in the Deadpool Heavyweights Collection from Hero Collector. Deadpool’s classic red and black costume is present and accounted for, with two katanas strapped on his back and Wade flashing a thumbs up. A goofy variant showcasing the Merc with a Mouth waving in red and white boxers is
Star Wars is full of great characters that have captured fans imagination for decades. When the Original trilogy first came out fans loved the sinister Darth Vader and the redemption path that he took. It left people wondering what he was like before he put on the mask. RELATED: Star Wars: 10 Things The Original Trilogy
Relationships in fiction follow the same rules as they do in reality. In most cases, attraction is based on commonality—of behavior, interests, driving force, and so on. People find it easier to form bonds based on similarities rather than differences in opinion, but there is something to be said for the old adage: “opposites attract.” RELATED: 10
The JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure universe is defined through its many engaging and diverse villains. From hand-stealing serial killers to raunchy cowboys, there is no shortage of creative antagonists for the Joestar family and their allies to overcome. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters Who Are Unstoppable Underwater One of the series’ recurring themes include turning former enemies into
Clerks III writer-director Kevin Smith has shared a new behind-the-scenes photo from the upcoming View Askewniverse threequel, which calls back to the memorable hockey scene from the original 1994 cult classic. The photo, shared by Smith to his Instagram, sees some of Clerks III‘s cast members after an apparent game of hockey on the roof of
The Suicide Squad writer/director and Peacemaker producer James Gunn denied any rumors that Bane appears in the forthcoming HBO Max Peacemaker series. “Sorry to say your second exclusive scoop is incorrect,” Gunn said on Twitter, in response to a blog called Movie Scope that claimed Bane would appear in the HBO Max series. “I don’t know what
Batman has long been known as one of the most efficient heroes of them all. He’s always been one of the smartest heroes in the DC Universe and while he’s been through a lot of changes, he’s a quietly competent hero. One of the things about Batman is that he believes in how right he
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Rick and Morty‘s Season 5 finale, “Rickmurai Jack,” which aired Sunday on Adult Swim. In Rick and Morty, the creative team has a way of keeping fans guessing what’s canon and what isn’t. It’s allowed the show to plant random clues, with the luxury of integrating them into the story later if
Paramount+ announced online it will be the exclusive home of the upcoming Director’s Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. “The Director’s Edition of #StarTrek: The Motion Picture is coming exclusively to @ParamountPlus,” the streaming platform announced on Twitter. “The restoration is being undertaken by David C. Fein, Mike Matessino, and Daren R. Dochterman, all
The Dungeon Master might be the rule-bearing overlord of the Dungeons and Dragons campaign, with the final say on most things, but sometimes they overstep their bounds. Sometimes they even seem to think that their whole point in the game is to fight against the players and relish it when yet another character sheet has been
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Extreme Carnage: Toxin, available now from Marvel Comics. Carnage’s most recent return to the forefront of the Marvel Universe has been an absolute bloodbath. The serial killer symbiote has been taking his time amassing not one, but two armies of loyal followers on opposite ends of the budding
Despite the growth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel’s presence in video games has had its ups and downs. Marvel’s recent venues into the video game industry have only led to fans longing for the yesteryear of masterpiece collaborations with video game publishers and developers, most notably being Capcom’s Marvel vs. Capcom series. With the
The Sopranos has a phenomenal ensemble cast. It speaks to the talent of the writers and actors alike that they made a collection of characters who are so loathsome, yet also so watchable—in fact, they were so compelling that viewers tuned in every week for multiple seasons to see how they reacted to what was happening around
Trevor Slattery, a.k.a. the “fake Mandarin,” has made a grand re-entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which can be seen in a new clip from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In the minute-long video, titled “Jester,” Awkwafina’s Katy Chen and Simu Liu’s title character Shang-Chi come upon the captured thespian, played by Sir Ben
In the late summer of 2021, Shang-Chi ruled the movies. His film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings became a Labor Day hit for Marvel Studios. With a Rotten Tomatoes verified audience score of 98%, this movie about the Marvel Comics martial artist struck a positive chord. RELATED: Shang-Chi: Every Main Character, Ranked By Strength Needless to
Cinderella might be one of the most remade fairytale movies of all time. In fact, IMDb lists twenty-two different versions of the story since 1950. With that many remakes, it’s hard to find a way to be original, but director Kay Cannon did just that with her new Cinderella movie. Rather than focusing on just
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been controversial subject in China, for a number of reasons. Adding to that list is an old interview in which star Simu Liu touched on his family’s story and the part of Chinese history that caused them to immigrate to Canada. Screenshots from an
The first trailer for The Matrix Resurrections brings with it more questions than answers, as Keanu Reeves’ Thomas Anderson seemingly lives a normal life, albeit one in which he’s unsure whether everything around him is real. Most notable, however, is the trailer’s final line, which implies Anderson is preparing to re-enter the Matrix. Considering where
The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have started with Iron Man’s advanced technology, but since its incipience, it has added many other elements, many of them magical or mystical. First introduced in 2011’s Thor, this twist was then explained by Thor himself as another form of science. Subsequent releases suggest that even in the MCU, that’s
Learn about the secret history of the Order in House of Slaughter #1, a spinoff of the hit BOOM! Studios series Something is Killing the Children. CBR has an exclusive look at House of Slaughter #1 by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), and
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s first Lord of the Rings film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is collecting all six Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies in 4K UHD with the Middle-Earth Ultimate Collector’s Edition. The 31-disc set features the theatrical and extended cuts of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League Infinity #3, on sale now from DC Comics. With the multiverse becoming more and more prevalent in comic book media recently, as well as DC’s Infinite Frontier exploring the endless possibilities of the omniverse, there have been more and more teams popping up from all over the
The newest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings is shaping up to be another hit for Marvel. And rightly so, as the movie is a splash of refreshing color to the world fans have grown to care so much about, while also introducing long-anticipated elements into the greater whole.
The production company behind the Sonic the Hedgehog feature film is turning the popular ’80s bear Teddy Ruxpin into a full-fledged movie and TV franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, plans are to begin with a Teddy Ruxpin hybrid movie (live-action and computer animation) before looking to develop any animated projects for the small screen. DJ2
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Fena: Pirate Princess Episode 5, “Coordinates,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Adult Swim. We knew we were in for an adventure when Fena: Pirate Princess first premiered. How could we not when there are pirates and samurai and a mysterious destination all rolled into one? Last week, Fena discovered that she had a
Protagonists and heroes in the realm of anime vary greatly, even if they are often cut from the same cloth. Most anime heroes, main or supporting, are brave, kind, selfless, and determined, and they may have all sorts of goals, weapons, and powers at their disposal. Some heroes charge recklessly toward a challenge, while others
Much like the manga that it was based on, the anime series, D.Gray-man was very popular when it started airing in 2006. As is the case with Naruto, One Piece and other shonen series, the show also had longevity on its side — reaching over 100-episodes. But despite all this, the series abruptly ended even as the manga continued. Though
In 2020, one of Star Trek‘s most iconic characters returned to the franchise: Jean-Luc Picard. Titled Picard, the Paramount+ series picked up decades after the events of Star Trek: The Next Generation and followed the iconic captain as he helped Soji, the daughter of Data, find a planet filled with synthetic life — and despite such lifeforms having been