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The new romantic comedy published in the celebrated Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine, Hima-Ten, has the potential to become a massive sensation. Created by Genki Ono, this wholesome and entertaining story follows Tenichi, a high school student who has a part-time job cleaning houses.

The first few chapters show how this responsible and disciplined young man is tasked with helping the new student, Himari, familiarize herself with her new school. Still, this young woman is not an ordinary student, as she is the president of an extremely popular make-up brand, which only complicates Tenishis job.

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Hima-Ten! is a pure romantic comedy that diverts from the magazines usual battle shonen manga, focusing on high schoolers with unusual occupations.

A Relaxing and Comedic Romantic Manga That Many Will Love The Premise of Hima-Ten Is One Most Readers Will Enjoy...

Attack on Titan is a story-rich anime and manga series centered around Eren Yeager. While other characters play massive roles in the plot, none are quite as pivotal as the Attack Titan himself. Eren is a complex character who feels compelled to bear every burden himself, not letting any of his friends share the blame.

His friends, however, are smart, caring, and devoted. Each of them brings something unique to the story through their distinct personalities, fears, and goals.

While Attack on Titan is unequivocally Eren's story, many of his friends could have their own spinoffs. Characters like Armin and Mikasa have incredible backgrounds and promising futures, making for a decent tale inside or outside the Walls. Even some of Eren's enemies have interesting backstories that could be explored further, giving further insight into the world that is Attack on Titan.

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Attack on Titan deals with several dark concepts and while gore is the thing that stands out at first, it eventually turns to other social issues as well. Hajime Isayama constructed Attack on Titan after the extremely real problems of the world like colonization, slavery and more.

The cruel treatment of Eldians at the hands of Marleyans can boil anyone’s blood. However, the history of colonialism didn’t begin with Marley because Eldia’s expansion policy was also equally disturbing.

Hajime Isayama Opens Up About the Universal Language in Attack on Titan Marley (Credit: Mappa)

In an interview with Crunchyroll News, Hajime Isayama opened up about the nitty gritty details of Attack on Titan. The author was asked which language the characters of the anime communicate in. The author answered that the characters speak in a language that could be called the universal language in the world of Attack on Titan.

Attack on Titan, without any doubt, has an extremely detailed plotline. Hajime Isayama ensured that the ending gives people goosebumps as the buildup slowly unravels. However, there were moments when the series fumbled.

This is noticeable in particular when Isayama left an open plotline and did nothing about it. In fact, the author even admits his own mistake in an interview with Crunchyroll News. One interesting yet highly unusual titan marks the beginning of an unexplained history.

Hajime Isayama Left an Important Detail Unexplored in Attack on Titan The Talking Titan with Ilse | Attack on Titan | Credits: Wit

In Attack on Titan‘s fifth volume, a side story called Ilse’s Notebook was featured. The story features Hange and Levi following an Abnormal Titan to reach the spot of Ilse’s death. It was revealed that Ilse had encountered the same Abnormal Titan a year ago and was killed by it.

For over twenty years now, gamers have been fighting legendary battles across the lands of ancient myths. It all began back in 2002, when the first Age of Mythology took familiar real-time strategy combat and transported players to a magical era. Gone were the historians battles, replaced by divine beings, mystical creatures, and notorious adversaries from folklore.

Now a new dawn arises, as Age of Mythology: Retold awakens iconic wars anew. This rekindling from World’s Edge aims to brush fresh life into the fantastic formula while retaining nostalgia. Under the studio’s guiding hand, visuals and mechanics receive welcome refinements so a new generation too can experience epicity on fields both terrestrial and celestial.

Within these digital domains, sections await examining how Retold has mustered mythological might once more. Its campaigns, characters, and quests transport travelers to exotic domains where gods intervene and titans clash. Mechanics meanwhile mobilize resources and...

While a lot of anime feature high-flying battles with energy beams and massive explosions, some of the best fights are the simplest. A good hand-to-hand fight can highlight a show's art direction and animation through good fight choreography and well-timed set pieces.

Better yet, hand-to-hand fights are often the most significant. They're intimate, dangerous, and usually, deadly. When a character is willing to get close enough to put their hands on their enemy, they usually have something worth fighting over.

It doesn't matter if an anime is about fighting, superhero society, or even about an advanced high school a good hand-to-hand fight can happen anywhere. By their very nature, hand-to-hand fights are the most straightforward type of bout possible. They all involve at least two people who usually dislike each other and want to use their fists to prove it.

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Thor: Love and Thunder was inevitably rated an unkempt disaster by many fans, spinning around more comedic tones than was necessary for the King of Asgard. From the storyline developed among the blatantly contrasting and not-sitting-well-with-each-other themes to the costume designated for Chris Hemsworth’s hero, it all seemed to have brutally fallen short.

Thor: Love and Thunder. (2022) | Credits: Marvel Studios.

The part about the costume was further felt deeply as the 2022 film came after Endgame, which saw the Asgardian in one of the most scruff transitions ever before getting back in good shape. To say the least, a different Viking-themed suit prepared in a concept art would have been the perfect battle gear for him, had it not been swapped for the more campy look as was seen in the movie.

Concept Art Showed Chris Hemsworth in a More Badass Suit for Thor 4

Throughout his run as the superhero...

Attack On Titan is no stranger to romance, but one oft-forgotten pairing is critical in establishing the series' stakes and themes. From a distance, Attack On Titan might not seem to be a series which emphasizes romance. Yet, one only needs to consider Armin's steadfast visitation of the crystallized Annie or Jean's eventual pairing with Mikasa after Eren's death to realize that Attack On Titan simply mobilizes romance uniquely. In Attack On Titan, romance serves as an instrument to build out its world and the connections within it.

For that reason, Attack On Titan's romances are often unexpected, serving to bolster broader themes or thoroughly grounded in the series' legendary foreshadowing to the point of being effectively concealed before finally appearing. Few romances are as critical as the relationship between Historia and Ymir. Because the relationship is ultimately fleeting compared to many of Attack On Titan's more enduring couplings,...

Anime NYC 2024 had plenty of license announcements, including a fresh batch from Kodansha for September 2024 and Summer 2025. Among the print releases are some big box sets, chief among them being Attack on Titan Fly . The premium collector's set packs in the final Attack on Titan art book with a new interview with creator Hajime Isayama, replicas of Eren's key and Mikasa's scarf, and the first English release of exclusive manga booklet Vol. 35, featuring rough layouts of the final chapter and a new manga chapter centered on Levi. Kodansha Summer 2025 Print Licenses Last Samurai Standing by Tatsuz Synopsis: In a rapidly changing world, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan’s fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and is forcing them to fight? And who will be the last samurai standing? It is the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan,...

Any anime or manga series is incomplete without its side characters. These side characters are crucial in completing the narrative, supporting the protagonists, and developing the fanbase of the series. Currently, the two anime series that have the best side characters are Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece and Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto.

Naruto Anime Series | Credit: Studio Pierrot

While One Piece’s side characters are known for their thrilling backstories and development through the plot, Naruto’s side characters are famous for their complexities and their contribution to the main theme. Thus, anime fans have always argued which anime series between the two has the best side characters.

A similar debate took place between the two anime fandoms where fans compared the side characters of Naruto and One Piece. This time, the star of the debate was Mr. 2, also known as Bon Clay, the former officer agent of Baroque Works.

Absolute Power #2 delivers a soul-crushing moment between Superman and Nightwing that will leave fans in tears. Nightwing's emotional connection to Jon Kent adds another layer of devastation to the heartbreaking scene in Absolute Power #2. Nightwing's poignant act of restraining Superman in his emotional distress showcases the depth of their friendship in this DC crossover event.

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Ever since Superman admitted that Nightwing was his favorite Robin, Ive cherished any content that highlights their friendship. However, I wasnt expecting to be completely devastated by an Absolute Power issue that delivers one of their most soul-crushing moments in comics. Did it make me cry? Yes. Did I love every second of it? Absolutely.

The image of Nightwing restraining his emotionally shattered idol, mentor, and friend remains one of the most devastating moments in their friendship.

Mark Waid and Dan Moras blockbuster crossover event, Absolute Power, stands...

If That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has something in spades it's interesting characters. Some are notable for their weight in the story, others for their flashy designs and others for their personalities, or even a mixture of all those charms. If we only take Tempest into account, we already have characters from races like the Hobgoblins, Oni, High Orcs, Dragonewts, Lycanthropes, Dwarves, Elves, Kobolds, Humans, Daemons and others. And let's not forget a certain Slime and Dragon. And what about the Demon Lords of the Octagram, the Kings, Nobles and other important personages from all around the world of Tensura? Now, let’s find out, which one is the most popular character in Tensura! Choose Your Favorite That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Character Previous Anime Character Poll Results Results: Favorite Classroom of the Elite Heroine Results: Most Popular Attack on Titan Characters Results: Top...

Last week, Legendary announced three video games inspired by their Monsterverse, with Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers getting a trailer. Now, it’s Kong: Survivor Instinct to get one, courtesy of developer Polish developer 7Levels.

Set to launch this fall for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, Survivor Instinct is a 2.5D action-adventure game that combines “realistic platforming, challenging combat, and metroidvania-style exploration.” Taking place after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong, Survivor Instinct centers around David, an oil rig worker. A sudden Titan attack sees residents of the city caught in the crossfire between battling monsters, including David’s only daughter, Stacy.

Luckily for David (and you), he’s able to influence the Titans’ behaviour with Orca Σ, a new prototype inspired by Monarch’s technology, using their enormous strength to his advantage as navigate a treacherous maze of a ruined city. As David, you’ll also need to scavenge for resources,...

When it comes to subverting expectations, Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan are two names that would cross most fans’ minds. From Cobb being responsible for his wife’s demise in Inception to Malcolm being dead all along in The Sixth Sense, these are some of the many gobsmacking twists that can be found throughout their filmography.

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer | Credit: Universal Pictures

While the MCU is not renowned for subverting viewers’ expectations and has often been criticized for its bland approach to most releases, there have been some exceptions, one being Infinity War.

Avengers: Infinity War Did the Unthinkable With Its Bleak Ending Avengers: Infinity War | Credit: Marvel Studios

Apart from Captain America: Civil War, in which the movie’s main antagonist succeeded in his plan to break the Avengers, in most pre-Infinity War releases, heroes would often end up saving the day. As a result, going into Avengers: Infinity War,...

Phil Donahue, whose “The Phil Donahue Show” created the blueprint for highly caffeinated, issues-based daytime TV talk shows in its nearly 30-year syndicated run, has died, his family confirmed to “The Today Show” on Monday. He was 88.

The pioneering “Phil Donahue Show” first aired in 1969, was renamed “Donahue” five years later and ran for 29 years. The host’s penchant for energetically moving among the studio audience, soliciting opinions with a microphone in hand, would inspire even wilder formats from more tabloid-focused imitators like Sally Jesse Raphael, Jerry Springer, Maury Povich and, yes, Oprah Winfrey, who credits Donahue as her inspiration.

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As his acolytes ratcheted up the circus atmosphere, Donahue’s frenetic, audience-participation style began to look downright civilized by comparison, and the show ended in 1996. But Donahue was much more than just a talk-show host and kept busy after...

Fans of animated shows like Generator Rex and Sym-Bionic Titan continue to passionately advocate for a second chance. The cancellation of shows like Victor and Valentino and Infinity Train left viewers with unresolved cliffhangers and open storylines. Despite the abrupt endings, dedicated fan communities keep theories, fan fiction, and petitions alive for these beloved series.

Animation is a complex art form that demands a lot from a group of passionate artists, so when big studios like Cartoon Network pull the plug on a show, its particularly disappointing when it ends on a cliffhanger. Shows like Generator Rex and Sym-Bionic Titan left fans hanging with big stories still in play. These shows were cut off just as they were about to dive into exciting new plots, leaving viewers feeling like the shows deserve a second chance. Even though these series ended too soon, the unanswered questions and unfinished stories still stick with fans even decades later.

The MonsterVerse has brought some great projects for fans, delving into the story of iconic monsters such as Godzilla and King Kong. The franchise officially began after the successful run of the 2014 Godzilla movie, leading to a shared franchise.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). [ Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.]However, many would be surprised to know the actual screentime of the Kaiju in the MonsterVerse, which is nothing in comparison with the gigantic box-office numbers.

Godzilla’s Screentime in MonsterVerse Movies!

As the new MonsterVerse movie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is out in theatres, fans saw two titans reuniting again to tackle a formidable enemy. But, many would be disappointed with Godzilla’s screentime, especially when the Kaiju is going to face a powerful ape Titan, Skar King, and an ice dragon, Shimo.

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Mikasa Ackerman - 22 Titans. A talented fighter with high kill counts, Mikasa's loyalty and agility set her apart. Eren Jaeger - 23 Titans. Despite causing carnage, Eren's Titan kills are lower compared to Levi Levi Ackerman - 87 Titans. Dubbed humanity's strongest soldier, Levi has a staggering kill count, making him Attack on Titan's deadliest.

It goes without saying that killing Titans is what Attack on Titan and its deadly characters is all about, or at least used to be. Regardless, the series has gone to great lengths to convey just how powerful Titans are and how a gruesome death is just around the corner when Titans are involved. However, as the Titans have gotten stronger, so has humanity and their ability to fight back for the sake of survival. That said, ten of humanity's strongest warriors have killed more Titans than anyone else in the series.

Godzilla x Kong has received high praise from audiences, despite a lower Rotten Tomatoes critics' score. The film debuted with a 93% audience approval rating, continuing the MonsterVerse's success with fans. The future of the MonsterVerse looks promising, with the potential for more films and a new season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has scored a Titan-worthy approval rating from Rotten Tomatoes users. In another stark divide between critics and audiences, the movie followed-up its near-franchise-low Tomatometer score with the highest audience score of the franchise.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ActionAdventure Sci-Fi 1.5/5 Release DateMarch 29, 2024DirectorAdam WingardCastBrian Tyree Henry, Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Rachel House, Alex FernsMain GenreActionWritersTerry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy SlaterStudioLegendary Entertainment, Screen Queensland, Warner Bros.TaglineBow to your new king.

The latest MonsterVerse movie is certain to take the weekend box office after posting an impressive $10 million during Thursday night previews.

The MonsterVerse is quickly becoming a Titan-sized cinematic universe, a formidable franchise to rival the MCU. With its latest entry, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the world of monsters has grown even larger. Beginning with 2014's Godzilla, the MonsterVerse has kept the titular Titan at the helm, save for its follow-up, Kong: Skull Island, but the great-ape Kong has been moving to the forefront. Godzilla: King of the Monsters considerably grew the roster of monsters, and horror-favorite Adam Wingard's Godzilla vs Kong brought the franchise into the era of over-the-top ridiculousness that it will likely sit comfortably in for some time. Now, with Wingard's Godzilla x Kong, the MonsterVerse is fully embracing the schlock and awe that can make a movie about contending monsters so fun.

Trapper's "Crocodile Dundee"-style spin-off is a MonsterVerse expansion that star Dan Stevens is all in for. Stevens' character, Trapper, brings an '80s action movie vibe to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, satisfying fans of Titan battles. While a Crocodile Dundee reboot may not be happening, the MonsterVerse might have just opened the door to a spiritual successor.

The MonsterVerse could get its own “Crocodile Dundee” style spin-off, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire star Dan Stevens would be more than up for it. Stevens joins the MonsterVerse’s latest outing as Trapper, someone who has a way with Kaiju in the same way Paul Hogan’s ‘80s character did with animals in the Australian outback, and the actor would be more than happy to get his own movie with a similar feel.

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Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan is considered a gem in the anime and manga world. The series is considered to be one of the best works that has ever hit the screens of anime fans. The anime series ended in November last year, but the Attack on Titan manga was already finished by 2021.

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Attack on Titan revolves around the story of Eren Jaeger, a young boy whose world changes when Titans attack and eat his mother. He then vows to remove every titan from the face of the Earth. The story follows the theme of Post-apocalyptic dark fantasy action which amassed a huge fan following.

The first three seasons of Attack on Titan anime were animated by Wit Studio. However, for the last season, the series shifted its animation studio and Mappa took over the responsibility of doing justice to the finale of the series. Recently,...

The MonsterVerse franchise is an underrated contender in the cinematic universe wars, with a clear watching order that avoids confusion or an overwhelming number of entries. Part of the success of the franchise is that the continuity and canon are not overly complicated — well, it is a franchise about giant monsters punching each other in the face, after all.

After doing what all big cinematic universes do and expanding to TV — albeit with a really good show in this case, the MonsterVerse is back on the big screen with "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire." The movie is set to not only bring the King of the Monsters and the Eighth Wonder of the World together once again but also bring a bit of a buddy-cop vibe to the MonsterVerse.

Still, as relatively straight-forward as the franchise is, there are still things you should remember before watching "Godzilla x Kong,...

Kong gets more screen time and sympathy than Godzilla, who is underutilized in the lackluster plot. The film's CGI lacks perspective, making the Titans less majestic and imposing in the Hollow Earth settings. Unlike its predecessor, Godzilla Minus One, this film fails to capture the dramatic depth and impact of monster attacks.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dulls the senses in a relentless and meandering CGI onslaught that often feels like a role-playing video game. The fifth chapter in Toho's MonsterVerse eschews any notion of visual realism for creature carnage wrapped around a flimsy plot. The popcorn cinema spectacle may suffice for those willing to check their brain at the theater door for epic computer destruction and a further anthropomorphized Kong. The behemoth ape gets an Iq infusion to battle a nasty new threat and his simian minions.

The film picks up after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong...

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire had me feeling like a little Donato again; sitting on the couch, cradling a bowl of sugary cereal, with my favorite Saturday morning cartoons on TV (like Godzilla: The Series). Will the screenplay win an Academy Award? Hell no. Does director Adam Wingard have an absolute blast staging supersized Titan mayhem? Big time.

Godzilla: Minus One satisfied our cravings for societally introspective and richly commentative kaiju narratives that produce more than citywide destruction. Godzilla x Kong is almost exclusively about everything Toho’s Oscar-winning Godzilla flick is not. The only thing missing from this royally massive rumbler is famed ring announcer Michael Buffer’s “Let’s get ready to rumble!” catchphrase and a ring bell’s ding each time mayhem erupts. That’s the energy Wingard brings — the definition of Friday night popcorn entertainment.

Screenwriters Terry Rossio,...

To get the sleeping habits of one Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire kaiju right, director Adam Wingard modeled his actions on feline movements.

In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Wingard described his cat Mischief as "my biggest inspiration in life," a sentiment that was shared by Godzilla Minus One filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki and his cat. After joking about their Godzilla/cat parallels, he continued, "To design a sequence where Godzilla is hibernating, you're always trying to juxtapose Godzilla against iconic backdrops that everybody knows. So we were trying to come up with a place where Godzilla could hibernate, and as we were having this discussion with my production designer [Tom Hammock], my cat was curled up in a ball and sleeping in her circular little cat nest. And I thought, "Wow, wouldn't it be funny to see Godzilla laying in the Roman Colosseum exactly like this?" We then...

The trailer for Godzilla x Kong confirms the presence of new Monsterverse Titans, including Skar King and a Titan associated with Egypt named Sekhmet. Based on Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet is likely to have lion-like physical characteristics and potentially possess fire-breathing abilities. It is possible that Sekhmet could align with Godzilla or Kong as a heroic Titan and fight alongside them in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Showcased in footage from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, a new location makes the Monsterverse's missing lion Titan possible for the upcoming film. Thanks to hints from Godzilla: King of the Monsters, it's understood that Legendary's Monsterverse is chock-full of Titans that viewers have yet to even lay eyes on yet. For now, all that's known about them stems from clues in the 2019 film, its novelization, and Monsterverse tie-in material.

At least some of the Titans lurking on the planet are...

Prepare for a gripping journey into the world of innovation and exploration with “Truth and Lies: Final Dive of the Titan.” This compelling documentary, set to air on ABC at 8:00 Pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024, tells the cautionary tale of entrepreneur Stockton Rush’s ill-fated dive to the deep sea to view the legendary Titanic wreckage.

Stockton Rush’s Titan submersible was intended to be a pioneering vessel, designed to take tourists on an extraordinary journey into the depths of the ocean to witness the fabled Titanic wreckage. However, as this documentary reveals, innovation comes with its own set of risks and challenges.

Viewers will be taken behind the scenes of this ambitious project and the dramatic events that unfolded during its final dive. “Truth and Lies: Final Dive of the Titan” explores the high-stakes world of underwater exploration, where the pursuit of discovery can sometimes clash with the unforgiving nature of the deep sea.

Anime grows more popular with each passing year, yet an endless debate in the community still argues the merits of “subs vs. dubs.” Among some, dubbed anime continues to be viewed as a concession or a way to lure mainstream international audiences into the Japanese medium. It’s always a good idea to experience something in its original language, but dubbing has also proven itself to be its own artform that has the power to complement and improve upon the original series.

Certain anime dubs, such as Cowboy Bebop, Death Note, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and My Hero Academia, have won over fans and are viewed as equals to their original subtitled versions. However, the anime dubbing industry has made tremendous strides over the past decade and Attack on Titan has become the crowning achievement of what’s possible when inspired dubbing meets groundbreaking storytelling. The English dub recently released its final episode,...

Solo Leveling episode #4 will pick up the pace with the main plot and showcase Jinwoo's starting to become a powerful Hunter. Episode #4 releases on January 27, 2024, and will be available internationally on Crunchyroll. Jinwoo's training has paid off as he becomes stronger and faces a dangerous wolf in the dungeon.

Solo Leveling episode #4 will kick up the pace after a quiet third episode (compared to the others) set up the main plot of the story that has made the series the giant it is. The real action is now starting, and Sung Jinwoo is about to go on an incredibly dangerous journey that will make him a powerful and fearsome Hunter.

Related Solo Leveling isn't Just Great, It Has The Potential to Be The Next Attack on Titan Solo Leveling's stellar opening episodes hint it could be on its way to becoming the next Attack on Titan, with more in common than fans think.

New footage for the Transformers-adjacent mecha anime series Shinkalion Change the World has been released by Japanese toy company Takara.

Based on the Shinkalion toy line, this anime series combines Japan's love of giant robots with its similar adoration for all things related to trains. The new teaser trailer and new images give a glimpse of the characters and mechs, all of which are color coded. Akane Forden pilots the E6 Komachi Topliftperform, Taisei Onari pilots the E5 Hayabusa Trailerform and Ryota Kuzuryu pilots the E7 Kagayaki Drillform, respectively. These are each based on real-life Japanese shinkansen, aka bullet trains. The colors of the trains and the robot modes also correspond with the uniforms of their pilots.

Related The Height Of Each Transformers Autobot and Decepticon The Transformers' heights, from Optimus Prime to Megatron and Bumblebee, has remained pretty consistent throughout the franchise. Shinkalion Change the World Begins a...

Gareth Edwards’ visionary masterpiece, Godzilla, reinvented the saga of the iconic monster for a Western audience and acted as the foundation of Legendary Studios’ Monsterverse, a tribute to Toho’s classic Daikaiju epics. At the center of the franchise’s Titan-human correlation, the organization ‘Monarch’ was introduced, which initially served the purpose of introducing, researching, and explaining the Titan-related affairs to characters in-universe and, in the process, to the audience as well. However, soon enough, the narrative choice throughout the following stories made Monarch kind of redundant, with its usefulness being limited to only serving as an exposition device. This aspect gradually became so ludicrous that the characters in the movies acknowledged the fact through meta-jokes.

The recently ended Monsterverse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters changed the equation by tracing back to the origin of the organization, linking it with a post-World War II geopolitical scenario, and doubling down on...

Although almost every Kaiju movie fan would prefer the tedious human drama to be as lessened as possible so as to not meddle with the monster spectacles, it is an undeniable fact that a well-crafted human institution makes Kaiju stories more interesting. Aside from the fact that Godzilla movies are inherently symbolic of nature’s retribution against humanity for their folly, human actions give viewers a third-person perspective into the world of monsters. Legendary’s Monsterverse adhered to this perspective by introducing Monarch as a secretive Titan research organization, positing it as a mediator between humans and Titans, aiming to pave the way for co-existence.

On the exact opposite side of the spectrum exists Apex Cybernetics, a seemingly rival conglomerate that was introduced in Godzilla vs. Kong and whose origins can be traced back to the recently concluded Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Motivated by a different goal to that of Monarch,...

We have always talked about how well Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has broadened the scope of modern monster epics by assimilating interesting human storylines with creature spectacle, but even we didn’t expect the engrossing emotional output the resultant treatment will provide as the season finale of the series managed to present. There were a number of well-connected story arcs in the series, the major one being the three-generation-spanning, Titan tracking tale, with both the Randa family and Lee Shaw at the center of the entirety. Aside from the core storyline, the emergence of Titans during the past and present timeline showcased differing coping mechanisms undertaken by humanity, ranging between willingness to co-exist to destructive reactions stemming from egocentric ideologies. Both of these narrative strands are tied up in the final episode of the first season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, titled ‘Beyond Logic’, in a spectacular fashion, leaving enough...

Fans speculate on the father of Historia's child: some believe it is the unnamed farmer, while others think it is Eren Yeager. The anime and manga provide evidence that supports the farmer as the father, as Historia is shown in a seemingly ordinary relationship with him. Historia's happiness and choices should be the focus, rather than the identity of the father, as she made the decision for her own reasons.

Now that Attack on Titan finally ended, fans still wonder who was the father of Historia’s child. A lot has been said about how important Historia's child was and would be, but she barely showed up in Attack on Titan: The Final Season and The Final Chapters. Ironically, the same fate befell her mother. Because of Historia's absence and lack of resolution in the anime's final arc, many fans continue to wonder if Historia's child had any impact on the story,...

From the early days of Eren vowing to rid the world of the titans to the Rumbling, it has been a bumpy ride for the world of Attack on Titan , but it’s been great thanks to its characters. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the anime, let’s dive into the show’s favorite characters of all time that you might have appreciated along the way. Dead or alive, we take the road through memory lane of Hajime Isayama’s manga adaptation. Can you select your favorite among these 15 characters? Cast your vote! Related: Attack on Titan Anime's 10th Anniversary Takes Root in New Event Visual Other Quizzes You Might Like Which Attack on Titan Character Are You? How Much Do You Know About Attack on Titan? Which Attack on Titan Regiment Would You Be Most Likely To Join? Are You More Like Levi, Mikasa, Or Kenny In Attack on Titan?...

A theory suggests that Loki may have been the rat that activated the Quantum Tunnel in Avengers: Endgame, ultimately leading to Ant-Man's return and the end of the Blip. Loki's ability to shape-shift and manipulate time could allow him to travel back in time, transform into a rat, and ensure his eventual release from the Avengers. Loki's knowledge of Kang the Conqueror and the multiverse makes him a key figure in bringing order back to the MCU, potentially making him the strongest hero and protector the MCU has seen. New episodes of Loki release every Thursday on Disney+.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Loki season 2.

One theory concerning the future of Tom Hiddleston's God of Mischief after Loki season 2 teases a major connection to one coincidental and fortunate moment in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. After the original version of Loki in the MCU met his demise at the hands...

Perhaps the most intensely discussed horror reboot of the 21st century is David Gordon Green's "Halloween." With a 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a 72% audience score, it seems like most of the intended crowd for the slasher legacyquel walked away satisfied, so Universal Pictures quickly put two more sequels on its calendar. Unfortunately, "Halloween Kills" was a drastic step down, earning only a 39% critics score. Sure, the audience score only dropped a bit to 66%, but when you're dedicated to the franchise, you're bound to be fairly pleased with whatever you get. "Halloween Ends" didn't fare much better, with just a 40% from critics, and a steeper drop to 57% from fans, officially taking it into rotten territory on both counts.

It's that last movie that has sparked some debate among longtime "Halloween" fans, with some appreciating the bold new direction that Green takes the franchise by making new character Corey Cunningham...

“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” has quickly become a Halloween season staple on the horror streaming service Shudder. Luckily, the brand new season kicks off right on Halloween, ushering in a new chapter for the series.

Season 5 debuts on Tuesday, October 31, on Shudder and AMC+, with new episodes airing weekly.

The fifth season promises to be the biggest and baddest yet, boasting a brand-new state-of-the-art set, an army of new talented crew members, the most diverse cast in the show’s history, and the Boulet Brothers‘ themselves, Dracmorda and Swanthula, taking over as the series directors.

Bloody Disgusting spoke with the Boulet Brothers just ahead of the new season, where they teased what to expect from the new chapter and the easy transition into directing.

Dracmorda says of the new season, “When we first started the show, we weren’t exactly sure what was going to happen with it. We made the show from scratch.

In a town — where on any given night — you can see the most downloaded pop artist of all time, the top Grammy-award-winning country artist of the last three decades, or the first artist to reach over three billion views on a music video on YouTube, deciding who to see is the toughest part of your next Las Vegas getaway.

In 2023, the Las Vegas residency competition is fierce with more than two dozen options from which to choose. And many artists are now extending their Sin City stays due to unprecedented demand, including U2 (who are now playing at the Sphere through February 2024) and Adele, who extended her residency at the Colosseum with 32 more dates through June 2024 (presale registration is now open on Ticketmaster through Oct. 23; the general sale is Oct. 26).

Find out who is performing up and down the Strip, what makes their shows unmissable and why these are the hottest tickets of the year.

Resources help players in Starfield build looming outposts, craft important items, and improve their weapons. There are a lot of resources, from natural minerals to concoctions harvested from living organisms. Some resources are more valuable than others due to their frequent use or their role in crafting necessities. Many of these resources are common but used up quickly.

If you don't want to spend time wandering the galaxy mining rocks, you can purchase most resources from vendors. The rarer the resource, the more Credits you'll have to pour out. Mining may be time-consuming, but for most players, it's part of the fun. Purchasing common resources is usually a waste of Credits since you can find natural deposits on multiple planets.

Aluminum

Aluminum is the most important resource you can harvest in Starfield. If you are crafting something for your outpost or your weapons, there's a good chance it needs Aluminum.

The following has spoilers surrounding the Attack on Titan anime up to its latest release of Season 4 Part 3.

The Attack on Titan anime is nearing its end after its debut ten years ago. Confirmed to air sometime in Fall 2023, Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 4 will encompass the manga's final chapters. Esteemed globally and regarded as an anime powerhouse, fans anxiously anticipate updates.

Accompanying the success of the Attack on Titan franchise, it expands past the manga and anime into other territories like gaming. There are only two prominent game adaptations of the series, the most recent one dating to 2018. Across the games, its content only reaches the end of Season 3 in the anime. The games were another means for fans to immerse themselves in the series; however, the story has significantly developed since then. The simple story that began with a boy driven to eradicate the Titans evolved into a...

After The Big Three, Attack on Titan is arguably the only shonen action anime to rile the fandom up. Hajime Isayama's culmination of a catastrophe-stricken dystopia took the world by storm and became one of the most popular anime of the modern era. After almost 88 episodes distributed across four seasons and multiple parts, the Titan saga is coming to an end later in 2023. The reason why AoT is such a hit is not because it has an overpowered Mc or over-the-top action – the beauty of this anime is its complicated yet well-crafted plot, political maneuvering, and realistic characters. The show keeps the audience on the edge of their seats because no character is safe in Attack on Titan.

It's the final round in Attack on Titan, and it's Eren Yeager against the rest of the world. After discovering his lineage, the atrocities committed against the Eldians, and realizing that...

Godzilla and Kong are not the only Titans in the MonsterVerse, and there have been many battles between these giant monsters throughout history. The Titan War between the ancestors of Godzilla and Kong was a significant event that forced the Kongs to flee their Hollow Earth home for Skull Island. Godzilla has fought and defeated powerful Titans, such as Ghidorah, Muto Prime, and Tiamat, showcasing his dominance as the King of the Monsters.

Godzilla and Kong’s movies have only shown a portion of the Titan battles known to have occurred in Legendary’s MonsterVerse. It’s been understood since the events of Godzilla: King of the Monsters that Godzilla and Kong share the Earth with a multitude of fellow Titans, many of which being creatures who have been alive for thousands of years. Due to the sheer number of giant monsters that inhabit the Earth, it’s no surprise...

Time operates independently and doesn’t follow anyone’s plans. It’s like its own boss, and everything revolves around it. Even if you’re really amazing, time won’t stop for you. But here’s the thing: imagine having everything wonderful in life—great health, a fantastic job, and more. However, you’re so caught up in everything that you don’t have time for your loved ones. This situation leaves you pondering whether having all the good things in life is still worth it if you can’t share them with the people you care about. This is where the film Bro highlights the life of Markandeyulu, aka Mark, a highly devoted It expert who excels in his profession. But no matter how perfect he is, Mark tends to neglect his family and girlfriend due to his relentless focus on work. This pattern continues until a significant encounter with Titan,...

Director Taika Waititi suggests that Thor 5 needs a more powerful villain than Hela, potentially Hercules or Ulik, to showcase Thor's evolution and create a new tone for the film. The introduction of Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder's mid-credits scene sets up a potential mission of vengeance against Thor, making him a clear villain for Thor 5 and future development in the MCU. Villains like Mangog, Ares, Black Winter, Grog, Absorbing Man, Nobilus, Zarrko, and Mephisto offer exciting possibilities for Thor 5, connecting to larger Marvel storylines and adding depth to Thor's adventures.

Chris Hemsworth's Thor could face any number of powerful Marvel villains if Marvel Studios puts Thor 5 into production. Thor 5 hasn't yet been confirmed to be in development by Marvel Studios, and the future of Thor in the MCU is uncertain after the mixed reception to his fourth outing, 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder. However, with...

The concept of villains from the MCU facing off against Thanos in an alternate timeline creates an intriguing "what if" scenario. The replacement villains for Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Ant-Man, and Black Panther provide a formidable and balanced team. The lack of morality among the MCU villains would likely result in their victory against Thanos, but it would lead to a chaotic world under villainous rule.

The Avengers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe eventually defeated the Mad Titan Thanos, begging the question of if the same could be said for the McU's villains. Since the expansion of the multiverse in the McU's Phase 4 and beyond, one of the more interesting elements of the franchise has been seeing other universes and how they differ from the McU's prime universe. For example, the reveal that the Illuminati on Earth-838 from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness...

The last week of the month of August is filled with entertainment as new action, drama, romance and friendship stories will be streaming on different Ott platforms. There are numerous options for binge-watching on the Ott platforms, but only a few are worthy of our time. Whether you’re a fan of riveting movie or prefer to dive into gripping series on the web, there’s something extraordinary in store for everyone in the coming days.

From investigative thriller ‘Aakhri Sach’ headlined by Tamannaah Bhatia to rapper Raftaar’s debut series ‘Bajao’, to Pawan Kalyan’s Telugu fantasy comedy film ‘Bro’, the upcoming lineup surely will keep you hooked and engaged.

Here’s a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention:

‘Aakhri Sach’

One night, one family, multiple deaths, an investigating officer and various theories, ‘Aakhri Sach’ is inspired by true events. Set against the backdrop of simmering tension,...

Taika Waititi admits Thor would need a more powerful villain for potential fifth film.Although there is no 'Thor 5' currently in development, the 48-year-old filmmaker has pondered what the next instalment would look like as he tries to live up to the threat of the character's sister Hela from 2017's 'Thor: Ragnarok'.In Titan's 'Thor: Love and Thunder - The Official Movie Special' book, he said: "What is left to do to him?"It’s got to be something that feels like it’s carrying on with the evolution of the character, but still in a very fun way and still giving him things to come up against that feel like they’re building on the obstacles that he has to overcome.“I don’t think we can have a villain that’s weaker than Hela."I feel like we need to step up from there and add...

Director Taika Waititi says that Thor's next villain should be more powerful than the McU's Hela.

In Titan's upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder The Official Movie Special book, Waititi shared his thoughts on a potential Thor 5. “What is left to do to [with Thor]? It's got to be something that feels like it's carrying on with the evolution of the character, but still in a very fun way and still giving him things to come up against that feel like they're building on the obstacles that he has to overcome," Waititi said. "I don't think we can have a villain that's weaker than Hela. I feel like we need to step up from there and add a villain that's somehow more formidable.”

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Cate Blanchett's Hela was a force to be reckoned with in Thor: Ragnarok,...