Welcome, Friends and The Big Bang Theory fans to another round of quote-based TV trivia. In the words of our favorite pizza-munching New Yorker: How you doin’?

You’d think that these two hunky rapscallions wouldn’t have all that much in common with one another, but think again. That’s right, out of all the awesome characters on both respective shows, we have a big ol’ soft spot for both Joey Tribbiani and Howard Wolowitz. Funny, charismatic, with a penchant for wooing the gals, both Joey and Howard are loveable rogues who always manage to put a smile on our faces, right?

The Shinobi world of Naruto is filled with dangerous missions, powerful antagonists, and full-fledged wars, so it’s no surprise that there’s been many tragic losses of character lives along the way. However, among the frequent deaths occurring throughout the ninja lifestyle, there are several instances in Naruto where characters realistically should have lost their lives but somehow managed to escape such a fate. We’ve rounded up the most notable characters that come to mind regarding near-death experiences and defying the odds, so without further ado, here are 10 Naruto characters that should have died.

Orochimaru

The strange mentor-student dynamic between Sasuke and Orochimaru has always seemed to be building up to the moment Sasuke would finally overthrow the latter, killing him off for good. There had been years of training to this build-up, fuelled by Sasuke’s hunger for revenge and desires to hone his abilities, so it only made sense that the time would finally come and Orochimaru’s chapter would be closed for good, leaving Kabuto to carry on his legacy.

Things are getting heavy in Chainsaw Man as of late. The action and romantic intrigue of earlier chapters has given way to existential crises aplenty, and the titular hero now has to contend with a fake boasting lofty ideals. All the same, it’s left more than a few people wondering when the next chapter will release, which is why we’ve constructed this Chainsaw Man Chapter 135 release date and spoilers guide.

When Does Chainsaw Man Chapter 135 Come Out? Answered

So we’ve got good news and bad news regarding Chainsaw Man Chapter 135. The good news is that we do have a firm release date.

In anime, characters such as the protagonist are often underestimated as mere punching bags, and every battle comes down to one decisive blow deciding who the winner is. That is why it is always satisfying to see a boastful or annoying character get one-shotted by our favorite heroes. In this article, we will list the top 10 one-hit KOs in anime.

10. Asta vs. Sekke (Black Clover)

If you’re an avid Black Clover fan, you definitely remember this iconic moment. Despite his lack of magic, Asta confronts our universal punching bag Sekke in the Magic Knights entrance exam. As the battle starts, he swiftly uses his grit, anti-magic sword, and his love for Sister Lily to deliver the critical blow. This scene shocks everyone as they witness a magicless boy win the match.

There’s been a lot of hype recently regarding the Spider-Man video game series, thanks to the reveal of more teaser trailers and details for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5. Noticing this progression of the sequel has caused me to give some very uneasy side-eye to my copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4, which has sadly been sitting in my games cabinet unplayed from the day I first purchased it. Don’t get me wrong, though; this is not something I’m proud of. I’m well aware that this title is one of the most popular games on PS4 and that the entire Marvel’s Spider-Man series has been a success for Sony in general.

I’ve watched my friends and family enjoy the game for themselves, and I definitely see the appeal in gameplay mechanics, graphics, and cinematics. However, although I’ve owned this game for years, I’ve never worked up the willpower to play it. There’s just something about this series that throws me off and makes me feel like playing through it will be a chore.

The Chainsaw Man manga is well on its way into a new arc, and the problems its protagonists must face continue to mount. Asa’s mission continues to become more difficult due to her relationship with Denji, while Denji has new enemies to contend with. This has likely left you stoked to find out what comes next in the series, and as a result, you’re dying to know more about the next chapter. Fortunately, we’re here to help with our Chainsaw Man Chapter 133 release date and spoilers guide.

When Does Chainsaw Man Chapter 133 Come Out? Answered

To start, we do have a firm release date for Chainsaw Man Chapter 133.

Captain Laser Hawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, an anime adaptation of the popular Far Cry spinoff, is making its way to Netflix later this year.

During the Ubisoft Forward showcase held as part of Summer Game Fest 2023, it was revealed that the animated adaptation of the popular Far Cry 3 DLC had been in development and was slated for release later this year. Adi Shankar served as one of those helming the project, and it will act as Ubisoft’s first full-length animated series tied to one of their games.

To say Street Fighter 6 has been a godsend for the hallowed fighting game series would be an understatement.

Following a wave of what can only be described as glowing reviews from most every outlet — ourselves included — the game has received widespread attention. Over 1 million players flocked to the title in its first three days of availability alone, and it was quickly confirmed that it had the sales numbers to back up this milestone while also pushing the series’ lifetime sales over 50 million units. Things don’t look to be slowing down either, with more content planned for release in the months ahead.

From space bending Taijutsu masters to godlike beings who first wielded the power of chakras, Naruto is an ever expanding story chock full of incredibly intimidating warriors. Some are born into their overwhelming strength, while others train to reach the peak through their own merits. As is usually the case though, this leaves fans wondering: Who is the strongest Naruto character? We’re here to offer an answer with our picks for the top 10 strongest characters in Naruto.

10. Kakashi Hatake

Even in the earliest arcs of the series, it was clear that Kakashi was a step above his contemporaries and ranked among the strongest in Naruto.

By fist, blade, or fighting spirit-fueled drill, there’s something enthralling about a good fight in anime. Oftentimes representing the climax of an arc or storyline, it culminates everything the viewer has invested themselves in, with wills and ideologies on the line along with the characters’ lives. Common sense goes out the window as each new attack tears through the air, sometimes as the swing of a sword and other times as a cataclysmic laser meant to rend the planet in half.

Since the medium was first created, we’ve seen a number of great fights, but these ones in particular are among the best anime fights of all time.

While it might seem cruel to label a film that a cast and crew almost assuredly worked hard to create as being completely unnecessary, that is just what we have to do in the case of the recent remake of White Men Can’t Jump. Still, as much as the film didn’t need to happen, and as bad as it actually is, it has still managed to make its way to the Top 10 on Disney Plus.

A remake of the Ron Shelton sports-comedy classic that was released in 1992, the new White Men Can’t Jump lacks any of the original’s charm. Helmed by music video director Calmatic, the movie is visually flashy but lacks the depth and nuance of its predecessor. Rapper Jack Harlow fills in for Woody Harrelson, and Sinqua Walls covers for Wesley Snipes, but neither young buck can carry the same charisma and screen presence as the original actors.

Prime Video’s new blockbuster series Citadel might be leaving critics feeling cold, but the show is a verified success with audiences. Amazon’s streaming platform is reported to have pumped $300 million into the series in an effort to entice new users onto the service and develop a new mega-franchise.

Despite a Rotten Tomatoes rating of just 53% from critics, the costly spy drama has hit the number one spot in 91 different countries this week, according to Flix Patrol. The show is also enjoying a much better Audience Score of 70%, with an average of 3.8 out of 5 stars from over 500 audience reviews.

In a surprising turn for the noted vocalist, Jennifer Lopez has scored a massive success on Netflix by playing a deadly assassin. The star, who is arguably more associated with romance than violence, has seized the top of the Netflix charts in 79 countries with her new action film, and it doesn’t seem like she’ll let go any time soon.

In The Mother, Lopez takes on the role of a deadly assassin who is dragged back into her violent past as she attempts to unravel the complicated areas where her life and deadly career intersect. Directed by Niki Caro, who helmed the recent live-action Mulan, and written by Lovecraft Country showrunner Misha Green, the film does an admirable job of taking the traditional story of a very dangerous man whose family is in trouble and turning it slightly on its head. According to FlixPatrol, audiences seem to be enjoying it, too, as the film rapidly dominated the Netflix charts and shows no signs of moving.

25. Jujutsu Kaisen

As far as anime with an upward trajectory go, Jujutsu Kaisen is one to watch. It’s also one to watch in the literal sense, because it’s really quite fantastic. Here, we meet the humble Yuji Itadori, an average albeit overwhelmingly powerful boy who becomes embroiled in a war between jujutsu sorcerers and the curses they hunt.

By consuming a piece of the villainous Sukuna, Itadori has been deemed a threat and sentenced to execution. The only way he can postpone this fate is by tracking down Sukuna’s remaining body parts to remove the menace from the world.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has proven to be one of the most eccentric and truly unique mangas of this generation, being one the best-selling in history and spawning a variety of animated and live-action adaptations of its multiple story arcs, along with of course a fighting game called JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. Filled with endless references to Western music and fashion icons, and some of the most unforgettable outfits and poses, the multi-part series also features life-or-death battles between Stands, which are psycho-spiritual manifestations with some incredibly creative and often deadly supernatural abilities. While some are iconic for being dangerously powerful and integral to the story, others proved to just be flat-out…well, bizarre. Here is our list of the 10 most bizarre stands in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

1. Baby Face

The first Stand on our list is one of the strangest ones found in JoJo’s fifth arc called Golden Wind (or “Vento Aureo” in Italian), which follows Giorno, Bucciarati and the rest of the gang tasked with escorting Trish, the daughter of Passione’s mafia boss, to safety on a remote island off the coast of Italy. Along the way they’re dictated to board a train to their destination, and while on there they encounter some truly obnoxious Stand users. Among them is Melone, who attempts to kidnap Trish using his Stand called Baby Face.

The Spring 2023 anime season is well underway, and there’s no shortage of amazing shows for fans of the medium to check out. From long-awaited installments in major Shonen franchises to surprise hits unlike anything seen before, there’s something for just about anyone to enjoy week to week. And yet, as is usually the case, some offerings have proven stronger than others, which is why we’re here with a list of the top 10 best anime of May 2023 you should watch.

Oshi no Ko

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To say Oshi no Ko is a dark horse candidate for anime of the season would be an understatement.

My fascination for the magical universe began just like any other person with the riveting tales of the Harry Potter franchise. Since then, there haven’t been many that could top it, but a few have come close with the intriguing magicians of the Prestige and the popular Now You See Me series. Yet, what I didn’t expect is an anime that goes against everything I know about the occult world, setting a path for a new generation of witches and wizards.

The anime in question is none other than Mashle: Magic and Muscles, a storyline following a young boy of the same name who has no powers whatsoever. However, despite this, he enrolls in a magical school with a keen resemblance to the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. My first impressions of this plotline were somewhat biased due to my previous knowledge of magic, where I believed Mash Burnedead’s quest to become the top student of the academy was doomed from the start.

Sometimes, you just want to draw the curtains, curl up on the sofa, and pretend to be the world’s most realistic couch potato as you binge a show from start to finish till morning ushers in a new day. And with Netflix’s latest annoying trend, it’s fair to say that it’s a wee bit harder to achieve maximum comfort nowadays.

Yes, while the much anticipated third season of Netflix’s The Witcher series has dropped its first whistle-wetting teaser, it’s a little irksome to discover that the streaming giant has split Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri’s upcoming adventure into a two-parter.

It’s no secret how massively popular Demon Slayer has become since it premiered in 2019. The series has shown off a rather large number of characters, but there is certainly a definitive ranking for where they all place we will be taking you through.

The below 22 characters are the most important from the start of the series to the end of the second season. There will certainly be a need to rearrange these rankings with the upcoming third season that is set to start on April 9, but that will happen once more is known about the villains and heroes.

It is said that good things come to those who wait. Apparently, Minecraft movies come too, as it has been announced that Warner Bros’ long-awaited film adaptation is slated to hit the big screen in 2025.

According to a report from Deadline, the Jared Hess-helmed flick has been assigned a tentative release date of April 4, 2025. The beleaguered live action interpretation has seen several changes in direction throughout the years, and should it eventuate, it currently has Jason Momoa attached in a leading role.