One common problem with isekai stories is that the main characters often feel flat and unoriginal. They frequently act as simple placeholders for the audience, lacking personal flaws or compelling development. However, many excellent anime do feature well-developed isekai heroes who are just as engaging as the fantastical worlds they inhabit.
The Dexter series centers around Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a man who leads a secret double life. By day, he’s a blood spatter analyst, but at night, he’s a vigilante who kills criminals that the justice system has failed to punish. The franchise has expanded with spinoffs like Dexter: Original Sin, Dexter: New Blood, and Dexter: Resurrection, all of which delve into Dexter’s complex personality and personal life—particularly his crucial relationship with his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott).
This performer is a seasoned veteran of Saturday Night Live, having appeared nine times. Yet, he consistently manages to surprise audiences with his performances, including a three-song set during the May 16th episode hosted by Will Ferrell. And was it a good episode? Absolutely.
This July, Oni Press will release a four-issue comic series called Super Mondo Mega Mutts, created by writer Curt Pires and artist Juan Gedeon. The series has inspired many imitations over the years, including comics with titles like Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters, Pre-Teen Dirty-Gene Kung-Fu Kangaroos, Geriatric Gangrene Jujitsu Gerbils, and Cold Blooded Chameleon Commandos—all of which are actual published comics.
The story’s appeal stemmed from its mysterious plot, but its success truly relied on the talented cast. Howard brought together a remarkable group – including famous stars, internationally recognized actors, and scene-stealing character actors – and set them on an exciting treasure hunt across Europe’s cathedrals. The final product was surprisingly both silly and captivating.
Beyond his work in the Marvel universe and various TV shows like Eagle Eye, Real Steel, Twisted Metal, and Outside the Wire, Keen has increasingly focused on fantasy and science fiction projects, appearing in His Dark Materials, Star Wars: The Acolyte, and the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Barracuda represents Keen’s first venture into the action genre, but it’s a story he’s already familiar with.
Long before Pokémon became popular on mobile devices, the franchise had many different types of games, like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. If you were curious about a lesser-known part of the Pokémon world, you could usually find a game that explored it – but that’s becoming harder. As physical copies of these older games get more expensive, they’re becoming increasingly difficult to find and play.
Blumhouse’s Obsession director Curry Barker reveals the buzzworthy horror movie’s original ending.
Since the Netflix series The Playlist was originally made in Swedish, it hasn’t reached as wide an audience as it might have if it were first released for English-speaking viewers. However, it’s a gripping thriller based on a true story, and the show effectively justifies its choice to film in the country where the events actually took place.
The animated series centers around the close-knit group known as the Ghost crew – Ezra Bridger, Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren, Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios, and the droid Chopper. Their rebel group is instrumental in the formation of the wider Rebel Alliance. Zeb Orrelios recently appeared in live-action in season 3 of The Mandalorian and will be back in the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu, where he’ll assist the main characters.