Animated
Why Jujutsu Kaisen is a Modern Shonen Classic
Warning: contains important spoilers In the vast landscape of shonen anime, it's rare to find a series that not only adheres to the genre's beloved tropes but also subverts them in ways that feel fresh and exciting. Jujutsu Kaisen, the…
Analyzing Arcane Season One: Duality, Trauma, and Power
In 2021, Arcane arrived on Netflix and took the world by storm, quickly rising beyond the usual expectations of a video game adaptation. Based on League of Legends, the series became a phenomenon, with viewers drawn into its rich storytelling,…
Why Dragon Ball Daima Can Recharge the Franchise and Take it Back to Basics
The Dragon Ball franchise is no stranger to reinvention. Over the decades, we've seen Goku evolve from a naive, adventurous boy to a protector of universes, with the stakes growing ever higher along the way. With Dragon Ball Daima, the…
Twilight of the Gods Season One is Epic, But Not Quite Worthy of Valhalla
Zack Snyder’s animated series Twilight of the Gods arrives with all the grandeur and visual splendor one would expect from the director known for his epic depictions of larger-than-life characters and battle sequences. However, beneath the surface of its Norse…
Invincible Season Two Review: A Rollercoaster Ride of Emotions and Intrigue
I remember the visceral thrill of watching Invincible's first season like it was yesterday. It came out of nowhere and took the world by storm, combining brutal, jaw-dropping violence with heartfelt, nuanced storytelling. We were left breathless by the sheer…
Terminator Zero Puts a New Spin on a Sci-Fi Classic
Terminator Zero is a 2024 action-packed sci-fi anime that reimagines the iconic Terminator franchise through the lens of Japanese animation. Produced by Skydance Television and Netflix Animation, and animated by Production I.G, this Netflix release merges the familiar dystopian battle…
Batman: Caped Crusader Season One is a Stripped-Down, More Mature Take on the Dark Knight
Batman: Caped Crusader season one arrives with a legacy to live up to. Bruce Timm, the creative force behind Batman: The Animated Series, returns to helm this new project, and brings with him a wave of expectations. Set in the…
D23 2024: Everything Disney, Marvel and Star Wars Announced at the Event
The D23 Expo has long been a touchstone for Disney aficionados, a biannual event where the curtains are pulled back to reveal the magic brewing in the depths of one of the world's most influential entertainment empires. This year, D23…
X-Men ’97 Season One Review: One of the Best Marvel Projects in the Last Ten Years
In a world oversaturated with comic book adaptations and reboots, it's easy to approach a project like X-Men '97 with a healthy dose of skepticism. After all, the original X-Men: The Animated Series, which ran from 1992 to 1997, left…
Blue Eye Samurai: Netflix’s best-animated series in 2023
What comes to your mind whenever you think of a samurai? Usually, a man with sharp eyes, wearing traditional armor, wielding a katana sword, and who is ready for any challenge. But have you ever imagined a female samurai? The…
