All Naruto Arcs Ranked From Worst to Best

The first part of the Naruto anime ran until 2007, and was immediately followed by Naruto: Shippuden, which picks up the story two and a half years later. The original series has 220 episodes, while Shippuden boasts 500, including filler episodes not found in the manga. Fans generally prefer the story arcs that directly follow the manga, as they are considered higher quality. Over the course of the series, many arcs were created, and while they are all enjoyable, some are stronger than others. This list ranks all the main story arcs, written by Masashi Kishimoto, from both parts of the anime.

Every Creature From The Black Lagoon Movie, Ranked

The original film blended exciting adventure with a classic monster story, and interestingly, suggested that the monster’s own beauty led to its destruction. Its impressive 3-D effects were popular with audiences, leading Universal to quickly release two follow-up films. Now considered a staple of 1950s horror, Creature from the Black Lagoon is even being considered for a modern remake.

Demon Slayer Exec Addresses Potential Bigger Budget for Infinity Castle Sequels

Unlike American movie production, where one film’s success heavily impacts future projects, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is being created as a complete three-part series by Aniplex and Ufotable. Many details about how it’s made remain unknown to fans, including how much each film costs. When asked about the budget for the remaining films by The Hollywood Reporter, producer Hikaru Kondo couldn’t share specific numbers.

27 Years After Deep Space Nine Ended, Star Trek Reveals What Happened to One Fan-Favorite Character

As a huge Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fan, I’ve always been completely captivated by Elim Garak. He’s such a complex character – a tailor, a spy, someone who just survived everything. When the show ended, he went back to Cardassia to try and help rebuild after being in exile for so long, and honestly, we were all left wondering what happened to him next. Well, after 27 years, Star Trek has finally given us an answer, and it’s amazing!

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Scores Big With Its Second Season Premiere

According to ratings from Video Research, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was the fifth most-watched anime in Japan for the week of January 12th to 18th. Nearly five percent of Japanese households tuned in – a significant number! While fifth place might not sound exceptional, the competition is tough. The anime ahead of FrierenSazae-san, Detective Conan, and Chibi Maruko-chan – are all long-running and incredibly popular shows in Japan. It’s hard to say how well Frieren performed in North America, but it has quickly gained a large and dedicated fanbase around the world.

7 Best Ninjas In Marvel Comics

Ninjas became increasingly popular in Marvel comics during the 1980s, particularly in the stories of Daredevil and Elektra. Creators like Frank Miller reimagined them as fighters connected to spiritual conflicts. Since then, ninjas have become a core part of the Marvel universe, often depicted as both highly skilled warriors and expendable agents.