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With Season 2 of the live-action series coming soon, Netflix has given fans a first glimpse of Brook, the popular musician from the Straw Hat Pirates. Actor Martial T. Batchamen will portray this important member of Luffy’s crew. Unlike the original manga, where Brook appears later, the series will introduce him earlier through a flashback. This flashback will focus on the Rumbar Pirates and their connection to Laboon, a massive whale, as the show adapts the Reverse Mountain Arc.

It’s rare for an anime to be perfect, but some manage it right away. Several one-season shows, like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Death Note, come very close. A few longer series also start incredibly strong, such as Vinland Saga and Mob Psycho 100. Sometimes, a particularly amazing season in the middle of a longer show can completely elevate the entire series. That’s what happened with the shows listed – they were good at first, but really became exceptional after a standout addition.

As a huge Batman fan, I often hear people talking about classics like The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: The Long Halloween – and rightfully so, they’re amazing. But if you’re new to Batman comics, or haven’t read them in a while, it can be tough knowing where to start now. So, I’ve put together a list of series that I think are essential reads, not just because of where Batman’s story is at in the DC Universe today, but also because they’re the most exciting and talked-about recent runs.

A recent report from The Wall Street Journal details changes in Pixar’s leadership and how that’s influencing their move towards making more sequels and focusing on established franchises. The report mentions upcoming sequels like Toy Story 5, Incredibles 3, and Coco 2, and also reveals that Pixar is working on a third Monsters, Inc. movie – which would be fantastic if true.

The three main characters each possess special abilities developed through the story’s unique power system. We follow them as they master these skills, eventually becoming incredibly powerful. Here’s a look at how their powers compare.

The new anime series has quickly become a hit, and its popularity is continuing to grow. Netflix reports that Baki-Dou is currently the second most popular non-English show globally. Between February 22nd and March 1st, the series racked up an impressive 3.4 million views, despite only premiering on February 26th. Earning over 3.4 million views in just four days is remarkable, and the show is expected to perform well in the coming week. The top show, The Art of Sarah: Limited Series, has 4.3 million views – a relatively small difference.

Hunter: The Reckoning is a role-playing game set in the World of Darkness universe. Several video games based on it have been released, starting with Hunter: The Reckoning for Xbox and GameCube in May 2002. This was followed by Hunter: The Reckoning – Wayward (PlayStation 2, September 2003), Hunter: The Reckoning – Redeemer (Xbox, October 2003), and Hunter: The Reckoning – The Beast of Glenkildove (PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and web browsers, January 2025). High Voltage Software developed all of the console versions of the game.

The first season ends with the Arlong Park story, and the Loguetown Arc will be shown in the upcoming second season. Season 2 will follow the Straw Hat Pirates as they reach Loguetown and begin their dangerous voyage into the Grand Line – a place known as the Pirate Graveyard. Fans can look forward to some highly anticipated scenes and the introduction of new characters leading up to the Alabasta Saga. Here’s the premiere date for the new season.

It’s tough to pick the very best fight from each of the eight seasons of My Hero Academia because they’re all so action-packed. However, each season usually has one fight that really shines. Trying to compare those standout fights across all the seasons is a challenge, but it’s no surprise that the most impressive ones happen during the show’s biggest battles at the end.

I’d like to conduct a similar survey after the official announcement of Project Helix, which Xbox’s new CEO, Asha Sharma, shared online last night. Only 11% of our readers expressed interest in the PS6 launching in 2027, and I believe many would feel differently about Microsoft’s new console, wanting it available as soon as possible.