Many of the most popular and recent anime series are receiving widespread praise, with some already being considered masterpieces. While it’s still early to label them as classics, their influence on both the anime industry and its fans is clear. These series, all released within the last six years, have quickly become highly respected and fan-favorite works.
Even though Harmon left NCIS in 2021 and hasn’t been back, his character, Gibbs, returned in a surprising way during the episode “Deal with the Devil.” The episode revealed that Gibbs was the sniper who killed Wayne Rogers, a former Army investigator who played a part in the death of Leon Vance (played by Rocky Carroll).
The most memorable weapons in anime aren’t just props – they’re central to the story. For example, Tessaiga in Inuyasha highlighted the main character’s internal conflict, while the Scissor Blade in Kill la Kill and Haruko’s guitar in FLCL visually represented the theme of rebellion. The ODM Gear in Attack on Titan made battles about skill and sheer willpower. These weapons all stand out because they perfectly capture the core struggles of their respective series.
Kano started out as a hero in the first Mortal Kombat movie, but he quickly became a villain after discovering a special power that let him shoot lasers from his damaged eye. The film ended with Sonya Blade seemingly killing him, leaving no hint of a return. However, thanks to the original video game series, Kano is back for Mortal Kombat 2.
Told from the perspective of Marcellus, a remarkably intelligent octopus voiced by Alfred Molina, Remarkably Bright Creatures follows Tova Sullivan (Sally Field), a cleaner at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. When Cameron (Lewis Pullman) starts working there, Marcellus tries to help both Tova and Cameron cope with their sadness and build brighter futures.
The sheep, encouraged by the detective stories they enjoyed hearing, decided to assist the somewhat clumsy police officer, Tim Derry, with a local investigation. Led by a bright but naive sheep named Lily, their efforts – particularly when the clues seemed to point towards Rebecca, the daughter of the victim – ultimately revealed secrets about the town and uncovered the real criminal.
I was completely captivated by this movie! It takes place in this amazing place called the Valley, filled with creatures that are part animal and part plant – it’s a really unique world, but also a bit broken. The story follows Ollie, a sweet and inquisitive little Pookoo – he’s like a sea otter, so cute! He’s always getting into things, and unfortunately, one mistake leads to big trouble. He accidentally shows a baby Javan – a beautiful, exotic bird – how to eat the Pookoos’ fruit, and suddenly their island is under attack! But then Ollie discovers an old legend about the Dzo, these wise, tree-like beings who used to rule the Valley peacefully, before a terrible Firewolf destroyed everything. It gives you a little hope that things might not be lost forever.
This band, formed in Maryland in 1991, has consistently created music they enjoy – and that’s perfectly fine. With thirteen albums released and a stable lineup, they deliver a reliably strong, rock-based sound. Their songs don’t necessarily rely on catchy pop melodies, and they don’t need to.
This art installation blends artificial intelligence-generated imagery, ideas from Buddhist philosophy, and the aesthetics of video games, using mediums like film, sculpture, and interactive spaces.
The upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day will feature classic Spider-Man villains such as Tombstone, Boomerang, and Tarantula, alongside returning heroes like Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and the Punisher (Jon Bernthal). This approach—mixing classic villains with established heroes—is typical for Spider-Man films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Interestingly, despite his prominence in the comics, one major Spider-Man character has never actually appeared on screen, though a different iteration of him has been alluded to.