They weren’t totally forgotten, though. Some people still have fond memories of them. Now, we’re going to take a look at some amazing animated shows that you may have overlooked – shows that might just bring back a lot of memories.
James S.A. Corey (the writing team of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) kicks off their Captive’s War series with The Mercy of Gods. The novel takes place after an alien invasion that humanity couldn’t hope to win. The invaders, a fearsome race called the Carryx, enslave some species while wiping out others – immediately killing one-eighth of the population on the planet Anjiin as a brutal demonstration of their power over humans. You can begin reading the first chapter of The Mercy of Gods here.
The season finale suggests John C. McGinley will have a significantly larger part in the second season, which is great news for the Scrubs reboot.
Season 2 of Dorohedoro is currently airing as part of the Spring 2026 anime lineup, and now has an English dub available. You can watch the new episodes on both Netflix and Crunchyroll, where the full English dub cast has been announced as the season reaches its midpoint. Find all the details below.
Valve’s masterpiece is still Portal 2, a brilliantly designed and incredibly funny puzzle platformer. Originally released on PC on April 18, 2011, and later on other platforms, Portal 2 improves upon the already excellent original Portal, offering a flawless puzzle experience. Even after 15 years, it’s difficult to find games with a more refined design, sharper humor, or better overall execution than Portal 2.
I’ve been thinking about some Avengers villains lately, and honestly, I think a few of them deserve their own big spotlight again. They’ve had little appearances here and there, but these baddies are truly capable of giving the Avengers a real run for their money – we need to be reminded just how powerful they are! So, let’s dive in and talk about some villains who are seriously overdue for a major story.
Movies quickly changed to match what audiences wanted, realizing they could make a lot of money with stories about aliens and futuristic technology. Film studios around the world started spending big budgets and hiring special effects experts to create these imaginative worlds. Directors used stories of alien invasions and strange creatures to explore the fears of the time, particularly those surrounding the Cold War and the threat of nuclear war. These films moved beyond their low-budget beginnings to become important cultural moments, fundamentally changing how science fiction looked on screen.
Fans of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will be excited to know that a special restaurant, “Restaurant of Memories,” is opening at Universal Studios Japan on May 30th. Universal Studios Japan has hosted themed restaurants for other popular anime like One Piece and Attack on Titan before. This Frieren restaurant will be open until January 11th of next year and will feature dishes inspired by the show’s characters, including Frieren’s Plate, Himmel’s Plate, and a dessert inspired by Fern. You can get a sneak peek at the restaurant here.
Based on Alice Feeny’s novel, the film His & Hers features Naomi Thompson and Jon Bernthal, both recently known for their roles in Marvel movies. The story follows Anna (Thompson), a journalist who’s become withdrawn, and whose life is shaken up by a shocking murder in her hometown. She returns to Dahlonega and unexpectedly finds herself caught in the middle of a police investigation led by her estranged husband, Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal), who seems to distrust her sudden reappearance.
The cast of the upcoming adaptation now includes Lev (played by Kyriana Kratter) and Yara (Michelle Mao), who are part of the Seraphites, a religious group based in Seattle. Unlike the game where their mother is only seen as a corpse, actress Li Jun Li (known for her role in Sinners) has been cast to play her, representing a departure from the source material.