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.

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.

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.

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!

As we near the end of 2023, it’s time to look back on some of the highlights of the anime year. Within the numerous new releases, remakes, and seasonal continuations of beloved shows, there are some true standout titles to be considered for the Shonen category. If you’re a fan of this genre, then prepare yourself – we’ve rounded up ten of the best titles that have aired across the year to review what made them such standout successes from their competitors.

Note: This article may contain spoilers for the selected titles, read at your own risk!

My Hero Academia is a popular ongoing anime series following protagonist Deku and his journey to become the number one Pro Hero in a world full of crazy superpowers. Naturally, it’s no surprise that an anime with a world such as this has delivered some amazing opening sequences and theme songs. We’ve rounded up every My Hero Academia opening and ranked them from best to worst, based on music, imagery, animation, and symbolism. Let’s jump right in and go PLUS ULTRA!

11. Starmaker

Look, don’t get me wrong – I truly believe that there is no ‘bad’ My Hero Academia opening. Unfortunately, one poor unfortunate candidate had to be placed on the bottom of the list, and this time the unlucky recipient is Starmaker.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC is set to go live on Dec. 14, 2023, finally giving eager Trainers another adventure to play through. However, before jumping into the Indigo Disk, there are several things that players will want to consider doing beforehand, some of which are mandatory.

We’ve rounded up the most important items to check off on your to-do list, so take a look below to ensure you’re fully prepared when launch day rolls around.

The world of Naruto is vast, including several different villages which each host a variety of different Clans with unique Jutsu. Because of the sheer number of characters in Naruto, some shinobi are often overshadowed by their peers, leaving the poor souls as forgotten and underrated compared to others.

We’ve rounded up ten of these individuals so we can give them the appreciation they deserve.

Pokemon designs are often indicative of their Typings through name, color, shape, and other visual attributes. However, there are a few Pokemon who may look like a certain Type, but are something completely different entirely, or appear to have colors linked to a secondary Type not incorporated in their species.

Here are ten Pokemon whose typings caught us all off guard at some point.

The Naruto franchise has a story spanning over 26 seasons total between both the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden series. With such a high number of seasons, it’s only natural that there have been some iconic and memorable opening credits throughout. We’ve rounded up fifteen of the best, based on music, animation, and imagery/symbolism to the show, so tighten your ninja headbands and follow along below to relive these moments.

15. Seishun Kyousoukyoku

Seishun Kyousoukyoku is the Naruto opening that revolves around the Sasuke retrieval ark, with Naruto, Shikamaru, Neji, Choji, and Kiba forming a special squad to try to track him down and bring him back to his home in the Hidden Leaf. There are a lot of really interesting angles used as the team runs and jumps through the trees, and the song portrays the perfect sense of urgency that this retrieval mission has bestowed on the Genin.

The Pokemon games have a variety of different music throughout, with Trainer battles being some of the most enjoyable themes available. We’ve rounded up ten of the greatest character-specific tunes when it comes to battling, so follow along below to relive these legendary encounters and determine which one is truly the best (like no one ever was).

Zinnia

One of the highlights of Pokemon ORAS’ storyline is the post-game Delta Episode content, starring the mysterious trainer known as Zinnia. As if her design, narrative, and partner Pokemon weren’t badass enough, this theme makes her even more memorable. Zinnia’s battle music is the perfect blend of intensity and mystery, which perfectly suits her character. With the violin creating a ridiculously catchy melody among the fast-paced drums, this music is sure to make your fight against her a significant highlight within the entire ORAS game. 

The Pokemon games have had some fascinating characters over the years. However, many of these individuals are often forgotten or overshadowed by the main protagonist and rivals. We’ve rounded up ten of the most intriguing and lovable Pokemon characters who deserve to make a comeback in future games, revisiting what makes them so special and where they could go next.

Zinnia

Having made her debut in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Zinnia is a character that deserves so much more attention. Not only is her design near flawless, but she also came with one hell of a battle theme to get you truly pumped. Zinnia was the starring character within ORAS’ post-game Delta Episode, which created much intrigue towards her character and story; and who could forget her beloved partner Pokemon? This girl had ‘Mons of both the small and cute variation with her Whismur, Aster, as well as powerful and menacing with her Mega Salamence.

Attack on Titan has made a name for itself through the amount of detail that is packed into every scene, and its opening themes and ending credits each season are no exception. This has caused the show to be widely recognized for its masterful foreshadowing, with small hints displaying hugely significant details that would hint at key moments in the story much further down the line.

Now that Attack on Titan has finally wrapped up for good, I found myself revisiting some of my favorite opening and ending credits throughout the series, and I was drawn back to my old favorite ending credits, ED2, otherwise known as Great Escape.

Attack on Titan is a heavily emotional tale, with numerous devastating and bittersweet scenes that hit fans right in the feels. While narrative strength and character development are impressive throughout, the impact of these scenes is amplified by the incredibly powerful and moving music. To celebrate Attack on TItan’s astounding OST, we’ve collected 10 of the most memorable tracks to explore how they added to some of the series’ most breathtaking and heartbreaking moments.

Call Your Name <Gv>

The original “Call Your Name” track is already emotional enough as it is, but this variation uses a female singer instead, operating as a theme song for the highly troubled character, Annie Leonhart. This variation of the song is used as the ending credits for the Lost Girls OVA, which expands on Annie’s backstory, offering viewers hints into her internal conflict and true struggles underneath her harsh exterior.

In a show as gruesome and emotional as Attack on Titan, it’s only natural that there is an abundance of impactful character deaths along the way. To celebrate the show finally coming to an end, we’ve rounded up 15 of the most devastating death scenes, evaluating why they were so moving and emotional in comparison to other slaughters.

Carla Jaeger

How could anyone forget the brutal demise of Carla Jaeger, biological mother to Eren and adoptive mother to Mikasa?

Pokemon and Digimon are two of the biggest monster-catching and taming franchises in existence, commonly seen as rivals to one another. Because of this, it’s only natural that some monster designs between the two franchises will follow similar concepts or visual appearances.

However, between them both, one question remains; which universe has the cutest critters? We’ve rounded up ten different duos to battle it out for bragging rights, so follow along below.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Indigo DIsk DLC is set to release on December 14, bringing a brand new side adventure to the game. On top of these, a section of returning fan-favorite Pokemon will become available in the game, which has got many players excited to catch ’em all.

We’ve rounded up ten ‘Mons you should be most excited for, so follow along below.

There are numerous cute and friendly Pokemon in existence, with over a thousand different specimens available to choose from. Among them, certain ‘Mons seem to be the perfect contenders for household pets in the Pokemon world, and we’ve rounded up ten of these adorable critters to show off!

Eevee

I’m sure it’s no surprise that Eevee is among the first contenders for a Pokemon pet. After all, look at the adorable little ball of fluff; It’s like the cute little fox-dog everyone dreams of owning!

Every Overwatch fan has been highly anticipating the possible arrival of Mauga into the game ever since he was first revealed as part of Baptiste’s story in the Overwatch comics.

Fans have been holding out for this Talon heavy assault to be added to Overwatch ever since, and finally, as revealed at Blizzcon 2023, this has been made a reality.