If you didn’t know anything about Naruto, you’d assume characters who do things like destroy foes’ bodies at the molecular level, use parasitic insects to fight for them, invade their opponent’s psyche, or fight with a body that’s been transformed into a puppet would be villains. But in the world of Naruto, what matters isn’t so much…
If you’re excited for the Super Bowl matchup today between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Dale Gribble has a message for you – “The Super Bowl was pre-taped six months ago in the same Nevada hangar where they faked the moon landing.” Hank’s best friend and the most paranoid crackpot in…
Making a television show is really hard. Just look at the number of hugely popular TV shows that almost didn’t get made: Game of Thrones, Seinfeld, South Park, and 30 Rock are just a few of many beloved TV series with production struggles. These award-winning shows are considered some of the best of all time, but their pilot episodes almost…
If you were a kid in the ’90s, you lived through quite possibly the best cartoon lineup in human history. Between Nickelodeon’s lineup with quality shows like Rugrats and Doug to newcomer Cartoon Network’s fresh creations like Dexter’s Labratory and Courage the Cowardly Dog, it truly was an embarrassment of riches, and that’s not even…
Of all the popular battle shonen anime, Naruto definitely can take credit for having one of the most complex power systems with its use of jutsu. Not only are there three main types of jutsu (Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu) but there is also the chakra system to wrap and its various natures to wrap your…
While the stereotype of the pampered Hollywood actor is pervasive, that doesn’t mean starring in a film doesn’t come with various costs and dangers. Some actors are so committed to giving a good performance that they forego a stunt person, putting their lives on the line for the perfect take. Why would Tom Cruise, one…
Whether you’ve been a One Piece fan for 20 years or you’re a newcomer that got sucked in by the live action, we all have one thing in common…we’re eagerly awaiting Season 2! Greatness doesn’t just happen overnight, and that can be proven through the hard work and dedication the cast and crew put into…
Being a Hunter x Hunter fan is not for the impatient. The manga, which debuted in 1998, has been notorious for its frequent and often extended hiatuses, many of which have been attributed to cretor Togashi’s health issues. Togashi has publicly mentioned suffering from intense back pain, which has impeded his ability to work on…
While most anime fights revolve around the hero’s uphill battle to defeat an impossibly strong enemy, every once in a while it’s the enemy who is put in that position instead. Some flawless victories in anime take place in shows where such outcomes are common. Saitama of One Punch Man, for example, is rarely injured in battle, and…
While King of the Hill is known for its dry humor and brilliant, subtle satire, the show’s creators did not shy away from touching on deep and often challenging themes. This thoughtful storytelling allowed Mike Judge and his staff to depict relatable characters who grappled with grief, anxiety, and everything else the show’s viewers deal…
