Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky was originally released in Japan on December 17, 2015, for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. It became available worldwide on October 18, 2016.
Fruit Mountain Party first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on August 28.
One Piece is famous for giving its characters interesting backstories, but Sanji’s is arguably the most well-developed. Many fans consider him the best-written character in the series, though that’s always a matter of opinion. Still, dedicating the entire Whole Cake Island arc to his story not only deepened his character, but also provided a satisfying resolution to his personal struggles.
Spider is noticeably different from the Na’vi, but he deeply wants to be accepted into their community and fully participate in their traditions. Acceptance takes time, so he finds companionship in Kiri, another outsider – a Na’vi born uniquely from an Avatar. The Sully family welcomes Kiri, and she and Spider connect over their shared experience of being different. Their bond eventually blossoms into a romantic relationship, which fits well within the story’s narrative.
I watched as the siblings encountered Maru – though everyone called him Marulu – a Simurian who was working alongside the Jujutsu sorcerers as an inspector. Despite their different positions, they quickly became friends, all hoping for peace between their people. Sadly, things fell apart during talks with the sorcerer leaders when Maru’s twin brother, Cross, was killed. This pushed Dabura, the Simurian leader, to respond with force. As the fighting escalated, I began to understand just how formidable Maru really was.
Wow, these heroes are incredible! Seriously, they’ve come from the absolute worst places – like, straight out of the underworld – and climbed all the way to the top, to Mount Olympus. What really gets me is how their strength isn’t just about being gods or having divine power. It’s their sheer willpower and how much heart they have. Their human side is just as strong as their godly heritage, and that’s what makes them so inspiring!
2026 is shaping up to be an amazing year for anime, with so many promising new shows on the way! We’re talking exciting adaptations of popular stories, completely original series, and the return of beloved franchises. There are so many options, it’s hard to know where to start! Here’s a look at ten of the most anticipated new anime series you won’t want to miss next year.
The hugely popular film Ne Zha 2 has surpassed $2 billion at the box office and is now streaming on HBO Max. It quickly became a hit on the platform, landing at number 3 on FlixPatrol’s Top 10 Movies chart for HBO Max in its first week. It was only behind the holiday favorite Christmas with the Kranks and the Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another.
The Belfry is a more recent and unique take on the Batcave, featured in the Detective Comics series by James Tynion IV. Instead of being hidden outside the city, it was located right in the heart of Gotham, inside a tower. While it’s a departure from the classic Batcave, fans really enjoyed this fresh approach. Though it’s unlikely to return, many are hoping to see it again.
If you’re an HBO Max subscriber and want to watch the critically acclaimed film Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, you have only a few days left! Dean Fleischer Camp’s charming 2021 movie will be removed from the streaming service on December 31st. The film follows Marcel, a tiny shell who lives with his grandmother and a pet piece of lint, as he searches for his lost family with the help of a filmmaker. His journey turns him into an online star.