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The story of the Street Fighter franchise has mostly focused on martial artists Ryu and his rival Ken as they face the evils posed by villains such as M. Bison and his Shadaloo organization, as well as the heartless fighter Akuma. Other characters in the series have their own highly developed stories, however, and many of

A mysterious Star Wars side character is rocking a whole new look — from the waist down, at least — in a sly new piece of fan art. Posted by Twitter user @papagarbage1, the manipulation features Boba’s father, Jango Fett, with an extra-wide pair of JNCO in place of (or perhaps over) the usual armor on

Regardless of the movie’s genre, the traditional formula for stories both on the pages and on the big screen follows a hero of some kind as they take on a villain of some kind. There have been all kinds of unforgettable villains who have appeared in movies over the years only to be bested time

Monopoly is the most well-known tabletop game of all time. The game copied the rules of The Landlord’s Game designed by Elizabeth Maggie Phillips in 1903 and eventually credited Phillips as the original creator of Monopoly. Many players enjoy Monopoly when they are young but find that as they get older, the game can be frustrating to play. RELATED: 10

Actor Simu Liu revealed that he exaggerated his martial art prowess to land the role of Marvel superhero Shang-Chi from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. In a virtual chat with West Side Story‘s Ariana DeBose for Variety‘s Actors on Actors series, the Marvel star disclosed that the casting crew for the acclaimed movie asked

Natsu is a character who can inspire anyone. He shows fans that there is always a way to win if they believe in themselves and trust those around them. Throughout Fairy Tail, Natsu stirs the hearts of his nakama and reminds them that there is always a brighter side to life, no matter how dark it

When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons, a campaign’s setting comes in many forms. From the magitech-heavy Eberron to the apocalyptic wasteland of Dark Sun, every Dungeon Master has their favorites. One that always seems to capture the quintessential essence of D&D is the Points of Light setting. This setting is an incredible blend of

Finn, the stormtrooper who became a Rebel hero in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, never became a Jedi on the screen in spite of what many expected for his future. One fan has rectified that, painting Finn as a noble Jedi knight in full regalia. The artwork, originally shared on Twitter by artist Andres Bellorin

Some of the more impressive and popular anime are the classic Dragon Ball series (and its many subsequent series) and the relatively new kid on the block, My Hero Academia. In MHA, most people are gifted with abilities called Quirks that allow them to do something more significant than the average person. RELATED: ATLA: 10 Dragon Ball

The Avengers are Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Their entire mandate is saving the world from the biggest threats imaginable and they do a good job. Thanks to the MCU, they’ve become one of the biggest franchises in pop culture, with stories that have entertained people for decades. While they haven’t been Marvel’s biggest book for a

The cinematic experience remains hard to top. Movies continue to showcase humanity with epic stories that collectively unite audiences. Each genre of film has its own advantages and setbacks, but there’s an evergreen quality to emotional love stories that explains why romantic films have never gone out of fashion. There are more indulgent examples of cinematic love

After the release of the critical and box office smash Ghostbusters in 1984, Columbia Pictures Television joined with the animation company DIC to create a cartoon version. In 1986, The Real Ghostbusters premiered on the ABC Saturday morning schedule. It became a huge hit due to its sharp writing and voice actors. RELATED: Ghostbusters: 3 Things The 2016 Reboot Fixed (&

Naruto is a masterpiece of animation created by Masashi Kishimoto. There are plenty of unspoken but profound meanings in Naruto. Sometimes, fans look through hundreds of episodes to rewatch the great storyline, and to notice something new for themselves. RELATED: Boruto: 10 Luckiest Moments, Ranked In most cases, Naruto is used to dressing up in bright clothes, showing his

One of Netflix’s biggest revelations was 2019’s Raising Dion, which focused on a kid after he gained powers. Dion (Ja’Siah Young), though, wasn’t a teen who could keep his emotions in check — he was an impatient seven-year-old who barely listened to his mom, Nicole, over things like picking up his toys or not eating candy

The MCU, or Marvel Cinematic Universe, steadily expanded its cast of characters ever since 2008’s Iron Man, and even after the Avengers assembled in 2012’s The Avengers, many more powerful heroes and villains continued to be introduced, from Tom Holland’s Spider-Man to Gamora the assassin and, most of all, the mighty Thanos. RELATED: 10 Strongest

Justice League teases that a team member is about to break bad in the most cataclysmic way. Last year, one of the biggest changes to the League came when writer Brian Michael Bendis added Black Adam to the team’s roster. While the move coincided with the character’s recently enhanced recognition and popularity, due to the DC

HBO Max’s Peacemaker is littered with Easter eggs and references for those quick enough to spot them. Now creator James Gunn has confirmed that an Easter Egg referring to Kite Man means that everyone’s favorite weak DC villain is indeed canon in the show’s world. In Episode 5, “Monkey Dory,” a newspaper clipping could be seen that stated

There have been several versions of Dungeons & Dragons spread across several game lines, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Fifth Edition is the current one, and it’s responsible for the explosion in the game’s popularity in recent years; however, it’s by no means perfect and has noticeable flaws. RELATED: D&D: 8 Old Campaign Settings We’d Like To See

A keen-eyed Eternals fan spotted a subtle clue in the film, foreshadowing Sprite’s betrayal later on. Posted on Reddit, a viewer noted, “When Sprite unsheathes her short sword near the beginning of the film (after deviant attack in London) you can read the Japanese katakana clearly: セルシノ.” They later explained, “It basically says Sersi-no (‘no’

The anime industry releases new series every season, to the delight of the anime community. There are a number of traditions that come with the release of new shows, which include finding the next shows to get excited about, debating which is the best adaptation, and of course, choosing favorite characters. RELATED: 10 Amazing Anime You Probably Missed

There were three massively popular manga series running in Weekly Shonen Jump in the early 2000s: Naruto, One Piece and Bleach. All three of these series were long-running, featured prominently on the covers of the magazine, consistently ranked high in the popularity polls and had had high sales for their volume releases. They were all unstoppable

Modern retellings of old mythologies are consistently popular and interesting, spinning classic tales with contemporary twists. The Percy Jackson films and book series are no different — following the story of Percy Jackson, a demigod born to Poseidon and a human. After discovering his true heritage, Percy is fully and quickly enveloped in the world of

Marvel’s Spider-Man has some of the superhero genre’s most iconic villains, counting serious powerhouses among his colorful gallery of rogues. Many of these villains recently appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, all brought into that reality by mistake. As a result of this interdimensional incursion, they may have set the groundwork for a future crossover with

Marvel‘s villains are a diverse lot, running the gamut from two bit criminals to universe shaking titans. Marvel characters have always had multiple layers and even the villains benefited from this. Some of the worst villains have proven to be more than just simplistic evil doers and have since reformed, joining the ranks of those

The level of artistry and talent that’s present in the television industry has only grown more impressive in the past few years. There are now more places to consume content than ever before, with many of these channels and streaming services priding themselves in prestige programming that redefines what’s possible in the medium. It’s never

Dungeons & Dragons can always use interesting new character builds, and the recent announcement of the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection and the upcoming release of the live-action Uncharted movie has sparked a resurging interest in this iconic Naughty Dog franchise and its protagonist. The swashbuckling roguish nature of Nathan Drake lends itself well to a variety of

Though it’s connected to the beloved Richard Donner-directed movies starring her cousin, 1984’s Supergirl is seen by most as anything but a great movie. Campy, poorly written and with a general tone that screams ’80s cheese, the movie has more in common with the maligned Superman III and IV than the first two entries in the franchise. Despite

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Wonder Woman #783 by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Marcio Takara, Tamra Bonvillain, and Pat Brosseau, now on sale from DC Comics Superheroes have an infamous habit of dying and being resurrected, with figures like Wonder Woman having already experienced this sort of storyline in the past. Wonder Woman’s most recent demise

Many viewers tuned into Wonder Egg Priority in 2021 and were immediately hooked. Wonder Egg Priority is a story about Ai Ohto, a self-described shut-in who hasn’t been to school since her best friend’s suicide, and the three other magical girls she meets along the way – Rika Kawai, Momoe Sawaki, and Neiru Aonuma. Together they fight to

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for One Piece Chapter #1021, “Demonio,” by Eiichiro Oda, Stephen Paul, and Vanessa Satone, available in English via Manga Plus and Viz Media. Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is highly acclaimed for its very detailed and extensive storytelling. The characters, especially the Straw Hat Pirates, are well fleshed out. Each one of them has a