Hunter x Hunter's Author Was Inspired by One Unexpected Western Horror Franchise

Hunter x HuntercreatorYoshihiro Togashiis celebrated for his genre-defining worlds, layered narratives, and eerie, unsettling visuals that explore the psychological and often darkly surreal. Togashi rose to prominence withYu Yu Hakusho, a story about a teenage spirit detective named Yusuke Urameshi, who investigates supernatural phenomena. Known for blending action, horror, and Existentialism,Yu Yu Hakushopushed the boundaries of traditional shōnen storytelling. After that cameHunter x Hunter, a shonen manga that is still unrivaled for its complexity and depth....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Sabrina Williams

Invincible Season 3, Episode 7 Review: I'm Still Picking My Jaw Off The Floor After Watching Invincible's Best Episode Yet

Warning! This review contains spoilers for Invincible season 3, episode 7. Invincibleseason 3, episode 7 is not only the best episode of the season thus far, but it might just be the best episode of the show’s entire run. Thestory ofInvincibleseason 3so far has been relatively unfocused but no less promising. Be it the exploration of the moral arguments between Mark and Cecil, the raising of Oliver into a superhero he can be proud of, the development of the show’s other characters and relationships, or the preparation for the looming Viltrumite threat,Invincibleseason 3’s reviewshave proven this more varied storyline to be suitably compelling....

August 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1236 words · Dominique Huff

Is James Bond's M Based On A Real Person: True Inspiration Explained

James Bondmay be an international man of mystery, but one of the bigger mysteries of the popular franchise is if M is based on a real person. M is the anchor throughout the 007 series as the Chief of the British intelligence agency MI6, assigns Bond his missions. Rumors have circulated for decades about who the character in theIan Fleming James Bond booksand subsequent films has been based on. The simple answer is thatM ismost likely a culmination of several people the author knew who were authority figures in British intelligence....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Thomas Frost

I’m Fine If One Piece Season 2 Breaks Canon If It Means More Of Joe Manganiello’s Crocodile

Warning: Spoilers ahead of the One Piece manga. Joe Manganiello has been cast as Crocodile, also known as Mr. 0, in Netflix’sOne Pieceseason 2, and I wouldn’t mind the show breaking canon to give us more of his version of the character. After weeks of rumors and speculation,the casting of Mr. 0 was confirmed during Netflix’s Geeked Week, which Manganiello also hosted.The actor joined Lera Abova, who will play Miss All Sunday, as the two latest additions to thecast ofOne Piece....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 910 words · James Blankenship

Jujutsu Kaisen's Gojo Is Actually More Similar To A Big Series Villain Than Fans Realize

One of the primary themes ofJujutsu Kaisenis the ancient and ongoing battle between good and evil. Indeed,Kenjakuis consistently depicted as one of the most dangerous villains, responsible for cruel acts of terrorism that caused the death of countless people. Conversely,SatoruGojois uniformly depicted as the defender of humanity against the evil that curses and bad sorcerers inflict. But few things in life play out so perfectly in black-and-white terms, andJujutsu Kaisenis no exception, especially when it comes to the motives of Gojo and Kenjaku....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Brittany Riley

Locked Ending Explained: Why William Is Trying To Kill Eddie

The following contains spoilers for Locked, now playing in theatersLocked’sending is a surprisingly upbeat moment of personal growth for Bill Skarsgård’s Eddie following a pretty bleak storyline.Lockedfocuses on Eddie, a street-level criminal who has been taking his family for granted. While trying to scrounge up enough money to get his van fixed, Eddie ends up locked inside a luxury car he intended to rob. This car turns out to be an advanced model remotely-controlled by the vicious William, who seeks to take out his anger at the world on Eddie....

August 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1276 words · Michael Barajas

Married At First Sight Season 18 Fans Furious Over Michelle Tomblin’s Shocking Treatment Of David Trimble Amid Producer Plant Accusations

Married At First Sightseason 18 is moving into the next phase of the couples’ time together, andMichelle Tomblin’s treatment of herMAFShusband David Trimble has been called out by fanswho are angry with the way she’s shut him down.Married At First Sightseason 18’s Michelle and David are a pair who don’t necessarily feel like a mismatch. While their goals and interests align on paper, Michelle’s struggling with the fact that David still lives with his parents....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Steven Ross

Marvel Is Changing Cyclops' Son Forever in CABLE: LOVE AND CHROME

The infamous time-hoppingX-Menwarrior Cable is going on another solo adventure, as Nathan Summers finds himself in the middle of a dystopian civil war in the explosiveCable: Love and Chrome. A 5-issue limited series,Love and Chromewill seeCyclops' gun-toting sonconfront the Techno-Organic Virus that has ravaged him from birthas the fan-favorite X-Men hero is changed forever. Cable: Love and Chromewill debut following Nathan’s starring rolealongside Bishop in December’sTimeslide, this year’s version of Marvel’s annualTimelesscomic thatreveals future plots and characters that will debut in 2025....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · David Wagner

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Already Explained Why He Wouldn't Run Star Wars, 7 Years Ago

As exiting as it would be to seeKevin Feigetake over Lucasfilm and theStar Warsfranchise, he told us seven years ago why he wouldn’t take the gig. Recent weeks saw multiple reports that Kathleen Kennedy was imminently stepping down from her role as President of Lucasfilm, only for Kennedy herself to debunk those reports. Nevertheless, the conversation has generated questions about who might take her place when she eventually does leave the galaxy far, far away....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Adam West

Masahiro Sakurai Is Directing Kirby Air Riders, A Sequel To The GameCube Racing Classic

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct included a surprise reveal ofKirby Air Riders, a sequel to the classic GameCube racing gameKirby Air Ride.Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., will be at the helm of the project as director. This follow-up to the beloved 2003 title is a Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive game. The announcement trailer fromNintendofeatures Kirby falling through darkness, struggling to start up his engine-powered star, and when he manages to get it started, he enters a lush green world with several other racers....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Steven Christensen

Michael Jackson & Prince's "Beef" Explained: Were These 1980s Icons Actually Rivals?

There are arguably no two artists who’ve brought more equal parts pure, raw talent and intriguing mysticism to the world of music with their respective 1980s breakouts than Minnesota’sPrinceand Indiana’sMichael Jackson. Both born in 1958, by the time each turned 18, Prince was signing a record deal and was two years away from recording his first album, 1978’sFor You, while Jacksonwas working through his tenure with his brothers in their band, The Jacksons, just a few years shy of the first solo albumto showcase his own independent sound, 1979’sOff The Wall....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Matthew Garner

Minecraft Legends Preload & Unlock Times Explained

Minecraft Legends Preload & Unlock Times Explained The Overworld just got a whole lot bigger with the upcoming release of Minecraft Legends, a narrative that takes you back to the ancient times of war. Not only will players fight it out with the wicked Piglins, but they can also strategically place structures to defend themselves against nearby enemies. So, if you want to prepare for battle, here are thepreload and unlock times for Minecraft Legends....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Gary James

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningis on the way, and it is already fixing the biggest problem with the previous Tom Cruise movie. Whileall of Tom Cruise’sMission: Impossiblemovies have been great,Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onesuffered from one major problem that had many worried about the franchise’s trajectory going forward. Luckily, it already looks like the team behindMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoninghas noticed this issue, with the teaser proving that the franchise is moving on from its big 2023 mistake....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Kimberly Burnett