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TRIGUN STARGAZE Episode 12, “Quo Vadis,” sees Knives (Ryuji Sato, High & Low: The Worst) strike out to bring down the Immigrant Fleet in a second Big Fall. With Vash (Yoshitsugo Matsuoka, Sentenced to be a Hero) trapped, the situation looks grim, but all hope is not yet lost.  TRIGUN STARGAZE Episode 12 wastes no time

When I first saw NAKWON: Last Paradise‘s announcement trailer from NEXON, I immediately knew it was going to be a game I’d keep getting excited for. Why? Well, in all of the developer diary videos and gameplay features, NAKWON feels like many of my favorite films and series.  If you’re unfamiliar, Nakwon Last Paradise is

Director Christian Petzold (Afire) likes to deal in whispers of fairytales, making us active participants the moment things begin to ring false in his latest, Miroirs No. 3. Contemplative but breezy, the film, reuniting him with the superb Paula Beer, understands planted and imagined falsehoods as a means to cope, grieve, and, ultimately, move on.  Beer plays

9-1-1 is procedural, and therefore it demands that storylines remain relatively contained within single episodes, with everything resetting in the next episode. However, there are some stories that deserve a little more attention than just two episodes and a wrap-up montage with a “all you need is family” sentiment. 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 15, “Pick

The March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview aired today, featuring brand-new announcements and updates. If you’re unfamiliar, the Xbox Partner Preview is a showcase that highlights Xbox’s third-party partners around the world with world premieres and updates on new content. Leaning into the Hollywood aesthetic, as many gaming companies are now, Aaron Paul narrated the showcase.

Weddings are stressful. The lead-up to the special day creates the perfect storm of anxiety, tension, and paranoia as pressures mount (mostly) on the couple, making the premise of Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen a great launching point for something truly unnerving. And for the most part, the new series from creator and showrunner

In better hands, Pretty Lethal might’ve lived up to its over-the-top, camp-infused premise. Directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund, the film squanders any hope with its dour set designs, abysmal dialogue, and a tone that oscillates between pure, silly, adrenaline-induced bloodshed and a meek attempt at being a story about something. They have

Ending on yet another definitive cliffhanger, Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 11 delivers some high-impact and crisp animation built around the specific fighting styles of Gabimaru (Chiaki Kobayashi) and Yuzuriha (Rie Takahashi). With stirring, emotional cues, some formative character growth, and swift, dynamic fight choreography, “Ephemeralness and Fire” continues the series’ hot streak as it races to

There are two thrilling sequences in My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2 Episode 12 that allow the production team at Studio Bones to demonstrate their immense, reliable skills. While the episode fails to address some of the more pressing narrative issues the season has run into, it makes up for it with sheer spectacle as the imminent

DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY is a mobile PvPvE third-person action game from Square Enix. Pitting two teams of three against each other, as well as random monsters, the two teams race to defeat the boss first. But while fights between teams are inevitable, if they focus too much on each other, they will all lose

Published by Snail Games and developed by Donkey Crew, Donkey Crew Sp. Z O.o., Bellwright is an interesting take on a management sim, in that, well, it’s third-person. In the game, you are framed for the murder of the Prince and sentenced to death by the Crown. Now, you’re living in the shadows ever since. When

BTS’s historic comeback streamed on Netflix, and to follow it up, the international streamer is gearing up to release a BTS Documentary. Titled BTS: The Return, directed by Bao Nguyen, and follows RM (Kim Nam-joon), Jin (Kim Seok-jin), SUGA (Min Yoon-gi), j-hope (Jung Hoseok), Jimin (Park Jimin), V (Kim Tae-hyun), and Jung Kook (Jeon Jung-kook),

It seems impossible that their might and popularity could grow even more immense, and yet, with global superstars BTS making their return in a monumental, historic way, it seems certain that their fame will continue to write itself in the history books. Their latest album, Arirang, is a potent, sonically rich deviation from expectations, blending club,

Prime Video’s latest K-drama original, Absolute Value of Romance, a coming-of-age series, is arriving on the platform April 17, 2026. Blending awkward teenage moments with bittersweet humour and heartfelt storytelling, the series follows a young aspiring writer as they navigate high school, friendship, and relationships. Not to mention, its here for fujoshis everywhere. Absolute Value

It’s been a while since May (Corinne Massiah) had center stage in a 9-1-1 episode. But 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 14, “DIY,” rectifies this by throwing May into the high-stakes world of job searching. Her pursuit of a law internship is the highlight of the episode, even if it has some missteps, while the rest

Fire Force Season 3 Episode 23, “Despair Saintess,” sees Shinra (Gakuto Kajiwara, Romantic Killer) and Sho (Maaya Sakamoto, Arknights: Rise from Embers) confront Haumea (Rie Kugiyama, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX) in Adolla. As she strives to break Shinra’s will and trigger the Great Cataclysm, the brothers cling to their hope as they try to weather the emotional

Megumi (Yuma Uchida) demonstrates his incredible potential in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 11, with his fierce determination and skill rivaling those of any sorcerer. As he fights Reggie Star (Yutaka Aoyama), we’re reminded that it’s not just Yuji with a self-destructive streak; he pushes himself to his limits. Unsurprisingly, the animation is largely fantastic

Nexon America’s Mabinogi has almost hit the big 2-0, a feat that feels rare in the games industry right now. The fantasy adventure MMORPG’s global community has been one of its driving forces, and now, it’s celebrating its 18th anniversary.  The global publisher has announced that to commemorate the milestone, Mabinogi is rolling out three

Oshi No Ko Season 3 Episode 10, “Private Audition,” sees Ruby (Yurie Igoma, Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie) give her all to convince Akane (Manaka Iwami, Code Vein II) and Frill (Asami Seto, The Apothecary Diaries) that she should play her mom in Aqua’s upcoming movie. Also, things seem to be getting worse with Aqua (Takeo Otsouka, To Be Hero

Crazy as it seems, it’s almost April. This means that soon all the brands will be bringing up their latest fake products and attempts to make the kids laugh. To the credit of Magic the Gathering, at least their April Fool’s jokes are products one can buy. This time around, it seems that Wizards of