Animated
Evolution of Shonen Anime Since the 2000s
If you are an anime enthusiast, you are probably familiar with shonen anime. Shonen, often referred to as shounen anime, is a genre primarily targeted towards a young male audience aged between 12 to 18 years. Even though, by definition,…
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the Perfect Film!
Alright, let’s do this one more time. If you haven’t seen Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse yet, which, after two months of its release, is absolutely a crime- GO WATCH IT right away! I’ll try to keep this review as spoiler-free…
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an Exceptionally Well-Made Comeback for the Franchise
Who would’ve thought the Cyberpunk IP would make such a big comeback? Technically, the franchise already made its comeback before Cyberpunk: Edgerunners dropped on Netflix. Two years worth of updates had taken Cyberpunk 2077 a long way past its initial,…
Undone Explores New Territory with Second Season, Bringing the Story Full Circle
Undone had a pretty complete first season, although its cliffhanger did leave things open-ended as to whether or not Alma, the protagonist who could travel through time, actually had powers or was suffering from schizophrenia. The second season is an…
The Boys Presents: Diabolical is a Fun, Creative (and Inconsistent) Exercise in Telling Short Stories Set in the Violent Superhero Universe
As far as spinoffs go, you could certainly do worse than The Boys Presents: Diabolical. A collection of eight animated shorts featuring A-grade voice actors and writers, it takes good advantage of the universe’s twisted, violent tone and tells a…
Super Crooks is a Fun Mix of Superheroes and Heist Movies, Successfully Expanding on its Source Material
Although Jupiter’s Legacy was canceled by Netflix shortly after it debuted, its spinoff, Super Crooks, was still announced. Many of the characters from the previous series do appear in Super Crooks, but this is more of a world that’s adjacent…
Arcane is a Gorgeous and Stylized Animated Series that Tells a Simple but Emotionally Charged Story
Arcane is one of those delightful surprises that not only ends up being much better than anyone expected, but also reframes the landscape of video game adaptations. It creates an immersive world and focuses on a smaller slice of the…
Rick and Morty Season Five is Entertaining, Despite Being a Mixed Bag
By now, Rick and Morty has comfortably settled into the mainstream pop culture consciousness. So much that the titular protagonists even popped up in this summer’s Space Jam: A New Legacy. As great as the show has been, it has…
Masters of the Universe: Revelation Makes a Bold Choice with its Storytelling that Divides its Audience
Masters of the Universe: Revelation suffers from the all too common disconnect between critical and fan reception that we see with lots of content these days. It takes the characters and status quo from the original 80s cartoon and flips…
Record of Ragnarok Opens Strong with a Flawed but Entertaining First Season
Record of Ragnarok is one of those absurd animes that leans into its premise and revels in its absurdity. It takes place entirely during a tournament- and it’s not just any tournament. Thirteen gods and humans go up against each…
