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In the storyline of Bleach’s Thousand-Year Blood War, Yhwach and the Wandenreich aren’t simply the antagonists on the sideline; instead, they pose significant threats to the Soul Society’s ongoing battle. Interestingly, the third season of the anime revival has shown the Shinigami relying heavily on a member who has grown into one of the afterlife’s most formidable adversaries – none other than Aizen, despite being vanquished by Ichigo Kurosaki years prior. His power hasn’t waned and now, as a holiday treat for fans, Bleach has sprung a delightful surprise!

2024 stands out as one of the most unusual years within this console generation, with a distinct lack of original games from platform giants like PlayStation and Xbox. Meanwhile, Nintendo seems to be preparing for the anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, leaving them in a relatively static state. This situation has led to an increase in remakes and remasters being released this year, as publishers work towards unveiling their larger projects in the future.

Over a span of almost five decades, the universe of Star Wars has generated over a dozen films and television series, employing numerous actors. Notable figures like Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Hayden Christensen, and Ewan McGregor have been part of this epic journey for many years, while fresh faces such as Pedro Pascal and Daisy Ridley are now central characters in the current and future storylines of Star Wars. Since the release of Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977, which launched George Lucas’ renowned franchise, only one actor has been present in every single movie. This actor, known for portraying one of Star Wars’ most memorable non-human characters, can also be found in four television series.

On December 25th, 2024, the Japanese manga “Jujutsu Kaisen” published Volumes 29 and 30. As of now, there’s no confirmed date for its English release. Given past trends, fans may need to be patient as it typically takes a few months to translate and distribute the English versions. The 29th volume, named “Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown ーLiving Deadー,” covers Chapters 255 to 263. Moreover, Volume 30, titled “From Now On,” comprises Chapters 264 to 271 and features a special 16-page epilogue focusing on Nobara Kugisaki, Yuko Ozawa, Panda, and Uraume.

Given the massive box office success of Deadpool and Wolverine this year, setting a record for highest-grossing R-rated movies ever, speculation abounds that “Marvel Jesus” could return. However, with Phase 6 and 7 of the MCU already brimming with plans, it’s unclear when or how he might reappear. Fan theories are flourishing, especially since his third film hinted at a desire to join the Avengers. But is that wise? Although the prospect of him joining a team is intriguing, it could potentially disrupt what makes him unique.