Games like Final Fantasy VII first brought Japanese role-playing games, or JRPGs, to a wide audience in the West. Pokémon continues to be a major influence thanks to its perfected monster-collecting gameplay. The most memorable JRPGs are truly exceptional and have significantly shaped the genre, improving gaming for everyone.
KJ Apa discussed relationships on the set of his teen drama in an interview with EW. While he stated he never dated a co-star, he openly admitted that actors often become intimate with each other. Initially, he seemed to be speaking generally about the industry, but when asked specifically about the Vancouver set, Apa confirmed that casual relationships happened, saying it was a common occurrence on set.
On November 2nd, Atsushi Kaneko posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) hinting at an upcoming announcement, saying he wanted to make people wait just a little longer. He included a cartoon of a green frog carrying a flag and a bag marked “Happy Other News.” The image, similar to a meme created by artist @HirenCloud, quickly became popular, receiving over 70,000 views and 80 comments on X.
With decades of anime available, it can be tough for longtime fans to decide what to recommend to people new to the medium. Luckily, the last five years have seen a surge of excellent anime perfect for beginners. These series are a great way to introduce your friends to the world of anime and might just turn them into fans for life.
Season two of The Night Agent received largely negative reviews, scoring only 38% on Rotten Tomatoes’ audience score. Critics found the plot repetitive and felt it lacked the strength of the first season, possibly due to the absence of the original book by Matthew Quirk. A lot of fan frustration focused on the character of Rose Larkin and Luciane Buchanan’s portrayal of her, despite Buchanan being a strong actress, previously praised for her work in Chief of War. The issues seemed to stem from the writing for Rose in this season.
As a longtime fan, I was really bummed when Tom Bergeron left Dancing With the Stars. He was the host from the very beginning, back in 2005, all the way through 2019. It all went downhill, honestly, when they cast Sean Spicer, Trump’s former press secretary. Tom actually had a conversation with the producers beforehand, making it clear he wanted the show to be a fun escape from politics, not a part of it. He told Cheryl Burke that he specifically said, ‘Let’s not go there!’ But then they told him Spicer was being cast, and he felt completely betrayed. He even put out a statement saying the show wouldn’t be the joyful break everyone needed from political drama. He basically knew right then that season 28 would be his last. Now, thankfully, the producer responsible for that decision has been fired, and there’s a real chance Tom might come back to host – which would be amazing! It’s like welcoming him home to the ballroom.
Actress Brewer recently spoke with Joe Deckelmeier at MovieWeb about her role in the new film Anniversary, directed by Jan Komasa, who is known for his films Corpus Christi and The Hater. Anniversary centers on a family grappling with upheaval as a new social movement gains traction. Brewer plays Anna, a family member who experiences the group’s downfall. When asked if the film’s story felt uncomfortably relevant to the current state of free speech in the country, she responded:
Before the release of Hulu’s All’s Fair (which received negative reviews), Kim Kardashian and Sarah Paulson were guests on The Graham Norton Show. They discussed how the Kardashian family first became famous on reality TV. Kim explained it wasn’t primarily due to her father’s involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial – famously portrayed on TV with David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian. Instead, she credited her stepfather at the time, Bruce Jenner, with playing a significant role.
It’s no surprise that some early episodes of The Simpsons haven’t held up well over time. Beyond instances where the show disappointed fans, many older episodes just feel dated because of how culture and humor have changed. What was once considered daring now seems mild, and jokes that were once subtle now feel obvious.
The announcement of a new Dragon Ball anime is already big news, but Toei Animation (the studio behind Dragon Ball) has made two more announcements that make things even better. These announcements suggest the next Dragon Ball series will be the most visually stunning yet. Dragon Ball DAIMA already set a new standard for animation quality in the popular Dragon Ball universe, and this upcoming series has the potential to be even better than the classic DBZ.