7 English Dub Anime Openings Surprisingly Better Than the OGs

It’s a little unusual to include these first two entries because they’re essentially direct English versions of the original Japanese songs, but they’re too good to leave out. A key part of Yu Yu Hakusho‘s success when it aired on Toonami was the English adaptation of “Smile Bomb,” complete with new lyrics. It’s a fantastic way to introduce the series and really highlights the unique experience it offers viewers. It’s remained popular with fans for years, and they still enjoy singing it today.

Marvel Snap’s Next Season Is a Fiery Start to 2026

The diverse backgrounds of the new characters fit perfectly with the season’s wider range of card types, opening up exciting new strategies. Players can also look forward to some amazing new locations, the return of popular game modes, and a stunning new collection of card art. Here’s a breakdown of everything Marvel Snap fans can expect in the Dragon season.

10 Biggest Milestones That Defined Batman History

Batman’s journey in comic books has been truly remarkable. He’s been featured in countless iconic stories and achieved incredible feats over the decades. Here are ten of the most important moments that shaped his path to becoming the legendary hero he is today.

5 DC Comics Heroes Who Need to Make a Major Return

It’s definitely challenging to introduce new characters in genres that people love for their established traditions. However, a few recent heroes have made a strong first impression, like Circuit Breaker, who uses the Still Force, and Degenerate, DC’s version of the Hulk whose powers come from being intentionally unpleasant. While 2025 for DC focused on revisiting classic ideas, I’m hoping to see these five overlooked new characters get another chance in the coming year.

Amazon Is Giving Away 11 Free Games in January 2026

Throughout January, Amazon Luna will be adding 11 new games to its cloud gaming service. The biggest highlight is likely Civilization VI, which is available to play right now. Other notable games coming this month include Harold Halibut, ELDERBORN, and Brigador.

HBO Max Is About to Lose Another Cartoon Network Title

If you’re an HBO Max subscriber, you only have until January 13th to watch Craig Before the Creek. This 2023 movie, which serves as a prequel to the Craig of the Creek series, follows Craig as he moves to a new town and embarks on an adventure in the Creek to find the Wishmaker – a magical fortune teller that can make any wish come true. He makes new friends and tries to outsmart a group of pirates along the way, with Philip Solomon returning to voice the character of Craig.

University Set to Start Its First Anime Class in Surprise Move

I’m so excited about this new course the University of London in Mexico is offering! It’s called “Psychoanalytic Analysis And Film Criticism of Evangelion: Evangelion as a Mirror of The Unconcsious,” and it sounds incredible. Over seven months, we’ll be diving deep into the original series, but not just what happens on screen. We’re going to explore the psychology behind Evangelion, really understanding the emotional impact and hidden meanings. And the best part? We’ll be using the work of Freud, Jung, and Lacan to unlock the secrets of NERV and the whole world they’ve built. It’s like a dream come true for any Evangelion fan who’s always wondered about the deeper layers!

Black Clover Still Needs to Settle One Major Fight Before It Ends

It looked like Black Clover was heading towards its conclusion with updates planned through 2025, and now it appears the manga will indeed end with the Spring or Summer issues this year. As the series wraps up, fans are hoping to finally see a clear resolution to the long-standing rivalry between the two main characters, Asta and Yuno. They’ve fought together often, but haven’t had many direct clashes to determine who is stronger.