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Prime Day marks the multination conglomerate offering the best deals for various categories. For gamers, regardless of their platform, plenty of enticing deals are offered.

Considering Sony is the market leader in video game consoles, some of the best Prime Day deals are offered to PlayStation owners. If one has a Prime Subscription already, these are the top 5 deals that should be checked out.

#5 Elden Ring

Elden Ring is one of the most popular titles from FromSoftware. It was released in 2022 and also managed to scoop various accolades. It is widely regarded as one of the best video games ever. It also marked the epic collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin, some of the most reputed names in their respective fields.

The title is also one of the studio’s most approachable and beginner-friendly titles, as it has a lot of mechanics to make things easier. FromSoftware Titles...

You Are Ms Servant Unveils October 2024 Release on Crunchyroll - Main Image

The October release date window for You Are Ms. Servant’s anime adaptation has been confirmed, which means the former assassin Yuki is about to show her impressive housekeeping abilities to viewers this coming fall!

Join Yuki and Hitoyoshi in this rom-com and slice-of-life anime as they start living under the same roof as master and maid!

You Are Ms. Servant Manga Gets Anime Adaptation with October 2024 Release Window

You Are Ms. Servant is a romantic comedy and slice-of-life manga series written and illustrated by Shotan that’s finally getting an anime adaptation in October 2024.

This announcement was made through the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account of the series.

The promotional video and teaser visual for the upcoming anime have also been revealed, which show the main characters voiced by Toshiki Kumagai (Ichiro in Yasuke) as...

Shogun has shaped up to be one of 2024's best TV shows, with FX eyeing multiple seasons. Hiroyuki Sanada's portrayal of Shingen in The Wolverine showcased his talents in a sinister, cerebral role. Fans hope to see Sanada return as Shingen in the MCU, given the character's potential as a formidable villain.

There's no question FX's Shogun is going down as one of 2024's best TV shows. In fact, it might be one of the best series of the year. This is why FX greenlit Shogun Seasons 2 and 3, despite completing James Clavell's novel. A lot has to do with the infectious energy and charm of Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, the ruler of Edo who staved off civil war in feudal-era Japan.

As much as new audiences might now be catching up to Hiroyuki Sanada's talents, comic book movie fans are already acquainted with his bombastic performance from The Wolverine.

House of the Owl is a Japanese political drama that revolves around Ryuutaro Ougami, the nation’s top fixer, and his troubled family, each member grappling with their own set of issues. The series delves into the bureaucratic intricacies of Japanese society and how a small group of individuals strive to maintain their grip on power, a phenomenon prevalent across borders. They say blood is thicker than water, but for Ryuutaro Ougami, his own kin proves to be a source of turmoil for this morally complicated man. As a ‘fixer,’ Ryuutaro wields significant influence behind the scenes, with politicians of all ranks, including the Prime Minister, seeking his counsel to resolve their scandals and controversies. His role is akin to that of a retainer in a modern-day shogunate, a shadowy figure who holds considerable sway over those in power. To the general public, Ryuutaro remains largely an enigma, yet those...

It’s been nearly 70 years since Godzilla first step foot on the silver screen with Ishiro Honda’s 1954 opus, Gojira. What started as an allegory about the horrors of the atomic bomb and war has since been reimagined myriad times to cover everything from the awesome forces of nature to geopolitical alliances, the absurdities of consumerism to mankind’s inability to curb pollution. Whether Godzilla is a tragic monster, a defender of earth, or children’s role model, there’s no denying the appeal the Big G has to audiences.

After all, it’s damn entertaining to watch a giant monster stomping around the streets of a metropolis and leaving a path of destruction. Sure, American movies like King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms primed American audiences for features of this magnitude. But really, it was Godzilla and the evolution of the IP’s unique genre of films — kaiju...

Following up on the recent North American slate, it's time to look ahead to what Crunchyroll has coming to home video next in the United Kingdom. After brightening May 2024 up with The Quintessential Quintuplets anime film, June 2024 will be full to the brim with the likes of Mob Psycho 100 III , the second season of Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! , Konosuba -An Explosion on This Wonderful World! and more. Take a look below at the full list of UK home video solicits for May and June 2024, and let us know what you'll be adding to your collection. Crunchyroll May 2024 UK Home Video Releases The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie Feature Film (Blu-ray) Series synopsis: Uesugi Fuutarou, a high school second-year from a poor family, receives a highly appealing offer to work part-time as a tutor... but his students turn out to be girls from his own class! What's more, they're quintuplets... and all five are beautiful,...

The titular character of Gyeongseong Creature is a repugnant monster created as a bioweapon by the Japanese military conducting their experiments on Korean nationals. Loosely based on the Unit 731 experiments, the show takes fictional liberties to personify the horrifying atrocities that took place during that period. It is those with the toughest minds that get the most pain inflicted on them. When Seishin drinks the Najin, she’s calm like the eye of a storm, despite the massive pain she’s enduring. The other woman in her position can’t control the fight with the Najin and ends up harming herself, desperately removing it from her body. Seishin is thick-skinned; even in the hospital, she looks after other people too. Maybe this is why the anthrax serum has such an effect on her, enhancing her strengths and making her massive in size.

Seishin’s story begins with Seong-Sim. While we...

The year’s only begun, and we’ve got a fantastic K-drama to scream about already. While Gyeongseong Creature retreads familiar territory when it comes to the plot and morals, it’s also a historical drama with an emotional impact on us viewers. As it is with K-dramas, we always get a little bit of it all: romance, thriller, family drama, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy—you name the genre, and chances are it’s included somehow. Gyeongseong Creature is one of those shows that you know, deep down, in the back of your mind, is going to end up sad in more than one way. It’s a historical drama, meaning war and death, of course. Yet, somehow, the end of this show will leave you more hopeful than you could’ve imagined. The show follows Tae-Sang, a self-made man who slowly learns that he can’t afford to be ignorant...

Lieutenant Kato is totally obsessed with his creation, the monster Seishin. Director Ichiro functions under his commands and takes care of all the experiments. They had been experimenting with Najin for a very long time and had been eagerly waiting to see the results. Finally, when their experiments bore fruit, they felt a sense of relief at having attained success. Kato, played by Choi Young-joon on screen, is a very diplomatic character whose intentions are not very easy to grasp. It is for sure that he has been planning world dominance with his new creation. Will Kato and Ichiro be able to satisfy their vile motives? Will Kato be able to tame Sheishin and use it to satisfy his hunger for power? Or will his own creation be the cause of his doom, just like Frankenstein? Let’s find out!

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How Did Kato And Ichiro Transform Seishin?

Lieutenant...

Jun-taek, a significant character in Gyeongseong Creature, adds an extra layer to the series. His presence is symbolic of patriotic instincts in an individual. Despite all the wealth in his family, all he was interested in was a free state. He was a rebel with a cause, and his hatred for the Japanese has been brought out in his plotting against them throughout! The character of Jun-taek has been well presented on screen by Wi Ha-Joon. His amazing screen presence has added an in-depth meaning to the well-rounded character. Will Jun-taek be able to save his own people and country? Will he ever garner Tae-Sang’s support? Let’s find out!

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How Was Jun-Taek Different From Tae-Sang?

Jun-taek, a young man from a wealthy family, had completely invested himself in patriotic causes. Unlike his friend, Tae-Sang was more worried about his own safety and did not show much interest in the Patriotic Society.

One could say Gyeongseong Creature is Korea’s answer to Stranger Things. While there are many similarities between the two sci-fi shows, they are, of course, based in different eras and play with our emotional heartstrings in unique ways. Gyeongseong Creature follows the owner of a pawnshop in Joseon-era Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul), a little bit before they got independence from the Japanese. The show follows Tae-Sang’s journey from a simple bystander to someone who cares for his people because of the atrocities he sees. It’s a simple story that poses the question, who is the real monster? As it goes with historical fiction, there will be deaths on both sides. So, while we wait patiently for the announcement of a second season, let’s look back at all the important characters that died in season 1.

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Choi Yeong-Gwan

In part one of Gyeongseong Creature, we see some...

Ishikawa has been portrayed as one of the most vicious characters in the series Gyeongseong Creature. Played by Kim Do-hyun, the character is a Police Commissioner in the Gyeongmu Bureau of Gyeongseong. He had been behind, pursuing Tae-sang to go into the hospital and search for his mistress. He did not think twice before putting people’s lives in danger to fulfill his own selfish desires. However, every action has consequences, and even Ishikawa is not an exception, as he eventually has to face the consequences of his actions. Let’s find out what eventually happens to him in the long run!

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What Did Ishikawa Want From Tae-Sang?

Ishikawa forced Tae-sang to go into Ongseong Hospital to find his mistress, Myeong-ja. When Myeong-ja went missing, he approached Tae-sang, as he had all the information about people in the town. Ishikawa thought that Tae-sang was the right person who could find out about Myeong-ja.

Despite its sci-fi-monster exterior, Gyeongseong Creature is simply a show about human endurance at the end of the day. A fictional account of Japan-occupied Korea, the show, starring Park Seo-Jun and Han Seo-Hee in leading roles, was split into two parts, one released at the end of 2023 and the second part released on January 5, 2024. While the first part of the series is all about the violence, the second, which is only 3 episodes long, is all about the feelings. Despite having a melancholic last episode, the end brings many unimaginable surprises, leaving us with the expectation of a second season. Let’s quickly dive into everything that happens in Gyeongseong Creature final episode.

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What Happens To Chae-Ok After Killing Ichiro?

At the end of Episode 9 of Gyeongseong Creature, Chae-Ok decides to kill Ichiro to put an end to all the madness happening in Onseong Hospital. Naive notion, if you ask me.

The ninth episode of Gyeongseong Creature brings out the real intentions of Lady Maeda, followed by several conflicts. The desperation of Tae-sang to find Chae-ok rings throughout the episode, highlighting their mutual feelings. The evil intentions of the Japanese scientists have also been highlighted here, along with Lady Maeda’s support for them. Will Chae-ok be able to survive Lady Maeda’s vicious plotting? Will Tae-sang be able to survive for long after his rift with Lady Maeda? Will the creature eventually attack Chae-ok or protect her?

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What Are Lady Maeda’s Intentions?

When Lady Maeda went to meet Lieutenant Kato, he told her that they had been experimenting with Najin for many years. He told her that they could use it for the cause of their country, as it has healing properties and aids in wound healing. Lady Maeda told Lieutenant Kato that she would soon...

Gyeongseong Creature was one of the most highly anticipated Korean series of the year. The show, which stars Park Seo-Joon and Han Seo-Hee in lead roles, has garnered a lot of attention for its horror-thriller-drama plotline and leading couple. Although the overall messaging of the show is quite on the nose, it’s littered with many gripping subplots to keep us entertained. One of them is the story of the courtesan Myeong-Ja. The show is set in 1945, when Japan occupied Korea. Set in the capital city of Gyeongseong, the show follows Tae-Sang, one of the wealthiest men in the city, who is tasked by Police Commissioner Ishikawa to find Myeong-Ja, his concubine. She’s pregnant with his child, and he wants her back alive and well. If Tae-Sang is unable to find her, he loses all his assets, everything that made him the reliable man that everyone in Gyeongseong adores.

Gyeongseong Creature is the latest in the long list of Korean thrillers with monstrous creatures that all look somewhat alike with recycled plotlines that all end with the same philosophical question: “Who is the real monster?” Gyeongseong Creature in many ways feels like South Korea’s answer to Stranger Things. They’re both Netflix shows, so I suppose everyone wins. The show is set in 1945 Gyeongseong, present-day Seoul, and follows Jang Tae-Sang, a rich and popular man, who goes on a dangerous journey when Commissioner Ishikawa demands he find a missing woman for him. Tae-Sang soon gets involved with a young woman named Chae-Ok, who is an expert at searching for missing people, dead or alive. He entrusts her and her father with helping him find Myeong-Ja in order to save his business and livelihood.

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Why Does Tae-Sang Stay Back In The Hospital?

With only 10 minutes to spare,...

There are a lot of parallel occurrences that we see in the fifth episode of Gyeongseong Creature. Every character in the series has their own motive, which has been explored in this episode. There are multiple twists and turns that amplify the intensity of the course of events, drawing us further into the narrative. This episode paves the path for a lot of revelations in the next episode, focusing on the revelation of Chae-ok’s mother’s whereabouts. Will Chae-ok be able to find out that her mother has been transformed into a monster as a result of the brutal experiments? Will Jun-taek reveal the names of his accomplices? Let’s find the answers to these questions!

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Why Were The Members Of The Patriotic Society Arrested?

A meeting had been held by the members of the Patriotic Society, where they were discussing a fundraising camp. It was to...

The fourth episode of Gyeongseong Creature focuses on the way the creature has already started showing signs of being the destroyer of its own creators. Much like Dr. Frankenstein’s creature, this monster has been wreaking havoc on the Japanese militants. Meanwhile, Tae-sang and his troupe are focused on saving Myeong-Ja, and in the process, many revelations have come out in the episode. The relationship between the monster and Chae-ok has been revealed in this episode of the series. Will Chae-ok be able to save the children from the military base? Why was Sachimoto helping her? A lot of questions are yet to be explored in this episode!

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Why Does Tae-Sang Go To The Military Camp?

Tae-sang went into the military base camp with the intention of saving Myeong-Ja, as instructed by Ishikawa. He wanted to make sure that his wealth was not confiscated by Ishikawa on the...

The Japanese anime industry is split between a variety of animation studios, all of which work incredibly hard to produce the best anime any fan could ask for. Some animation studios have been at work nonstop since the 1960s to provide entertainment for all, and other, newer ones have caught up with a handful of outstanding titles to their names. One such studio is Studio Mappa, which has quickly risen as one of the biggest names in the anime industry today.

While Studio Mappa hasn't been involved with legendary anime like the shonen "Big Three" or Dragon Ball, Studio Mappa does have an impressive library of other, equally great anime titles under its belt. Ever since its founding in 2011, Studio Mappa and its staff have been cranking out one smash-hit anime after another, several of which totally define the modern anime landscape, most of all of shonen and seinen anime.

Clockwise from bottom left: Godzilla (2014) (Warner Bros.), Godzilla Vs. Destoroyah (Toho), Shin Godzilla (Toho), Godzilla: King Of The Monsters (Warner Bros.), Godzilla (Toho)Graphic: The A.V. Club

Across four eras—Showa, Heisei, Millenium, and Reiwa—Godzilla has helped chart the course of both a country and a culture, speaking to the fears,...

The German folklore of Dr. Faust has inspired a number of classic tales, notably legendary playwright Christopher Marlowe’s tragedy “Doctor Faustus”. The literary piece was a modernized morality play in essence, which played an instrumental role in popularizing the thematic significance of the story—the binary of good and evil instincts and the complexities of human nature showcased through supernatural elements of occultism. Shigeru Mizuki’s iconic manga Akuma Kun revolves around the themes explored in Marlowe’s play and additionally incorporates a narrative that includes elements of the diverse world mythology as well. The anime adaptation of its first volume, which was released in the late 1980s, garnered a massive fan following among children, and a continuation of the series as a part of the 100th birth anniversary celebration of the mangaka has recently been released on Netflix.

The continuation of Akuma Kun turned out to be another...

Akuma Kun just blasted onto Netflix, adding to its impressive anime catalog. Based on the highly successful manga of Shigeru Mizuki, the anime series chronicles the story of Ichiro Matsushita, an Akuma Kun who runs a detective agency, or, as he would like to call it, Millenarianism Research Agency, with his partner-in-crime, Mephisto III, a quirky demon with an unending love for ramen. The anime series is jam-packed with eccentric characters that would make you chuckle and think about the dangers of the world where demons co-exist with humans.

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Akuma Kun

Ichiro Matsushita, known more commonly as Akuma Kun, was a child prodigy who was born every 10,000 years. He was the successor of Shingo Yamada, the last Akuma Kun, who was also his adopted father. Ichiro was friends with a half-human, half-demon named Mephisto III and was often called to fix the leak in his roof or unclog his toilet.

Stars: Sôsuke Ikematsu, Shin’ya Tsukamoto, Minami Hamabe, Mirai Moriyama, Tasuku Emoto, Nanase Nishino | Written and Directed by Hideaki Anno

The third entry in the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, Shin Kamen Rider, steps away from the kaiju-oriented plots of Shin Godzilla and Shin Ultraman to let writer/director Hideaki Anno, the driving force behind the Shin project, reboot a character that dates back to 1971 and who has, over the years appeared in various incarnations spanning live action, anime, and manga forms.

Takeshi Hongo was a socially inept college student who only cared about his motorcycle until he was kidnapped by S.H.O.C.K.E.R., Sustainable Happiness Organization with Computational Knowledge Embedded Remodeling, and experimented on by Professor Midorikawa, played appropriately enough by Shin’ya Tsukamoto, the director of Tetsuo: The Iron Man and its sequels.

He fused Hongo’s DNA with that of a grasshopper giving him incredible strength,...

Something interesting about Japanese kanji is how versatile they are. Just one of them can carry various meanings and can therefore be applied in multiple scenarios. They can become even more versatile when combined with other kanji.

This aspect of kanji was made apparent in a recent episode of Demon Slayer. A flashback involving Muichiro Tokito's twin brther Yuichiro revealed the dual meaning behind the mu ( 無) in his name. This definition makes perfect sense to Japanese fans. As for foreign audiences, their understanding of the wordplay at work is a mixed bag. To clear things up for English speakers, here's what Muichiro's name means and how the concept of Mu is used.

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What Does Muichiro's Name Mean?

Mu is used to represent "nothingness," just as Yuichiro said. More specifically, it denotes the lack of...

Every rom-com anime fan dreams of seeing their favorite couple end up together. 2023 has been a jackpot for hopeless romantics, with amazing love stories entering the scene one after the other. From recent hits like Tomo-Chan Is A Girl! to ongoing success like My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999, there's no stopping the romance genre. Within these heartfelt stories, some couples have left their mark more than others.

Bother winter and spring 2023 seasons have brought with them an entertaining variety of rom-coms. Whether it's an introvert's journey to find love in the office or a fresh take on childhood-friends-to-lovers, there are all kinds of cute anime couples for everyone. So, here are some of the best anime couples of 2023 who are ruling the audience's hearts.

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Tomo and Junichirou Is Everyone's Favorite Duo

Tomo-Chan Is A Girl!

The Godzilla franchise has become as massive and dominating as its eponymous monster. 2023 marks the 1998 Godzilla film’s 25th anniversary, but the whole franchise has been around for 69 years and counting now. The Godzilla franchise helped bring the kaiju genre into mainstream media while also forming its own niche in the cinema industry.

Related: The 10 Best Godzilla Movies, Ranked According to IMDb

The many Godzilla film installments have become cult classics, especially for monster flick fans. However, not every film within the Godzilla franchise can rank the same. While some movies are as forgettable as Hedorah, others roar as loudly with success as Godzilla itself.

All Monsters Attack/Godzilla’s Revenge (1969)

Godzilla becomes a symbol of empowerment in All Monsters Attack. Dealing with bullying, young Ichiro escapes to Monster Island in his dreams. There, he finds solidarity with Minilla, and the two learn to stand up for themselves through Godzilla.

All Monsters Attack...

Warning: Spoilers for A Galaxy Next Door episode 2An otherwise cute Crunchyroll romance anime called A Galaxy Next Door just introduced a dark twist to the common trope of lovesickness. The series also gives the concept of lover's guilt an unsettling spin.

Adapted from the manga series by mangaka Gido Amagakure, episode two of A Galaxy Next Door has manga artist Ichiro succumb to a high fever because he is physically too far away from his assistant Shiori, an alien Star Princess he inadvertently got engaged to last episode. Ichiro learns that the fever will subside if he's in proximity to his betrothed and that physical contact with her will expedite the healing process. Later, he's transported to a dark clouded area and gets a nosebleed after grabbing Shiori's arm and dragging her away from what could have been an unpleasant altercation. Shiori informs him that her own physical and...