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The manga titled “Mokumokuren” started its release in the digital publication of Kadokawa’s “Young Ace Up” in 2021, and swiftly gained popularity among fans who enjoy horror stories. Unlike typical jump-scare horrors, this series relies on an ongoing feeling of unsettling apprehension to keep readers in a state of lingering fear about future events. It’s an innovative strategy for horror storytelling that is not commonly executed effectively, but the director of “The Summer Hikaru Died“‘s anime is giving us insights into how he’s making it work.

In the latest update for “Mario Kart World”, Nintendo has introduced an exciting change: all tracks within the game now exist in an open-world environment, allowing players to navigate between them at their leisure. This feature is also available in the online mode, where these particular tracks are referred to as “Intermission” tracks. Unfortunately, many players have expressed displeasure towards these Intermission tracks because they lack the complexity and excitement found in traditional race tracks. Instead of intricately designed courses that challenge players’ skills and strategic thinking, these Intermission tracks often consist of straightforward roads or unengaging routes, making for a less enjoyable racing experience.

In the movies, Neo’s role as The One links him to the Matrix’s fundamental code, granting him almost unlimited control. This gives him abilities such as extraordinary strength and even flight. Here’s a list of his primary powers, arranged based on how impressive they are:

1. Flight – Soaring through the air with ease and grace.
2. Super Strength – Lifting immense weights and overpowering opponents with minimal effort.
3. Speed – Moving at breakneck speeds to dodge bullets and outrun danger.
4. Telekinesis – Manipulating objects with his mind from a distance.
5. Invulnerability – Withstanding attacks that would otherwise be lethal.
6. Time Control – Bending time to slow down or speed up events as needed.
7. Invisibility – Making himself invisible to the naked eye, allowing him to move unnoticed.
8. Telepathy – Reading other people’s thoughts and communicating mentally with them.

For Transformers #25, set to release on October 8th, the creative team has undergone an exciting change. Notable writer Robert Kirkman (known for Invincible, The Walking Dead, Void Rivals) takes over the pen, while artist Dan Mora (justified by his work on Justice League Unlimited and Superman) contributes his skills. Joining them are current series colorist Mike Spicer (familiar with Stillwater and Murder Falcon), as well as letterer Rus Wooton (with credits in G.I. JOE and Void Rivals). This oversized issue #25 is an excellent starting point for new readers, and it will also include a story penned by Kirkman and the current series artist Jorge Corona (renowned for Ain’t No Grave).

In their latest release, known as the Foundation Update for Session: Skate Sim, developers primarily aimed at enhancing gameplay smoothness. Key aspects of this update included better fluidity, camera adjustments, and a revamp of physical animations. However, contrary to expectations, the community’s anticipation was dampened due to more problems arising than being solved. The most significant concern was performance issues on the console version, where the game often ran at 30 fps and dipped below it frequently. Unfortunately, since both performance settings and high-quality graphics options were removed with the update, it became impossible to achieve a smooth 60 fps.

Director Watts expressed that navigating through the COVID protocols while still trying to produce something creative, ensuring safety for the entire cast and crew (as mistakes could have potentially been fatal), plus the complex post-production process, presented immense challenges. Furthermore, since visual effects work involves a global network of vendors, the disruptions in supply chains due to COVID made it extremely difficult to complete effects traditionally.

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The official account of the Rent-A-Girlfriend anime (previously known as Twitter) has unveiled a fresh promotional video for its forthcoming fourth season, slated to begin airing on July 5, 2025. This captivating romantic comedy can be streamed on Crunchyroll. Interestingly, the opening theme is called “Umitsuki” and will be sung by ClariS, known for their work in Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Nisekoi. With less than two weeks until the premiere of what promises to be a memorable season for romantic anime, alongside My Dress-Up Darling and The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity.

As a die-hard film fan, I must admit that the epic scale of the Avengers movies never ceases to amaze me. Yet, when it comes to the upcoming Secret Wars film, there’s an unfortunate reality we have to face: one contemporary superhero favorite will likely be omitted from the storyline. This is quite ironic given this particular hero has a rich history of traversing multiple realities on the big screen.

Generally speaking, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket series has been releasing a new booster pack almost every month. Yet, they haven’t established a consistent pattern regarding the size of these boosters. After the initial three-set of Genetic Apex, there was a smaller A1a release before Space-Time Smackdown ushered in the A2 era. This period consisted of two thematically linked sets, including the debut of Shiny cards with Shining Revelry. With the recent Eevee set, we’ve now had two smaller themed sets following the larger Celestial Guardians release. Therefore, it seems likely that a bigger A4 release is forthcoming next month. Currently, the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is in the midst of celebrating the Year of Eevee, but one insider suggests they have an idea about when A4 will be out.