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items: Alice in Borderland season 3 ending explained: Who is the Watchman?
items: Alice in Borderland season 3 is close to perfect - but still offers more questions than answers
items: Kaiju No. 8 season 2 release date, trailer updates, latest news
items: Re:Zero season 3 release schedule – When is episode 14 out on Crunchyroll?
items: What could the Joker card mean in Alice in Borderland season 3? All the theories
items: Cassandra ending explained: Is Cassandra dead in Netflix series?
items: 13 of the best anime characters of all time
items: Hellbound season 2 ending explained: What does the mass decree mean?
items: Will there be a Hellbound season 3 on Netflix?
items: Will there be an Uzumaki season 2?
items: 13 of the best anime series and films of all time
items: How to watch Fairy Tail in order
items: How Terminator Zero breathed new life into a tired franchise
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Alice in Borderland season 3 ending explained: Who is the Watchman?
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date: 2025-09-25T15:00:27.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: As Arisu and Usagi return to Borderland, what does the ending mean for them and the series?
encoded: Netflix’s Japanese thriller series Alice in Borderland is back for season 3. It's been almost three years since season 2 dropped, with the games taking on new gruesome and mind-bending shapes, and an original story thrown into the mix. Season 2, which finished adapting the manga the show is based on, explained Borderland as a near-death experience shared by all the people near Shibuya Station and the iconic Scramble Crossing when the meteor hit. At the start of season 3, time has passed and Arisu and Usagi are finally together. Arisu works at a counselling centre helping people deal with trauma while Usagi does consulting work. Arisu only has vague memories of what happened to him, but Borderland, and its mysterious Citizens, aren’t done with him yet. Alice in Borderland season 3 ending explained: Who is the Watchman? Alice in Borderland has always been a show which messes with your head, from the laser beam fire and the Find the Witch gamer of season 1, to Mira’s tall stories of VR games and aliens in season 2. It’s in this weird landscape that we find out another layer to the world Arisu keeps finding himself in. As with previous series, the first few episodes of season 3 are all about the spectacle of the games and light on lore. But as the series comes to its end, things get wacky really fast. At this point, Arisu just wants answers and, honestly, so do we! That’s also when Ken Watanabe (Inception, The Last Samurai, Batman Begins) appears in the most unexpected cameo ever, and proceeds to offer up more questions than answers. Dressed in a black bowler hat and smart Western clothing, he adds another layer to the mythology of the series. Playing a character identified as 'the Watchman’, Watanabe’s character is neither the god of Borderland nor the Joker. As he tells Alice while they play one final game, the Joker is just a card. Rather, he’s a psychopomp, a figure who guides souls into the afterlife, offering Arisu a simple choice between life and death. Why does …

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Alice in Borderland season 3 is close to perfect - but still offers more questions than answers
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date: 2025-09-18T15:01:35.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Review
description: It's time to return to Borderland.
encoded: When Alice in Borderland launched on Netflix as the streamer's first big Japanese production, adapting the popular manga by Haro Aso, it was the perfect mix of surreal confusion and brutal death games. More so, when you consider Squid Game wouldn’t become the viral sensation it is now for another year. Season 2 seemingly ended the narrative with Arisu and Usagi as they met in the real world for the first time. We also got to watch Arisu change from a stroppy teenager with a love of games to a man with purpose and people he cares about. Now, sometime later, the pair are married and creating a life together. However, Usagi still has unresolved trauma relating to her father’s suicide. Arisu, meanwhile, keeps running into people who seem to know him from somewhere far away and who were involved in the meteorite strike on Shibuya. Arisu works in a counselling centre, where he is asked about a journey by researcher Ryuji and mysterious games. He can’t remember but it’s clear that’s not completely true. Then, when Usagi disappears, Arisu has a vision of a man trying to get him to return, in almost Jigsaw fashion, in order to play more games, and he won’t take no for an answer, leaving Arisu with a Joker card which is enough to trigger his memory of that other place, Borderland, and the games he won. Ryuji Matsuyama, the mysterious new character teased in the trailers, and the series synopsis, is a unique new addition. He’s determined to discover Borderland and the games mentioned by former visitors due to his own trauma. Still, he’s not a particularly likeable character, and it’s unclear if he’s helping Usagi or just using her to fulfil his own obsession. Ryuji is also this season’s wild card, pun very much intended. We know little about him except that he is obsessed with near-death experiences. He’s also a wheelchair user, which adds an interesting layer to the games' mechanics. Up until now, we’ve only seen able-bodied people in Borderland, and Ryuji's inclusion forces …

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Kaiju No. 8 season 2 release date, trailer updates, latest news
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date: 2025-06-25T13:48:55.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
description: After roaring onto our screens in 2024, the Kaiju No. 8 anime will soon return for season 2!
encoded: As you can probably guess from the title, the anime series Kaiju No. 8 is a must-watch for fans of kaiju cinema. Echoing the long-running Godzilla franchise (not to mention Pacific Rim), this show takes place in a world where giant monsters regularly attack human civilisation. To protect humanity, a Defense Force (armed with super-suit) battles these creatures and cleans up after their attacks. The story's protagonist Kafka Hibino has long wanted to become a Defense Force hero, but after failing the entrance exams and embarking on a disappointing career in the clean-up crew, he finds himself facing an even greater challenge: kaiju-based superpowers. After accidentally ingesting a monstrous parasite, Hibino gains the ability to transform into a humanoid kaiju - an ability he must hide while making his latest attempt to join the Defense Force. Following season 1, fans are surely excited to tune in for more kaiju adventures. Read on for everything we know about Kaiju No. 8's upcoming second season! Kaiju No. 8 season 2 release date Kaiju No. 8 season 2 will premiere on 19th July 2025. As with season 1, the new season of Kaiju No. 8 will stream internationally on Crunchyroll alongside its initial release in Japan. The show's production company hasn't confirmed an episode count yet, but since season 1 lasted for 12 episodes, we can expect a similar count this time around. Kaiju No. 8 season 2 voice cast The original Kaiju No. 8 voice cast are expected to return for season 2: Kafka Hibino - Masaya Fukunishi/ Nazeeh Tarsha (English) Reno Ichikawa - Wataru Kato Ninhon / Adam McArthur (English) Mina Ashiro - Asami Seto / Katelyn Barr (English) Kikoru Shinomiya - Fairouz Ai / Abigail Blythe (English) Soshiro Hoshina - Kengo Kawanishi / Landon McDonald (English) Iharu Furuhashi - Yuuki Shin/ Ben Georg Stegmair (English) Haruichi Izumo - Keisuke Komoto / Howard Wang (English) Is there a trailer for Kaiju No. 8 season 2? You can watch the trailer for Kaiju No. 8 season 2 here! V…

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Re:Zero season 3 release schedule – When is episode 14 out on Crunchyroll?
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date: 2025-03-06T13:15:47.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: Subaru and Emilia are back in a new season of everyone's favourite isekai adventure!
encoded: After a brief winter hiatus, Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World is back with the second half of season 3, exploring a thrilling new storyline titled the Counterattack Arc. Adapted from a Japanese light novel series by Tappei Nagatsuki, Re:Zero introduces an unlikely hero in the form of Natsuki Subaru, an unemployed loner with no particular skills or prospects. However, his life turns upside down when he's magically transported into a fantasy universe. In this parallel world he meets a beautiful half-elf woman named Emilia, who becomes the show's other lead character. After attempting to save her life - and temporarily dying in the process - Subaru discovers that he now has the ability to turn back time and undo his own death. It's a crucial talent in his new life, and he ends up teaming up with Emilia for a series of adventures. If you're looking to catch up with Re:Zero, all of the available episodes are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll. But if you prefer to watch your anime in dubbed format, you'll have to wait a little longer for the dubbed versions of season 3 episodes to arrive. Otherwise, here's the release schedule for the next Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World episodes! Re:Zero season 3 release schedule: When is episode 14 on Crunchyroll? Re:Zero season 3 episode 14 will premiere on Wednesday 12th March 2025. In the UK, you can expect this episode to arrive at 3:30pm. Re:Zero season 3 release schedule: When are new episodes out? Beginning on 5th February 2025, the second half of season 3 covers the Counterattack Arc. Here's the expected release schedule for the rest of season 3: Episode 9 - City Scramble - 5th February 2025 Episode 10 - The Battle to Conquer Greed - 12th February 2025 Episode 11 - Liliana Masquerade - 19th February 2025 Episode 12 - Regulus Corneas - 26th February 2025 Episode 13 - The Warrior's Commendation - 5th March 2025 Episode 14 - 12th March 2025 Episode 15 - 19th March 2025 Episode 16 - 26th March 2025 Re:Zer…

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What could the Joker card mean in Alice in Borderland season 3? All the theories
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date: 2025-02-17T16:09:25.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: As the first teaser for Alice in Borderland season 3 drops online, we ask the important questions about the gang's latest adventure and the final game against the Joker card!
encoded: Netflix Japan recently dropped a new teaser trailer for some of its upcoming series, including the hit show Alice in Borderland, which is back after a two-year break for season 3! Based on the manga by Haro Asō, the hit series follows teenager Ryohei Arisu, who has a thing for puzzles, and two of his friends as they find their way to a mysterious alternate Tokyo where they are forced to play deadly games based on the four suites of a Western card deck. The first look at season 3 prominently shows a Joker card - but what could it mean? Read on for all the clues! What could the Joker card mean in Alice in Borderland season 3? A signal that the mystery of Borderland will finally be solved The Joker was first teased way back when season 3 was first announced. It's the final card in the deck and a recent addition, having been added to the French-suited deck during the American Civil War. It's known as a wild card, unlike the face and number cards. The manga posits Borderland as purgatory, a literal space in between. The people who die there, like Arisu's friend Chōta and Karube, who died early in season 1, don't make it back to the real world. This card could also intrinsically be tied to the reality of Borderland as the mystery of this oddly deserted, deteriorating place has never quite been solved. A supernatural sign In season 1, we met Dealers, humans who agreed to work for whatever powers control this world, and assist with the set-up of the games. We got to see a brief cold open from two girls, Momoko and Asahi, who went deep underground below the Metro to a massive area full of screens and people apparently controlling the games, only for Alice and co to find the space empty and abandoned later. Similarly, the sky lasers which murder those who overstay their visa or refuse to partake in games has never been explained, and they certainly seem to demonstrate either cool futuristic science-y weapons or some kind of divine power. Mira also spun quite a few stories for…

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Cassandra ending explained: Is Cassandra dead in Netflix series?
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date: 2025-02-17T10:58:17.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: We breakdown Netflix's latest binge-worthy sci fi series, the German-language mini-series Cassandra, and answer those burning questions about season 2.
encoded: Netflix has been majorly adding to its sci-fi roster with the Black Mirror-eque Cassandra to tide us over until the actual series returns later this year. Cassandra is a German-language mini-series which follows the Prill family, who move into an abandoned house. They discover it’s an early example of the Internet of Things, a smart home with the titular AI, built sometime in the '70s. Except that’s not what Cassandra actually is – the truth is a lot more complicated. But what happens in Cassandra, what is the fate of the Prill family and will there be a season 2? Cassandra ending explained: What happened to Cassandra and is she dead? By the end of the series, Cassandra's physical body is killed, as she believes that releasing her "soul" will help her go to wherever her children are. So what turns Cassandra into the series’ version of Glados? Well, she wants to replace Sam as the children’s mother figure, which can be seen early on in how to adopts Juno as her special little girl and cultivates an almost friendship-based relationship with the older Peter. Samira is also the one who feels Cassandra’s wrath more than David, who is a tad clueless about the whole situation although we also see his mask slip and reveal his true personality towards the end of the season. But, come the end of the season, Cassandra pits the two parents against each other. With Sam in the hospital for an imagined mental breakdown, Cassandra torments the rest of the family by convincing David he needs to kill Sam in order to protect the kids. When Sam eventually returns to the house, he goes full-slasher mode and this is where we discover Cassandra’s secret. She also had a daughter. Sam finds herself in a room she’s never visited before, discovering the corpse of Cassandra’s daughter, Margarethe. Born at home, Horst was going to take her away due to her facial disability but eventually agreed not to if Cassandra promised to keep the baby locked away in their house, lest the world discover her…

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13 of the best anime characters of all time
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date: 2024-10-30T17:22:39.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: Rankings rule in Japan, but here we're going to suggest some of our writers' most beloved characters from anime series.
encoded: From Sailor Moon and Sword Art Online to Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan and Death Note, the world of anime has introduced us to some of the fiercest, most interesting and most iconic characters on TV. Often based on well-known manga, these incredible characters are brought to life by voice actors and animators alike. So, as you look for your next anime watch, here are 13 of the best anime characters of all time. Read on! 13 of the best anime characters of all time Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon The original Sailor Guardian, Sailor Moon's Usagi, goes from a cry-baby to a queen across the course of five seasons. If you count the Crystal timeline and have seen the Cosmos movies, she really goes through the wringer. However, she also grows as a person and as a force against evil, fighting everything from the monster of the week to the true evil of Chaos. Sakura (Cardcaptor Sakura/Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle) View oEmbed on the source website For many who missed Sailor Moon, Sakura is THE first magical girl, albeit in her Cardcaptor version. Regardless, Sakura is strong and loyal, she is smart and kind, and this goes doubly so in her Tsubasa incarnation. Light Yagami (Death Note) Light Yagami is the original sexy psychopath. He is single-minded on his quest to become Kira, the God of a New Reality, but everyone who’s watched Death Note knows he’s a fascinating character with a compelling arc and a rather disturbing habit of murdering everyone around him. Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan) He might be a Titan some of the time, but he’s also an important member of the Survey Corps and a valuable friend. Eren’s character arc was one of the reasons Attack on Titan went utterly viral and helped catapult anime into the mainstream, even if it’s also dark and terrifying at times. Asuna (Sword Art Online) Every MMO needs a heroine and, though thrown together in unlikely circumstances, Asuna is one of SAO’s most beloved heroines. A clever fighter, a brave adventurer, Asuna follows Kirito and…

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Hellbound season 2 ending explained: What does the mass decree mean?
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date: 2024-10-25T11:00:23.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Hellbound's tale of the human reaction to being dragged to hell is back this week – we explain that ending and what it means for a possible season 3!
encoded: **Warning: Major spoilers for Hellbound season 2 ahead.** Hellbound, Netflix’s Korean urban fantasy series about religion, hell and the price that sinners must pay, is finally back after a three-year hiatus from our streaming queues. So, we're breaking down what happened, how it ended and what it could mean for an as-yet-unannounced season 3. Season 1 introduced us to a cast of characters living in an alternative future where ethereal 'angels' appear to announce the time of someone’s death – and that they are heading to hell. At the appointed time, three demonic creators called Executors appear to beat the victim to within an inch of their lives, then suck out what we can only presume is their soul before leaving burnt bones in their wake. Hellbound is a fascinating series because it focuses not on unravelling the mystery of these creatures, but instead on how humanity reacts to the sudden appearance of them. It's also worth noting that season 1 does make references to the world outside of Korea, but the main focus is on how the residents react to this very supernatural occurrence. Hellbound season 2 ending explained: What is the mass decree? It’s about now that viewers realise we’ve only seen resurrections and demonstrations in season 2; this is the first reappearance of the 'angels', and the first target is Lee Sugyeong herself, who has spent the last few hours playing Kim Jeong-chil for the fool he is. Each is appearing for a mass decree, sentencing hundreds to hell at their appointed times and setting up a potential season 3. Some characters we like, others we hate, and some we've just met. Each is now bound to go to the same place, albeit at different times. It’s a beautiful scene, but also chilling, as everyone from the good, the bad and the down-right ugly see themselves being sentenced. The series ends there, with the promise of an even more broken, religiously polarised world in season 3. We know it’s not been announced yet, but leaving things on such a cli…

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Will there be a Hellbound season 3 on Netflix?
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date: 2024-10-25T07:00:42.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
description: You've just binged the terrifying South Korean thriller and the real question is not 'will we ever see hell?' but 'will there be a season 3?'
encoded: Netflix has a plethora of Korean series, but only one of them aims for Hell. Hellbound first debuted in 2021 and introduced a Korea where people get visited by a mysterious creature dubbed an angel, who gives them a time and a date and the promise that the poor viewer is bound for hell. It's now 2024 and the second season dropped this week with six new episodes. Now it's done, we're as sad as Miss Sunshine – but the real question is simple: Will there be a Hellbound season 3? We hope so, but right now there hasn't been an official announcement. We know that Netflix sometimes lets series end on an obvious cliffhanger, just like Hellbound season 2, only to axe the series to fan uproar. We're looking at you: Kaos, 1899 and others. At the end of the day, it's all about cost and ratings. Netflix has a big range of series set in Korea or by Korean productions and it tends to take a little longer to get series, just look at sci fi series The Silent Sea or historical zombie-fest Kingdom, neither have been officially canceled but they've also not had new seasons officially announced and rumours are flying they've been 'soft' cancelled, where series are just left to fade into obscurity. View oEmbed on the source website Even fan-favourite Squid Game has taken some time to get to us, and only after it attained universal critical acclaim. So, yes, we don't know, but we can only hope we'll get a season 3. Our advice is to binge both the seasons several times so that Netflix knows you want to see more. Which cast members could be in a potential Hellbound season 3? The following cast members could return for a potential season 3: Kim Sung-cheol as Jung Jinsu Kim Hyun-joo as Min Hye-jin Kim Shin-rock as Park Jung-ja Moon So-ri as Senior Secretary Lee Sugyeong Cho Dong-in as Pinwheel Im Sung-jae as Cheon Seh-yeong Yang Ik-june as Jin Kyung-hun Lee Re as Jin Hee-jung Hong Eui-joon as Kim Sung-jip What could the plot of a potential Hellbound season 3 be? Given that this season introdu…

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Will there be an Uzumaki season 2?
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date: 2024-10-20T07:00:22.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: As the spirals continue to swirl, we ask if Junji Itō's masterpiece Uzumaki will get a second season.
encoded: As horror manga goes, Uzumaki is a masterpiece. Written in 1998 by the legendary horror manga-ka Junji Itō (who also authored Tomie) it is one of the best examples of the J-horror genre and the anime adaption recently began airing on Channel Four in the UK on the same day as the US release. Uzumaki focuses on the town of Kurouzu-cho, whose townfolk have an odd obsession with spirals; which is where the series gets its name. With its black-and-white aesthetic, the series shares Itō’s distinctive art style and follows the adventures of Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito as they try to unravel the curse and save the townsfolk. So will the anime get a second season? Here's everything we know. Will there be an Uzumaki season 2? Simply put, we don’t know. The manga itself was quite short, published originally in three volumes – so the four-episode arc could actually be the end. However, fans of the series needing a bigger Uzumaki fix should also check out the film adaption from 2000 as well as the original manga, whose three volumes were published by Viz Media. Should a second season be officially announced, we'll be sure to let you know! View oEmbed on the source website When could a potential Uzumaki season 2 be released? We would expect there to be a big gap in between Uzumaki season 1 and any potential season 2, as season 1 took such a long time to be released. After being announced in 2019, the series went through multiple delays before finally being released in 2024. Who could return for a potential Uzumaki season 2? The following voice actors star in Uzumaki, and could return for a potential second season: Uki Satake as Kirie Goshima Shin-ichiro Miki as Shuichi Saito Mika Doi as Yukie Saito Takashi Matsuyama as Yoshio Saito Toshio Furukawa as Yasue Goshima Katsutoshi Matsuyazaki as Tokuo Katayama Tatsumaru Tachibana as Katsuki Isumura Ami Fukushima as Shiho Koichi Tochika as Ikue Yokota Is there a trailer for a potential Uzumaki season 2? As the series h…

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13 of the best anime series and films of all time
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date: 2024-10-16T09:26:16.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: It's a subjective subject, but here are our suggestion for the Award of Best Anime of all Time.
encoded: The best anime of all time – it seems like an easy question, right? We all have our favourites but let’s look at some of the most obvious entries for this lofty title. From Death Note and Sailor Moon to Naruto, Dragon Ball, and more, here is our list of the best anime of all time. Akira (1988) View oEmbed on the source website This has to be one of the classic top tier anime; a violent cyberpunk which helped introduce anime to the west. It had everything: a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, weird kids, paranormal overtones and bikes, lots and lots of bikes. You might need a philosophy degree to understand the subtle nuances of the film but it is doubtless a must-watch for new fans, as well as a much-loved classic to older fans. Ghost in the Shell (1995) Yes, the '90s was the decade of philosophical anime cyberpunk with the adventures of Motoko Kusanagi ands Batou. This film, produced by Production IG, is both beautiful in its animation but also has a haunting vocals of Kenji Kawai’s Making of a Cyborg which is now a classic anime theme. Death Note (2006-2007) This was one of those series which adapted an already classic manga and just make it *chef’s kiss*. Light’s dance with L through the series, the apples, the intrigue… It was like watching Sherlock figuring out who the murderer was but it’s him all the long. There are some masterful episodes and, yes, the ending does fall a tad flat but this is one anime that never gets old. Sailor Moon (1992-1997, 2014-2023) For many girls, Sailor Moon was their first exposure to the magical girl genre – not that Sailor Moon started it. Yes, the original '90s anime was lengthy, had filler episodes galore and even entire arcs which weren’t in the manga. Heck, most fans never saw Stars, the final season, legally due to its content, but Sailor Moon Crystal and the two sets of films: Eternal and Cosmos finally allowed those adults to finish the saga. Yes, the storytelling might be questionable, but for many it's pure nostalgia. Your Name (20…

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How to watch Fairy Tail in order
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date: 2024-10-10T16:11:49.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Need a new fantasy franchise to get into? Well we've got you covered on how to start with Fairy Tail.
encoded: Fairy Tail is one of those anime which has been going a while (as you can tell by our list of filler episodes)! But what if it’s your first time tackling the franchise where do you start? Here's how to watch Fairy Tail in order, plus what else you need to know if you're new to the show. How to watch Fairy Tail in order Start with the anime episodes and work your way through the seasons. ⁠Fairy Tail (2009) episode 1-175 ⁠Fairy Tail (2014) - episodes 176-265 Fairy Tail (2014) - episodes 267 to 275 ⁠All other movies/OVAs (Movie 1: Phoenix Priestess, Movie 2: Dragon Cry, OVAs 1-9) As for the OVAs, some of them are connected to the main story or, at least, adjacent and then there are ones that stand alone. A good example would be Fairy Academy: Yankee-kun and Yankee-chan, which is an alternate universe episode, while Fairy Tail x Rave is a crossover with author/mangaka Hiro Mashima's other series. And, if the season's right, you can check out Fairies' Christmas which is the obligatory festive episode. As for the movies Phoenix Priestess and Dragon Cry, we'd suggest checking them out after the major time skip event. There are dedicated fansites and, of course, the r/fairytail subreddit where fans go into some really in-depth detail on what to watch, but at the end of the day, it's all about how you want to enjoy the series that matters. Skip the filler episodes if you’re not into specific characters (they were a massive thing back in the day, when anime had episode counts in the 300s rather than just the more standardised 12 or 26 you get now). You’ve also got the manga to binge-read, so dive in and enjoy the media dopamine. What’s the plot of Fairy Tail? Fairy Tail is based on a manga series by Hiro Mashima which introduces a fantasy ream called Earth-land, where adventurers use their magic to earn money in return for helping the inhabitants. The titular Fairy Tail is a guild and the story follows one of its members Natsu Dragneel as he explores the kingdom of Fiore and …

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How Terminator Zero breathed new life into a tired franchise
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date: 2024-09-03T10:56:56.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Comment
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: In a new medium, is the Terminator finally back?
encoded: Warning: contains spoilers for Terminator Zero. Say "Terminator" and most people will start doing Arnold impressions or flinch when reminded of the most recent film entries in the franchise, Genisys and Dark Fate, which tried to use nostalgia instead of plot. Others, including your author, will bemoan the cancellation of The Sarah Connor Chronicles just when it was getting good. But Terminator Zero is not your average entry in the franchise. It’s also an anime. Yep, it’s finally happened: the marriage every movie and anime fan has been asking for since Ghost in the Shell! All fans of the franchise can agree that the first Terminator film, directed by James Cameron in 1984, was something special. The original had a truly fascinating premise, added to its gritty feel and the promise of an apocalypse heralded by computers and AI, things the 1980s were just beginning to use in day to day life. The original film was also what we’d now called a closed loop. All of the events happen and are locked in: John Connor would always be born to send Kyle Reese back in time to become his mother’s protector and his own father. Skynet would always send a Terminator back in time, which Sarah Connor will then defeat. Terminator 2: Judgement Day, which followed in 1991, continued the story and moved the focus to John Connor, the future hero of the Resistance, who tries to rescue his mother from a shiner Terminator, the poly-memetic alloy-based T-1000. Future films, television, video games and interactive experiences like the Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time ride at Universal Studios continued to focus on John and Sarah Connor. But, most importantly, in each instalment Judgement Day was delayed, moved but never avoided, as we, and the protagonists, hurtled into different futures. So, it’s 29th August, and another Judgement Day has come. This time in Tokyo, 1997. We meet the scientist Malcom Lee and his children, Kenta, Reika and Hiro, and their nanny, Misaki. Lee — haunted by nightmar…

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Will there be a Kengan Ashura season 3?
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date: 2024-08-15T13:14:12.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: As the mega-violent anime returns for season 2 part 2, we look to the future and ask: will there be a season 3 of Kengan Ashura?
encoded: If you're looking for an ultra-violent gladiatorial games anime, then we have just the offering for you. As season 2 part 2 of Kengan Ashura hits Netflix this week, we look ahead to the future of the series, its sequel and ask the big question... Will there be a Kengan Ashura season 3? Read on to find out what we know so far. Will there be a Kengan Ashura season 3? Not exactly. Season 2 part 2 aired in Japan in September 2023, which is hitting Netflix on 15th August. There won’t be a third season, but there is a sequel manga in the works, which will receive an anime adaption. What is Kengan Ashura? It’s an anime adaption based on the manga by Yabako Sandrovich and illustrated by Daromeon. The manga was serialised on the website Ura Sunday between April 2012 and August 2018. There are 27 volumes, as well as sequel Kengan Omega, which began in January 2019 and has 22 collected volumes. Both series are licensed by Comikey. The anime follows the manga’s plot and focuses on fighters in Kengan matches, which is basically a cross between gladiatorial games and Fight Club. The games are run by CEOs of Japanese zaibatsu, massive business conglomerates who form the backbone of Japan’s business world. The manga follows Tokita Ohma, nicknamed Ashura after the demon of Hindu and Buddhist myth, after he is seen fighting by the CEO of Nogi Group in a street brawl which sees him defeat their current champion. The story follows Ashura as he rises through the ranks of the matches, using his special attack to devastate his opponents. Season 2 part 2 focuses on the ultra-violent finale of these games. Is there a trailer for Kengan Ashura season 2 and where can I watch it? There is. Check out the action-packed trailer below. View oEmbed on the source website Kengan Ashura is streaming on Netflix now. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide or Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My So…

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Terminator Zero: Release date, cast, trailer, latest news on Netflix anime
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date: 2024-08-15T13:02:26.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Is Judgement Day coming? We look at the anime adaption of everyone's favourite sci-fi franchise as it takes us where Terminators have never gone before: Tokyo!
encoded: Everyone knows Judgement Day is coming, and Terminator is finally getting what it needs - an anime series! The first season has eight episodes, and it looks to be taking the core mythology of the film franchise into a very different direction. This means it's an original story with no Connors or Arnie cameos in sight. That said, the trailers pay homage to some of the best parts of the film franchise, from battles with an unstoppable Terminator to the nuclear fires scene which so upset Sarah Connor in T2: Judgement Day. It’s an anime production created by Skydance, Production IG (of Ghost in the Shell, so you know it’s gonna look amazing!), Masashi Kudō and Mattson Tomlin. So, what do we know and how connected is this going to be the movies? Terminator Zero release date It’s coming to Netflix globally on 29th August 2024! Hardcore fans will recognise this date (on various years in different media) as Judgement Day, the day Skynet gains self-awareness and decides to destroy the human race! Terminator Zero plot Terminator Zero follows Malcom Lee, a scientist in 1997’s Tokyo, who is trying to create a way to stop Skynet with his own artificial intelligence project, named Kokoro. A Terminator, one of Skynet’s cybernetic assassins from a possible future, arrives to kill him and his life is turned upside down - but he's not alone. The resistance, humans from the future who are fighting to save themselves and change the future, send him a guardian — resistance fighter Eiko. With her, Lee must protect his work and his family, and try to stop Judgement Day from happening. Terminator Zero cast The series stars: Timothy Olyphant as the Terminator Rosario Dawson as Kokoro Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko André Holland as Malcom Lee Ann Dowd as the Prophet, the resistance’s mysterious leader Is there a trailer for Terminator Zero? Yes, we’ve got a teaser and a main trailer from Netflix. Check out the main clip below. View oEmbed on the source website Terminator Zero is coming to Netflix glo…

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Sailor Moon Cosmos: Release date, cast, trailer for Netflix two-parter
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date: 2024-08-15T10:32:43.000Z
creator: Asha Bardon
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: With Sailor Moon Cosmos finally hitting Netflix later this month, we take a look at the allure of Usagi's story and what fans can expect in the final arc of this much-loved anime series.
encoded: Sailor Moon, the beloved shōjo manga from Naoko Takeuchi, will see its last arc, Stars, released in the UK very soon. The two-part film, which was released cinematically in Japan in 2023, marks the first time British fans will get to see Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians fighting Sailor Galaxia, as the Stars arc of the '90s anime was never officially shown in the UK due to its content. Exciting stuff! Here's everything you need to know. Sailor Moon Cosmos release date Sailor Moon Cosmos will be released on Netflix on 22nd August 2024. Sailor Moon Cosmos plot The story of the films, adapted directly from the manga, finds Usagi thrown into a new battle after her boyfriend Mamoru (Tuxedo Mask) proposes and leaves Japan to study abroad. Usagi then crosses paths with the idol boyband the Three Lights, who are taking Japan by storm and just so happen to have transferred to her school in Azabu-jūban, Tokyo. What follows is a breathless chase to prevent the end of the universe as Sailor Galaxia begins to strip Usagi of her friends, leaving just a small girl named Chibi Chibi to help Usagi fight for her future, along with Sailor Guardians called the Starlights and their princess, Kakyū. The Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon manga began serialising in Nakayoshi magazine in 1991, with an anime adaption running pretty much simultaneously and animated by Toei. Both had major arcs, The Dark Kingdom arc, which served as the introduction to Sailor Moon and saw her battling against Queen Beryl, and the Black Moon arc, which sent the Guardians to the future and Crystal Tokyo guided by Chibi-Usa, Usagi and Mamoru’s future daughter. Back in the present, an eclipse heralded the start of the Dark Moon arc, where the mysterious Dead Moon Circus were hunting a strange winged horse named Helios and looking for a very special Dream. The original anime had several points where the story branched off from the manga and went its own way, such as the Doom Tree arc, and also the mini-arc at the begin…

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