Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Scores Big With Its Second Season Premiere

According to ratings from Video Research, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was the fifth most-watched anime in Japan for the week of January 12th to 18th. Nearly five percent of Japanese households tuned in – a significant number! While fifth place might not sound exceptional, the competition is tough. The anime ahead of FrierenSazae-san, Detective Conan, and Chibi Maruko-chan – are all long-running and incredibly popular shows in Japan. It’s hard to say how well Frieren performed in North America, but it has quickly gained a large and dedicated fanbase around the world.

One Piece: Luffy’s Greatest Strength Isn’t His Devil Fruit, But Something No One Talks About

Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation lets him do more than just stretch – he can also change the world around him, similar to how some Devil Fruits work. While his powers are incredible thanks to his Devil Fruit and strong Haki, his real strength comes from his ability to inspire others. He’s great at reading people and has a natural charisma that makes people want to follow him, and ultimately, that ability will be even more valuable than his physical strength.

Netflix’s New Mystery Series Based on 97-Year-Old Story Is a Streaming Success With 26M Hours Viewed

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials takes place in England in 1925. The story begins with what seems like a prank at a fancy house party, but quickly turns deadly. Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent, an unexpected detective, must solve a complex mystery that will forever alter her life. The series features performances by Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman.

X-Men Fans Have Misunderstood This Magneto Controversy for Decades

Okay, so “Planet X” is basically the second-to-last issue of Grant Morrison’s incredible run on New X-Men, and it’s a wild ride. It initially blew everyone away because it seemed like Magneto was secretly posing as Xorn and then just… went completely off the rails, taking over New York with plans that bordered on genocide. Now, it did get complicated later – turns out it was Xorn disguised as Magneto, which honestly felt like a messy fix. A lot of people struggled with the idea of Magneto committing something so horrific, and I get that. But honestly, I think those critics missed what Morrison was trying to say with the whole run. It wasn’t just about a villain going bad; it was about something much bigger.

Shonen Jump Drops First Look at First New Series of 2026

I’m so excited! After Otr of the Flame finished up, Shueisha announced a new series by Kyo Tanimoto called Under Doctor would be taking its place. We haven’t had many details yet, but Viz Media just gave us our first peek at the main character! They’re showing it off ahead of the English release this weekend, and I can’t wait to see more – check out the preview below!

10 Most Rewatchable Smallville Episodes, Ranked

Smallville is historically important because it successfully updated the DC Comics universe for a new generation, all while staying true to the original stories. The show introduced many now-famous characters, like Oliver Queen (Justin Hartley) and Lois Lane (Erica Durance), years before they became well-known in movies and TV. Even today, Smallville is considered a key show in the superhero genre, and it holds up well on re-watches thanks to its focus on characters and its ambitious special effects. While some episodes work best as individual stories, many are memorable for their strong drama, entertainment value, or importance to the overall Smallville mythology.

PS1 Classic Rayman Looks Set for 30th Anniversary Release on PS5

This page details a 30th-anniversary edition of Rayman for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Atari is publishing and developing the game, while U&I Entertainment is handling the release. U&I’s involvement with physical copies hints that this version of Rayman might be available in a boxed format, in addition to being available digitally on the PlayStation Store.