Anime based on the Shonen Jump formula has always had its own trademarks that help it stand out, especially in the action genre. Most shonen series, particularly those set in rural or historical worlds, introduce a wide range of characters with their own unique fighting styles. Among the many types of fighters, the swordsman has […]
When Iron Man opened in 2008, Robert Downey Jr.‘s portrayal of Tony Stark established the tone and confidence that Marvel Studios used to build more than a decade of interconnected films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor is so important to fans that Marvel Studios is even bringing Downey back for Avengers: Doomsday, casting […]
My Hero Academia has officially returned with one final special for the anime, and its new timeskip finale short has confirmed that there’s a new number one hero now firmly in place heading into the future. My Hero Academia kicked off the 10th anniversary of the anime’s original debut this year, and with it has […]
Marvel just wrapped up its most recent Wonder Man comic book series, which featured Simon Williams getting into trouble thanks to a man he was working with in Hollywood. From the creative team of Gerry Duggan, Mark Buckingham, and Phil Noto, the new series had Wonder Man working with Hellcat, who came to Los Angeles […]
The James Bond franchise remains the longest-running and highest-grossing spy series in film history, spanning 25 official movies and generating billions of dollars since Sean Connery introduced 007 in 1962’s Dr. No. That history is now entering an unprecedented new phase. Following the conclusion of Daniel Craig’s five-film run as James Bond in 2021’s No […]
My Hero Academia has officially ended the anime with one final release taking on Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga, and with this special finale has finally given Deku his official name as a pro hero. My Hero Academia has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of the anime’s original debut with some cool returns through the year […]
Bleach‘s anime is finally entering its final installment, Part 4 of the Thousand-Year Blood War arc, and as expected, it is bringing long-awaited elements of the series to a close, including finally showcasing a Bankai that remained hidden throughout the anime. Tite Kubo’s manga received its anime adaptation in 2004 and went on to become […]
2026 has been a big year for manga fans, especially those of Shonen Jump, as the magazine continues its trend of debuting new series while many others are either being canceled or reaching their conclusion. What makes this year especially notable, however, is that four major Shonen Jump series have already concluded, while a fifth […]
Crunchyroll is featuring a wide variety of new anime this Summer season. Unlike the previous two seasons, this one is defined more by its new debuts than by returning series. It has already delivered one of the darkest anime of the year, which is arguably an Anime of the Year contender, while Tomb Raider King, […]
My Hero Academia‘s anime has officially come to an end with one final release exploring more of the time skip future, and with it has revealed Katsuki Bakugo’s final ranking in the top pro hero charts. My Hero Academia had one of the wildest endings within Shonen Jump of the last few years not because […]
