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The official website for the upcoming anime film adaptation of Kazuyoshi Takeda's World War II manga Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise released a teaser trailer and visual today. As previously reported , the film is set to open in Japan on December 5, 2025. Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise Teaser Trailer Teaser Visual The trailer also revealed the cast of the film's two main characters. Rihito Itagaki (Norman in The Promised Neverland live-action film) voices Hiroshi Tamaru, a kind-hearted aspiring manga artist, while Tomoya Nakamura (Dmitri in Spy×Family Code: White ) voices Tamaru's reliable partner, Keisuke Yoshiki. "Being involved in this work in the 80th anniversary year since the end of the war, and having the opportunity to breathe life into the character of Hiroshi Tamaru, I feel a great sense of meaning and responsibility," said Iatagaki. Nakamura added in a comment, "80 years since the end of the war. With fewer and fewer people left who can recount that time,...

Hope you’re ready for seconds, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have announced Alfredo 2, the follow-up to their 2020 cult classic, Alfredo. To whet the appetite, the duo are sharing the new song “1995” along with a short yakuza noir, Alfredo: The Movie.

The new album is set to drop July 25th via Rabbit Vision, Alc Records, and Virgin Music. Pre-orders are ongoing. This’ll be the third major collaboration for Gibbs and Alc, including 2018’s Fetti with Curren$y. “1995” is a spiritual sequel to “1985” from Alfredo, boasting the same easy chemistry that makes the Mc and producer such natural partners. Alchemist’s spaced-out beat is swimming in vibes, starting with twinkling introspection and building to a guitar-fueled frenzy. He keeps the percussion levels low, the better to hear how Gibbs’ whip-crack flows slice and dice from different angles.

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Alfredo: The Movie is a bit of cheesy fun directed by Nick Walker,...

AMC Networks’ Shudder has announced the titles that will be available on the streaming service next month. The Shudder July 2025 slate includes horror, thriller, and supernatural titles.

The July schedule includes the films Monster Island and Push, the series Hell Motel and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, and more.

Shudder’s expanding library of films, TV series, and original content is available on most streaming devices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Based on Malay Folklore and drawing inspiration from Creature From the Black Lagoon, this creature feature is set in World War II. A Japanese ship transporting prisoners of war to occupied territories for slave labor.

After being torpedoed by allied submarines, a Japanese soldier and a British Pow are stranded on a deserted island...

Mistake Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for perfection in a sentence, and nobody would bat an eye. Unless the discussion had anything to do with humor. Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist is massively popular and ranks among the best anime-manga series of all time. Even such high acclaim and popularity can’t protect the series from the backlash it gets for its humor.

Initially jarring and repetitive, the comedy scenes of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are painful to sit through. They pop up during the most tense situations and have become the most controversial aspect of the anime. However, the comedy in the show improves a lot with the plot progression, highlighting and fulfilling its true purpose.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood does everything right except for the humor Edward gets furious when people don’t believe that he’s the famous alchemist | Credits: Studio Bones

Anime humor is already quite controversial as it is.

Released this month, Moonrise, an adventure sci-fi anime, has been one of those hidden gems, sparking mixed reactions among fans. There is no denying that the animation is beautiful; the action scenes are like fireworks or something that pull you in. With such dazzling animation featuring some compelling characters, this anime has the potential to be the next big thing.

But here’s the issue- for all of that, it feels and looks kind of buried. What’s stopping Moonrise from eliciting more hype? Yeah, part of the popularity issue to consider is that Netflix didn’t promote Moonrise very well. But there’s more to the story than poor promotion.

Jacob Shadows (Jack) in Moonrise anime | Credits: Studio Wit

From some questionable storytelling choices to the sheer amount of anime dropping at the same time, there are some reasons why this hidden gem of an anime isn’t shining as brightly as it should.

At a young age, Edward and Alphonse Elric became fascinated with the art of alchemy, thanks to the texts left behind in their estranged father's study. After their mother passes away, the boys try to bring her back to life via alchemy, but the experiment has disastrous results. Once Ed and Al are able to recover, they set out on a long journey to try and restore their original bodies, taken away from them during the experiment.

A year after Ed has become a State Alchemist in order to gain new research materials, he finds himself stuck in a countryside village with a cold. While there, the Elrics are shocked to learn that the apprentice doctor is none other than Pitt, one of their childhood friends. Upon seeing Pitt starting to forge his own path in life, Ed and Al look back on their own lives, all while taking a...

One of the greatest video game adaptations of all time, Castlevania, has been the talk of the town since its release in 2017. While the series ended with its fourth season in 2021, it still attracts a lot of attention, and the reason behind this is the compelling storylines and complex characters that the series introduced over the period of four seasons.

Saint Germain and Adventure Lady | Credit: Powerhouse Animation Studios

Some of these characters were so complex that to this day, fans have been trying to figure out different aspects of their narrative. One such character is the Adventure Lady, who, despite having a small appearance in the series, managed to make the biggest impact on the Castlevania narrative. Her relationship with Saint Germain in the third season is one of the biggest mysteries.

In fact, the fans’ believe that her role in Castlevania was quite similar to that of the...

The future of a popular, and probably the best, Dungeons and Dragons class has recently been teased. With the new updates to the rules of the game with the release of the 2024 Player's Handbook, and upcoming editions of other books like the Monsters Manual, with more modern changes to the game are set to arrive soon. It was anticipated that this class would be included in the future of the reworkings to the rulesets, and it appears that players will not have to wait too long for it to arrive officially.

The class, one that is not in the 2024 Player's Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons, but is an additional class that is greatly loved among players. They are a unique class that players can utilize to add an extra layer of magic to their campaigns, with the particular way they use their magic. The class's official introduction to the latest...

Hemispheres away from each other, Roc Marciano and The Alchemist are in sync like they’re in the same room. Roc is back home in LA, decompressing from Art Basel, while The Alchemist, who DJs for Eminem, is just landing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the “Rap God.” It’s slightly past midnight for Alchemist, who shows us Zoom attendees a group of people taking pictures of him in front of his hotel. It’s unclear if they’re sneaking shots because, as he suspects, his purple-and-pink ensemble is in...

Netflix is boarding a new fantasy adaptation. 2024 has been a big year for the streaming platform. They have been staying afloat while other companies in Hollywood struggle in the wake of the 2023 strikes, during which writers and actors fought for fair pay from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, who took more than 100 days each to resolve the disputes from the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild. The streamer has made several moves this year, including password crackdowns, live sports, advertisements at certain tiers, and a change in their content strategy.

This change has included devoting their resources to prioritizing original, high-quality projects as opposed to acquiring the licenses to stream pre-existing movie and television shows. This includes several prominent projects within the fantasy genre, chasing success of titles like Stranger Things and Damsel, both of which number among the most-watched titles of all time on the platform.

For better or worse, isekai is one of the biggest anime genres over the last decade, leading many fans to wonder what the best isekai anime available on streaming are. The genre became famous for showcasing stories of normal people getting transported to fantastical worlds where they're often granted special powers that allow them to save their new world. Though the genre is varied, isekai excels at putting relatable characters in fantastical situations.

With such a large catalog of anime to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which isekai is the best to invest time in, especially when so many series within the genre can have similar-sounding plot lines on the surface. Regardless, there are plenty of isekai worth binge-watching that offer a fun, refreshing spin on the genre. The best isekai anime on streaming shows how broad and varied the genre truly is.

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Based on a mythological creature recorded in several Malay and Indonesian accounts, the WWII-set Orang Ikan makes a bold foray into the creature film genre.

The Singapore-Indonesia-Japan-uk co-production is making its rounds on the international festival circuit, receiving its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival in the Gala Selection, before heading to the Trieste Science + Fiction Festival’s Asteroid Competition for its European premiere and then the Singapore International Film Festival in December.

“I’m a big fan of creature art and this idea of the fish man, or orang ikan came about,” said director Mike Wiluan. “This mythological creature existed in Malay mythology but it hasn’t really been explored. However, there were many stories of sightings by fishermen of these humanoid sea creatures, cropping up time and time again for over 100 years.”

The film stars actor-musician Dean Fujioka (Fullmetal Alchemist) and Callum Woodhouse (All Creatures Great...

Megan Thee Stallion is the most nominated artist at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards with 12 nominations. The Houston rapper is trailed only by Kendrick Lamar, who racked up 11 nominations, with his most nominated releases being “Not Like Us” and his featured verse on Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Meanwhile, Drake — the target of those two songs — is nominated for eight awards at this year’s ceremony. The awards show will premiere on BET on Tuesday, October 15 at 8 p.m. Est.

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In the 2000s, Studio Bones twice transmuted Hiromu Arakawa's manga "Fullmetal Alchemist" into anime. The second series, "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood," is more faithful to the source material (it helps when you have the whole story to adapt). That said, it makes changes too. Much more subtle changes than the 2003 "Fullmetal Alchemist" series, but changes nonetheless, from creating new villains to condensing the story. In particular, "Brotherhood" crams volume 15 of the manga — one of its most impactful arcs — into episode 30: "The Ishvalan War of Extermination."

"Fullmetal Alchemist" is set in a steampunk version of 1900s Europe where alchemy is a real science. The main setting is Amestris, an expansive imperial state at war on all sides and ruled by a military dictatorship from within. Alchemists can become State Alchemists ("dogs of the military") to receive grant funding in exchange for answering a call to arms when requested.

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Fullmetal Alchemist isn’t an anime fans can get into with light expectations. Hiromu Arakawa’s storytelling produces a swift and dark tale that deals with some heavy themes. The manga and anime are both heavily acknowledged and liked by a fan following that dedicatedly finds opportunities one after another to praise the series. They have a special place in their heart for the series.

Alphonse and Edward in Fullmetal Alchemist | Credit: Studio Bones

With how big of a pedestal fans put Arakawa’s series on, it becomes very important to deal with any following content that comes out with regard to it as well. It is regarded as one of the rare few animes with a perfect ending that has ample representation and mesmerizing characterization. So it was obvious that when the live-action movie came out, everyone was furious.

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Cobra Kai star Xolo Mariduea has shared his reaction to fans campaigning for his casting as Luffys adoptive brother Portgas D. Ace in Netflixs upcoming One Piece Season 2. In the original anime, Ace was voiced by Toshio Furukawa (Dragon Ball), and by Travis Willingham (Fullmetal Alchemist) in the shows English-dubbed version.

Since the renewal of the live-action One Piece series was announced, fans have started picking out the actors who they think would be perfect to play fan-favorite characters like Nico Robin, Ace, and Crocodile, who are expected to appear in Season 2. After Luffy actor Iaki Godoy appeared in Maridueas The Lone Lobos podcast last year, the Blue Beetle actor instantly became a popular fancast for Fire Fist Ace due to his dynamic chemistry with Godoy. During a recent TikTok Live with Cobra Kai co-star Jacob Bertrand, when asked about his potential involvement in One Piece Season 2, Mariduea revealed that...

You awake from strange dreams to find yourself alone in a familiar tower, the remnants of lives lost lingering in the mess of scattered pages and dust-coated vials. This was once a place of learning and discovery, but now an illness claims the lives of all who remain in the nearby village.

As the last alchemist with a hope of stopping the plague’s spread, the responsibility falls to you. Your aging mentor has passed on, leaving behind notes of past experiments along with questions that went unanswered. With a village depending on the cure you must find, your search begins anew amid the mysteries left behind.

Gameplay sees you exploring the lands around the tower in search of ingredients for your experiments. Trees and mushrooms dot the landscape, each holding essences that can be extracted and combined in puzzling new ways. Stamina and carrying space pose limits, reflecting the...

In 2014, Pasadena rapper Big Hit was ready to capitalize on his newfound freedom and pursue music alongside his son Hit-Boy, the Grammy-winning producer who’s laced Kanye West, Jay-Z, and others with chart-topping hits. Big Hit had been incarcerated since Hit-Boy was three years old, including a 15-year federal sentence which included a five-year period where the two had no contact due to prison restrictions. They had some jail visits throughout his incarceration, but Big Hit’s freedom represented a chance for a more holistic relationship.

But right when he...

Artificers in Baldur's Gate 3 now have a mod that adds unique subclasses with special abilities to enhance gameplay. The Artificer class includes Alchemist, Armorer, Artillerist, and Battle Smith options, allowing players to craft gadgets and buffs. The modded class offers players a new way to experience the game, with opportunities for more strategic combat and magical enhancements.

Baldur's Gate 3 may already feature plenty of unique classes for players to enjoy, but one fan went a step further by creating one of Dungeons & Dragons' most beloved archetypes for the game. Larian Studios spent years developing its Forgotten Realms RPG so that anyone could complete its sprawling narrative, no matter their character's class, race, or build. While this kind of commitment to balance is no doubt appreciated by the community, those who wanted a little more technology infused with their magic were sorely disappointed to find that such an option doesn't exist.

I speak to Brooklyn’s Mike while he’s lounging in the Netherlands before another show on his ongoing Somebody Fine Me Trouble Tour, on which he’ll traverse Europe and then the United States through May. He tells me that he’s enjoying his time overseas so far.

“We hit a lot of places I never performed at,” he says. “It’s always cool going to different places and [seeing] what the younger crowd looks like in certain countries.” But he tells me it hasn’t been completely smooth sailing.

Around twelve different classes are available to use in For the King 2, but not all of them are unlocked when you first begin your adventures. While you do have a few character types right away, many others are hidden until you complete certain tasks tied to the main story. Different builds for party compositions are at their most creative and fun when you have access to every archetype from the start.

You initially have five character types you may choose from in For the King 2, similar to the four basic character classes seen in Minecraft's D&d Dlc. Likely inspired by classic Ttrpg roots, each starting archetype teaches you the basic mechanics of the game through an easy-to-understand class. As you progress, more complicated warriors, spell casters, and unorthodox origins will start appearing as you meet various objectives.

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Shonen anime has produced some of the most iconic and memorable moments in anime history. From epic battles and emotional scenes to shocking plot twists and unforgettable character introductions, these scenes have become beloved by fans around the world.

The 10 moments below have without a doubt set the bar for anime, and have even become cultural icons in some instances. Here, then, are the scenes that shonen anime fans are never going to forget, and future generations of creators will look back on for inspiration.

Attack on Titan: The Colossal Titan Attacks

In terms of spectacle, few moments can compare with the first appearance of the Colossal Titan in Attack on Titan. Seemingly out of nowhere, the outer wall of the city is breached, and the massive figure of the Colossal Titan appears towering over the terrified citizens, disappearing as quickly as it came. The sheer scale of the creature...

Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have brought their long-awaited joint album, Voir Dire, to major streaming services after initially only making it available on the Nft platform Gala Music. Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.

In the days leading up to its original release, The Alchemist drummed up anticipation for the project on his Instagram account. After sharing a brief audio clip, he teased the tracklist and announced a joint show at the Jazz Cafe in London taking place on August 25th.

Besides the album’s sole single, “Sentry” featuring Mike, the only place to hear the full project at first was Gala, a streaming platform that utilizes blockchain technology and offers NFTs connected to releases. Earl and The Alchemist later released the video for another track, “The Caliphate” featuring Vince Staples, before bringing the full album to streaming on October 6th.

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Devotees of Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have been scouring YouTube to find their “mystery album” for years to no avail. Luckily for the scavengers, the beloved artists released their collaboration album Voir Dire last month, and they dropped the Dsp version today, with three new tracks in tow — including two with close collaborator Vince Staples.

In 2019, The Alchemist tweeted that he and Earl dropped an album under a fake name and put it on YouTube. In 2021, he doubled down, noting “We hid a whole album on YouTube under a fake name and YouTube page.

The Family Chantel star Winter Everett flaunted her toned physique in another modeling makeover on Instagram. The Georgia resident has impressed fans with her weight loss transformation since her last appearance on the hit TLC show. Over the months, she has lost over 100 pounds and completely altered her looks. Not only has Winter changed her makeup style, but she has also enhanced her fashion sense, leading her to become an Instagram model. Since the conclusion of The Family Chantel season 4, the reality star has posted dozens of modeling photoshoots, confidently embracing her new self.

Winter recently unveiled another social media makeover by sharing her photographer Antoine Stephenson's Instagram post. She wore two colorful dresses and flaunted her glowing face and curly hairstyle. The first picture showed her wearing a vibrant shirt with a blue and yellow pattern alongside beige-colored pants.

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Follow what feels natural. That’s the guidance from Bay Area rapper Larry June and prolific beatmaker the Alchemist. It’s how the pair says their upcoming joint album, The Great Escape, came together. Over Zoom, they tell Rolling Stone that it started out as the two collaborating on a couple of loosies, then onto plans for a short EP, until finally they arrived at the full-length project that’s dropping on March 31. Throughout it all, the process felt organic. The two prolific musicians built such a rapport that in...

Seated among plaques of Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Lil Wayne at Noble Studios in Harlem, the Charlotte-raised rapper Mavi tells me about how a chance encounter with Zora Neale Hurston’s You Don’t Know Us Negroes helped change the direction of his life. Earlier this year, he read her essay about High John de Conquerer, often depicted in folklore as a prince turned enslaved person with a glass-half-full sense of humor on his plantation. “He was the personification of laughter on the plantation and amusement at the expense of the slave master,...