The Boy and the Heron has attracted widespread attention due to the chance that it might be Hayao Miyazaki’s last film, but one interpretation of the movie might mean there’s hope for one more work from the acclaimed director.

In an interview we conducted with the film’s English dub director Michael Sinterniklaas, the illustrious voice actor and director made mention of a theory brought to his attention by Mark Chang, the production manager at NYAV Post’s New York office.

If you were to name one of the more influential anime films to come out in the past few years, chances are Michael Sinterniklaas is responsible for its English dub.

Involved in the dubbing industry for decades, he has provided voice work for film and television series in addition to being at the helm of several prominent dubs as a casting and dialogue director. His most notable works in anime range from crafting the English dub for the Oscar-nominated Mirai to voicing in the dub for the global smash hit Your Name.

Though it is something you have to directly opt-into on Steam to access, anyone can access Update 47 for Lethal Company. Keep in mind that it is experimental, so there could still be bugs with it. However, thanks to players who have already accessed it, we do have a clear idea of update 47.

All of this information is thanks to YouTuber Wurps. Though keep in mind they are utilizing mods so their UI might look different than yours.

With over a thousand different Pokemon species in existence, there is a wide variety of different influences these monsters are inspired by. Naturally, there is an assortment of frosty and festive ‘Mons that are just perfect for spreading holiday cheer, and we’ve rounded up ten of the very best.

Follow along below to admire these winter-themed ‘Mons and celebrate the holidays with beloved Pokemon pals.

It’s safe to say that 2023 was a mixed year for gamers. After all, for every Baldurs Gate 3, there was a Walking Dead: Destinies. As we enter a new year, however, it is time to look forward to the games to come. As such here are 10 of the most anticipated games of 2024.

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth – January 26th

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios’ long-running Like A Dragon (formerly Yakuza) series. Infinite Wealth is the first game set outside of Japan, taking place in both the city of Yokohama and the island of Hawaii.

The Final’s second live patch is its biggest so far and with it comes a variety of buffs, nerfs, and changes worth exploring. So, with that said, here are some of the highlights we can look forward to in patch 1.4.0 of The Finals.

Abilities

Right off the bat are the balance changes around Abilities, specifically the Heavy’s Mesh Shield health being reduced by 150hp to 1100. In my eyes, this only makes the Heavy’s other Abilities like Charge and Slam even more enticing with how purely defensive the directional Mesh Shield is. You may be better off rolling with the Dome Shield and using the Charge or Goo Gun.

Most gamers have given Fornite a try at some point, myself included. Way back in now what feels to be eighty-four years ago, I, too, was a casual player of the Battle Royale, grinding for V-Bucks so I could buy each Season’s Battle Pass. However, my interest eventually dwindled and as time went on, I abandoned Fortnite for a handful of other games.

The last thing I truly remember was unlocking TNTina and going up against the Midas boss, and then exploring as Jules across a now flooded map – yup, it’s been that long! I know, shocking, right? I’m sure all you true-blue Fortnite players are looking down on me in disgust.

Marvel Snap‘s meta has gone through quite a few slumps. We’ve been plagued by Galactus, Alioth, and now Blob, and there’s always one particular card that’s at the center of it all: Professor X.

With this week’s OTA update, Professor X is finally getting a small slap on the wrist, though it’s worth noting that his core ability remains the same. Aside from X, a few other cards have also gotten small nerfs, including Viper, Werewolf by Night, Black Widow, and more.

You’re out of school, your job just closed up and you’re looking for a good way to spend your time. If you’ve got a subscription to Xbox Game Pass, then you’ve already got plenty of options right at your fingertips!

Here’s 15 Game Pass Games that you can curl up on the couch to while you’re relaxing for the holidays.

Friends is one of — if not the — most iconic television sitcoms of all time. If you’re a fan of the series, which you should be if you’re here to take this quiz, then you probably think that you know everything there is to know about Monica, Rachel, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, and Ross. But do you really?

This 26-question trivia quiz will test the limits of your Friends knowledge. Frankly, we apologize in advance but it’s like really hard… like super hard. It’ll be difficult to answer all of these questions correctly, but we have faith that you all can do pretty well!

Haikyuu!! is among the most popular sports anime of all time, telling the story of Hinata Shoyo and his time in the Karasuno High Volleyball Club. There has been multiple seasons of the show, each spanning close matches against familiar rivals and new faces in training, sparring and tournaments.

Along the way, there has been some brilliant opening sequences to get viewers pumped up for the volleyball action ahead, so we’ve gone ahead and ranked all Haikyuu!! openings based on music, animation, visual effects, symbolism, and imagery.

The Pokemon franchise is full of a huge variety of different monster designs, plenty of which are inspired by real-world animals. Naturally, there is an adorable selection of cat-like Pokemon in existence, based both on domestic house cats and big cats.

We’ve rounded up ten of the best fluffy lil cattos for everyone to admire, so follow along below to take a look at these purrfect fuzzy friends.

Hail, traveler! Pull up a seat and rejoice in the most splendid day on the Fódlan calendar.

For you see, this day of December the 20th (AKA the month of the Ethereal Moon), is the birthday of Lord Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd — heir to the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, the venerable Boar Prince, and a certified hottie, despite what that weird Reddit post once claimed.

With winter already upon us and the holiday season fast approaching, there’s nothing more relaxing than ignoring all of your responsibilities and choosing to stay inside and watch anime instead. Get ready to cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa and dive into a winter wonderland of anime magic!

From heartwarming tales to adrenaline-pumping adventures, these anime gems are the perfect companions for chilly nights and festive cheer. Just keep on reading for an enchantingly festive list of the best winter-themed anime to watch this holiday season!

Everyone loves a good doggo, Pokemon Trainers included. Thankfully, there have been plenty of canine Pokemon developed over the years, bringing a variety of furry friends to the table for fans to admire. We’ve rounded up ten of the heckin’ best dogs in the Pokemon franchise for everyone to admire, so follow along below to see some very good bois.

Arcanine

C’mon, as if Arcanine could be left out of the mix – this Pokemon was literally one of the very first canine Pokemon to exist as part of the original 151 ‘Mons in Kanto. On top of that, Arcanine is known as the ‘Legendary’ Pokemon, despite not being a Legendary itself – which is more than enough reason to be considered one of the best doggos of the franchise. On top of that, Arcanine is the biggest, the fluffiest, the friendliest, the most loyal, and you can even ride on its back for transport – it doesn’t get much better than this big ol’ orange doggo!

Ever since Second Dinner announced the flexible Series drop system for Marvel Snap, things have felt dire, to say the least. We’ve not seen any Series drops in nearly a year, and the studio only spoke up about it a couple months back to state that there would be more news coming before the end of 2023.

Well, the news is finally here, and we’ll be getting some downgrades with the patch coming in early January. Here are all the Series drops that are happening on Jan. 9, 2024:

Most anime fans will agree that 2023 was a great year for anime. Tons of new shows were released, and many major titles came and went as the year progressed, like the release of the One Piece live-action and the final episode of Attack on Titan (heartbreaking).

With so much focus on these major titles, however, many of 2023’s other anime were easily overlooked. This article will give those anime the recognition they deserve by focusing on all of the greatest underrated anime of 2023!

House Flipper 2 on PC

Let me start off by saying I’m not usually the kind of person to play, let alone enjoy, the kind of simulation games that gamify a difficult and work-heavy concept. Enter House Flipper 2, a game that makes the hard work of cleaning and renovating homes an honest-to-god relaxing and enjoyable experience. House Flipper 2 accomplishes this by simplifying the actions of everything you do.

Normally, scrubbing clean almost every interior surface of your house would take hours, if not days. On the flip side, House Flipper 2 makes such a chore quite chill by only demanding you aim at the dirty smudge and press a button. Waiting for the task’s completion over a few seconds is the only difficulty involved. Even then, the perks you unlock for each varied task only helps to improve the speed at which you renovate a house.

Glitches are just a part of gaming, but there are different levels. The best are the helpful glitches that give you an unintended edge, but those aren’t great for multiplayer.

The worst is when a glitch only gives your opponent the edge, and only you suffer. Call of Duty Warzone is currently experiencing the latter in the new Urzikstan map that arrived with Season 1 that everyone should know about.

Overall, 2023 has been a great year for anime. Many incredible titles have come and gone in the past year, but some of the most popular anime of 2023 have, curiously enough, been in the romance genre.

Romance anime has long since been a favorite genre among anime fans all across the globe, and this year has been nothing short of overwhelming proof of that. Tons of romance anime have made their debut in 2023, but this list will only highlight the best of the best.