Trent Cannon
Trent Cannon
Senior Contributing writer
Trent Cannon: Trent lives in the UK and has been writing about all things geeky for a decade, turning his love of anime, films, tv, and cosplay into a professional obsession. If there is a geeky topic in existence, chances are he's tried to convince someone to let him rant about it.

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Philomena Cunk star's new robot comedy almost broke her (literally)
Diane Morgan had to see a physio after filming new sitcom Ann Droid
August 25, 2026
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Doctor Who's Billie Piper really isn't the next Doctor, she clarifies
Despite what we all saw at the end of the last episode of Doctor Who, Billie Piper insists she is not playing the Sixteenth Doctor.
August 25, 2026
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Kentaro Miura understood something important about trauma: Casca remembering wasn't the same as Casca healing
Recovering from something like Casca's trauma wouldn't be easy for anyone, so it couldn't be easy for her.
August 25, 2026
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Tower of God release schedule (Updated August 2026): When will Season 4 of the hit Webtoon manhwa come out?
We're in a bit of a break between Tower of God chapters, but more is on the way.
August 24, 2026
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One Piece Film God Valley will be the first canon film in the series history
Every other One Piece film has avoided events from the manga, but God Valley will be different.
August 24, 2026
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Berserk creator Kentaro Miura drew every background character like they mattered: "They have souls, after all."
Kentaro Miura found himself struggling with Berserk Volume 39 as he tried to give countless tiny creatures individual expressions.
August 24, 2026
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Netflix's One Piece Season 3 adds faces from both sides of the upcoming arc
The Battle for Alabasta is coming and we're getting to see what both sides of one of the greatest One Piece arcs will look like.
August 24, 2026
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Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is a chance to clean up the messy state of the series' canon [Popverse Jump]
The upcoming remaster of Dragon Ball Super will help clarify what is canon between the anime and the manga.
August 21, 2026
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All Marvel Contest of Champions codes (Updated August 2026)
Every code for MCOC that we could find and how to redeem them.
August 20, 2026
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All LEGO Marvel Super Heroes codes (Updated August 2026): All the character unlocks you could need
These LEGO Marvel Super Heroes cheat codes will help you get the most out of the action platformer.
August 20, 2026
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Kentaro Miura knew the reason Berserk kept being delayed: his own perfectionism
The long delays between new Berserk chapters were almost always because Kentaro Miura couldn't trust anyone else to draw as well as he could.
August 20, 2026
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Marvel Omega codes (Updated August 2026): All new and expired codes for the popular Roblox game
New Marvel Omega codes are released periodically, so you'll want to keep on top of them to get your next big hero.
August 19, 2026
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Yotsuba release schedule (Updated August 2026): Find out when the long awaited next chapter of the slice-of-life manga will be out
It often takes months before new Yotsuba?! chapters come out, but we'll help you find out when to next chapter will be released.
August 19, 2026
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Berserk is basically a shoujo manga wrapped in Fist of the North Star, according to Kentaro Miura
Despite the depictions of blood and violence, Kentaro Miura thought there was a certain "fluffiness" to Berserk.
August 19, 2026
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Tetsuya Nomura teases his involvement in new Kingdom Hearts anime - "Let your imagination run wild"
"What does this mean?" I find myself screaming at Tetsuya Nomura, which perfectly replicates the experience of playing every Kingdom Hearts game.
August 18, 2026
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Ghost Rider gets official release date as Marvel firms up its post-Secret Wars MCU
2028 marks an important year for Marvel Studios, with three MCU movies coming without Spider-Man or Avengers in the title
August 18, 2026
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Nearly 30 years into Berserk, Kentaro Miura basically said Guts and Casca were still in the talking stage
Berserk's Guts and Casca invented the 30-year situationship.
August 18, 2026
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Real release schedule (Updated August 2026): When new chapters of Takehiko Inoue's other basketball manga come out
The Slam Dunk creator turned his eye for action and drama to the harsh realities of wheelchair basketball.
August 18, 2026
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HBO's Lanterns will have a giant footprint, says DC Studios series star
How much will Lanterns impact the DCU and other superhero projects? Massively, according to one star.
August 17, 2026
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Crunchyroll grabs worldwide rights to Your Name filmmaker's new project
After his previous three films grossed nearly $900 million at the box office, Crunchyroll wants to make sure they're a part of the Suzume director's next film.
August 17, 2026
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Berserk's history isn't accurate, and Kentaro Miura had the perfect response: "Hey! Ninjas!"
Kentaro Miura didn't care if Berserk confused European readers... Japanese fans came first.
August 17, 2026
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Sadie Sink, Samara Weaving and Obsession's Inde Navarrette lead the new X-Men as Marvel Studios unveils the next generation of mutants
At D23 Expo 2026, Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios finally confirmed who will join Sadie Sink as the X-Men of the MCU
August 15, 2026
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Marvel Snap codes (Updated August 2026): All the current Marvel Snap codes you can redeem for rewards
We have all the current Marvel Snap codes available in game.
August 14, 2026
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Every creative person has both Guts and Griffith inside them, explains Berserk creator Kentaro Miura
Every creative person could go full villain at any given moment.
August 14, 2026
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Jujutsu Kaisen ended before it let its main character be the main character [Popverse Jump]
Just when Yuji Itadori had the chance to tell his own story, Jujutsu Kaisen ended.
August 14, 2026
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The initial plot of Berserk comes from Kentaro Miura's insecurities with his childhood friends
Kentaro Miura saw himself as lagging behind all his friends, so he pushed himself to become one of the greatest manga artists of all time.
August 13, 2026
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Netflix's US Squid Game spin-off is dead, per reports
David Fincher's long-rumored US version of Squid Game has apparently been axed by Netflix.
August 12, 2026
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Timothée Chalamet really will return as Wonka, eventually, says screenwriter
Rumors that Wonka 2 had been "delayed indefinitely" were, apparently, greatly exagerated.
August 12, 2026
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The story behind Guts' absurdly huge sword in Berserk is surprisingly specific
Before he had his giant sword in Berserk, Guts had multiple designs.
August 12, 2026
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Berserk creator credits Frozen and Mad Max: Fury Road for changing young people's thoughts on gender
Young people are used to women with agency and Kentaro Miura wanted to explore exactly what that means outside of his work on Berserk
August 11, 2026
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How to bring Frank Miller comics to the big screen, from the woman who helps make it happen
Silenn Thomas spoke to Popverse about working with Frank Miller and how his comics translate to the big screen.
August 11, 2026
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The new Ghost in the Shell anime is faithful to the manga in ways the movies couldn't be [Popverse Jump]
Every other adaptation of Masamune Shirow's manga has stripped off the goofy, cartoonish expression, which is part of why they stood out.
August 07, 2026
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An abandoned 3-story manga library in Japan is for sale, and comes with thousands of manga dating back to the '90s
We'd buy the building just to be surrounded by all that manga for a while.
August 05, 2026
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Disney CEO admits the Mandalorian movie flopped - but explains why he doesn't care
Both The Mandalorian and Grogu and the live-action Moana underperformed at the box office, but Disney managed to make money off them anyway.
August 05, 2026
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day's ending is meant to be ambiguous, for the filmmakers' sake
Destin Daniel Cretton says that the final scene of Spider-Man: Brand New Day is meant to fill you with joy even if it doesn't explain itself.
August 05, 2026
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Godzilla is crashing into New York for Minus Zero premiere next month
The 2026 NY Film Festival is going to be the first place you will be able to see Godzilla Minus Zero
August 05, 2026
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The new Resident Evil is about a basic human question (with zombies), says Weapons director
Director Zach Cregger says we'll all know what his new Resident Evil movie is about in the opening scene.
August 05, 2026
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Sony's boss thinks The Odyssey helped Spider-Man: Brand New Day become a bigger hit
Having their three biggest stars out promoting another movie might have hurt Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Instead, Tom Rothman thinks it helped.
August 05, 2026
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A new James Bond? Expect news before 2027
We won't find out who is playing James Bond in the new film until the end of 2026, explains one producer.
August 05, 2026
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Marvel is keeping Tom Holland away from Secret Wars on purpose
Avengers: Secret Wars is Marvel's biggest upcoming project and they can't risk letting loose-lipped Spider-Man actor Tom Holland near it.
August 05, 2026
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Japan now has insurance for fans in case a celebrity cancels their con appearance, concert, or public event
It can't save you from the emotional pain of having a celebrity cancel an appearance, but at least Japan has a plan to protect you from the financial pain.
August 05, 2026
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How Matt Dinniman used Gossip Girl to stop Dungeon Crawler Carl fans from spoiling themselves
Most fans don't read the copyright page, but if A Parade of Horribles readers did, Matt Dinniman at least tried to keep them safe from spoilers.
August 05, 2026
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Prime Video's potential Kratos replacement in God of War is a familiar face
The God of War series lost its original star to injury, so they're reportedly trying to cast an MCU star to get production back on track.
August 04, 2026
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Spider-Man's Brand New Day is about to get bigger with a late IMAX release
With The Odyssey releasing its stranglehold on IMAX screens in North America, Spider-Man could get an unexpected box office boost this week
August 04, 2026
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Before Berserk became a masterpiece, it needed one outrageous idea... then Kentaro Miura thought of a huge friggin' sword
Inspired by Fist of the North Star, Kentaro Miura knew Berserk needed a strong visual gimmick to stand out, so Guts' giant sword was born.
August 04, 2026
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DC's Young Justice are back in a new series starring Kid Flash & Blue Beetle
The team behind the recent Teen Titans series is back for a run on DC's other teenage superhero team and they're bringing two much-requested characters with them.
August 04, 2026
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day builds an MCU that is right to fear the X-Men
A teenage mutant brought NYC to its knees without trying. Now imagine what Professor X could do
August 03, 2026
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Kentaro Miura says one real person, a childhood friend of his, inspired both Guts and Griffith
Kentaro Miura apparently had one of the most wild childhood friends, who would go on to embody both Griffith and Guts in Berserk.
August 03, 2026
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Why we should let Dragon Ball end after the death of Akira Toriyama [Popverse Jump]
Dragon Ball shouldn't become the Batman of manga.
July 31, 2026
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows again that Marvel Studios can’t let Spidey have his own movie
No character suffers more from being in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than Spider-Man
July 31, 2026
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D&D admits it can't keep up with fans' appetites, and is deputizing other companies to create official add-on content
New content for every Dungeons & Dragons setting is ambitious, so Wizards of the Coast are asking for help from other studios in the TTRPG industry.
July 31, 2026
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D&D had big plans to make the game easier to play a few years ago, but admits they lost the plot... now they're trying again
D&D Beyond is getting a revamp with new features to make finding a group and playing Dungeons & Dragons easier.
July 31, 2026
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D&D is doing its first ever R-rated setting... and the lawyers had a $#!+ ton of notes
The new Dark Sun books for Dungeons & Dragons are so brutal, they had to put a warning label on it.
July 31, 2026
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One comics anthology is making room for more joyful, complicated Jewish stories
The creators behind CHUTZPAH! want Jewish comics to be more than stories about tragedy.
July 29, 2026
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The undeniable connection between Captain America and Peggy Carter helped bring Hayley Atwell back to the MCU
"You can't have Steve without Peggy," explains Hayley Atwell as the pair reunite in Avengers: Doomsday.
July 29, 2026
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Is Captain America's baby real? Chris Evans' co-star, Hayley Atwell, suggests it could just be a "dream"
Is Marvel punking us with Captain America's baby in the first Avengers: Doomsday teaser? Now we have doubts.
July 27, 2026
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A Spider-Man cosplayer saved the day for one man trying to cross the street
Dressed as Spider-Man, Christopher Hellenthal hopped out of his truck to help someone in need.
July 27, 2026
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Marvel Studios spent eight years and at least a half dozen pitches trying to convince Chris Evans to return as Captain America
Before his eventual return in Avengers: Doomsday, Chris Evans says Marvel pitched him "at least a dozen" different ways to bring Steve Rogers back.
July 27, 2026
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Reacher star Alan Ritchson says he is in "a lot of" talks with DC Studios about a big role, but its no longer Batman
Is there someone besides Batman in the DCU who needs to be a big as Reacher? We may be finding out soon.
July 26, 2026
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Marvel quietly rebranded SDCC as San Diego Doom Con during its Hall H panel
Avengers: Doomsday is on all our minds at the moment, and Marvel wants to make sure it stays that way.
July 26, 2026
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The X-Men-shaped hole in Marvel's Comic-Con panel may be its biggest reveal
Marvel skipped the X-Men at Comic-Con, and that might be the biggest clue about Avengers: Secret Wars yet.
July 26, 2026
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DC Studios has cast Big Barda for Mister Miracle cartoon, and showrunner Tom King teases it was a "fun problem" to solve
Tom King says they've found a "brilliant actress" for the Mister Miracle show, but stopped short of saying who.
July 26, 2026
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Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider movie for Marvel Studios shouldn't just be R-rated... it should be terrifying
Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy should make Ghost Rider as scary as possible when he comes back to the MCU in 2028.
July 26, 2026
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Marvel Studios has recast young T'Challa 2 for a long-awaited third Black Panther movie
Marvel Studios revealed that T'Challa's son is ready for the mantle of Black Panther in the MCU.
July 26, 2026
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Time "messes back": Marvel may have just explained how Avengers: Doomsday happens with one new Endgame line retconned into the movie
Shown at Marvel's panel at SDCC 2026, the new trailer for Avengers: Endgame Encore might give a hint at how it all ties into Doomsday.
July 26, 2026
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Bill Sienkiewicz proved comic books could be art. Now he's getting the documentary to match
Bill Sienkiewicz: That Polish Guy trailer dropped at SDCC 2026 and shows just how much the comic book artist has influenced figures from comics to Hollywood.
July 26, 2026
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2025 was the absolute "single best year" for sales in DC Comics' 80+ year history according to Jim Lee, thanks in no small part to Absolute Batman
"We're kicking ass in publishing," stresses the DC Comics President and Publisher
July 25, 2026
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The Clayface movie pitch made DC Studios' boss James Gunn squeamish... and that's a good thing
At SDCC 2026, the Clayface director revealed that James Gunn had to look away from some of the reference images he included in his pitch.
July 25, 2026
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Has Marvel Studios quietly given up on Blade? The movie's logo designer thinks so
Will we ever see Blade in the MCU? Maybe, but it looks like it might not be Mahershala Ali playing him.
July 25, 2026
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Marvel is reviving the Indiana Jones franchise in a new comic set just after Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones and the Sword of Pandemonium is set to debut in December 2026.
July 25, 2026
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DC Studios' Mister Miracle series has one guiding principle: "Make it more Kirby"
From the designs to the dialogue, Tom King is keeping Jack Kirby in every part of the Mister Miracle development.
July 25, 2026
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Barbie has conquered movies. Now she's coming back to comics
Dark Horse has announced a new Barbie comic book run is coming.
July 25, 2026
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AMC is ending The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon in 2027 with the fourth (and now final) season
Will this be the end of Norman Reedus' journey in The Walking Dead? We have to wait until 2027 to find out.
July 25, 2026
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Percy Jackson Season 3 gets a release date, and future lead star Nico di Angelo begins to come into focus
The di Angelo siblings are set to make a big splash in Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 and we're here for it.
July 25, 2026
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Jim Lee turned down $75,000 to appear on The Masked Singer, because he was worried he'd become a meme
The DC Comics President explains that his appearance on The Masked Singer would have gone viral... for all the wrong reasons.
July 24, 2026
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A surprise new Batman game launches on July 31 - and Amazon Prime members get it free
Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles launches the same day that Season 2 of the Prime Video animated series lands.
July 24, 2026
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How a comic that got posted to social media became my most anticipated anime of the season [Popverse Jump]
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You started as a simple writing exercise and quickly touched a nerve among anime and manga fans around the world
July 24, 2026
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They are rebooting the Gundam universe, overseen by the Ghost in the Shell anime writers & director
Kenji Kamiyama is creating a new Gundam timeline, with a new anime series announced at SDCC 2026.
July 23, 2026
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There is an official MCU plan for Miles Morales, but Kevin Feige said they're waiting for the Spider-Verse movies to end first
After Sony's Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Kevin Feige is keen to bring Miles Morales into the MCU.
July 23, 2026
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After 20 years, Supernatural is paying off one of Dean Winchester's first mysteries in a spinoff comic book
One line in Supernatural's pilot hinted at an entire unseen adventure.
July 23, 2026
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The first new Scott Pilgrim comic in 16 years feels like it escaped a Sega CD
Scott Pilgrim returns after 16 years with a Sonic-inspired new villain.
July 23, 2026
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More manga-ka are accusing Kodansha and other manga publishers of abuse after Cells at Work! creator Akane Shimizu spoke out
Multiple manga creators have since come forward with stories about the abuse and neglect they suffered from editors and publishers.
July 21, 2026
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Rent-a-Girlfriend release schedule (Updated August 2026)
The Rent-a-Girlfriend manga remains one of the most popular romance manga out there, so here is how to get caught up on all the love.
July 21, 2026
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Kingdom release schedule (updated August 2026): When the next chapter of the sweeping historical epic is coming out
The English release of Kingdom is finally happening, and we've got all the details about where and when you can read the next chapter.
July 21, 2026
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Marvel confirms Avengers: Doomsday will feature three universes and lots of colliding in official synopsis
The MCU, the Fantastic Four, and X-Men are all colliding in the latest Avengers: Doomsday synopsis.
July 20, 2026
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Now that Steve Rogers is a dad, he's even more worthy in first Avengers: Doomsday trailer
The new Avengers: Doomsday trailer shows that you can take time off and still be worthy, which is an important lesson for us all.
July 20, 2026
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Marvel unveils Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom voice—but still won't show his face
Iconic villains should be heard and not seen, if the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer is anything to go by.
July 20, 2026
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Absolute Batman is Berserk without the Guts [Popverse Jump]
Absolute Batman plays it too safe to really embrace what makes Berserk a generational comic.
July 17, 2026
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A new fantasy franchise is launching, with centaurs riding unicorns, and its called Centaur Riders
Milestone and DC Batman office vet Joe Illidge is launching a new fantasy franchise with Centaur Riders.
July 15, 2026
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Witch Watch release schedule (Updated August 2026): When is chapter 259 coming out?
New Witch Watch chapters are coming. Here is when and were you can read them.
July 14, 2026
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Akane-banashi release schedule (Updated August 2026): When is chapter 219 and 220 coming out?
While we wait for Akane-banashi season 2, get caught up with the manga with new chapters coming out weekly.
July 14, 2026
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Farming Life in Another World release schedule (updated July 2026): When the next chapters of the hit manga and light novels will be released
If you're looking for an isekai manga that is more slice of life than world saving, Farming Life in Another World might be your best bet.
July 13, 2026
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Coyote vs. Acme is a love letter to Wile E. Coyote's inability to quit, say filmmakers
When life gives you lemons, build lemon bombs. That's the lesson we should all be taking from Coyote vs. Acme.
July 13, 2026
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The Devil May Cry anime isn't necessarily good... but I love it anyway [Popvese Jump]
No show that heavily features Limp Bizkit can be taken seriously, but Devil May Cry still manages to be fun to watch
July 10, 2026
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Ghost in the Shell anime director describes "spiritual communion" with original creator
Who among us hasn't spent days re-reading Ghost in the Shell and praying to an imaginary version of Masamune Shirow?
July 09, 2026
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Kadokawa Editor-in-Chief reveals the top 5 things a successful manga creator should have
Great art doesn't always make a great manga, which is why you need a couple other key skills.
July 09, 2026
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The Pitt Season 3 is going to be more political than ever
The Pitt Season 3 is airing in January 2027, but star Noah Wyle explains why the action takes place in November 2026.
July 09, 2026
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword release schedule (Updated August 2026): When Wistoria 67 will be released and where to read it
While we wait for Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 3, here is how to get caught up on the hit manga.
July 08, 2026
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Paramount+ is so confident about Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, it's releasing three months earlier - in 2 weeks
After an ever-changing release date and minimal marketing, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender finally has a trailer.
July 08, 2026
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There won't be enough consoles to play GTA 6 this year, warns industry insider
A PlayStation and Xbox console shortage is set to hit right when people will be wanting to play Grand Theft Auto VI.
July 08, 2026
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