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WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Naomi Season 1, Episode 5, “Shadow Ridge,” now available on the CW. In the CW’s Naomi, the title character has been struggling to figure out why she ended up on this Earth. She linked it to the shady car dealer in Port Oswego known as Zumbado, but her quest was endangered

A new trailer for Detective Conan: Zero’s Tea Time offers a preview for the upcoming spinoff anime of the long-running multimedia franchise. Netflix’s official trailer focuses predominantly on Rei Furuya (aka. Toru Amuro), who will once again be voiced by Toru Furuya (One Piece), and showcases Detective Conan: Zero’s Tea Time‘s opening and ending theme songs — “Shooting Star”

Many anime have satisfying finales, no matter what wacky adventures the characters and their stories go through. However, some anime end on an ambiguous note or have endings that barely resolve anything at all. RELATED: 10 Anime Where The Protagonist Is The Only Interesting Character Some anime endings have the heroine or hero never choosing between

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 12, “All or Nothing,” which aired Sunday, March 13 on AMC. The Walking Dead has spent a lot of time unraveling the seedy underbelly of the Commonwealth in Season 11C. The incredibly loveable survivor Connie worked to expose the Commonwealth’s classism, Eugene learned

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Deep Water, now available on Hulu. In the DC Extended Universe, it’s safe to say Ben Affleck’s Batman had a lot of plot armor. It became apparent when he fought Superman, where, even with his robotic suit, he really should have suffered some broken bones. And even when he

It is not enough to simply make the audience laugh to create a successful and outstanding comedy anime. Like any other genre, comedy relies on memorable, vibrant, and appealing characters to carry its story and get the viewers emotionally attached to the narrative. RELATED: 10 Anime Characters Who Are Seriously Cool Many anime series excels

For fans of Platinum End, it is easy to see the story’s foundations are rooted in religious symbolism and narratives. The angels that the god candidates are selected by and have interacted with throughout the series are no exception; both their appearance and ranking system are very similar to those found in Christian theology. However,

Horror’s haunted house sub-genre is a reliably scary one. There are a few things that often appear in films that fall under this genre — jump scares, a spirit upset by their past, familial trauma, limited lighting, etc. Sony Pictures’ Umma includes all these elements with a few unique moments added into the mix. At the end of

DC Comics and Milestone Media are releasing Milestones in History, a 96-page anthology one-shot chronicling real-world heroes from across Black history, in June. DC and Milestone Media announced new details about Milestones in History, a giant-sized one-shot that debuts in comic book shops and participating digital platforms on June 14. The story is set in the fictional midwestern city of

Today, we look at five characters in the Marvel Universe who were able to withstand Ghost Rider’s Penance Stare. In Drawing Crazy Patterns, I spotlight at least five scenes/moments from within comic book stories that fit under a specific theme (basically, stuff that happens frequently in comics). Note that these lists are inherently not exhaustive.

For a series that often deals with divisive philosophical topics and galaxy-ending events, Star Trek has just as often grounded those themes and concepts with a set of down to Earth and ironically human characters. Starting with the empathetic Spock, Star Trek has always made the case that even the most bizarre characters can be endlessly endearing and

The Winchesters has found its younger version of Sam and Dean Winchester’s parents. According to Deadline, Meg Donnelly and Drake Rodger will play Mary and John, respectively, in the prequel. Donnelly is known for her roles on such programs as American Housewife and Zombies. Rodger, for his part, is known for his roles in Murder

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Euphoria Season 2, now available on HBO. After the season 2 finale of Euphoria, it’s safe to say that Cassie is the character who’s fallen from grace the hardest. Not only did she betray her best friend Maddy by sleeping with Nate behind her back (although their conflict

From B-movie beginnings, the Fast & Furious films have evolved into one of cinema’s highest-grossing franchises at the box office. Once a story about street racing, now a saga surrounding heist missions and gloriously ridiculous spectacles, the last nine films have pioneered some of cinema’s biggest action set-pieces to date. RELATED: Fast & Furious: 10 Fastest Drivers, Ranked Fast & Furious

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Batman, now in theaters. In The Batman, Paul Dano turned in yet another riveting performance, shocking DC fans to the core with his sympathetic depiction of Riddler. The enigmatic villain embarked on a crusade to cleanse Gotham of corruption, from politicians to cops to elites like the

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Platinum End Episode 23, “At the End of Thought,” now streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation, as well as brief discussion of suicide. Kakehashi Mirai faces his final foe in Platinum End — the brilliant but cynical Professor Yoneda — in the new Tokyo stadium to decide how the divine battle royale should

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League #74, on sale now from DC. Whether he’s operating as a villain or an antihero, Black Adam is almost always playing the part of the lone wolf. In his modern incarnation, the ruler of Kahndaq has developed an aloof and independent disposition. It’s no wonder, considering he’s

The scale of the Star Citizen project is astounding, with Kickstarter funding far beyond even what the game’s creator, Chris Roberts, could have expected. With over $400 million raised as of the end of 2021, mostly garnered from individual backers via crowdfunding, it is a game that literally has more people invested in its future

Deadline reported in 2017 that after starring in just one season of NCIS, Jennifer Esposito would be leaving the long-running CBS series. The actress was already well-known to genre fans from her popular role in another CBS crime drama, the family-oriented Blue Bloods, where she played Detective Jackie Curatola. However, she’d also left that series

WARNING: The following contains spoilers from Wonder Woman #785, on sale now from DC Comics. Wonder Woman has lost a vital part of her identity now that her mother, Hippolyta, is dead. That has led to Diana making an ill-thought-out decision that could have made matters even worse by attempting to turn the Lasso of

For better or for worse, anime fans know there is no stopping the isekai wave, especially as more series continue adding to the already-lengthy list of titles in the genre. Perhaps it’s the relatability of an underdog flourishing in a fantasy world that resonates with the audience’s heart, or maybe it’s the escapist fantasy of being freed

If there were any questions about Charlie Cox’s popularity as Daredevil, his cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home answered them. His gritty Netflix series launched a wave of mature-themed street-level Marvel Cinematic Universe shows that proved an instant and enduring hit. They were dropped, for a number of reasons having comparatively little to do with their

After half a decade playing Peter Parker’s Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, actor Marisa Tomei seemingly bade farewell to her on-screen nephew in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Despite her tragic demise, Tomei recently expressed her willingness to return and believes it’s far from beyond the realm of possibility. Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Killing Eve Season 4, Episode 3, “A Rainbow in Beige Boots,” now available on BBC America and AMC+. One of the most hated aspects of Game of Thrones’ final season was how the plot was rushed. Many fans took issue with how Daenerys’ evil turn occurred so quickly, as

Andrew Garfield says he thinks Spider-Man: No Way Home was enough of a success in its own right, and doesn’t need to win an Oscar to validate that. Speaking to The Telegraph, Garfield — who made a surprise appearance in No Way Home, reprising his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man alongside two other Spider-Men — was asked his

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Deep Water, now available on Hulu. In Hulu’s Deep Water, Vic (Ben Affleck) had a few enemies to deal with in his troubled marriage. And at the heart of it was his sinister wife, Melinda (Ana de Armas), who kept torturing him with her infidelities, and Don, a writer

Novels have always had a huge influence on anime. It’s possible to point out literary influences in many anime series and movies. Full-length novels offer stories with complex, dynamic characters and plots. RELATED: 10 Anime That Are Perfect For Book Lovers Due to their intricacy and length, novels can be difficult to adapt into anime. While most anime adaptations end up changing

If there’s one thing the Harry Potter series has always strived to point out, it’s that love is a power like no other, capable of conquering even the darkest magic and saving thousands in the process. Lily Potter’s sacrifice serves as the biggest example of this power throughout the story. She selflessly gave up her

Adapting a book series for the silver or small screen is no easy feat. Finding the balance between a good translation of the source material and originality is difficult, so it’s no surprise that many details are cut from the books to preserve a cohesive main story. Related: Harry Potter: Every Movie, Ranked By IMDb This situation is

While updates on HBO Max’s Dune: The Sisterhood have been few and far between since the project was first announced, Dune director Denis Villeneuve assures the spinoff series is still “moving forward.” Villeneuve directed the 2021 film Dune, also known as Dune: Part One, which adapts the first half of author Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel. Villeneuve returns