Square Enix recently confirmed that its anime adaptation of Yuu Morikawa’s supernatural comedy manga series, Mr. Villain’s Day Off (Kyūjitsu no Warumono-san), is all set to grace screens. Announced earlier this year, the anime’s first teaser trailer has been unveiled by Animefly, teasing an enigmatic adaptation with dark comedy elements. The teaser also confirmed a…
Some Transfomers are stronger than others, regardless of their transformations. Even the most unlikely alternate modes unfold to unleash some of the universe’s toughest Robots in Disguise. This doesn’t just include the Autobots and Decepticons, but also the deities seen in the Transformers Universe. These Transformers boast immense physical power and incredible techniques, making them…
Every viewer has their own opinions about the best cartoons of all time. While all different animated shows have specific aspects that make them appealing to the audience, some cartoons have reached a wider audience and have impacted pop culture. Cartoons such as Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, and Pokémon have influenced generations of viewers, withstanding the…
Summary The Purgills legendary journeys to Peridea to die mirror real world legends about elephant graveyards. Elephant graveyard legends, while not proven, stem from the depths of elephants’ ability to mourn. By drawing this connection between the Purrgil and Elephants, Star Wars strengthens the folklore surrounding the Purrgil and this new galaxy far, far, far…
Nintendo has been a legendary name in the video game industry for generations, whether it’s through their cutting-edge gaming consoles or their multitude of successful first-party franchises. Nintendo is a game developer that’s constantly looking toward the future, but it has also never forgotten its past. Nintendo loves to put older classics back in the…
The Thief Roguish Archetype is the closest to a default rogue subclass in Fifth Edition. It covers the archetypal rogue whose abilities lend themselves more to quick thinking and action than spellcasting or meticulous assassinations. The D&D 5e Thief rogue has versatile features that tend towards utility and a bit of combat strength. It’s difficult…
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has gotten an overview trailer highlighting the game’s plot and numerous gameplay elements. The game takes place in the Flower Kingdom, a land that Prince Florian rules. He invited Mario and his friends to the realm, but Bowser shows up and shockingly ruins everything. The kingdom is home to the “Wonder…
Berserk is an eternal classic in anime and manga. The epic saga details the life of an outcast warrior who joins a band with a beautiful and charismatic leader. Part of what makes the series so dark is how it takes traditional fantasy tropes and fairytale concepts and turns them on their head, showing the…
Summary Eternals’ narrative explores mature ideas that have set itself apart from past MCU movies. Eternals’ new and complex characters match the unique sets and globe-trotting story that elevate it above other MCU movies. Marvel Studios could benefit by taking the lessons of Eternals to heart for future ambitious projects. The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced…
Summary Mortal Kombat’s expansive universe and detailed lore make it a perfect fit for comics. Previous attempts at Mortal Kombat comics were poorly received and failed to capture the tone and aesthetic of the video games. Mortal Kombat 1 has an incredibly large storyline that would greatly benefit from a comic book adaptation. Mortal Kombat…
Summary Demon Slayer draws inspiration from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in its portrayal of vampires, namely the Pillar Men from Battle Tendency. Demon Slayer expands upon JJBA‘s vampire ideas by giving the theme more prominence within its overall plot, with the goal of conquering the sun being central to the archvillain, Muzan Kibutsuji. Demon Slayer explores…
Role-playing games represent some of the best and best-selling games in the industry. Offering immersive worlds fans can lose themselves in, it’s easy to see how they have such a passionate fanbase. Moreover, most of them can last for countless hours, offering incredible value for the amount of money spent on them. The PC platform…
Role-playing games represent some of the best and best-selling games in the industry. Offering immersive worlds fans can lose themselves in, it’s easy to see how they have such a passionate fanbase. Moreover, most of them can last for countless hours, offering incredible value for the amount of money spent on them. The PC platform…
Roronoa Zoro is the resident swordsman of One Piece‘s Straw Hat Pirates and one of the strongest people on Monkey D. Luffy’s crew, second only to the captain himself. Since he was a child, Zoro has aimed to become the strongest swordsman in the world, and as a result, he has made it his goal…
Summary Lan may have betrayed Rand to the Amyrlin Seat after leaving Moiraine. Moiraine may need the Amyrlin’s help to reconnect to the One Power. Rand and Moiraine need to hope Lan still has the same goal as them. The following contains spoilers for The Wheel of Time Season 2, Episode 6 “Eyes Without Pity,”…
Star Trek: Lower Decks’ sci-fi sitcom elements have always gone deeper than maintaining a 22-minute runtime. “I always tell our board artists and animators that it’s an animated sitcom, but it’s shot like a Star Trek show,” animator Barry Kelly revealed in a conversation with CinemaBlend. Comparing Lower Decks to the longtime success of The…
DC Comics has made Batman the centerpiece in their long history of comic book adventures through more than 80 years of fantastic stories set in Gotham. Bruce Wayne has become the favorite of many comic book readers. However, not everyone is a fan of the Caped Crusader, whether they simply don’t read his books or…
Television has radically changed since its “Golden Age” between the 1940s and 1960s. Writers take big leaps that change the game forever, actors are more involved with their characters and the world-building is literally out of this world. To nail down the best television shows takes a lot of screen time and plenty of love…
Summary Paradox Pokémon have brought exciting new variations to the franchise but could have been introduced in better ways, leaving questions and concerns unresolved. There are currently only 18 Paradox Pokémon, and fans wanted more for nostalgic species when Scarlet & Violet released. Paradox Pokémon lack lore and history to flesh out their species, and…
The first clip from the upcoming Teen Titans Go! two-part episode, “Warner Bros. 100th Anniversary,” has been released. In the clip, the Teen Titans — Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg — are on security gate duty to ensure the Warner Bros. studio lot is prepared for the 100th-anniversary party. The footage reveals that…
Summary Batman’s decision to accept the help of the Riddler undermines his moral position. Batman’s alliance with the Riddler makes him a hypocrite, as he has previously condemned others for working with criminals but is willing to do the same when it benefits him. By accepting the Riddler’s help, Batman has substantially weakened his argument…
Summary Catwoman’s survival in Batman Returns was a powerful final shot. Catwoman’s return wasn’t in the original cut, but Warner Bros. wanted a spin-off. While there wasn’t a spin-off, Catwoman’s appearance at the end of Batman Returns captured everything great about her character. Though there have been other cinematic representations of the character since then,…
Shonen anime are the most popular shows among the anime demographics. The tales of inspiring adventures entice audiences worldwide. Fans love watching their favorite characters perform harrowing feats to defeat their enemies and achieve their goals. Unfortunately, a lot of the same character tropes are frequently used, so the shonen genre can feel a little…
Amazon is bringing commercials to Prime Video and will seek to implement the plan in early 2024. Per Variety, commercials will first appear on Prime Video in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Germany in early 2024. France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Australia will have the ad-tier option later the same year. Prime Video’s…
David S. Goyer, the co-writer of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, reveals that he advocated for Jake Gyllenhaal to be cast as Batman over Christian Bale, and that Warner Bros. asked to have Leonardo DiCaprio play the Riddler in The Dark Knight Rises. Recently, Goyer joined the Happy Sad Confused podcast to talk about…
Summary The Continental the story of Winston Scott, Manager of the Continental. Winston and John Wick’s stories share a lot of similarities. The Continental can explore how Winston’s revenge will change their world. The following contains spoilers for The Continental Part 1 “Brothers in Arms”, which is now streaming on Peacock. The Continental is taking…
Fans praise the The Legend of Zelda series for its sprawling dungeons with interesting puzzling elements, and the game’s Water Temples are often at the forefront. Water dungeons tend to be the most difficult in each game, due to the mechanics often associated with water-based puzzles in Zelda. Often, Link will have to raise and…
Man of Steel screenwriter David S. Goyer recently shared that Tony Scott almost directed the 2013 superhero movie. Speaking with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Goyer revealed that Zack Snyder and Scott were the top two choices to helm Man of Steel, with Snyder ultimately prevailing. “It was a very deliberative process….
Ahead of Disney‘s 100th anniversary celebration, Disney drops the trailer for upcoming short film, Once Upon a Studio. With a host of characters being reunited for the project, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer for Once Upon a Studio makes viewers fall in love with the magic of Disney all over again. Opening…
Superman‘s legacy has been partially defined by the villains that he has faced. Compared to many other areas of the DC Universe, the Man of Steel boasts some of the most intimidating, cruel, and powerful villains that the comic book brand has to offer. But not all of them made great first impressions. Whether it…
Like many of the anime based on long-running shonen manga series, Naruto has a lot of filler arcs. This is because the anime usually begins before the manga is complete, meaning the series often has to fill time until there’s more of the major plot written to move the story forward. While some filler arcs…
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 has released the preview video and promo images for the anime’s twelfth episode, “I Want to Tell.” The upcoming episode is the first part of the season finale. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationSeason 2 released the preview on YouTube and showcased the promo images on the series’ official website. The…
Ubisoft has finally revealed the system requirements for Assassin’s Creed Mirage on PC. Assassin’s Creed Mirage launches next month for all current-gen platforms, and with it, Ubisoft has promised a return to form for longtime franchise fans, opting for a more grounded, linear take on the usual formula and a much smaller map to account…
Summary People always turn to murder mysteries in the Fall due to their autumnal aesthetic, but there are better genres for the season. Horror and Halloween movies are a great choice for the Fall, providing scares and celebrating the time of the year. But romantic comedies are the coziest genre, offering a comforting escape that…
Summary Normie Osborn is succumbing to his villainous legacies as the Red Goblin, even though he wanted to be a hero. The bond between Normie and the Rascal symbiote has been difficult due to their differences and Rascal’s violent nature. Normie is inheriting the legacies of both the Green Goblin and Carnage, and is on…
Spawn creator Todd McFarlane recently revealed that the writers behind the upcoming film reboot were only 30 pages away from finishing the latest draft of the screenplay when the Writers Guild of America strike began. “We were in the middle of writing the script and then the writers strike came,” McFarlane told ComicBook.com. “So that…
Summary Fans of Star Wars: Rebels have been waiting patiently for the reunion of two iconic characters. Seeing Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger reunite warmed fans’ hearts and continued a story that was dormant for five years. Putting Sabine at the center of the story in Ahsoka changes how fans see this moment. The following…
Final Fantasy VII remains one of the benchmarks of modern gaming. Even nearly thirty years after its debut on the original PlayStation, the adventures of Cloud and his allies in AVALANCHE linger in the cultural consciousness. This made their return in 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake all the more impactful, as the game’s new approach…
Marvel announced it will release Rom and the X-Men: Marvel Tales #1 this December, a reprint of rare stories from Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema’s Rom series that featured the titular characters. Collaborating with Hasbro, Marvel is bringing back the comics from the 70s and 80s featuring the popular toy known as Rom the Spaceknight…
David S. Goyer confirms a Man of Steel sequel should have been made to develop Henry Cavill’s Superman, instead of rushing to replicate the MCU with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Goyer spoke at length about his impressive career as a screenwriter in a Happy Sad Confused interview with Josh Horowitz. Goyer, who penned…
Yuki Suetsugu needs no introduction. She’s one of the most prominent mangaka in the industry. Yuki is the genius behind the widely popular manga and animated series Chihayafuru, which took the world by storm with its depiction of the traditional Japanese card game called karuta. Yuki’s inspiring take on an unconventional sport combined with the…
The DC Animated Universe, or DCAU, is a 30-year-old animated television and movie franchise that helped introduce a whole generation to comic books and DC superheroes. Born from the wildly successful Batman movies, the DCAU has since branched out into eight television shows, six movies, four shorts, and a number of comic books. Rather than…
Larian Studios smashed all expectations with their August 2023 release of Baldur’s Gate 3, with gamers coming in their droves to try out this D&D-inspired masterpiece. In fact, Baldur’s Gate 3 is literally based on the tabletop role-playing system, integrating familiar classes, races, monsters, items, spells and much more into a huge gaming experience. While…
Peter Parker and Miles Morales are currently the two most iconic iterations of Spider-Man in Earth-616. But the multiverse is vast and multiple other characters have stepped into the web-head’s role, taking over for Peter and Miles and leaving their own legacy in a different reality. Marvel loves seeing what would happen if Spidey’s friends…
Summary The confusing canon of the Ghostbusters Classification System has been scattered across multiple entries in the series. The Classification System helps to identify and document the various beings the Ghostbusters encounter. Identification helps to establish their role as scientists and serves as an invaluable tool. In the world of Ghostbusters, New York’s paranormal proton…
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its U.K.-based studio — Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden — will be the primary production hub for DC Studios. Per Variety, WBD plans to expand the location by more than 50 percent, adding 400,000 square feet of production and support space and increasing the total stage count from 19 to…
The new Saw X trailer teases fans what’s in store in the newest installment, developing more of John Kramer’s unexplored story arc while also going back to the raw and gritty torture horror that defined early films in the Saw franchise. Anticipation builds for Saw X almost a week before the movie’s pre-Halloween release. The…
Summary Viola Davis’s Dr. Volumnia Gaul asking Coriolanus Snow what the Hunger Games are for mirrors President Snow’s question to Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes scene shows how Snow will go from student to master. Evoking The Hunger Games scene shows how impactful it was despite not appearing…
The following contains spoilers for Mortal Kombat 1. Summary In Mortal Kombat 1, Liu Kang and Raiden emerge as Earthrealm’s champions, aided by their fellow Shaolin monk Kung Lao in their battle against Shang Tsung. Kung Lao’s ego and selfishness are evident in his interactions with his “brother” Raiden and his attempt to train a…
Summary Werewolf by Night’s color version could deliver on its intense violence. Werewolf by Night’s color version harkens back to the era of Hammer Horror. Werewolf by Night serves as a testament to the MCU’s respect of all eras of horror. Werewolf by Night is a lovely little TV special movie released by Marvel back…
