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The series X began in 1996 as an animated adaptation by Studio Madhouse, based on a story from the creative group CLAMP. It centers around a conflict between two powerful factions with opposing visions for the future – one seeking to safeguard humanity, and the other prioritizing nature, even at the expense of people. Following the initial film, a television series was made, as well as a less well-known prequel, X2 – Double X. Originally released in 1993, Crunchyroll has announced that this short film will be available to stream later today, June 10th. The original creators of the series have also shared their excitement about its return.

Things got worse when the entire The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender series was leaked online, racking up millions of views. At the same time, a high-profile video game based on the series was secretly cancelled. This created more negative publicity for the Avatar franchise. Recently, co-creator Bryan Konietzko shared an update on social media, explaining they are still developing new Avatar content, working to protect the franchise, and dealing with the fallout from the leak, while also acknowledging they can’t publicly share all the details or their frustrations.

It’s easy to see why so many TV shows use big, surprising plot twists – they often become famous and are talked about long after the show ends. Here are 10 twists that fans are still shocked by, even years later.

During Summer Game Fest 2026, ComicBook played a demo of Blood Message that showcased its story, visuals, and gameplay. We were particularly impressed with the combat system, which revitalized the often-overused parrying mechanic. While many players, including myself, are usually tired of parrying, Blood Message made it feel impactful, useful, and genuinely exciting again. The demo, offered to media at SGF, proved this.

Several popular manga series in Shonen Jump are nearing their conclusions, with creators either announcing final storylines, indicating they’re in the endgame, or showing clear signs of wrapping up. As we move further into the year, it’s becoming apparent that some of these long-running titles might not last until 2027. Here’s a look at the Shonen Jump series that fans should watch for potential endings.

Steven Spielberg is famous for making iconic alien movies like E.T., and he’s continuing that legacy with a new film coming out in 2026. Disclosure Day, releasing on June 12th, will be his first alien-themed movie since Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. While details about the plot are being kept secret, many fans are revisiting E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in anticipation of the new release.

While Marvel and DC are known for their strong heroes, independent comics have created some incredibly powerful characters – a few even rivaling or surpassing those from the big two. Homelander (nicknamed ‘Butcher’s Omlanda’ in the show) is certainly strong, but several indie heroes could easily defeat him. Here are seven who would utterly dominate Homelander, with some making the fight look effortless.

The recently released trailer for the survival horror game looked like it was filmed from the player’s point of view, but it was actually designed to mislead viewers and maintain an element of surprise.

Recent reports, including one from last month, indicate that Kingdom Hearts 4 is on track to be released in 2027. After a long period with no new information, the recent reveal of gameplay footage suggests Square Enix is building excitement for the game. This new report further supports the possibility of a 2027 release, which would be a major event for fans of Square Enix.