7 Greatest Anime Tournament Arcs of All Time

Anime often feature tournament storylines, and some shows even have multiple tournaments that connect to each other. While these arcs are full of action, a truly great martial arts competition needs more than just fighting. The best ones are carefully crafted to build excitement, create compelling rivalries, and tell a story through each match, making them stand out from the rest.

Netflix’s Perfect Wednesday Replacement Is Returning In 3 Weeks

As a big fan, I’ve really enjoyed how Wednesday manages to be something the whole family can watch, but still has that cool, slightly mature vibe that teens love. Season two definitely leaned into the darkness, and honestly, it worked! Even though viewership dipped a little from its initial peak, critics loved that the new season was a step up – the mystery was cleverer, and it felt less…polished, in a good way. Apparently, the show is going to keep going in that direction for season three, as the characters get older and move beyond high school, which I’m totally here for!

Bitcoin’s Farce: Saylor’s Sell Signal, Trump’s Tantrums, and ETFs’ Eternal Drip

The most immediate force capping this charade is, of course, the geopolitical theatrics. Bitcoin, ever the barometer of global unease, peaked at $82,833 on Bitstamp Wednesday, buoyed by whispers of a 14-point Iran ceasefire framework. But, as is his wont, Trump took to Truth Social to douse the flames with his characteristic brand of ambiguity. “Perhaps, a big assumption,” he mused, before threatening to resume bombing “at a much higher level” should talks falter. The market, ever the drama queen, reacted with a textbook risk-off tantrum. WTI crude plummeted over 10% intraday, only to rebound to a still-respectable $96 per barrel. Bitcoin, for its part, retraced to $81,500, holding a paltry 1% daily gain but surrendering its breakout. Total crypto liquidations topped $550 million, with shorts accounting for a whopping $400 million of the carnage. A fitting denouement to a day of high farce.