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Strong relationships between characters are incredibly important in anime – things like romance, friendships, and even found families can really make or break a series. While anime often excels at love stories and the classic hero-versus-villain dynamic, one type of relationship that doesn’t always get enough attention is a compelling rivalry. For decades, anime rivalries have pushed characters to grow, improve, and strive for their goals, and they often show how two characters can impact each other, for better or worse. This list highlights 10 of the most memorable and intense anime rivalries that fans still discuss today.

Even people who don’t watch much TV probably know The Walking Dead. It’s become the go-to zombie show. That recognition began with the very first episode, “Days Gone Bye,” which immediately throws you into the action without a lot of explanation. Creator Frank Darabont wisely shows the story rather than telling it, relying on the atmosphere and Andrew Lincoln’s powerful performance as Rick Grimes to convey what’s happening. The desolate hospital, crashed cars, and empty city all feel like characters themselves, highlighting the loneliness and struggle of survival. There’s no narrator explaining things – you experience the chaos right alongside Rick, sharing his confusion and fragmented memories.

These new prequel missions have the potential to dramatically change how we understand the original Halo. They could provide the backstory that’s been missing, previously found only in books and supplemental materials, and finally allow players to witness the events leading up to the game’s famous opening. Here are five key things Halo Studios should focus on when developing these prequel missions for Halo: Combat Evolved.

DC announced back in July that the Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1 would feature Batman confronting white nationalists, and the issue now reveals the extent of that conflict. The annual contains three stories, starting with one by Daniel Warren Johnson. In it, Bruce Wayne travels outside Gotham to a place called Slaughter Swamp to secretly obtain weapons and ammunition for his work as Batman. He quickly encounters a troubling situation: an immigrant woman and her son are being harassed by white supremacists, and Bruce immediately intervenes. He puts on the Batman suit and confronts the entire group, who have since turned their attention to a nearby homeless encampment. The confrontation includes a shocking and brutal image of Batman breaking someone’s arm – a moment that’s quickly become a major talking point.

A couple of items really stand out! The Sanji Egghead Woven Button-Up is adorable and perfectly captures Sanji’s look from Egghead Island, right down to the wooden buttons. The Luffy Vs. Lucci Hoodie dramatically showcases the epic battle between Gear 5 Luffy and Lucci on a sleek black background. Check out photos and links to each item below.

Rock Square Thunder’s debut PS5 game, I Hate This Place, will be available on January 29, 2026. It’s a crafting-focused survival horror game with a unique comic book look. You can watch new gameplay footage in the trailer above.