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Great villains often divide fans, and anime is no different. While many anime feature heroes with complex morals, we’re seeing more main characters who actually *cause* problems and act as villains themselves. As these villains are increasingly given understandable, even sympathetic, backstories – explaining why they seek revenge or try to change things – it’s natural that more fans start to see things from their point of view. This list highlights several anime villains who successfully gained the audience’s empathy, and maybe even their support.

Midway through the newest episode of *Peacemaker*, Rick Flag Sr. goes to Belle Reve prison to see a secret inmate – a man we initially see walking with a cane. It’s quickly revealed to be Lex Luthor, played once again by Nicholas Hoult, who previously appeared in this summer’s *Superman* film. This appearance instantly makes the DC Universe feel interconnected and exciting, hinting that any character could potentially appear. However, director James Gunn has shared that this cameo almost didn’t happen.

The biggest movie release on October 1st is likely to be *Play Dirty*, a new film starring Mark Wahlberg and LaKeith Stanfield. It’s the first feature-length movie from director Shane Black in seven years.

I was listening to The Hot Mic podcast, and John Rocha dropped some interesting news about Brand New Day! Apparently, MJ has a new boyfriend, and it actually causes some tension with Peter. It sounds like this adds a bit of a darker, more realistic edge to the story, which I’m really excited about!

Over its many seasons, *King of the Hill* featured several memorable episodes, and a particularly impactful one occurred between seasons three and four. The season three finale left viewers wondering about Peggy’s fate after a skydiving accident. However, the season four premiere, which aired 26 years ago today, revealed that Peggy had survived and had a surprising addition to the family: Hank’s previously unknown brother, Good Hank. This episode marked our first real introduction to this new member of the Hill family.

These are the kinds of movies that have a lot going on, but are so enjoyable or captivating that they’re perfect for repeat viewings. You might even appreciate them more the second time around.

The eleventh episode of *Cowboy Bebop*, titled “Toys In The Attic,” is a standout success, which is fitting given the exciting adventures of Spike Spiegel and the Bebop crew. Originally aired in 1999, the episode feels heavily inspired by the movie *Alien*, with Spike facing off against a strange creature lurking in the dark. While *Cowboy Bebop* is often set in space, it doesn’t usually focus on aliens, making this particular episode especially frightening.

PlayStation announced this week that *Tekken 3* will be released on current gaming systems before the end of 2025. Originally debuting in arcades and then on the original PlayStation in 1998, this updated version of *Tekken 3* will also be available to PlayStation Plus subscribers as part of the Classics catalog. We can expect more information about the new features and improvements in the coming weeks.

These ten anime are original stories, not adapted from manga. This means everyone can enjoy the surprises and twists without needing any background knowledge.

While *Endgame* aims to remain the most popular Marvel movie, *Avengers: Infinity War* is a strong contender. *Infinity War* was groundbreaking for bringing all the Marvel heroes together for the first time, and that’s a difficult achievement to surpass. The recent attempt to recreate a key moment from *Infinity War* proves this point – the second attempt didn’t have quite the same impact.