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The first 22 seasons of the popular Pokmon anime series find a new streaming home for free in the United States, set to be followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Via a press release, Wildbrain and The Pokmon Company International's new Pokmon Fast (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel went live on Oct. 22 via Pluto TV, featuring select episodes from the first 22 seasons of the popular anime series. Fans in North America can now stream seasons from Pokmon: Indigo League, Pokmon: Adventures in the Orange Islands, Pokmon: The Johto Journeys, Pokmon: Johto League Champions, Pokmon: Master Quest and more.

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Criminal Minds has had some truly strange and bizarre episodes over its 17 seasons, with disturbing unsubs and unsettling cases. Some of the best Criminal Minds episodes are also some of the strangest, highlighting the shows originality, which helps keep the series fresh and viewers tuning in almost 20 years after it first premiered. This has also created Criminal Minds unsubs that stick with the viewers and the characters.

As a police procedural drama about serial killers, Criminal Minds has been allowed to dive into some incredibly weird storylines. Though some can be too much to handle, others are just strange enough to keep viewers on their toes while still entertaining them. Many Criminal Minds stories are based on real-life cases, which only makes the bizarre episodes even odder.

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Most of the bizarre Criminal Minds episodes are considered to be this way because of the cases they revolve around.

In a new partnership between The Pokmon Company International and WildBrain, the first 22 seasons of the Pokmon anime series are heading to North America, alongside four other territories, for free streaming.

Canadian media licensor and animation distributor WildBrain announced that it has become the sole distributor of the single-ip Pokmon Fast (free ad-supported streaming television) channel. What this means for viewers is that Pokmon will receive a channel devoted solely to the animated series, for which WildBrain will negotiate with its streaming partners to bring to households first in the United States, followed by Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. These streaming partners include Samsung, LG, Roku Tubi, and Pluto. No specific date for the channel has been announced as of writing.

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Anime villains are some of the most popular characters. They do absolutely despicable things, and many of them don't get any kind of redemption arc. A character doesn't have to be admirable or relatable to be interesting and enjoyable, though.

A great villain elevates an anime, raising the stakes and giving the protagonist something to work against. They may be a foil to the hero of the story, or a once-heroic person who tragically loses their way. Some anime villains have reached true notoriety and fan favorite status. Some villains are so interesting and well-designed that fans often speculate if they are the mangaka's favorite character.

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In anime, few narratives evoke as much excitement and passion as those centered around battle tournaments. These thrilling spectacles offer a unique blend of adrenaline-pumping action, strategic confrontations, and character-driven narratives that captivate audiences worldwide. Tournaments represent the pinnacle of its genre, offering a masterclass in the art of combat animation and storytelling.

Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf is a recent fighting tournament anime for anime fans to check out, and it surely learned from the blueprints of its predecessors. From classic series that laid the foundation for the genre like Dragon Ball to modern masterpieces like My Hero Academia, the world of battle tournament anime is rich with fierce rivalries, epic showdowns, and unforgettable moments.

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Some classic anime are so amazing and well-written that they withstand several rewatches. Despite the age of these retro series, adoring fans regularly rewatch them regularly every year or so, including many shojo and shonen anime that make for excellent comfort watches.

The past few decades have yielded several mature anime like Cowboy Bebop, which often feature heavier themes that are supported by tight narratives, great characters, and soundtracks good enough to listen to on their own. However, there are plenty of less-serious retro anime like YuYu Hakusho as well, which speaks to the wide range of series that can be found in the annals of anime history.

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Screen Rant is overjoyed to present a brand-new song from the first-ever Barbie animated movie to feature her little sister as the title character: Skipper and The Big Babysitting Adventure. The 42nd Barbie movie is 60 minutes long, and it comes on the heels of Netflix and Mattel's successful interactive special, Barbie: Epic Road Trip. The new film from writer Daniel Bryan Franklin (Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures) and director Steve Daye (Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse) centers on Skipper's babysitting business hitting a snag.

A key ingredient of any Barbie media is the importance of support from friends and family, which is why Skipper and The Big Babysitting Adventure sees its protagonist turning to said friends for help with summer jobs when her babysitting expertise doesn't yield the business results she hoped for. Thankfully, she gets a second shot at her calling and brings her friends on board to start a...

Warning: contains spoilers for the Shetland Series 7 finale.

Di Jimmy Perez didn’t die! He wasn’t, as many suspected, killed in an eco-terrorist explosion, nor did he leap in front of a bullet to save Cassie, Tosh, Sandy, Billy or any of his other beloved Shetland family. Douglas Henshall’s goodbye after seven series of the BBC crime drama adapted from Anne Cleeves’ book series left his character alive and well and laughing with his new love Meg. Jimmy had resigned from the police, having sacrificed his career for a noble act, and was ready to move on to pastures new.

Shetland will return for series eight with a different lead and a different series-long investigation, but the same picturesque scenery, gentle feel and familiar faces. We break down Douglas Henshall’s final episode and answer Series 7’s questions, from the identity of the killer(s), to what happened...