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Last week, tabletop gaming royalty Critical Role announced their highly anticipated fourth campaign at their Indianapolis live show. Premiering on Oct. 2, the currently untitled actual-play series will see the troupe of voice actors once again craft an intricately told fantasy saga whose improvised story and action will be determined by player decision and rolls of the dice, streaming live for fans to see.

Details are slim, but the one major revelation has created a stir online: Dimension 20’s Brennan Lee Mulligan will be taking over the Game Master’s...

With Part One of Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition coming on September 30, developer Survios has taken advantage of Comic-Con, debuting the new ‘Evolution’ trailer for the upcoming action-horror title. Pre-orders for the Evolved Edition are available now on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with wishlisting available on Epic Games Store.

The new trailer gives fans a first look at the Evolved Edition’s even smarter and deadlier Xenomorphs in action, alongside enhanced visuals on display, including running at 60 Fps.

Set in the Alien film universe, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One sees players suit up as rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks (voiced by Andia Winslow) on a mission to the planet Purdan (Lv-354) in search of a former squadmate. After a sudden attack, Zula and her Synthetic companion, Davis 01 (voiced by Robbie Daymond) find themselves in Gemini Exoplanet Solutions’ hauntingly desolate research facility, Castor’s Cradle.

With the colony destroyed, resources...

The Legend of Vox Machina's upcoming Mighty Nein spinoff sounds like a great addition to the franchise, and the new Prime Video show officially has a premiere date. Given the original series' success — The Legend of Vox Machina has maintained a consistent 100% streak on Rotten Tomatoes for three seasons — it's no surprise that it's spinning out into another project.

And as part of Screen Rant's coverage at San Diego Comic-Con, we've learned that The Mighty Nein has a release date that's much sooner than expected. The series will debut on Prime Video on November 19, 2025, ensuring fans of The Legend of Vox Machina have something to look forward to between seasons 3 and 4.

The Mighty Nein's premiere date was revealed alongside the Prime Video series' impressive voice cast, which includes the likes of Mark Strong, Alan Cumming, Tim McGraw, Anika Noni Rose, Ming-Na Wen, Auli'i Cravalho, Rahul Kohli, Robbie Daymond,...

Critical Role had some major announcements at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The team behind the hit animated fantasy series The Legend of Vox Machina revealed that the show has been renewed for a fifth season, but it will also be the last. Season 4 is still on the way too, but fans will have to be patient. It’s not coming to Prime Video until 2026.

While fans wait for the next Vox Machina episodes, they can look forward to something new. The Mighty Nein, Critical Role’s next animated series, is officially set to premiere on November 19, 2025. Both shows will stream on Prime Video.

Oh, and one more thing, The Legend of Vox Machina has been renewed for a fifth and final season! pic.twitter.com/kIwsAF21tB

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The Legend of Vox Machina is based on Critical Role’s very first Dungeons & Dragons campaign,...

Critical Role fans are in for some big updates. At San Diego Comic-Con, the group announced that their animated fantasy series The Legend of Vox Machina has been renewed for a fifth and final season. That’s not all, Season 4 of the show is coming too, but fans will have to wait until 2026 to see it on Prime Video.

While the wait might be long, there’s something else to get excited about. Critical Role’s next animated series, The Mighty Nein, is officially set to premiere on November 19, 2025. Both shows are set in the world of Exandria, a fantasy setting created by Matthew Mercer, the Dungeon Master behind Critical Role.

Oh, and one more thing, The Legend of Vox Machina has been renewed for a fifth and final season! pic.twitter.com/kIwsAF21tB

— Amazon MGM Studios (@AmazonMGMStudio) July 24, 2025

The Legend of Vox Machina brings to life the characters...

Today, Prime Video announced that the highly popular and critically acclaimed series, The Legend of Vox Machina, from Critical Role and Titmouse, has been renewed for a fifth and final season. Additionally, Season 4 is set to return in 2026.

Prime Video also announced that the highly anticipated new series, The Mighty Nein, from Critical Role and Titmouse, will premiere on November 19, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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News of The Legend of Vox Machina renewal and The Mighty Nein premiere date was revealed during the “Critical Role on Prime Video” panel at the San Diego Comic-Con. A new Vox Machina episodic clip was shown that gave audiences a sneak-peek into the upcoming fourth season.

For The Mighty Nein, Critical Role revealed episodic clips, character art designs, and the guest stars joining the new season.

In The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3, the Chroma Conclave’s...

Fans of Critical Role have reason to celebrate: the first official footage from the animated adaptation of Campaign 2, titled The Mighty Nein, has just debuted, alongside the announcement of its long-awaited release date. Revealed during Critical Role’s panel at San Diego Comic‑Con 2025, the new clip blends moody visuals with trademark character-driven storytelling, offering an exciting glimpse at what’s to come on Prime Video this fall.

The Mighty Nein Comes to Life

The clip introduces several core members of the Mighty Nein – Nott the Brave, Caleb Widogast, Jester Lavorre, Fjord Stone, Beauregard Lionett, and Mollymauk Tealeaf – in their animated incarnations, each imbued with the familiar quirks and chemistry that made them fan favorites. The visuals hint at a darker, more mature tone than The Legend of Vox Machina, with strong emphasis on secrecy, trauma, and fractured relationships that will gradually evolve into bonds of necessity throughout the runtime.

Prime Video has renewed The Legend of Vox Machina for a fifth and final season. The pickup was announced Thursday at San Diego Comic-Con, well ahead of the animated series’ Season 4 premiere in 2026.

What’s more, the streamer revealed that Vox Machina spinoff The Mighty Nein will debut Wednesday, Nov. 19 (more on that below).

“A huge congratulations to our creative collaborators at...

Critical Role’s animated fantasy series “The Legend of Vox Machina” has been renewed for a fifth and final season, the group announced at San Diego Comic Con. The upcoming Season 4 will also premiere on Prime Video in 2026. But Dungeons and Dragons fans will have Critical Role’s new series, “The Mighty Nein,” to hold them over while they wait; it will premiere on Nov. 19.

Both series star Critical Role founders and cast members Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O’Brien, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham. In “The Legend of Vox Machina,” they bring their fan-favorite Dungeons & Dragons characters to life from their first Critical Role campaign. Bailey plays half-elf ranger Vex, O’Brien is her twin brother Vax, Willingham is the lovable barbarian Grog, Johnson is the holy gnome cleric Pike, Jaffe is the royal gunslinger Percy, Ray is magical half-elf druid Keyleth and...

Critters everywhere can once again enter the fantasy world of Exandria this fall with the arrival of The Mighty Nein. Announced today during their panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Critical Role’s second animated series will begin streaming Nov. 19 on Prime Video. Members of the cast and media company that comprise Critical Role took the stage to reveal the show’s upcoming release date with a first-ever look at the series by way of a short clip that showcases many (but not all) of its tabletop fantasy-based characters.

You can see the full clip below.

A Star Wars icon and Taylor Sheridan actor are confirmed to be among the cast of Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina spinoff The Mighty Nein. Based on Critical Role's Dungeons & Dragons campaign of the same name, The Mighty Nein TV series follows a group of outlaws and outcasts seeking out "The Beacon" to save their realm.

Now, at San Diego Comic-Con, Prime Video has confirmed a list of guest stars who will be showing up in The Mighty Nein. The casting list includes Mark Strong, Alan Cumming, Tim McGraw, Anika Noni Rose, Ming-Na Wen, Auli'i Cravalho, Rahul Kohli, Robbie Daymond, and Jonathan Frakes. In addition, the series has been confirmed to premiere worldwide on November 19.

ScreenRant's Brandon Zachary was in attendance at the panel where the announcement took place. Check out an exclusive photo showing off the guest cast below:

What The Mighty Nein's Guest Cast Says...

Devil May Cry is an iconic video game franchise that brings back so many memories for individuals of a certain age. Netflix decided to bring the demon hunter, Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch), to the small screen in its animated series of the same name, and the first season proved to be incredibly successful. Dante's skirmishes and battles with the demons from Hell, led by the White Rabbit (Hoon Lee), culminated in the season finale wherein the barrier separating the Human World and Hell split. The animated series was created by Adi Shankar and Alex Larsen, with the series renewed for a second season just one week after its debut on Netflix. Having only recently arrived, a second season of Devil May Cry might still be a ways off, but Shankar is already teasing what audiences might expect.

Taking to his personal X account, producer and showrunner Shankar revealed some thoughts...

Survios has announced a new version of Alien: Rogue Incursion for those non-vr gamers. The new Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition will be coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on September 30, and will be the first entry of a two-part story.

As in the original game, Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition puts you in the boots of ex-Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks (voiced by Andia Winslow), who is accompanied by her AI companion and sentient combat synthetic, Davis 01 (voiced by Robbie Daymond).

When Hendricks receives an Sos from former squadmate Benjamin Carver, she and Davis 01 head to the remote planet of Lv-354, aka Purdan, to investigate a remote mining colony. Before they know it, deeply personal stakes emerge to plunge both Zula and Davis deeper into the dark heart of Purdan to expose – and escape – the Xenomorph infestation lurking within.

With the colony destroyed, resources like ammunition and health supplies are limited,...

The “Devil May Cry” soundtrack is available on vinyl for $45 from Mondo.

It includes original music and covers by Power Glove (Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon), score by Alex “Mako” Seaver (“Arcane”), and the new song “Afterlife” by Evanescence.

The 2xLP album is pressed on 140-gram Devil Trigger colored vinyl. Enjoy the Ride Records carries an exclusive Bloodshot colored variant, limited to 300.

Expected to ship in August, it’s housed in a gatefold jacket featuring artwork by Ayan De Choudhury.

Based on the Capcom video game franchise, the eight-episode animated series is streaming on Netflix.

Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

The show is created by showrunner Adi Shankar produced by South Korean animation studio Studio Mir.

The recent release of the 2025 Netflix adaptation of Devil May Cry has naturally garnered many comparisons with its 2007 Japanese animated series by Madhouse. It’s safe to say both offer unique takes on the franchise.

Dante is at the forefront of both adaptations but is portrayed quite differently in each. The same goes for Lady’s character, who has garnered much controversy for her portrayal in Netflix’s Devil May Cry. Nonetheless, neither of these animated series matched the video game’s stylishness and storyline.

V, Nero, and Dante from Devil May Cry 5. [Credit: Capcom]

Seasoned fans of the Devil May Cry franchise can’t come to a consensus about which one is the best, although the 2007 one is looking much better for one very specific reason. Both of them have their flaws and individual strengths.

The 2007 anime is a better portrayal of Dante, the protagonist of Devil May Cry Dante from Devil May Cry.

Netflix’s Devil May Cry is making a lot of noise and for all the right reasons, as the series has become one of the greatest video game adaptations as it brings the enchanting video game by Capcom to the world of animation. The series is being celebrated because of its brilliant narrative, evolving characters, marvelous animation quality, and the story flow.

However, there is one more aspect that helped the series earn fame and recognition in a big way. This aspect is the voice acting of the cast who played the characters within the Devil May Cry and one character in particular was a fan-favorite. This character is none other than Vice President Baines, who was played by the late actor Kevin Conroy.

Netflix’s Devil May Cry | Credit: Studio Mir

Conroy sadly passed away in 2022, but the actor contributed majorly to the series, and it was a special...

Netflix's first tussle with Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch), the demon slayer, has come to an end in "Devil May Cry," teeing up another chapter that will have fans of the long-running video game franchise itching to press their Devil Trigger and see what happens next. Fighting its way to becoming one of the best animated shows on Netflix for some, things ended with Dante seemingly being taken out of action and Vice President Baines (voiced by the late Kevin Conroy in one of his last roles outside his final stint as Batman) invading Makai, teeing up hell on Earth as a permanent situation. 

The good news is that our dual-pistol-wielding hero will somehow bust free from captivity and fight the good fight to ensure the bad guys don't bring eternal darkness to humanity. Now the question is: Which villains will be there to try and stop Dante from completing his mission?...

“Devil May Cry” – the latest Netflix animated series based on a video game – has finally arrived.

Steered by Ari Shankar, who was also responsible for the critically successful “Castlevania” series also at Netflix, the new “Devil May Cry” show brings the classic violent gunplay combat from the video game along with the grungy late ’90s/early ’00s vibe and music that was popular at the time of its original release.

Here are the familiar faces voicing the biggest characters in the new series in our complete “Devil May Cry” cast and character guide.

“Devil May Cry” (Credit: Netflix) Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante

Johnny Yong Bosch voices Dante.

Bosch is most known for playing Adam, the Black Power Ranger in “The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” film and series as well as voicing Kaneda in “Akira” and Ichigo Kurosaki in “Bleach.”

Kevin Conroy (Credit: Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images) Kevin Conroy as...

Adi Shankar's "Devil May Cry" is a labor of love, a passionate reinvention of the eponymous video game franchise that is known (and loved) for its signature eccentricity. Speed and agility are at the core of any "Dmc" gameplay, combined with highly-stylistic combat flourishes that can lead up to insane chain attacks and combos. Beneath these slick, over-the-top sensibilities (which have gifted the community with wondrous memes) lies dense, sprawling lore about demonic rebellions, primordial guardian swords, and the most complex, trauma-infused sibling relationship known to man.

While Netflix's "Devil May Cry" leans confidently towards the franchise's effortlessly cool aesthetics, it also brings the best parts of the often confusing video game lore to life. There are plenty of pleasant surprises here, as Shankar repackages familiar threads into something wholly different. For example, White Rabbit (Hoon Lee) — featured only in the "Devil May Cry 3" manga — is presented as the unexpected antagonist here,...

Netflix’s “Castlevania” requires no introduction. Based on the eponymous hack-and-slash roleplaying game series, “Castlevania” has helped set a significantly high bar for video game adaptations that reinvent its source material. Although the story beats are familiar, the series succeeds in delivering a horror-first, visceral vision of dark fantasy cushioned with beautifully fleshed-out characters. Adi Shankar, one of the executive producers of the “Castlevania” series, has taken it upon himself to infuse yet another popular video game franchise with a spirited adaptation brimming with heart.

The franchise in question is none other than “Devil May Cry,” an artistic entity so singular and eccentric that it altered the tint of ultra-stylistic chain attack combat since its first installment in 2001. This is not the first animated series to tackle “Dmc” with a spin, but it is one that will be remembered for its gutsy, wondrous exploration of the source material, which it clearly has deep respect for.

“Devil May Cry” is keeping the late ’90s/early ’00s throwback train rollin’ with the reveal of its official soundtrack.

In addition to Limp Bizkit‘s “Rollin’,” a remix of Papa Roach‘s “Last Resort,” and the new Evanescence single “Afterlife,” the show will feature “Guerrilla Radio” by Rage Against the Machine, “Butterfly” by Crazy Town, “Ghost” by Gunship, and an as-yet-unspecified Green Day song.

Synthwave duo Power Glove also puts its spin on two Devil May Cry 5 tracks composed by Casey Edwards, “Bury the Light” and “Devil Trigger.”

Based on the Capcom video game franchise, the eight-episode animated series releases tomorrow, April 3, on Netflix.

Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

Johnny Yong Bosch voices Dante. Fans...

Nearly seven years sinceCastlevania producer Adi Shankar first acquired the rights to Devil May Cry, Capcom's demon hunter-for-hire Dante is finally about to grace our screens in smokin' sexy style. After a bevy of teasers in recent years, and even a new song from the band Evanescence celebrating the occasion, the animated series premieres on Netflix on April 3, and, according to the creator, it's about to be big. Shankar has previously stated his goal from the get-go was to make "one of the best shows on the Netflix platform, period," even if it took longer to get there eventually. In an interview with GamesRadar+, he's now sharing how Hollywood blockbusters like Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy inspired his journey to adapting the white-haired hero to television.

Shankar's Devil May Cry follows Dante as he battles against demons while sinister forces work to open a portal between the human and demon realms.

Capcom’s Devil May Cry is the most stylish goth-punk hack-and-slash video game series on the planet, and its long-awaited animated adaptation is finally coming to Netflix with dual guns blazing. The show’s creator, Adi Shankar (best known for his work on Castlevania), has a history of turning video games into impressive and successful animated series, so fans are in good hands with him at the helm. Based on the trailers alone, Devil May Cry will have all the over-the-top action, ridiculous one-liners, and nu metal anthems that fans of the game series could ever hope for.

At least part of what makes Netflix’s Devil May Cry so highly-anticipated by fans is just how long they’ve had to wait for it to finally come to fruition. The anime was first announced 7 years ago in 2018, but wasn’t officially shown off until 2023 with a first-look trailer. Even this...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed April next month. The upcoming month will see the release of some brilliant Netflix original shows and movies, including a new season of Black Mirror and Tom Hardy‘s Havoc. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in April 2025.

Devil May Cry Season 1 (April 3) Credit – Netflix

Devil May Cry is an upcoming adult animated urban fantasy action series created by Adi Shankar. Based on the Japanese video game franchise of the same name by Campcom, the Netflix series follows Dante, who must fight against a sinister enemy threatening to open the gates of hell and destroy the world as we know it. Devil May Cry’s voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch,...

Continuing the nu-metal throwback that also includes Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach, the “Devil May Cry” soundtrack has a new Evanescence song titled “Afterlife.”

Co-written by Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee and Alex “Mako” Seaver, the lyric video below features new footage from the show.

The song will be available on streaming platforms at midnight, and the full “Devil May Cry” soundtrack drops on April 3 — the same day the eight-episode anime hits Netflix.

Based on the Capcom video game franchise, the series is created by Adi Shankar, who also serves as showrunner, and produced by South Korean animation studio Studio Mir.

Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

Johnny Yong Bosch voices Dante. Fans of the games will recognize his voice as Nero,...

The White Rabbit manipulates his way into getting the Force Edge, sword of the demon knight Sparda, in the clip from “Devil May Cry” below.

Based on the Capcom video game franchise, the eight-episode anime series releases April 3 on Netflix.

Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

Johnny Yong Bosch voices Dante. Fans of the games will recognize his voice as Nero, Dante’s nephew.

The voice cast also includes Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween), Hoon Lee (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”), Chris Coppola (Postal), Kevin Conroy (“Batman: The Animated Series”), Robbie Daymond (“Spider-Man”), and Tony Todd (Candyman).

The series is created by Adi Shankar, who also serves as showrunner, and produced by South Korean animation studio Studio Mir.

Created by Hideki Kamiya,...

Devil May Cry deserves a great anime and by all means, it did get one in 2007. Netflix, however, is doing its take on the legendary video game series. The producer of Netflix’s Castlevania, Adi Shankar, is the creator of Netflix’s Devil May Cry so this isn’t his first rodeo and there’s some experience there.

Dante from Devil May Cry. [Credit: Netflix]

The graphics will be significantly better than the 2007 Madhouse anime adaptation and it also brags a whole new voice cast. Shankar has plans to extend the animated series into a multi-season arc, similar to Castlevania. This is the only possible way to introduce more characters.

The trailer for Devil May Cry promises a faithful portrayal of Dante, the series’ protagonist. He will be voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, who originally voiced Nero in the video games. There’s no hint of Nero being involved in the first season.

Netflix is bringing the Devil May Cry franchise to life with a brand-new anime adaptation. Dmc had a mini series that aired in 2007 but did not attract much attention back then. However, now it seems different.

Devil May Cry Animated Series | Credit: Studio Mir

With the gaming franchise’s increasing fame and Netflix’s penchant for adapting games into anime, it is now Dante’s turn to win the hearts of anime fans as well. With high-intensity action sequences and a stylish demon-hunting guide, the fans are going to be mesmerized and entranced.

The series aims to capture the essence of the beloved Capcom franchise, but before it releases, what hopes should we have for the series? The only way to tell is by examining the cast of the series.

A star-studded cast that inspires confidence

The show is being helmed by Adi Shankar, the mastermind behind Netflix’s Castlevania and a renowned director,...

The Devil May Cry franchise is feeding its fans well. Not only does it have multiple games, light novels, manga, and an anime series, but now it has a new animated series by Netflix and Adi Shankar. It’s similar to Netflix’s Castlevania series, which Shankar served as a producer for.

Dante from Devil May Cry. [Credit: Netflix]

Fans will witness the return of many favorite characters in Netflix’s animated adaptation. The most recent trailer for Devil May Cry ended with Vergil’s entrance, Dante’s older twin brother and one of the main antagonists of the series.

The fresh new voice cast, however, also meant Dan Southworth wouldn’t be his voice actor. Robbie Daymond, who you might recognize as Jujutsu Kaisen’s Megumi Fushiguro, Persona 5’s Akechi Goro, or Hubert von Vestra in the Fire Emblem series, will be voicing the fan-favorite character. However, many feel a bit mixed about the new voice.

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer and cast for its upcoming animated series “Devil May Cry,” set to premiere on April 3, 2025.

The series is based on Capcom’s popular action-adventure video game franchise, which follows the demon hunter Dante in his quest to avenge his mother’s death by eliminating demonic threats.

The newly released trailer showcases high-octane action sequences, featuring Dante wielding his signature sword and dual pistols against various demonic adversaries. Notably, the trailer is set to Papa Roach’s “Last Resort,” evoking early-2000s nostalgia.

The voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Hoon Lee as the antagonist White Rabbit, Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady, and Robbie Daymond as Vergil.

Produced by Studio Mir, known for works like “The Legend of Korra” and “The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf,” the series is helmed by creator and showrunner Adi Shankar, who previously worked on Netflix’s “Castlevania.”

“Devil May Cry...

Anime villains are almost always over the top. But the ones who are obsessed with their protagonists take things to the extreme. These fanatical villains can’t help but let the main characters consume their every thought.

Some anime villains are obsessed because of the anger they feel toward the protagonists. Others simply want to take their powers and will do anything to get them. Anime villains who are obsessed with their protagonists aren’t concerned with optics. They merely want to see the main characters go down as painfully as possible because their hatred (or love) is that strong.

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It's always a shame when a good anime comes to an end. The characters have run their course. The story has reached its climax. Everything is wrapped up with a neat little bow. That usually means it's time to move on to the next anime in the series, but that isn't always the case.

Sometimes a good anime is followed by a sequel series that can stand alongside the original series. The characters may be older, or a different cast may be introduced. Either way, the story continues on, keeping its fans focused for another few seasons. Sometimes a series ending doesn't mean the story is truly over.

Rush Duels Return in Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! Streaming on Disney+

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Shōnen anime often has the most hit-or-miss main characters out of any genre. More often than not, shōnen anime protagonists are more naïve and energetic to represent their desired target audience. However, characters that break away from this mold are often labeled as boring, like Ichigo Kurasaki. Yet, many of these disliked individuals are undeserving of the hate they receive.

Many of shōnen anime's various protagonists are often held to unfair standards because of their popular predecessors. The anime genre's main characters constantly suffer from being consistently compared to one another, like Shinra Kusakabe. He is often described as an amalgamation of other protagonists' personalities. Several of shōnen anime's most iconic protagonists are equally disliked, but this hate is mostly unjustified.

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Light Yagami's actions are truly terrible, and his character is largely disliked by the overall fan-base.

Any proper anime villain will pose a credible threat to the heroes with their intelligence, strength, and most of all, their successes. The stakes will always be raised when a villain claims victory, forcing the heroes to try plan B and win against even steeper odds later in the story. That, or a successful villain may succeed in the sense they have gained the lifestyle they want, such as running a nation or destroying the world. But not all villains actually make it that far.

There are some villains who actually haven't made it anywhere, and they all faced defeat before they could realize their ambitions or accomplish anything of note. Some of the least successful villains in anime history failed to win any battles, physical or otherwise, and they never achieved the lifestyle they wanted. These villains were totally unfulfilled by the time they got written out of the story,...

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is an animated superhero action-adventure and teen comedy-drama series created by Jeff Trammell. Based on Marvel Comics, the Disney+ series is set in an alternate universe, and it follows Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, as he begins working for Norman Osborn, who later becomes his mentor instead of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’s voice cast includes Hudson Thames, Kari Wahlgren, Grace Song, Eugene Byrd, Zeno Robinson, and Colman Domingo. So, if you loved the interesting stories, impressive animation, and complex characters in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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DC Studios co-head James Gunn recently delved into the fate of Clayface in Creature Commandos. This comes after Creature Commandos star Indira Varma touched upon the Bride's Dcu future following the Season 1 finale.

Gunn brought this subject up over on Bluesky, professing to an inquiring fan, "The reports of Clayface's death have been greatly exaggerated. He is quite mushy though." Putting the spotlight on Creature Commandos itself, Warner Bros. Animation executive producer Rick Morales and EVP of special programming Peter Giarardi delved into how Creature Commandos balances its characters in October, with Girardi avowing at the time that there's "a lot of humor in this at the same time, and there's a lot of pathos," because one does get glimpses into who each of these characters are, going on to further note that once one does come around, it's very touching "in the same way The Guardians [of the Galaxy] was."

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Fans of the Bleach anime series are in for a treat next month. Part 3 of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War English dub is set to be released for streaming in its entirety, matching the already-existing subtitled version of the show.

Those who prefer Bleach's English dub over the sub can already watch several episodes of the Thousand-Year Blood War anime's Season 3, but for fans looking forward to watching the third cour entirely in English dub in one sitting, then early February is the time to do it. North American streaming service Hulu is slated to drop the rest of the season on Feb. 1, 2025, also giving newer anime viewers the perfect excuse to start a Bleach: Tybw binge-watch.

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Creature Commandos not only kicked off the Dcu in spectacular fashion with a new cast of great characters, but it also did an exceptional job establishing a lived-in fictional universe. In addition to the great cast of characters that made up the Creature Commandos, it also introduced teases for plenty of other DC characters on the horizon. Batman, Wonder Woman, and Sgt. Rock were just a few names teased in a seven-episode animated series. Yet, one DC character, or characters, that Creature Commandos teased might be fulfilling a planned DC adaptation that has been in development at Warner Bros. for over a decade. It actually predates the Dcu's predecessor, the Dceu's first entry, Man of Steel. The characters in question are the Metal Men.

The Metal Men might not be DC's most famous team of heroes, but like The Guardians of the Galaxy at Marvel, they certainly have big-screen potential.

In his first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2013's Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn proved that a good soundtrack can be as crucial to a movie as any other element. The film's carefully selected array of '60s and '70s pop hits breathed new life into decades-old songs and provided a crucial piece of character for protagonist Peter Quill. He repeated the trick in the 2017 sequel and the 2023 threequel, proving that a good soundtrack isn't just about providing background music, but can speak to the inner lives of the characters and the world of the film.

Now, over a decade since debuting Peter Quill's "Awesome Mix," Gunn has brought that keen skill for needle drops to his new role as creative head of the Dcu. This is on full display in the Dcu's first official project, Max's animated series Creature Commandos, which features a rich playlist...

The DC Universe's first official release has only increased the pressure on James Gunn's Superman, but the film still has a lot going for it. James Gunn's Superman movie is set for release in July 2025 and marks the true beginning of the Dcu's overarching story. Superman is the first movie in the Dcu's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters and, as such, is looking to kickstart the franchise into an age of cinematic storytelling that has been absent from DC for a long while.

Superman's cast of characters is expected to establish the foundations of the franchise, but it is the film's writer and director that faces the most pressure. Gunn's Superman must achieve all of these elements to be deemed a success, all while performing well enough commercially to warrant the complete restart of the DC Universe. Now, the pressure on the upcoming DC movie has been...

Despite the debut season of Creature Commandos coming to an end, star Maria Bakalova revealed her anxieties about voice acting in the Max series. She portrayed the morally complex Princess Ilana Rostovic, the acting monarch of Pokolistan who Task Force M is sent to protect.

In an appearance on Collider Ladies Night, Bakalova stated:

"Kudos to all the voice actors out there. It's such a hard job to do. You basically only use your voice. We're privileged, to a degree, to be able to use physical appearance, to be able to walk in a different way, to talk in a different way, look at people in a different way with a camera when we're acting on a set. You use your eyes a lot of times, you use your hands a lot of times, you use your smile a lot of times. With voice acting, you basically only use your...

Creature Commandos has been an excellent start for James Gunn's Dcu. Throughout the series, viewers have been given a hint of a fully lived-in DC Universe with a rich history that stretches far beyond the story's events. It draws from real-world history and the rich legacy of DC Comics as a publishing institution, tapping into an important part of the superhero stories that sometimes get overlooked. Creature Commandos Episode 3, "Cheers to the Tin Man," explored the origin of the character G.I. Robot (Sean Gunn), a military android designed to kill Nazis who seemingly struggled following World War II.

The episode showed G.I. Robot's time-serving alongside Sgt. Rock and the boys of Easy Company, possibly setting up Luca Gugagino's Sgt. Rock feature film also shows a superhero fighting in World War II, a significant part of the early dawn of the superhero genre. With Creature Commandos also taking...

Quick Links Was Doctor Phosphorus the First Foe Batman Faced in the Dcu? It Can't Be Robert Pattinson in the Dcu The Dcu Batman Must Be in His Late 40's or Early 50's

There has been much talk about Batman's role in the Dcu recently. It seems like nobody can give a straight answer on whether Matt Reeves's version of Batman, played by Robert Pattinson, will remain in its own universe or folded into the wider Dcu, or if Andy Muschettit's announced Brave and the Bold Batman-led film is still in the works and if it was delayed or not. Creature Commandos provided two brief teases of Batman, one in a vision of the future where he and other Dcu heroes were killed, and another in a flashback for the villain Doctor Phosphorus.

The season finale of Creature Commandos had one line of dialogue that sheds a huge light...

Creature Commandos just wrapped up its first season on Max, marking the (sort of) first official entry in the new Dcu overseen by James Gunn. The seven-episode season offered everything fans could want from a Gunn-penned DC project, with plenty of over-the-top violence, smartass humor, and character development that humanized its inhuman antiheroes. So how did Gunn and the team wrap up the season, and where does the ending leave the characters?

Note: spoilers for Creature Commandos Episode 7, "A Very Funny Monster," below

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*Availability in US Release Date December 5, 2024Cast Indira Varma, Frank Grillo, Sean Gunn, Alan Tudyk, Zoe Chao, David Harbour, Viola Davis, Maria Bakalova, Peter Serafinowicz, Jake Tapper, Tony Cavalero, Anya Chalotra, Flula Borg, Michael Rooker, Robbie Daymond, Keith Ferguson, Piotr Michael, Derek Phillips,...

Ahead of the release of Alien: Rogue Incursion tomorrow, Survios has unveiled the launch trailer for the VR title, showing off plenty of action while also showcasing the creepy environments of the Purdan colony.

Alien: Rogue Incursion is an all-new single-player, action-horror VR game featuring an original story that “fully immerses players within the terrors of the Alien universe.” Players take on the role of Zula Hendricks (voiced by Andia Winslow), who is accompanied by her AI companion and sentient combat synthetic, Davis 01 (voiced by Robbie Daymond).

When Hendricks receives an Sos from former squadmate Benjamin Carver, she and Davis 01 head to the remote planet of Lv-354, aka Purdan, to investigate a remote mining colony. Before they know it, deeply personal stakes emerge to plunge both Zula and Davis deeper into the dark heart of Purdan to expose – and escape – the Xenomorph infestation lurking within.

As you might surmise, the...

After over four years since One-Punch Man Season 2 finished airing, Season 3 of the anime series has finally revealed a release window for 2025, alongside several 10th-anniversary announcements, including a special trailer.

Via Comic Natalie, One-Punch Man Season 3 has confirmed a release window for 2025. The news was announced in a 10th-anniversary special promo video released on Dec. 13, which revealed a new anniversary visual and logo, the release of the anime's first two seasons' debut episodes and their theme song videos on YouTube, and a One-Punch Man music festival set to be held on Sep. 14, 2025. The event will feature the anime cast and "a special live performance of the opening theme songs, ending theme songs, and background music from the first and second seasons, as well as a live dubbing event with the cast," Comic Natalie adds. Other One-Punch Man announcements will be released in the future, but for now, fans can check...

Anime mothers are some of the most caring and compassionate characters. The best ones look after their children lovingly and protect them at all costs. Like their personalities, these mothers are also stunningly attractive. While these looks might make them some of the hottest anime moms, that's not the only attribute that these lovely ladies bring to the table.

While many anime moms are beautiful, these mothers stand out above the rest. Even in their busy lives, these women take the time to look their best. Anime mothers have a special place in fans' hearts, as they are often the most attractive characters in any given show. These women have vastly different personalities, but they all have their enrapturing looks in common.

Updated on December 3rd, 2024 by Chelsea Steele: Anime moms are often some of the most beautiful characters in their respective series. It isn't uncommon for them to...

Sailor Moon is the quintessential magical girl anime created by Naoko Takeuchi and published in Kodansha's shojo manga magazine. The series was immediately popular upon its 1992 release, and it still attracts new fans today who enjoy the original anime and manga alongside the current reboot Sailor Moon Crystal. Sailor Moon Crystal is a manga-loyal adaptation that has fewer filler episodes and more streamlined character arcs but the same central characters and plots.

The story of Sailor Moon follows the sweet and precocious protagonist Usagi Tsukino, who transforms into the intergalactic superhero Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon battles cosmic villains and eldritch horrors with the help of her fellow Sailor Senshi and Tuxedo Mask. With a sprawling cast of characters spread out across the franchise, it can get hard to keep track of everyone who is introduced. From the first season to Sailor Stars, here is every important character from the original Sailor Moon anime.

With the release of Alien: Rogue Incursion coming up quick, Survios is giving fans more details for the VR title. Joining Andia Winslow (who voices protagonist Zula Hendricks) is Robbie Daymond, who will be providing the voice of Davis 01, an AI companion and sentient combat synthetic who partners with Hendricks on her mission to rescue her squad mate.

Acting as a guide by providing exposition and information throughout gameplay, Davis 01 also serves as Zula Hendricks’ conscience as her mission against the Xenomorphs becomes an obsession. As Zula’s companion, Daymond’s performance spotlights the strong relationship between Davis 01 and Zula, a bond that is closer than just squad mates. Expertly capturing the AI’s grapples with sentience and motivations, players will discover the hidden mysteries through the immersive storytelling experience.

Daymond’s resume spans film, television and video games, including voicing Mitch in Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Adam Palomino...

Naoko Yamada's A Silent Voice -- one of the most critically acclaimed and emotional anime movies to be released over the past decade -- is about to receive a theatrical re-release in the U.S., courtesy of New York-based distributor Gkids.

Wtk on X (formerly Twitter) shared that Kyoto Animation's iconic 2016 film A Silent Voice will be returning to theaters on Dec. 15 via a placeholder listing on the AMC Theatres website. Eleven Arts previously released the film in North America following its U.S. premiere at Anime Expo in 2017. Readers can check out the placeholder listing, presented by Gkids, below.

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The Colors Within -- the new film by the director of A Silent Voice -- gets an official release date for its upcoming North American theatrical run.

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