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Pokémon Gen 10 Must Abandon The Worst Part Of Scarlet & Violet To Truly Succeed
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have a lot of redeeming qualities, but one of their worst features absolutely needs to go for Gen 10 to succeed.

Pokémon Day 2025: All The Evidence That Suggests A New Eeveelution Is Coming In Legends Z-A
It's been some time since Pokémon has given fans a new Eevee evolution, the last being Sylveon in X and Y. Could we be getting a new one soon?

The Pokémon Anime Will Bring Ash Back One Day, And the Comeback Must Do One Thing to Succeed
If Ash Ketchum is ever to return to the Pokémon anime, then it's essential that his reappearance have changed the character since we last saw him.

Pokémon's New Anime Is Already Heading for Its Finale: Here Is What You Need to Know
Pokémon Horizons is moving into its endgame after a dramatic showdown that achieved a main character's dream. Here's what we know about the ending.

It's Been 10 Years, and Junji Ito's Collaboration With Pokémon Still Has Not Been Beat
Ten years ago, Junji Ito teamed up with The Pokémon Company to redesign two of their monsters in his style. Today, they're still his best crossover.

I it It, Pokémon Missed a Massive Opportunity With Ash's Final Episode
Ash Ketchum was the face of Pokemon trainers for over 25 years, and his send-off episode could have been so much better.

In the Wake of Ash's Exit, Has the Pokémon Anime Found Its Footing?
It's been over 2 years since Ash's departure from the Pokémon anime was announced, but has the anime managed to pave a new way forward since?

If You Loved Beastars, the Perfect Anime Is Coming For You in Fall 2025
Beastars fans get excited, your next anime romance obsession is coming in With You, Our Love Will Make It Through this fall.

Sailor Moon Fans, Listen Up! The Magical Girl Team of Your Dreams Just Landed
For fans of anime like Sailor Moon, you do not want to miss out on Boom Studios' magical girl comic book: Flavor Girls, which is back on stands now.

Pokémon's Most Underrated Season Did Something No Other Anime Could For Ash
While it may be controversial, the Sun & Moon anime took a bold step by changing the Pokémon formula, and it was a good choice for the series.

Only One of Ash's Pokémon Companions Broke Reality, and it Created an Underrated Episode Every Fan Needs to Watch
A rather unusual episode of Pokémon saw one of Ash's companions traveling through time, allowing her to change the past, and thus the present.

Pokémon Already Confirmed Ash's Return... But There's One Big Caveat
An interview with the anime's director suggests that fans haven't seen the last of Ash and Pikachu, which has some major implications for the reboot.

Pokémon’s May Hasn't Returned to the Anime For One Truly Tragic Reason
While many of Ash's former traveling partners made a come back in the anime's final series, May wasn't among them, and the reason is heartbreaking.

I'm Sad That Pokémon DLC Might Have Permanently Killed One Franchise Tradition
Pokémon’s use of DLC might have permanently ended one of the franchise’s oldest traditions, a prospect that is quite sad to think about.

Pokémon May Have Bid Farewell to Ash and Honestly? His Last Season Was One of His Best
Pokémon Journeys was an excellent send-off for Ash, revisiting many important characters and moments. Here are 10 of Journeys' best episodes, ranked.

How Sailor Moon Transformed High Fashion Into an Anime Goldmine
Sailor Moon is more than just an iconic shoujo anime, it is the bridge between anime and high fashion with its intricate costume designs.

Shonen Jump's New Hit Is Here, and Its Roots Run From Sailor Moon to Pokemon
Shonen Jump's newest hit has finally arrived, and is flying off bookshelves thanks to a premise reminiscent of works like Sailor Moon and Pokemon.

Disney's Live-Action Remakes Strategy Will Run Into A Big Problem Soon Despite Massive Box Office Success
Disney's onslaught of live-action remakes of its animated classics has yielded a lot of box office success — but they're about to run into a problem.

Every Marvel Villain Confirmed To Exist In The MCU's New Spider-Man Universe
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man introduced a swathe of classic and modern Marvel villains, many of which have been reimagined for the series.

It's Happening: Marvel Just Revived Its Sickest Villain, And Wolverine Isn't Prepared
The Maker ranks as one of Marvel's sickest villains, and now the publisher has revealed how he impacted the life of the Ultimate version of Wolverine.

10 Most Overrated Characters In Batman: The Animated Series
Though Batman: The Animated Series is often lauded as proffering the definitive versions of some characters, some struggle to live up to this legacy.

Former Disney Star Acknowledges The Channel "Was Ahead Of The Curve" For Colorblind Casting & Diverse Movies 19 Years Ago
Brenda Song opens up about how the Disney Channel was surprisingly ahead of its time when it came to offering diverse casts in its feature movies.

I'll Be Disappointed If Pokemon Legends: Z-A Doesn't Bring Back My Favorite Kalos Feature
If you're anything like me, you have high expectations for Pokemon Legends: Z-A; there's one thing that can help retain a nostalgic X and Y vibe.

Recasting Nick Fury For The MCU's Post-Avengers 6 Reboot
The MCU could well be heading for a franchise reboot after Avengers 6, and if so, a new actor may bring Nick Fury to life in the new continuity.

10 Girl Cartoons (That Guys Secretly Love)
It's true: guys love girl cartoons just as much as girls do. We take a closer look at 10 female-oriented animated series that guys know and (secretly) love.

New Pokémon Horizons Evolution Breaks The Limits Set By Ash With Incredible Scene
Pokémon Horizons has once again sured what Ash was allowed to do in its latest episode, complete with an incredible evolution sequence.

The Original Power Rangers Universe Is Officially Dead After 32 Years
With a new Power Rangers show reportedly in development, the universe that began in 1993 with Mighty Morphin seems to have come to an end.

Ahead of Its New Anime, Pokémon Is Sparking a Big Debate Over a Character's Death
Pokémon's new poster hints at a potentially horrific fate for one of its major characters, but will the anime actually commit to this darker turn?

Pokémon: Mega Voltage Releases First Trailer, Giving Us a Look At the Anime's Long-Awaited Timeskip
The new series of Pokémon Horizons, Mega Voltage, has released its first trailer, giving fans a peak at the post-timeskip world of Horizons.

Sailor Moon Is a Classic, But Face It - The Anime Is Far From Perfect
From formulaic villains to inconsistent pacing, Sailor Moon has plenty of reasons to cast doubt upon its place as a top-tier anime.

As Pokémon Eyes a New Anime, One Trainer Just Made a Clever Homage to Ash Ketchum
Liko’s updated hairpin in Pokémon Horizons: Mega Voltage is now sparking speculation about a connection or possible appearance.

The New 86% Looney Tunes Movie Shows Just How Poorly Warner Bros. Has Handled The Iconic Property
The Day the Earth Blew Up is struggling to make a splash at the box office, which seems to be a direct result of WB's treatment of Looney Tunes.

Pokémon's New Leads Are About to Do the One Thing the Anime Swore Ash Never Would
Pokémon is doing something completely new for the series by embracing a timeskip, but why is it okay now, when they never did so for Ash?

Digimon Adventure Is Officially Over, Marking the End of One of Anime's Classics
The Digimon franchise is ready to say goodbye to the cast of Adventure, as confirmed by the director of the recently released celebr video.

After Pokémon's Anime Timeskip, I'm Sure There's Only One Way the Show Can Bring Ash Back
There's one simple way that Ash could return to the Pokémon anime without completely derailing the plot of Horizons, but will they do it?

Snow White's Prince Replacement Is Practically A Carbon Copy Of Another Disney Animated Hero
Snow White's love interest basically replaces the original Prince with a carbon copy of another Disney love interest from the 21st century.

Pokémon Horizons Has The Best (And Evilest) Villain In The Entire Franchise
A new villain has emerged in Pokémon Horizons, and his diabolical scheming puts past anime villains to shame with its indisputably evil approach.

Pokemon Made a Massive Mistake With Ash Ketchum, But Don't Worry! It Can Be Fixed
There's one evolution Pokemon's anime refuses to allow, but letting Ash grow up could be the key to saving the franchise from becoming stale.

Does Pokémon Need to Bring Back Ash Already? His Return Would Be... Complicated
With the recent announcement of Pokémon: Mega Voltage, the question of whether Ash Ketchum should return to Pokémon is back up for debate.

Ash Is an Anime Icon For a Reason, And These 10 Pokémon Scenes Show Why He's the Very Best
Ash Ketchum is one of the most famous anime characters of all time, and it was all thanks to these great moments that he's so well known to this day.