A Good Anime Can Change a Manga Forever, and The Apothecary Diaries Proves It

The Apothecary Diarieshas achieved another major milestone withsales of its manga and light novelsurpassing nearly 40 million copies sold in digital and physical formats. With the rise of the anime’s second season, fans returned to the original source en masse, bringing more attention to the series in light of an already successful year. Natsu Hyūga’s,The Apothecary Diaries, was originally released as an online light novel in 2011, and changed hands to an official publisher a year later, remaining an ongoing series with Shufunotomo....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Shelia Shaffer

A Netflix Comedy Series Just Achieved A Rare Rotten Tomatoes Feat With Its Second Season

Netflixhas earned a strong reputation for delivering critically acclaimed and fan-favorite comedy series, offering something for every kind of humor enthusiast. From sharp-witted sitcoms to boundary-pushing sketch shows,the platform has consistently redefined comedic storytelling.Cult-classics likeArrested Developmentset the stage for modern hits such asSex EducationandDerry Girls, with smart writing and unique perspectives—whether it’s through a dysfunctional family, sex-positive teenagers, or a rebellious girl gang in Ireland. Netflix’s surreal and unpredictableI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinsonhas redefined sketch comedy, featuring offbeat humor and standout guest appearances from Jason Schwartzman, Ayo Edebiri, and Will Forte....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Deanna Bryan

After 18 Years, I Finally See How Marvel Is Bringing Back Hulk's Best Transformation

One of the IncredibleHulk’s most iconic gladiatorial looks is officially returning to the comics, and I’m hoping that an equally iconic Hulk identity is coming with it. Later this year, Marvel’s Hulks will be cast to the cosmic corners of the Marvel Universe inJonathan Hickman’sImperialseries. Now, Marvel has unveiled character art for the upcoming series with a Hulk design akin to hisPlanet Hulkidentity. Marvel Comics has officially unveiled the first lookatImperial,a four-part miniseries by the legendary author Jonathan Hickman and prolific comic artists Federico Vincentini and Iban Coello....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Paul Flores

All 9 Ring-Bearers In The Lord Of The Rings, Ranked By How Well They Resisted It

ThroughoutThe Lord of the Ringsand the history of Middle-earth, there are nine ring-bearers of the One Ring.Sauron forged the One Ringduring Middle-earth’s Second Age, but the Ring’s ownership fluctuated after Sauron’s defeat at the end of the Second Age. The One Ring existed for almost 5,000 years, spanning fromthe Second Age of Middle-earthto the War of the Ring, during which it was finally destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom....

August 1, 2025 · 10 min · 2068 words · Jennifer Wheeler

Avowed's Success Could Be The Death Of Bethesda

Obsidian Entertainment has often felt like it is in the shadow of Bethesda, with its better-known games, includingThe Outer WorldsandAvowed, often being directly compared to Bethesda’s beloved IP.The Outer Worldsis seen as just beingFallout-lite, andAvowed, up until launch, wasSkyrim-lite. Obsidian Entertainment has even made a spin-off of Bethesda’sFalloutseries in the form ofNew Vegas, further implying, at least at first glance, that the developer is riding the coattails of a bigger and more successful one....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Sara Sanchez

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update 3 Patch Notes, Explained

Baldur’s Gate 3 Update 3 Patch Notes, Explained The changes we’ve seen from Baldur’s Gate 3’s updates have been a phenomenal addition to the game, bringing in new storylines for characters and unique mechanics for overall gameplay. The same can be said forBG3’s Patch 3, as it rolls out yet another batch of hotfixes and item upgrades. We’re here to help you understand these changes by giving you an idea of what to expect in your next playthrough....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Scott Payne

Bleach's Most Hated Arc Was Created Specifically to Troll Fans

Summary By far,Bleach’s most controversial arc is the Lost Substitute Soul Reaper arc, also known as simply the “Fullbringer arc,” given its focus on the new class of spiritual beings known as Fullbringers. The arc was controversial for its massive changes to Ichigo’s abilities and power set, and for featuring a wildly different group of characters, but at least part of this controversy was intended by Tite Kubo. The Fullbringer arc ofBleachtakes place after the defeat of Sosuke Aizen, and Ichigo has (seemingly permanently) lost his Soul Reaper abilities....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Edwin Young

Borderlands 4: Release Date, Platforms, Story, & Gameplay Details

During the PlayStation State of Play, players got a lot of new information about the upcomingBorderlands 4. Players got their first glimpse at gameplay and a solid release date,with the usual amount of chaos, co-op, and loot-grabbing gameplay fans have come to expect. Notably, more information will be coming at the exclusive State of Play forBorderlands 4alone later this spring. Previously,everything known aboutBorderlands 4was a little short on details, as there was an announcement at the end of last year....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Gerald Nelson

Clever Zelda: TOTK Build Solves The Most Annoying Exploration Problem

Summary The greatest innovation introduced byThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis its modular building, letting players construct all sorts of contraptions from items andZonai Devicesgathered from throughout Hyrule. It’s a clever and often astounding iteration onBreath of the Wild’s sandbox design ethos, letting the limits of the game be defined solely by the player’s imagination. Even more thanone year afterTears of the Kingdomwas released, it’s easy to come across all sorts of ingenious, practical designs that can solve obnoxious or persistent problems....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Brittany Castro

Colin Macrae Is The Reason Below Deck Sailing Yacht Was A Success (The Show Isn't The Same Without Him)

Below Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5 has been suffering this season, and with Colin Macrae having left the series after the last season, it’s clear his absence has changed the show negatively. Throughout the current season of the series, viewers have seen a major shift in the show’s quality after a long hiatus and some major backlash. ThoughBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5has been one of the most highly-anticipated premieres of the year, the show’s ability to connect has been vastly different than in the past....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Timothy Hancock

Deadpool & Wolverine's 'Only One Blade' Line Is A Bigger Deal Than You Imagine In MCU Theory

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Deadpool & Wolverine Summary Wesley Snipes' surprise Blade appearance inDeadpool & Wolverinedropped a hilarious jab at theMCU’s vampire hunter, but there may be more to this joke than it may seem at first.Deadpool & Wolverine’s cameo charactersinclude long-absent villains such as Sabretooth, Toad, Azazel, and Juggernaut. Other characters received bigger roles inDeadpool & Wolverine, namely the group of survivors who opposed Cassandra Nova: Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Channing Tatum’s Gambit, Dafne Keen’s X-23, and Wesley Snipes' Blade — plus a few characters thatDeadpool & Wolverine’s easter eggsalluded to, such as Magneto, Quicksilver, Daredevil, and the Punisher....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Meagan Wright

Does The Pokémon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick Trick Work?

The Wonder Pick system makes for simultaneously one of the best and most frustrating mechanics ofPokémon TCG Pocket, making a rumored trick to guarantee the card you’re after all the more enticing. Put forward by keenTCGPfans, the Wonder Pick trick supposedly allows you to take advantage of a glitch where, if you press the skip button during the shuffling animation, the five cards with each pick will stay in their same positions when reversed....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Wesley Robbins

Genshin Impact Triumphant Frenzy Event Guide

Genshin Impact Triumphant Frenzy Event Guide Genshin Impactversion 4.4 features a domain combat event calledTriumphant Frenzy. you’re able to use various trial characters in the game, and in this guide, we’ll cover the best team composition for each stage. How to Complete Triumphant Frenzy Event in Genshin Impact The Triumphant Frenzy event consists of five stages, with each stage having four rounds. you may gain access to different trial characters in every stage, and you want to make a team composition that can fully utilize the buff of that level....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Cody Martinez