Crunchyroll’s Best Original Anime of 2025 Unveils Disappointing Sequel Update

Original animated shows often stand out with their creative stories, unique visuals, and compelling characters. However, many don’t get a second season, even if critics loved them, because they don’t attract a large enough audience. It’s been a year since Cygames Pictures released Apocalypse Hotel, a sci-fi anime set after a global catastrophe, and a recent interview with Anime News Network revealed some disheartening news about whether the show will return.

11 Years Later, Major Crunchyroll Drama Anime Prepares For Its Finale in September

Currently, release dates have only been announced for Japan, and there’s no news yet about when the film will premiere internationally. All seasons of the anime are available to stream on Crunchyroll and Prime Video. The anime series has finished its run, and the final installment simply revisits the events of season three. To celebrate the film’s first part, Kyoto Animation released a 6-minute and 30-second opening sequence video on their official YouTube channel.

After 27 Years, Star Wars Finally Shows How Palpatine Trained Darth Maul

In episodes 7 and 8 of Shadow Lord, Maul and his crew are unexpectedly attacked by the Empire, putting him in a dangerous situation. He’s forced to fight two Inquisitors, Marrok and the one known as “Crow,” and nearly loses the battle. Though he manages to escape into some caves, Maul is wounded and confused, and begins to experience disturbing mental flashbacks. As he struggles to find his way out of a sandy tunnel, the lingering effects of his near-death experience in The Phantom Menace intensify, causing painful memories and fears about his former master to reappear as vivid, sand-filled visions.

Everything Coming to HBO Max in May 2026

HBO Max is adding a lot of great content in May, including classic films like Wuthering Heights and the new release Saltburn, directed by Emerald Fennell. Action fans can look forward to Greenland 2: Migration, starring Gerard Butler. On the TV side, Euphoria Season 3 will continue, and there’s also a variety of reality shows. Keep reading for a complete list of everything coming to HBO Max next month.

10 Iconic DC Comics That Have Aged Poorly

Certain classic stories remain timeless and are cherished by fans, almost like sacred texts. But not every classic holds up well over time – some lose their appeal. These ten famous DC stories, once loved, now serve as examples of how things can go wrong.