Say Hello To The Big 3 of Isekai Anime In 2026

Isekai, a hugely popular anime genre in Japan, is experiencing a major resurgence. 2026 promises to be a fantastic year for fans, as the three biggest Isekai series – That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime, Re: Zero, and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation – are all scheduled to return after a period of inactivity.

Video Game Series As Good Or Better Than Dark Souls

The Dark Souls games are famously challenging, but also incredibly satisfying. While they have a lot going for them, like any series, there are areas where other games excel. Here are five franchises that do a few things better, but that doesn’t take away from how great Dark Souls is.

The Criminally Underrated 91% Rotten Tomatoes Anime Movie From the Studio Behind Dandadan

Truly innovative films often get overlooked in favor of more mainstream, familiar options. Their unique ideas or artistic styles can be overshadowed by hype surrounding traditional movies, simply because they seem different. But for some anime fans, these films are hidden gems. Inu-Oh, from the studio that created Dandadan, is a stunning rock-and-roll historical epic that boasts a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s a movie you need to experience with your ears as much as your eyes, and it’s time we discussed why Inu-Oh is the ultimate concert film.

Pokemon Fan Gives Yamask Different Versions for Every Pokemon Type

Yamask, often called the Spirit Pokemon, was introduced in the Pokemon Black and White games. Its Pokedex entry describes it as an ancient spirit that roams old ruins. A different version of Yamask, known as Galarian Yamask, appeared in Pokemon Sword and Shield. The original Yamask evolves into Cofagrigus at level 34. Galarian Yamask has a unique evolution requirement: it only evolves into Runerigus if its trainer takes at least 49 damage without being knocked out, then walks under a specific arch in the Galar region.