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Back in the 70s and early 80s, I was captivated by “The Incredible Hulk,” a series that ran from 1977 to 1982. In this show, the talented Bill Bixby portrayed the tormented Dr. David Banner, who, when enraged, transformed into the mighty Hulk, brought to life by bodybuilding legend Lou Ferrigno. The series adhered to network standards of the time, shying away from excessive violence. Instead, it used creative techniques such as slow-motion edits, dramatic music cues, and iconic Hulk roars to enhance its action scenes. Rather than brutal brawls, these sequences showcased the Hulk gracefully lifting, smashing, or hurling objects (and occasionally people). Despite the lack of blood and direct contact, the fights in this series were incredibly satisfying and emotionally charged.

In shonen anime, just because they often incorporate historical symbols, characters, and events doesn’t necessarily mean they aim to deliver a lesson in history. Instead, these elements are primarily used to build the setting or narrative. Shonen anime may utilize themes like samurai, ninja, or feudal conflicts, but their focus is not on historical accuracy. However, there are exceptions where some anime show remarkable attention to detail and present historically accurate content.

The passion behind Episode 8 of Lazarus was ignited when the team uncovered several surprising truths in the previous episode, including Hersch’s past with Dr. Skinner and Chris’ true identity as Russian defector Alexandra. These disclosures set up Episode 8 to present the most enlightening and thrilling episode of the series thus far. Although it begins rather leisurely, Lazarus Episode 8 reaches a climax featuring a touching love story and exhilarating action scene that marks a new pinnacle for the anime.

It appears that Marvel Studios may be considering a new character to take over the role of Scarlet Witch, previously played by Elizabeth Olsen, as per a recent report from insider Alex Perez. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Olsen’s Wanda won’t return at some point in the future, as there have been long-standing rumors about her comeback. Instead, it seems that Marvel is focusing on introducing the next wave of superpowered sorcerers to the universe.

Due to the vast timeframe and assortment of mediums encompassed by the franchise, it’s not common for many actors to be featured throughout the half-century that the franchise has reigned supreme. Characters such as R2-D2 and Chewbacca appear in numerous installments, but are portrayed by various actors over the multiple adaptations of the series. However, Anthony Daniels, who has donned the golden-metal suit of C-3PO since 1977, is the only actor to have appeared in every single theatrically released Star Wars movie, regardless if it meant assuming a different role in one of the spin-off films.

Over the past few years, Dragons have been incorporated into numerous deck archetypes in Yu-Gi-Oh!, yet they rarely dominate an entire archetype. Still, there are some decks that exclusively focus on one type of Dragon monster. Notably, several Dragon-themed decks throughout the game’s history have significantly influenced the meta. In essence, Dragons remain among Yu-Gi-Oh!’s most memorable cards, and they continue to exert a substantial influence on the competitive scene.