JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an anime series that was adapted from the shonen manga by Hirohiko Araki. The JoJo of today is decidedly different in appearance than when it originally started. Namely, the male figures are much slimmer and more polished in build than their predecessors. RELATED: Top 10 Shojo Manga No One Talks About The
News
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Heroes Reborn: American Knights #1 by Paul Grist, Chris Allen, Marc Deering, Guru-eFX & VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now One of the most fitting elements of the Heroes Reborn universe is the place of high-renown that Mephisto has gained in the world. Effectively being treated in a manner similar
Final Fantasy X is a fan favorite in the famous RPG franchise, owing to its unique setting and some important changes to the series’ traditional gameplay. It does, however, have one critical narrative flaw. For all of the effort the game puts into its worldbuilding, making the land of Spira feel like a coherent place, it sadly doesn’t put
When it comes to comics, bombastic and over-the-top supervillains usually get a fittingly epic or tragic defeat. However, this isn’t the case for most of Marvel Comics’ most iconic bad guys, whether they’re joke characters or legitimate threats. RELATED: Marvel: 10 Most Villainous Teams Regardless of how intimidating they can be or how grand their masterplans
Rave Master, created by Hiro Mashima of Fairy Tail fame, was a somewhat prominent manga and anime series in the early/mid-2000s. However, Rave Master never quite achieved the same level of success as its widely loved counterpart — and for good reason. While many critics and fans actually prefer Rave Master‘s manga to later parts of Fairy Tail, the censored dub
Despite some Marvel fans feeling like Black Widow’s death in Avengers: Endgame was unfair, Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson shared why she liked that end for her character. Johansson described her Marvel Cinematic Universe character’s fate as just in an interview with Total Film, stating, “I didn’t feel the character needed to be vindicated. When we finished Avengers: Endgame,
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, now in theaters and on HBO Max. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is based on the real-life story about Arne Cheyenne Johnson, which dealt with his trial in 1981 after he killed his landlord, Alan Bono. The
For those who prefer to be mentally stimulated, the typical shonen or shojo anime probably won’t be enough to hold their attention. Sure, the stories are generally predictable and comfortable, but where’s the fun in that? For the intellectually hungry, anime featuring mind games are sure to be enticing. Watching characters outwit, manipulate, and mislead
Batman’s first objective is always the protection of Gotham City. It’s his home, where he was born, and his first love. This is more central to Bruce Wayne’s character than being a member of the Justice League and a defender of the planet. Gotham comes first in his heart, and Batman takes the status of
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Batman #109 by James Tynion IV, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey and Clayton Cowles, on sale now. Right from the start, Ghost-Maker was out prove that he was better than Batman. Things took a surprising turn when they decided to work together instead of against each other. In a
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is becoming a very different place, as it has to face the 2020s without many of its greatest characters. This is going to force some changes on it and a big one will be the introduction of the X-Men. Bringing them over to the MCU is going to open a lot
It took some creative work to make Gus, the half-human, half-deer boy in Sweet Tooth, the adaptation of the DC/Vertigo comic, look believable, according to series co-showrunner Jim Mickle. Mickle preferred to avoid CGI effects, reports Entertainment Weekly. Instead, actor Christian Convery was outfitted with animatronics manipulated remotely with a transmitter by puppeteer Grant Lehmann. Having Convery wear
Gen IV with the Diamond & Pearl games and anime series added a whole new dimension to the overall franchise, not to mention depth to the entire roster, with further evolution stages being added to original Pokémon and new Pokémon being introduced that would become fan favorites and mainstays within competitive Pokémon. RELATED: 10 Gen 4 Pokémon That
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Legendary Season 2, Episode 7, “Ovah!” and Season 2, Episode 8, “Ice Haus,” which aired Thursday on HBO Max. This week, fans of Legendary were treated to a double feature, with both Season 2, Episode 7, “Ovah,” and Season 2, Episode 8, “Ice Haus,” being released the same day. The
Today, we look at how it took a Quantum Leap comic book in the 1990s to finally depict the Stonewall Riots in a mainstream comic book. This is a feature called “Nothing is Better,” where I spotlight aspects of classic comic books that have particularly impressed me. A few months ago, I wrote about 1992’s
The Green Lantern ring is considered one of the most powerful weapons in the DC Universe. It can project energy, create force fields, make hard-light constructs, and allow the wearer to fly and survive in the depths of space. Other ring colors have been introduced over the years, and each has its own specific twist
It’s no secret to anyone familiar with older television shows that censorship was commonplace on most programs. At the time, actors couldn’t share the same bed or even say “pregnant” without facing scrutiny. Moreover, explicit language, sex, violence and other perceived vulgarities of the time weren’t the only content deemed in need of removal before reaching an audience, and
The first trailer for Eternals officially introduced the group of god-like immortals to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The teaser shows the titular Eternals’ arrival on Earth and hints at the influence the group has had on humanity throughout its history. It’s implied in the trailer that the Eternals have primarily operated behind the scenes, keeping their presence
The Nintendo Switch is home to incredible games across genres, thanks to it being the first Nintendo home console in a while to get massive third-party support. Many of these games are much more niche than some of the titles found on Sony and Microsoft’s consoles, such as the Switch’s vast library of retro and
Avatar: The Last Airbender receives a titanic level of praise. But though its sequel series, The Legend of Korra, has many ardent fans, it often gets a disproportionate level of criticism. The comparison between the two series too often glosses over The Last Airbender‘s flaws while haranguing Korra for the same problems, and nowhere is that clearer than in
Aliens living on Earth has been a common plot device in many movies, TV series and more. Normally, the aliens have to hide from humans to prevent themselves from being dissected. On Solar Opposites, the situation is much different, with a group of aliens living openly in a typical, suburban neighborhood. And no one seems
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Justice League #62 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Ivan Plascencia, Josh Reed, on sale now. As the former King of the Seven Seas, Aquaman is normally depicted as a powerful and regal member of the Justice League who has little need to rely on anything outside of
Divinity: Original Sin II is a game players flocked to for its vast worldbuilding, emphasis on character development and fun combat encounters. It features a deep character creation system that not only allows the player to pick their race and appearance, but allows them to customize their background and select a class. One such class is the Metamorph, which is possibly
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 1, Episode 8, “Holding the Wrench,” which aired Tuesday on The CW. For some time now on Superman & Lois, General Sam Lane has been preparing to take down Superman behind the superhero’s back. While the General is, in fact, Superman’s closest ally, Lane
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie, now available on Netflix. Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie is streaming on Netflix, which adapts the entire Dream arc of Naoko Takeuchi’s Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon manga in two feature-length films. New villains arrive on the scene and the Sailor Guardians return to take them
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 6, “Decommissioned,” streaming now on Disney+. In The Bad Batch’s previous episode, the members of Clone Force 99 made an ally out of Cid, the former Republic informant, and now, in “Decommissioned,” she presses them into further service. The Trandoshan informant has a
Wolverine has had a long string of young partners over the years, with the seasoned anti-hero often showing his soft side by becoming a surprisingly genuine and committed mentor to young mutants.Quentin Quire, Armor and even his own clone Laura Kinney have been at his side at various points — a trend that began with Kate
The X-Men are easily one of the most important teams in the Marvel Universe, fighting not only to save the world but also as defenders of the mutant race, battling for their right to even exist. At this point, everyone knows the X-Men’s most respected members, iconic heroes who have battled some of the most
One week ago, Netflix and the Cobra Kai crew announced the return of Terry Silver to their upcoming fourth season. Played by Thomas Ian Griffith, his role in Karate Kid III was his breakthrough moment, and it gave him a solid place in a multitude of ’90s action films. Besides his delightful, scenery-chewing turn as John Kreese’s old military friend, Griffith’s best showing
Percy Jackson & the Olympians is one of the beloved book series from the 2000s that got a movie franchise deal only for it to go south. The first two books of the adventure and fantasy pentalogy were adapted into movies and were received poorly for the changes the team had made to the story, most of which derailed