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Even after facing some really tough losses, the young sorcerer is determined to keep fighting the bad guys. The newest trailer gave us a quick look at just three of the battles he’ll be facing in the next season. I saw it on December 20th, 2025, when the Jujutsu Kaisen team presented it at Jump Festa 2026. It’s a huge anime and manga convention put on by Shueisha every year – a two-day event where they announce all sorts of exciting news about popular Shonen series from their magazines.

The new Switch 2 costs $450, which is $150 more expensive than the original model. Accessories are also quite pricey, and some games, like Mario Kart World, are surprisingly expensive at $79.99 – a price point rarely seen for standard video games. This raised concerns that other companies might also start charging $80 for games. While Xbox tried this, it didn’t go well and appeared to discourage others from following suit.

Through clues found in everything from old artwork and religious writings to the ruins of ancient temples, the Star Wars universe is gradually revealing the history of the Jedi and Sith – how they evolved into the peacekeepers and dark side users we see in the films.

At the beginning of the year, companies like Xbox and Nintendo considered raising the price of new games to $80, up from the $70 that’s been typical since 2020-2021. While most companies haven’t done that yet, it’s likely we’ll see it happen within the next couple of years. The monthly cost of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also increased to $30, making it one of the pricier subscription services available. On top of that, consoles themselves have become more expensive, with price increases for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which now retails for around $650. But it’s not just consoles that are becoming harder on the wallet.

When the country was first devastated by war, many heroes were killed or stepped down, creating a significant gap in the hero community. Following the final war, students from U.A. High and other schools graduated and dedicated themselves to protecting people. Many of them went on to become some of the nation’s most celebrated heroes.

That’s why Ys Origin still feels like a brilliant decision almost two decades later. Instead of simply continuing the story, Falcom cleverly went back to explore the series’ origins. Ys Origin explains the backstory that connects to the first two games, offering enough information to give players a solid understanding without being a complete retread. More role-playing games could learn from this approach and provide helpful context for established, ongoing narratives.

According to FlixPatrol, the new true crime series, The Secrets We Bury, is now the most-watched title on HBO Max, surpassing even popular holiday movies to reach the number one spot.

It was typical for popular anime from the 90s and early 2000s to include filler episodes. These shows often had long seasons with few breaks, and since they were frequently adapted from ongoing manga, the animation teams sometimes ran out of source material. This meant they needed to create extra content to avoid overtaking the manga. Thankfully, modern anime production isn’t usually constrained this way, resulting in better storytelling and fewer unnecessary episodes. You can now enjoy these shows without having to skip around and avoid filler content, making for a much smoother viewing experience.

This weekend, Wicked: For Good surpassed $320 million in domestic box office earnings, according to data from The Numbers. This achievement propelled it into the top 10 highest-grossing fantasy films of all time. It moved past both Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – pushing the latter from ninth to tenth place.

The anime Dr. Stone recently revealed a new image showcasing Senku and Dr. Xeno, along with a trailer introducing the character Sai Nanami. Sai is a fan-favorite from the original manga, and viewers are excited to see him appear in the final episodes. While the exact number of episodes hasn’t been announced, it’s likely around 12, based on previous seasons. You can watch the new episodes on Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service, and also find all the previous episodes there.