https://www.cbr.com From movies to comics, TV and beyond, CBR ranks, rates and curates everything from across the entertainment multiverse into the internet's most eclectic and informative lists. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 The Marvel Universe mostly does a great job of keeping track of most of its characters. From Willy Lumpkin to Iron Man, nearly every major and minor character has a role to play in the Marvel Universe, so fans can keep up with their favorite characters no matter who they are.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/forgotten-marvel-comics-superheroes-deserve-comeback/ The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or the SNES, was an incredibly successful console for Nintendo that helped cement its dominance in the early years of the market. It was the home to some of the most famous and best-selling games and franchises of all time, like Super Mario World, F-Zero, and Super Metroid.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rare-snes-games-ranked-prices/ Demon Slayer has introduced a wide variety of combat-ready characters on both sides of the endless feud between humanity and Muzan Kibutsuji's demon hordes. The best Demon Slayer characters all learn and grow as they fight throughout this anime, such as developing new combat techniques and shoring up their greatest weaknesses to be better balanced.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-demon-slayer-best-characters-improve-strength/ Every viewer has their own opinions about the best cartoons of all time. While all different animated shows have specific aspects that make them appealing to the audience, some cartoons have reached a wider audience and have impacted pop culture.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-most-popular-cartoons-of-all-time-ranked/ Some Transfomers are stronger than others, regardless of their transformations. Even the most unlikely alternate modes unfold to unleash some of the universe's toughest Robots in Disguise. This doesn't just include the Autobots and Decepticons, but also the deities seen in the Transformers Universe.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-strongest-ranked/ Nintendo has been a legendary name in the video game industry for generations, whether it's through their cutting-edge gaming consoles or their multitude of successful first-party franchises. Nintendo is a game developer that's constantly looking toward the future, but it has also never forgotten its past. Nintendo loves to put older classics back in the spotlight with next-gen ports.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:15:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nintendo-ds-games-hard-to-remake/ Berserk is an eternal classic in anime and manga. The epic saga details the life of an outcast warrior who joins a band with a beautiful and charismatic leader. Part of what makes the series so dark is how it takes traditional fantasy tropes and fairytale concepts and turns them on their head, showing the worst mirror image of those tropes.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/berserk-classic-fantasy-tropes-ranked/ Roronoa Zoro is the resident swordsman of One Piece's Straw Hat Pirates and one of the strongest people on Monkey D. Luffy's crew, second only to the captain himself. Since he was a child, Zoro has aimed to become the strongest swordsman in the world, and as a result, he has made it his goal to defeat Dracule Mihawk — the man who currently holds the title.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:20:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-blades-roronoa-zoro-wielded-used/ DC Comics has made Batman the centerpiece in their long history of comic book adventures through more than 80 years of fantastic stories set in Gotham. Bruce Wayne has become the favorite of many comic book readers. However, not everyone is a fan of the Caped Crusader, whether they simply don't read his books or have no real interest.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:10:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-best-comics-recommendations-non-fans/ Television has radically changed since its "Golden Age" between the 1940s and 1960s. Writers take big leaps that change the game forever, actors are more involved with their characters and the world-building is literally out of this world. To nail down the best television shows takes a lot of screen time and plenty of love for the creative experience.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:10:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-tv-shows-all-time/ Shonen anime are the most popular shows among the anime demographics. The tales of inspiring adventures entice audiences worldwide. Fans love watching their favorite characters perform harrowing feats to defeat their enemies and achieve their goals. Unfortunately, a lot of the same character tropes are frequently used, so the shonen genre can feel a little stale at times. However, a particular group of shonen anime has proven to have some of the best writing and best stories that combat the monotony.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:31:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shonen-anime-best-stories-writing-ranked/ Fans praise the The Legend of Zelda series for its sprawling dungeons with interesting puzzling elements, and the game's Water Temples are often at the forefront. Water dungeons tend to be the most difficult in each game, due to the mechanics often associated with water-based puzzles in Zelda.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/legend-of-zelda-all-water-temples-dungeons-ranked/ Superman's legacy has been partially defined by the villains that he has faced. Compared to many other areas of the DC Universe, the Man of Steel boasts some of the most intimidating, cruel, and powerful villains that the comic book brand has to offer. But not all of them made great first impressions.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-best-villains-darkest-comic-debuts/ Like many of the anime based on long-running shonen manga series, Naruto has a lot of filler arcs. This is because the anime usually begins before the manga is complete, meaning the series often has to fill time until there’s more of the major plot written to move the story forward.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:56:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/naruto-every-filler-arc-anime-episodes-skip/ Yuki Suetsugu needs no introduction. She's one of the most prominent mangaka in the industry. Yuki is the genius behind the widely popular manga and animated series Chihayafuru, which took the world by storm with its depiction of the traditional Japanese card game called karuta.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yuki-suetsugu-chihayafuru-creator-trivia-fun-facts/ The DC Animated Universe, or DCAU, is a 30-year-old animated television and movie franchise that helped introduce a whole generation to comic books and DC superheroes. Born from the wildly successful Batman movies, the DCAU has since branched out into eight television shows, six movies, four shorts, and a number of comic books.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dcau-every-entry-chronological-order/ Larian Studios smashed all expectations with their August 2023 release of Baldur's Gate 3, with gamers coming in their droves to try out this D&D-inspired masterpiece. In fact, Baldur's Gate 3 is literally based on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing system, integrating familiar classes, races, monsters, items, spells and much more into a huge gaming experience.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-dungeons-and-dragons-monsters/ Peter Parker and Miles Morales are currently the two most iconic iterations of Spider-Man in Earth-616. But the multiverse is vast and multiple other characters have stepped into the web-head's role, taking over for Peter and Miles and leaving their own legacy in a different reality. Marvel loves seeing what would happen if Spidey's friends and enemies begin to don the mask.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-best-candidates-alternate-universes-marvel-comics/ The dragon of the most iconic creatures in all of fantasy, and half of Dungeons & Dragons' namesake. As a result, it's no surprise that dragons remain some of D&D's deadliest creatures. Every dragon is an epic, powerful creature with immense physical strength, elemental breath, and often magical prowess to boot.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-types-of-dragons-dungeons-dragons/ Anime is full of unique characters, narratives, and settings, but despite this level of diversity, there are still some common tropes that appear across the medium. One well-known cliché that is repeatedly used in a variety of genres is timeskips, which often completely change the tone of their respective series.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/game-changing-anime-time-skips/ Action is easily one of cinema's most entertaining genres. Adventure so often goes hand-in-hand with it. Action films have gone through a lot of changes over the years, but action has always captivated its audience's hearts and minds around the world. Whether it's through jaw-dropping fight choreography or massively epic explosions, action keeps people watching.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-action-adventure-movies-ever/ The competitive Pokémon scene has become increasingly nuanced since the original Game Boy days, and the concept of hazard moves has become a staple in this format. Whether it's players setting up entry hazards to set the tone of battle or using moves to clear them, hazard-focused abilities can indirectly determine a match.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:50:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-best-hazard-moves-ranked/ Audiences no longer think that horror movies are just reserved for Halloween. Instead, spine-chilling stories and creepy creatures can be enjoyed on the big screen at any time of year. Prime Video has a wide and constantly-changing selection of terrifying horror movies.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:50:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-horror-movies-amazon-prime/ Finding the perfect child actor for a feature-length film in Hollywood isn't always easy. Younger performers sometimes struggle to convey the complex breadth of emotions that many adults can realistically exhibit. That being said, some child actors stand above the rest. They have successfully captured audiences' hearts with breathtaking and surprisingly mature performances. Unfortunately, some of them are woefully underrated.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/underrated-child-actors/ Elena Gilbert was the beating heart of The Vampire Diaries. The resident of Mystic Falls was a doppelganger, which meant that she unwittingly became a part of the supernatural world since her birth. Elena became the key to everything, but it was her kindness and empathy that made her so loved in the show, as well as with audiences.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-elena-moments-vampire-diaries/ Baldur's Gate 3 is not only one of the best games of the year but also one of the best games of all time. It gives the player the freedom to role-play and experiment with a real sense of freedom and immersion. The number of available spells is a great example of this freedom, but for new players, it can also be a little overwhelming.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baldurs-gate-3-best-early-game-spells/ Some anime are so popular that even people who don't routinely watch romance anime recognize the titles or characters. Sometimes anime fans are aware of classic romance anime on their radar but starting a series with a big fan base can be intimidating. Sometimes anime are popular mostly for nostalgic reasons and may not hold up to newer audiences, but there are plenty that earned their popularity and will still hold up with new viewers.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/overrated-romance-anime-classics/ Marvel has some characters who are paragons of honesty. Heroes like Captain America and Thor are known for always playing things straight with everyone, only pulling out lies and subterfuge when they know they're being lied to. However, not every member of the Marvel Universe believes that telling the truth is a virtue. Many heroes and villains have lied their way through their careers, fooling everyone around them.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-liars-tricksters-marvel-comics/ In the short time since its release, Disney's Lorcana has taken game stores and players by storm. With only a single set under its belt so far, there will never be a better time for players to familiarize themselves with Lorcana and its mechanics. Like all living or collectible card games, the complexity Lorcana has to offer is only going to increase with time.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lorcana-mechanics-mtg-pokemon-yugioh/ Dozens of Dragon Ball fighting games have dominated the market and helped make its star, Goku, a major gaming icon. There are still plenty of established fighting franchises like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, but there’s also been a healthy push towards anime-inspired fighting games that highlight series like One Piece and Dragon Ball.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/goku-dbz-fighting-games-wishlist/ When an anime fan watches a juggernaut shonen anime series like One Piece, they must focus on the overall plot and the most important details of the characters such as their Devil Fruits or their personal motives. There's a lot to keep track of across 1,000+ episodes and almost as many characters, but on a second pass, a One Piece fan can pick up on small details they missed the first time.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-villains-birthdays-height-and-zodiac-signs/ The Japanese anime industry is adept at depicting wacky comedy and exciting, larger-than-life action scenes with the use of colorful and expressive visuals, but that's not all anime can do. Plenty of anime fans are more interested in heavy drama and darker stories, which calls for some truly heartbreaking and tragic scenes. Plenty of anime deliver on that front, and some are famous for it.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:33:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/saddest-anime-scenes-ever-ranked/ Marvel superheroes are popular figures in all kinds of video games, and fighting games are no exception. Though Capcom games like Marvel Vs. Capcom are the most well-known, other fighting games such as X-Men: Next Dimension and Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects have all featured iconic Marvel characters. With their unique powers and abilities, Marvel superheroes are perfect for filling a wide range of fighting-game archetypes.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-heroes-fighting-games-wishlist/ In recent years, gaming has become known for a ton of standout open-world games that are both gorgeous and gripping. Players openly admit to spending hundreds of hours at times roaming these open worlds, sometimes even after all the quests have been completed, looking for secrets, taking in the environment, or messing around with mods.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:04:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/beautiful-open-world-games/ Dark fantasy is a sub-genre that takes traditional fantasy and ups the stakes. It can have a quiet contemplative or morose tone, or it can be full-on ultra violence and filled with cruel tyrants. Dark fantasy tends to revolve around creatures like vampires, demons, and fallen angels. The magic is often eldritch and horrific with creatures that could be described as "nightmare fuel."

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dark-fantasy-anime/ Since 1998, Hunter x Hunter has been one of Shonen Jump’s most popular series. It has produced a manga as well as two separate anime adaptations. Despite several frequently prolonged hiatuses, the ongoing manga is currently up to 400 chapters. Unfortunately, fans haven't had any new updates since late December 2022.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-hunterxhunter-characters/ The Transformers franchise has legions of fans, many continuities, and thousands of characters. The property is so popular that most people know about Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and certain other robots in disguise. At the same, there are several bits of trivia that are only known by the franchise's most hardcore fans.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:11:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-franchise-trivia/ Death Note is a supernatural crime thriller anime that depicts the brilliant Light Yagami on his quest to rule the world as Kira, the embodiment of brutal justice. To change the world, Light kills off not just criminals, but people who get in his way.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dark-death-note-deaths/ Video gaming is known as a time sink of a hobby. Even short video games typically last several times as long as the average movie. However, one genre is known above all others for how long its games can last. Role-playing games are notorious and beloved for their vast main stories and wealth of side content.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/rpgs-longest-most-time-consuming-ranked/ The Hashira are the strongest warriors in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. They're arguably the most significant characters in the story, as they seek to eradicate the demon menace and bring peace to the world. The Hashira are led by Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who only allows the strongest fighters to join the Corps. They are always searching for a successor to pass their techniques on to after their death or retirement.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/demon-slayer-strongest-hashira/ My Happy Marriage is a supernatural historical romance about Miyo Saimori who is rejected by her family for her lack of psychic powers. She is very much a Cinderella-inspired character, while her new fiancé is more of a "monstrous" bridegroom. When she's thrown into an engagement with him, she expects him to be utterly awful.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anime-recommendations-like-my-happy-marriage/ Marvel Snap keeps expanding its catalog and players love it. This digital collecting game went through an OTA update on September 14th in order to maintain the game's balance. However, there are still some overpowered cards around that really grind the players' gears, especially because they don't reflect the source material.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strong-marvel-snap-cards-vs-comic-characters/ The X-Men rose from obscurity to the top of the Marvel Universe. They've been Marvel's bestselling comics for years, and there was a time when the X-Men's events were the center of Marvel's publishing schedule. The X-Men fell from grace for a time, with almost fifteen years of editorially mandated stagnation, but they've come roaring back during the Krakoa Era. Since then, the X-Men have gone back to being Marvel's hottest property.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-important-comic-events/ Anime embrace many different genres and extremes, but some of the medium's most popular series are those that are dense in combat. Fight sequences may be crucial to many anime, especially the shonen genre. However, there's still a lot of room for interpretation when it comes to the depiction of this combat. Heightened anime series like Demon Slayer or Chainsaw Man transform fight sequences into grandiose spectacles that defy reality.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-realistic-martial-arts-anime-manga/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has no shortage of supplementary content for die-hard fans to enjoy in addition to its large-scale movies and variety of Disney+ limited series. However, audiences often forget about the franchise's series of one-shot short films that provide interesting background for several MCU films from Phase 1 and Phase 2.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-one-shot-explained/ The Vampire Diaries enthralled viewers with a supernatural love triangle, novel characters, and captivating plot lines from its first episode, but there was one character who was the biggest draw for fans: Damon Salvatore. The elder of the two Salvatore brothers, Damon could be equal parts funny, dangerous, charismatic, and devastatingly romantic if he wanted.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-damon-moments-vampire-diaries/ Horror movies often rely on the clichés and tropes that have become synonymous with the genre, especially when it comes to slashers. Famously, Scream's Randy delivered a series of rules for surviving a horror movie. As a keen film buff and slasher fan, Randy learned how to avoid becoming a victim of a masked killer.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:06:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tips-surviving-horror-movies/ Plenty of anime characters talk themselves up and boast about their incredible powers, but not all of them can back it up. Some characters, often villains, speak from a position of power and genuinely threaten the heroes, while other characters are all bluster. If an anime character is all bark and no bite, they're bound to make fools of themselves when the talking ends and the fighting starts.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:41:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anime-characters-who-lie-pretend/ Indie comics are a huge part of the modern comic industry, with some indie companies lasting as long as the Big Two. Indie comics bring a lot to the comic industry, whether it be horror, sci-fi, or alternate takes on superheroes. There are so many great indie comics out there for fans to choose from, giving people so many more options than the similar fare of the Big Two.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-current-indie-comics/ Some of the best TV shows are the ones that take monumental risks when presenting their bizarre atmosphere to viewers. These shows do not hold back their unconventional ideas. Instead, they seize the opportunity to display themselves as unorthodox.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shows-embrace-their-weirdness/ As the former Symbol of Peace, All Might occupies a unique position in My Hero Academia where he is simultaneously one of the series' most beloved characters and also one of its most controversial. While it is undeniable that his decades-long crusade resulted in record-low crime rates, one could also argue that his suppression of the problem, not elimination, was indirectly responsible for the increased villain threat plaguing the entirety of Japan.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mha-how-all-might-proves-he-loves-deku/ After 27 years of the franchise's run and over 1,000 unique Pokémon species available in the main games, the collective movepool available for these creatures has been fleshed out with many powerful attacks to use in competitive formats. Each mainline installment to the video game series introduces new moves to shake up both story playthroughs and the metagame.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:51:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-best-attacks-ranked/ Chancellor Palpatine played the long game in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, using both the Republic and the Separatists to orchestrate the downfall of the Jedi Order. The Sith Lord's endgame finally came to fruition in Revenge of the Sith, wherein he corrupted Anakin Skywalker, used the clone troopers to kill all the Jedi, and consolidated the Republic into a new Galactic Empire.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-characters-foiled-palpatine/ While longtime fans of the franchise are hoping Konami brings the games out of dormancy, the Netflix Castlevania series has helped keep excitement for this world alive and thriving thanks to its intriguing continuity. Animated by the talented Austin, Texas-based outfit Powerhouse Animation Studios, this TV series combined elements from the video game canon and original storytelling to feel like the best of both worlds.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:11:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/castlevania-most-important-lore-for-new-viewers/ Jenna Coleman has become one of Britain's greatest acting talents. The Doctor Who star has developed an impressive filmography since leaving the sci-fi series, appearing in several exciting movie and television projects. Her latest series, Wilderness, has recently debuted on Amazon Prime, prompting fans on IMDb to share which Coleman releases they consider to be her best work.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:11:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jenna-coleman-best-film-tv-roles-imdb/ As the gaming industry becomes more narrative-focused, players flock to story-heavy AAA games like The Last of Us. These games are enriching and immersive, with captivating characters, plot points, and themes. For players who want to further bridge the gap between literature and gaming, interactive narrative games like the Life Is Strange series offer a unique way to experience meaningful and mind-bending stories.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-interactive-narrative-games/ Harry Potter's wizarding world may be full of magic and wonder, but as many fans know all too well, it's also entrenched in tragedy and loss. Harry himself is an orphan, and he loses many close friends during his journey to defeat Voldemort. He and his friends also have to battle some truly terrible people who wish them harm, leading to some close calls and traumatic moments.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lesser-known-harry-potter-facts/ Since debuting in 1997, One Piece has become one of the most recognizable media franchises in the world. The series is the best-selling manga of all time, and as indicated by the massive wave of hype surrounding the release of its live-action adaptation, Monkey D. Luffy and his crew show no signs of slowing down.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/one-piece-characters-who-deserve-a-spin-off/ DC Comics is home to some of the greatest heroes and villains, who use a range of technology, powers, and skills to either fight crime or commit it. The company is full of characters with eccentric gimmicks and cool gadgets. While some villains' powers corrupt, others have been beneficial when the good guys use them. Even Superman could use an upgrade or two.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-supervillain-power-dc-comics/ Baldur's Gate 3 adapts Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition's character creation and combat well to a video game RPG. Not every D&D 5e option is available in BG3, but the most crucial and core features are there. This extends to many of D&D 5e's feats, used to improve a character's capabilities every four class levels.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bg3-rpg-dnd-best-feats/ When anime fans watch a lengthy and exciting shonen series like My Hero Academia, they will usually focus on the most important aspects of each character first, such as their Quirks, their personal goals/dreams, and their relationships with other people. Then, on a second pass, anime fans will have fun exploring the more intimate details that humanize these characters.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:00:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mha-villains-birthday-height-zodiac-signs/ Now in its fifth season, the Nathan Fillion-led police drama The Rookie has proved a solid performer on ABC. Inspired by a true story, the series follows John Nolan, a middle-aged divorcee who travels to California to become the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shows-like-rookie-recommendations/ The Marvel Universe is one of the most prolific superhero landscapes in comic book history. As such, they have leaned into and created many of the tropes and traits that have come to define the medium. However, Marvel has sometimes relied on these familiar beats a little too often.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-overused-superhero-tropes-solutions/ Anime make up some of the most popular television series and films, animated or otherwise. It's remarkable to notice how certain anime series can turn into sweeping pop culture phenomena that drive forward passionate fandoms. It's not unusual for an anime's entire cast of characters to resonate with audiences, but there are also plenty of occasions where one or two individuals take on new lives beyond their source material.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anime-characters-more-iconic-than-their-series/ To DC Comics fans, Batman was the greatest tactician and fighter in pop culture history. With enough preparation time, Batman could (theoretically) defeat anyone. However, this reputation got so out of hand that Bruce Wayne somehow survived fights where he should've died. In other cases, he came back to life just seconds after dying.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-batman-deadly-battles/ The most popular early TV sitcoms were I Love Lucy and The Honeymooners, both of which went on to mold the genre in their respective images. Over the last 50 years, sitcoms have grown and evolved into a wide range of programs, but the only radical difference between current shows and their predecessors is the absence of a laugh track.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sitcoms-outdated-still-good/ It used to be common for video games to have a set ending, or a point where there isn't anything else for players to accomplish. With the ever-increasing popularity of live service games, as well as DLC drops and the inclusion of fanmade mods, many games can now go on well past their pre-defined "end." Gamers are more concerned with getting the most out of their purchases and usually equate higher hours of playtime with a higher quality gaming experience overall.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:16:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/games-with-no-endings/ Anime villains have quite a reputation for being bad. Several of the most evil characters are found in anime across many different genres. However, there are anime villains who don't deserve the bad reputations they've gained. These villains may not be entirely sympathetic, but each of them has an understandable reason for their villainy.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anime-villains-who-deserve-better-reputations/ Everybody knows how dominant Star Wars has been in the sci-fi genre for years, and this huge franchise has inspired countless others to follow suit in exploring space, time, and beyond. While Star Wars itself is still going today having been established back in the 1970s, it does still have plenty of competition, even from sci-fi anime.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:20:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sci-fi-anime-like-star-wars/ Iron Man has been a major hero in the Marvel Universe for decades, and he's had more comic books than he's had technologically advanced armors. Some of these stories have sent Tony Stark to the veritable edge, whereas others gave him some of his greatest triumphs. One example of both is the iconic Armor Wars, which remains the veritable height of the Armored Avenger's adventures.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:10:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iron-man-best-marvel-event-armor-wars/ Following Marvel Studios' date shuffle for the future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, fans learned that the Second Season of What If..? will hit Disney+ in December 2023. This, combined with the many rumors and leaks about possible storylines, excited the fans. When it comes to What If...?, there's an infinite amount of possibilities, and the fandom knows this.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:10:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-what-if-scenarios-in-season-2/ The Soulslike genre has flourished since its inception in the late 2000s. The genre is named for FromSoftware's Demon's Souls and Dark Souls titles and describes games that evoke their gameplay. Most Soulslikes are third-person action-RPGs with punishing difficulty, a melee combat focus, and certain design conventions.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:50:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lies-of-p-great-soulslikes-not-fromsoftware/ When it comes to heroes like Superman, their rogues galleries are full of powerful and iconic villains. Some of the most well-known foes to vex the Man of Steel include General Zod, Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Bizarro and Doomsday. While these antagonists are instantly recognizable to fans of DC Comics, some of Superman's other opponents are a lot less renown.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:40:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-obscure-villains-ranked/ By now, the Terminator movie franchise is best known for its many sci-fi staples and clichés, from time machines to evil artificial intelligence, and there's plenty of blockbuster-style action to be had, too. But when the franchise launched with 1984's The Terminator, this saga had a different tone. It was more like sci-fi horror, and that made it feel more unique than even top-tier entries like 1991's Terminator 2.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/terminator-1984-horror-movie-cliches/ Controversy and media are eternal partners. There's no escaping from the scrutiny of the audience over objectionable stories and content, even if it's anime. There's no shortage of mind-boggling anime series that left the audience shocked, if not traumatized.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-controversial-anime-ever-ranked/ Video game storytelling has come leaps and bounds in recent decades. Some titles, like The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption II, have reached a level of prestige and acclaim with their storytelling that rivals the best output of other mediums. These games largely take themselves deadly seriously, with a dark tone and realistic story. However, this isn't the only way to make a game that can touch players.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-best-most-ridiculous-stories/ The fabric of pop culture is consistently in flux. The plotlines and characters of television shows take on new meanings as time passes, which can be attributed to increased social and media literacy, as well as audiences getting older and wiser. Consequently, the female characters of several contemporary shows have regained favor with audiences.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:10:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-female-tv-characters-hate-no-reason/ In anime, a villain's depravity was usually intended to make the hero look better in comparison. Though sometimes given sympathetic qualities, they're meant to represent forces fundamentally opposed to the beliefs of the hero and audience. In this regard, a villain was almost as responsible for making a protagonist likable as the hero themselves.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:40:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-evil-anime-villains-ever-ranked/ Disney is probably the biggest box office draw for general audiences. Between the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, Disney has been dominating the box office for almost a decade now. However, they've had very mixed responses to their "live-action reimaginings," where they recreate classics like Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin with famous actors and CGI.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-live-action-remakes-biggest-box-office-gross-earnings-little-mermaid/ Since both its debut in 2010 and its end in late 2022, The Walking Dead has spawned a number of spin-offs. This includes the upcoming series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live centered around fan favorite characters Rick Grimes and Michonne.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:11:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/walking-dead-spin-off-series-ranked/ The best anime feature a multitude of plot twists, emotional climaxes, and intense fights. Almost every series has a beloved and memorable episode, scene, or moment that changed the entire franchise forever.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:11:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anime-best-moments-changed-everything/ People know and love the idea of extraterrestrial entities. If they didn't, there wouldn't be such a vast library of alien-related media to pull from. Movies that revolve around alien invasions or friendlier alien visits are often equally praised for their innovative and imaginative storytelling. There are no limits to an abstract concept that allows an audience's imagination to run wild.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-movies-about-aliens/ Since its 2020 release, Genshin Impact has been one of the most impactful and immersive gacha games available for play across mobile, PC, and PlayStation. Genshin has been updated consistently every six weeks, offering new stories, character banners, events, rewards, and map expansions for players with each expansion.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/genshin-impact-rpg-fontaine-biggest-changes/ Police procedurals have been on television for decades and delight fans with dramatic storylines. Many police shows take on modern-day social issues, which helps make them more realistic for viewers who are seeing the same topics in the news. Even police shows of the past used hot-button topics to propel their storylines, even though the issues were different.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:51:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-imdb-rated-police-shows/ Generally, Spider-Man comics have a few key elements. Using his spider powers, Peter Parker dresses as Spider-Man and desperately works to keep his family and friends safe. He could be working as a neighborhood hero or as an Avenger, but he always keeps the interest of New York City close at heart. More than anything else, he tries to protect his loved ones. Tragically, it doesn't always work out.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-comics-upset-status-quo/ Only Murders in the Building is back for its third season, with plenty of new twists, turns, and characters. With Ben Glenroy (Paul Rudd) officially dead, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) reignite their podcast to figure out who the killer is this time. The list of potential suspects is quite long.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3-suspects/ To understand what makes a video game truly great, one must consider everything that goes into the best games to make them stand out. Exceptional gameplay gets players into the thick of the action. Graphics, artwork, and voice acting help to keep them immersed. Yet, it is through storytelling and the general writing of a game that provides real, meaningful direction.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:01:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-written-must-play-games/ Megamind didn't get much attention upon its release in 2010. However, it's since been reevaluated by fans as a standout animated comedy of the 2000s. In 2022, it was announced that a TV show, Megamind's Guide to Defending Your City, would air on Peacock.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:40:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/megamind-quotes-best-dreamworks/ When it comes to supernatural romance anime, vampires tend to make the most popular love interests. But yokai and demon love interests follow swiftly behind in popularity – and they are just as fantastic in a romance plot. Demons are incredibly varied creatures with diverse lore, powers, and backstories.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:40:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/demon-anime-romance/ When Kitchen Nightmares returns to Fox, Gordon Ramsay will be bringing back one of reality TV's most enduring shows. The reason the series is able to start over after a decade-long hiatus is because it continues to draw an audience through reruns and streaming. Audiences love Chef Ramsay, and they know what to expect from his unique brand of television.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:10:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gordon-ramsay-tv-shows-ranked/ The title "Captain Marvel" has been used by characters at many comic book publishers, including the DC hero also known as Shazam. Nevertheless, it's now mostly associated with characters at Marvel Comics, namely Carol Danvers. Once known as Ms. Marvel, Danvers is only one of the many Captain Marvels seen in the Marvel Universe.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:10:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-captain-marvel-before-carol-danvers/ In spite of how the show ended, Game of Thrones will forever be seen as the standard-bearer for the fantasy genre, for how globally renowned and beloved the series became. Game of Thrones was epic in many ways, from the scale of its world-building and the countless characters that were explored, to the massive battles, shocking twists, and persistent sense of dread that lingered throughout.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:01:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/epic-fantasy-anime-like-got/ Every gamer has a story of sitting down with a couch co-op game and playing with friends for hours, and many players bond with their partner through a co-op experience. Co-op games can make a good game even better, but they can also ruin a game that isn't designed for co-op. While there are countless games that have been improved by co-op, there are just as many that have been ruined by unnecessary co-op.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:50:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/co-op-games-better-as-single-player/ Anime is extremely versatile when it comes to its subject matter and these series can tackle grandiose fight sequences in something like Dragon Ball Z or tell fantastical tales of empowered females in magical girl anime like Sailor Moon. Anime is also no stranger to controversy and the limitless nature of this medium means that many series push boundaries or expose their audience to uncomfortable themes and characters.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/problematic-anime-that-deserve-second-chance/ The Walking Dead is known for its memorable characters, many of whom weathered the storm of the zombie apocalypse to become true survivors in a dangerous world. However, not every character in the post-apocalyptic drama has had the same level of success. Some even fail to survive the bounds of a single season.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-walking-dead-characters-lasted-one-season/ The concept of debuffs in RPGs is practically a staple among several franchises and for Pokémon games, it can mean a variety of things depending on the move in question. And with over 1,000 unique species after the releases of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for the Nintendo Switch, the combinations of movesets have become even more in-depth.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-games-most-powerful-debuffs-ranked/ The first time an anime fan watches a juggernaut series like Naruto, they want to know the essentials of how each character functions, such as their best ninjutsu, their motives, and their relationships to other people. Later, a fan may wonder about the more intimidate, mundane details of these characters to make those characters feel better-rounded. This can add a whole new dimension to the characters of Naruto, who are defined by more than their jutsu and cool outfits.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:31:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/naruto-villain-birthdays-height-zodiac-signs/ The Ultimate Universe was once a very popular alternate timeline for Marvel Comics. Its success was instrumental in the publisher moving out of bankruptcy in the late 1990s. At the same time, the Ultimate Universe is also known for its many divergences from the mainstream Marvel Universe, especially in tone.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-dark-ultimate-marvel-comics-ranked/ The world of shonen anime features some of the best fictional villains the world has ever seen. These legendary antagonists are highly compelling and memorable not just because they are powerful and ambitious, but because they have interesting things to say about the world, other characters, and themselves. Such quotes range from passages in villain monologues to one-liners or observations about the world during a moment of reflection.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shonen-anime-villains-best-quotes/ Game controller designs have converged in recent years. Every mainstream gamepad includes two sticks, two pairs of triggers and bumpers, letter buttons, a D-pad, and some variation of motion or touch control. Games have similarly adapted, to the point the text "press X to interact" is in almost every game tutorial. The more that control systems become homogenized, the more odd control schemes stand out.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/video-games-strange-controls/