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Legendary shojo art innovator Macoto Takahashi spent more than seven decades creating art and making significant impacts within the manga industry, particularly in the shojo genre. On December 16th, it was announced through his official account on X that he passed away on November 17, 2024, after being diagnosed with gastroesophageal junction cancer and spending time in the hospital. His funeral took place on November 25th, with only relatives attending.

Aficionados of the Netflix “Daredevil” series can breathe a sigh of relief regarding Marvel’s forthcoming “Daredevil: Born Again” storyline. There were apprehensions that Marvel Studios would modify “Daredevil” to resemble other Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) productions, potentially diluting its raw and brooding essence that made it stand out among the rest of the Marvel universe. However, due to significant creative alterations advocated by stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, this did not materialize. In fact, as per Cox, “Born Again” may even surpass the Netflix series in terms of darkness.

Recently, my heart skipped a beat as Paramount unveiled a teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 that got the fan community all fired up! In this tantalizing sneak peek, a captivating pink-haired woman made an appearance on Tokyo’s TV screens during a clash between Shadow and Team Sonic. Remarkably, she bore a striking resemblance to a secretive lady who debuted in a TailsTube short from last year. However, the filmmakers didn’t resort to mere replication; they crafted an entirely new piece of official artwork for this enigmatic character. Intriguingly, I had the privilege of asking Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler about the identity and backstory of this mesmerizing lady during a recent interview with ComicBook.

Marvel Rivals has unveiled a fresh winter-themed celebration, dubbed “Joyful Jubilation,” starting later this week. This festive event will introduce a variety of holiday-inspired outfits for the playable characters such as Venom, Rocket, Groot, Magik, and even Jeff the Land Shark. Notably, Jeff is set to receive significant attention in this upcoming event, featuring an alternative costume and a “Winter Greeting Card” that grants special rewards for players. Moreover, the character will be highlighted in a unique mode called “Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival.

As the Fall 2024 anime season nears its conclusion, it’s been announced that Part 3 of “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War” will conclude with a one-hour special, encompassing Episodes 39 and 40. Unlike the first two parts, this season will feature an additional episode. In the coming year, fans can look forward to the final season of this beloved anime. It’s not surprising that the studio has exciting plans in store for its devoted followers. The official “Bleach” anime account shared a link to a special TikTok live broadcast on December 16, 2024, where the series creator, Tite Kubo, made a special appearance to discuss the anime. This anniversary year marks the 20th anniversary of “Bleach’s” anime debut.

Enthusiasts of PlayStation believe they’ve spotted a hint regarding the possible release date for Naughty Dog’s upcoming game, “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet”. This title was unveiled towards the end of The Game Awards recently and marks Naughty Dog’s first new intellectual property in over a decade. Although the initial trailer primarily focused on introducing the main character and storyline of “Intergalactic”, some excited fans speculate that it might have also subtly hinted at the game’s release date on PS5.