Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D's Ming-Na Wen took her coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention to the next level in a series of photos on social media.
"You’re ONLY wearing a mask?.... Wuss............ Agent with SHIELD," Wen captioned the images on Instagram. "I had to fly today. And I'm taking care of myself and my family by doing everything I can to NOT get sick. Besides, I think I look rather badass here. Astronaut Ming!! Be safe, everyone! #covid19 ain't playing."
Wen has starred on the ABC drama since it premiered in 2013 as Agent Melinda May. Her other notable film and TV appearances include voicing Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II and a guest role on Disney+ The Mandalorian as the sharpshooter Fennec Shand. While it appeared that her character had died in Episode 5 of the Star Wars live-action TV series, she will reprise part for Season 2 when it returns in the fall.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. stars Wen along with Chloe Bennet, Henry Simmons, Iain De Caestecker, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Elizabeth Henstridge and Clark Gregg. The final season airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
The first-person shooter genre is still one of the most popular in all of gaming. But while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is dominated by sci-fi/fantasy shooters, World War II games used to reign supreme. However, WWII FPS games starting fading away during the previous console generation. Now, gamers rarely see the WWII FPS titles, with games like Overwatch and Destiny overshadowing the once popular genre. It appears that the era of WWII FPS games is finally coming to an end.
The WWII FPS genre has been around for quite some time. Games like Wolfenstein 3D helped push the genre into the mainstream during the early 1990s. By the fifth console generation, titles like Medal of Honor were growing in popularity on home consoles with realistic depictions of WWII. Medal of Honor's success paved the way for similar games on PC and home consoles. By the sixth console generation, WWII FPS games were everywhere.
Although WWII FPSs found tremendous success during the early to mid-2000s, the genre started fading during the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 era. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 became a sensational hit and pushed the FPS genre into modern times. Fans started drifting away from WWII games and yearning for a more modern experience.
At the same time, WWII FPS games were starting to feel dull, with many games received average or mediocre reviews. The genre became extremely oversaturated with games that felt generic, causing many gamers to lose interest. Few of these games added new experiences or content to the genre. The dip and quality and oversaturation were the first few nails in the coffin for the WWII FPS genre.
With the success of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, WWII FPS games were all but completely obsolete. Medal of Honor had become a shell of its former self, with later titles failing to capture an audience. More and more developers shifted towards making modern and futuristic FPSs, trying to capitalize on Modern Warfare 2's success. By the time the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One released, WWII FPS games were nearly extinct.
A glimmer of hope appeared for the once triumphant genre with 2017's Call of Duty: WWII. The franchises return to the WWII era excited long-time fans, as this would be the first time Call of Duty had revisited WWII in nearly a decade. But while the game sold well, it didn't generate enough buzz to make the legendary series to return to its roots. In fact, Call of Duty: WWII is one of the few WWII FPS games to receive a physical release on current-gen consoles, meaning it may have marked the end of an era..
WWII FPS titles were once on top of the gaming world, but now, the genre barely clings to life. For this, we may be able to blame oversaturation and lack of innovation in its heyday, as well as the success of Modern Warfare 2. The fact that even a pretty solid game Call of Duty game for current-gen couldn't revive the genre seems to prove that interest for WWII-set shooters has faded into oblivion.
Clarke Griffin and her team have arrived on Bardo wanting answers, and she'll be getting them in the eighth episode of the seventh and final season of The 100, as the official stills reveal a deeper look into the events of the nuclear disaster that started it all.
The CW has released photos from the upcoming episode, titled, "Anaconda," that shows Clarke and her team with their weapons pointed at Bill Cadogan, the recently revived Second Dawn cult leader from the time that Earth was destroyed. The photos also reveal scenes during Earth's imminent destruction from the perspective of newcomers August, and Bill's children, Reese and Callie Cadogan.
In the previous episode, Clarke, Raven, Niylah, Jordan and Miller ventured to the planet Nakara in search of an Anomaly Stone and found themselves in the belly of a beast. After a daring escape, they arrived on the planet Bardo and learned of Bellamy’s death. Shortly thereafter, Cadogan is revealed and Clarke questioned how exactly he survived all this time, leading into the events of the next episode.
The CW's official synopsis for "Anaconda" is below:
THE PAST -- Clarke (Eliza Taylor) confronts a new adversary. A surprising connection takes us back to the past and the nuclear apocalypse that destroyed the Earth. Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, Lindsey Morgan, Richard Harmon, Tasya Teles, Shannon Kook, JR Bourne, Shelby Flannery and Chuku Modu also star. Ed Fraiman directed the episode written by Jason Rothenberg (#713). Original airdate 7/8/2020.
The 100 stars Eliza Taylor, Marie Avgeropoulos, Bob Morley, Lindsey Morgan, Richard Harmon, Tasya Teles and Shannon Kook. The series airs on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.
In the wonderful world of anime, the moral spectrum is often one that is black and white. Dashing heroes face off against nefarious villains in a bid to save their friends, country, and even occasionally the whole world.
However, sometimes the antagonists they square off against are only evil superficially; from a more deconstructed perspective, they're hardly even bad at all. It's time to tag along with some of anime's most faultless villains, determining which might simply be a foe of circumstance, not deliberately malicious to their heroic adversaries.
10 Bonz - Yu-Gi-Oh!
Despite his deliberately macabre aesthetic, Bonz is not evil ~ he simply seeks the same Star Chips everyone else does in his attempt to reach Pegasus's castle on Duel Island.
One might argue that his association with Bandit Keith is enough to qualify him as a villain, though Keith's plans would have been enacted whether he participated or not, and given the spinelessness he demonstrated to the American, it's likely there was some form of intimidation involved. This is especially evident when Keith beats him up and abandons him after his loss in a duel against Joey Wheeler.
9 General Eugene - Sword Art Online
General Eugene's vicious attacks against Kirito and his new friends may seem egregious, though this is no different than player killing in Call of Duty. The second Aincrad did not share the brutal rules of its predecessor where anyone who died in the game would die in real life, and therefore Eugene's actions are not as serious as those of the Laughing Coffin.
Additionally, he did not conspire with the Fairy King (otherwise known as Suguo), acting on his own accord. Therefore, he cannot even be convicted of attempting to debilitate the players as they reach their goal.
8 The Idiot Brothers - Naruto
Fujin and Raijin, otherwise known as the notorious Idiot Brothers, are escaped convicts that the young Naruto and his friends squared off against when they began their rampage. They do not know Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, or Genjutsu; they compensate for the absence of skill with raw brute force.
However, they are as innocent as they are daft. The only motivation the Idiot Brothers have was to fill their stomachs. When Lady Tsunade arrived and they were promised food back at their cells, they happily obliged, lumbering back to their prisons.
7 Jaken - Inuyasha
Jaken may ecstatically support Inuyasha's destruction, though much of his sentiments are to sate the ego of Lord Sesshomaru and enact his bidding. He can belch flames from his staff, though he is as roughly as formidable as Shippo.
After Rin's arrival to their group, Jaken spends most of his time ensuring her safety, understanding the displeasure it would do to his master should she go missing. He may still resent Inuyasha and his friends, but oftentimes his antics inconvenience his Lord more than they do the half-demon hero.
6 Gluttony - Fullmetal Alchemist
Gluttony may have fought alongside Fuhrer King Bradley against Ling and operated as an unwitting pawn to Father, but he is not malicious and does not understand the scope of his actions. The homunculus's childlike disposition often agitates his colleagues, especially considering his willingness to staunch his hunger at any cost.
Should Lust have joined the Alchemist, he would have happily followed her, blindly chasing his desires over any allegiance he might have to evil. After all, he was the one to vanquish Dante, the 2003 anime's stand-in for Father, even if his mind was taken beforehand.
5 Ryuk - Death Note
Under the necessary distinction to the difference between protagonist and hero, Ryuk was Light's primary henchman, providing unhelpful commentary as he gleefully observed the increasing depravity in the world around him.
Unlike Yagami, Ryuk did not kill anyone and scarcely assisted Light in his schemes (beyond a handful of bargains he could have struck with any shinigami). He merely watched Kira's rise and fall, ultimately being the one to sever his mortal coil once his identity had been exposed and he was inevitably about to be captured. Despite being a death god, he did not participate in any other killings himself.
4 Peggy - Hunter X Hunter
A loyal servant to the Chimera Ant queen, Peggy would not partake in the savage killings of his brethren. It was not of any moral conviction (at least, not one stated), he just had more usefulness to his colony as a scholar.
Through reading human history and understanding their science, he unlocked the concept of Nen and began explaining it to his peers. When Meruem was finally born and Peggy excitedly rushed to see him, he was obliterated with a single stroke of his tail ~ much to the horror and astonishment of the others.
3 Coyote Starrk - Bleach
Starrk did not seek to dominate like Aizen had or inflict pain akin to the sadistic tendencies of Yammy and Nnoitra. He joined the Espada because he yearned desperately for companionship, a longing so intense that he even divided his own strength to make himself a friend.
When he arrived alongside his lord to confront the Soul Society, he was one of the last to enter battle, being prematurely attacked in the middle of a conversation by Captain Shinsui. Given that he was technically defending himself and it was the only battle he participated in, he was the only Espada not to have done wrong.
2 Hendrickson - Seven Deadly Sins
The actions of Hendrickson in the first arc of Seven Deadly Sins may seem serious. He turned the entire kingdom against Meliodas and his group with slanderous aspersions, forcing them to fight the same knights they once called comrades.
However, it must be contextualized that they were all committed while he was under the possession of the demon Fraudrin. Without his insidious influence, Hendrickson immediately set out to right the abhorrent legacy of destruction he had made.
1 Gentle Criminal - My Hero Academia
The Gentle Criminal was a villain of circumstance. After desperately attempting to become a hero and somehow continuing to miss the mark, it looked as if he would never have the legacy he voraciously pursued.
Hence, he would study villainy, though unlike the machinations of All For One or Shigaraki, his "misdeeds" were closer to public stunts intended to garner views for his social media channels. While attempting to sabotage the school's festival is inconsiderate, it is by no means evil or comparable to anything the other antagonists have attempted.
Anime dubs can be hit or miss. Dragon Ball Z has absolutely had some misses. While many fans grew up with the dubbed version of the beloved anime, they can still admit that it's been anything but perfect. Some lines either did not translate well or were just rewritten to a degree where they became unintentionally funny.
The original Japanese version remains iconic, but the Funimation dub has left an indelible mark on its own. For many fans, Sean Schemmel is their Goku. The classic voices of Schemmel, Chris Sabat, and others remain the definitive voice actors for the series. Despite their excellence, there have been a few moments where the English dub just did not do the show's dialogue justice.
10 "This is Amazing! I Feel Incredible! Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes! I Can Win!" — Piccolo
Power-ups were an essential part of the Dragon Ball Z canon. Piccolo first gained his upgrade during the Namek saga when he merged with fellow Namekian warrior, Nail. The merging of the two warriors turned Piccolo into the most powerful Namekian alive. While the incredible boost in power was enough to excite Piccolo, his reaction was a little too much.
The typically reserved Piccolo burst out in an unusual display of excitement at the sudden transformation. For a brief moment, he was on top of the world and ready to beat Frieza. Too bad his cringey line killed the moment entirely.
9 "Mondo Cool!" — Krillin
Things really didn't go well for Krillin while he was on Namek. Before his untimely demise, Krillin uttered one of the most bizarre lines of dialogue in Dragon Ball Z History.
After his battle with Captain Ginyu, Goku needed time to heal. It was then that Vegeta used his isolation chamber to heal Goku with synthetic Saiyan DNA. The otherworldly technology was enough to impress Krillin, but his exclamation of "Mondo cool!" was definitely a head-scratcher. If that wasn't weird enough, Vegeta's inner monologue response, "That's right boys, mondo cool," became one of Dragon Ball Z's most unintentionally hilarious moments of the series. Thankfully, neither Krillin nor Vegeta made "Mondo cool" happen afterward.
8 "What's the Deal? Is Your Phone Call Over?" — Frieza
Frieza showed just how much of a galactic tyrant he was during his first battle with Goku. But he was still stuck with some of the worst lines of the series.
Undercutting an epic fight with Goku, Frieza decided to crack an odd joke. The infamous line in its entirety was, "Now you're gung-ho. What's the deal? Is your phone call over? Good thing they reached you before I disconnected your number!"
The Z warriors knew they were in for a fight with Frieza, but they never could've predicted how much the weirdo talked. And they definitely couldn't have predicted the absolute cringe of his trash talk. Frieza had shown off his second transformation before impaling poor Krillin with his newly transformed horns.
It was bad enough that Frieza turned Krillin into a human kabob. Yet, he took it one step further when he began taunting him as he if he was riding a bronco. The scene was all the more disconcerting with the violent and bloody way Krillin was being pummeled. It was never revealed if Frieza's homeworld had a thriving rodeo, but it was something DBZ fans never should have had to think about, to begin with.
6 "Krillin's In the House!" — Narrator
Despite not being an official character, the iconic narrator of Dragon Ball Z managed to have one of the cringiest lines of all time.
There were zero reasons for the narrator to utter the phrase, "Krillin's in the house." Krillin's return to life did not warrant any special attention. It definitely didn't warrant this terrible line.
5 "Sad For You!" — Vegeta
Despite being trounced by virtually every villain on Dragon Ball Z, Vegeta has always been looked at as the series's coolest character. He's tough, he takes no crap from anybody, and he rocks a pink shirt like no one else. Despite all that Vegeta looked pretty foolish in his fight with Android 18.
The feisty android was known to be a trash talker. Vegeta, on the other hand, looked like he needed a little help forming a better comeback than "Sad for you!"
4 "I Am The Hope Of The Universe" — Goku
While Goku has proven time and again to be the hope of the universe, he didn't really have to tell Frieza that. Once Goku finally had the upper hand against Frieza with his newfound Super Saiyan powers, he went into full superhero mode with a speech more akin to Superman than Goku.
Goku's speech wasn't too bad compared to other moments, but it's the fact that the manga's version of the speech was more fitting that made the original Funimation dub seem weak. Luckily, Dragon Ball Z Kai ended up adapting a more faithful version.
3 "Holy Cosmos! ... That's One Whopper Of A Lizard!" — Vegeta
The Namekian dragon, Porunga, is in fact a big dragon. One would even say he is a whopper of a lizard. But it really shouldn't be Vegeta saying that.
The proud prince of all Saiyans is rarely one to be scared. So, it's unusual to see him cower at the sight of Porunga. It's even more unusual for him to call anything a whopper. This definitely wasn't one of Vegeta's finest moments.
2 "Cat Loves Food, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!" — Yamcha
Poor Yamcha has become more of a meme than an actual character. When he wasn't being dumped by Bulma or being killed by a Saibaman, he was singing terrible jingles like, "Cat loves food, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah." Yamcha was just embarrassing himself yet again, and it was really no wonder Bulma left him for Vegeta.
1 "Having These Balls Makes Me Feel Something That Resembles Joy, I Think. I Want To Caress Them." — Frieza
Frieza was weird, maybe a little too weird. The Ocean dub wasn't particularly kind to him and this line proved that. Basically any line that came out of the villain's mouth was unintentionally hilarious but the suggestiveness of this line, in particular, was just too much.
If his admiration for the Namekian Dragon Balls weren't enough to make fans wince, the infamous line was preceded by him telling Captain Ginyu, "If you were a cat I would give you warm milk, until you started to purr, but since you're neither of these thanks for a job well done." Frieza may have been the most powerful being in the universe, but he definitely needed to record the things he was saying and play it back to himself later.
It’s clear that something is not quite right from the moment that Randall (Noah Le Gros) and Emily (Liana Liberato) arrive at Randall’s dad’s beach house in a small, secluded East Coast seaside town during the off-season. But The Beach House writer-director Jeffrey A. Brown takes his time revealing what kind of danger the young couple is actually in, hinting at a few different horror-movie scenarios before revealing the full-on terrors the characters are facing. That makes The Beach House a bit slow to start before suddenly careening head-first into its nightmare scenario. But the methodical building of tension is mostly effective, and the gross-out horrors of the second half are viscerally unnerving.
The relationship between college students Randall and Emily is under some mostly unspecified strain after Randall left school for reasons that are never made clear. The weekend at the beach is meant to help them restart their romance, but while Randall was under the impression that the house would be empty, soon after they arrive they discover that his dad’s friends Mitch (Jake Weber) and Jane (Maryann Nagel) are also staying at the house for the weekend. Mitch and Jane are friendly and understanding, inviting the younger couple to stay at the house with them since there’s plenty of room, and to join them for dinner, which Randall and Emily warily accept.
Brown opens the movie with ominous shots of bubbling and gurgling in the surrounding ocean, and something is off about the empty town and about Mitch and Jane themselves, who are simultaneously too friendly and rudely secretive. What is the purpose of their medicine cabinet full of pills? Are they really there as guests of Randall’s dad, whom Randall hasn’t spoken to in a few months? Is Mitch getting a little too friendly with Emily as they chat on the porch? Just why did Randall leave school? There’s a lot of potential for the interactions among the core foursome to turn dangerous, and that’s before Randall breaks out a cannabis edible that he brought along, offering to share with everyone.
The Beach House could be a story about sinister strangers who pretend to be old friends, it could be a story about long-buried family secrets or it could just be the story of a really bad drug trip. Brown teases all those angles during the movie’s first half, setting the audience on edge with jarring music and shots of the beautiful but empty landscape around the house. When a strange fog rolls in and Jane discovers mysterious bioluminescent organisms on the plants and trees surrounding the house, it starts to become clear that the actual threat here is something otherworldly. Emily’s talk about her interest in studying astrobiology in grad school is the key bit of foreshadowing for a second half that rivals Richard Stanley’s recent Color Out of Space for unsettling Lovecraftian horror.
Whatever restraint Brown exhibited in the first half, he makes up for in the second with some disgustingly horrific moments, including Emily performing impromptu surgery on her own foot with a knife and a pair of tongs, to extract a particularly persistent parasite. Working with the same limited locations and small cast, Brown creates a sense of burgeoning worldwide contamination, while he focuses in on the determination and resourcefulness of his main characters. Whether she’s cutting into her own foot or getting herself and Randall to a makeshift, temporary shelter, Emily draws on an unexpected well of inner strength.
Liberato shows that quiet defiance from the start, as Emily questions Randall’s motives for the trip and expresses her uncertainty about the viability of their relationship. But this isn’t Midsommar and the growing horrors don’t empower Emily to take revenge on a feckless partner. Everyone here is a victim of the implacable threat slowly expanding across the town (and, it’s implied, the world), and Emily does everything she can to save the boyfriend she seemed to be on the verge of dumping. Liberato gets across those complex emotions even while fleeing from deadly ancient parasites, keeping the movie grounded as it gets increasingly nasty in its final act.
A lot of the hints at character development from the first half (especially from Mitch and Jane) don’t quite pay off, and the deliberate pacing can feel a bit like stalling tactics before Brown gets to the good (as in horrifying) stuff. But that stuff is genuinely horrifying, and Brown plays with horror-movie expectations as Emily heads into a dark basement for supplies or sees something crawl past her out of the corner of her eye.
Brown creates an instinctive sense of revulsion at what Emily witnesses thanks to judicious use of special effects, and he sustains a feeling of dread mostly with just fog and eerie lighting (at one point during the drug trip, the screen distorts to resemble the red-and-blue color scheme of vintage 3D). The characters are isolated and alone, but the horror is everywhere.
Starring Liana Liberato, Noah Le Gros, Jake Weber and Maryann Nagel, The Beach House premieres Thursday July 9 on Shudder.
In Bleach, a Zanpakuto is the ultimate weapon of Shinigami and Arrancars. The Shinigami imprint their soul in an empty sword (Asauchi) and that sword hence becomes a Zanpakuto, manifesting the power that originates from its wielder Shinigami’s soul; for them there are two stages of release: Shikai and Bankai.
For an Arrancar, a Zanpakuto is the embodiment of their true Hollow powers and upon release (Resurrección) they revert back to having some of the more prominent characteristics of their Hollow form; they also can use their own unique powers along with enhanced Arrancar abilities like Sonido and Hierro. Let us look at 10 Zanpakuto that really match their wielders’ personalities.
10 Ryūjin Jakka – Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
Ryūjin Jakka fits perfectly with Yamamoto’s fiery and dominant personality and the way he inspires respect in his subordinates and fear in his enemies. Just like he was the oldest and strongest Shinigami, his Zanpakuto was the oldest and strongest fire-type in existence. Yamamoto wields tremendous power with his blade, but he is also the only one that possesses the necessary restraint and strength to control it.
Ryūjin Jakka in Shikai form is a blade of scorching fire than can be manipulated by Yamamoto as he pleases; he can create walls and pillars of fire that will incinerate enemies out of existence. In Bankai form, the temperatures he and his Zanpakuto reach are so high (like Sun-surface high) that they don't manifest as flames.
9 Shinso – Gin Ichimaru
Much like Gin, his Zanpakuto looks innocent and inconspicuous but can sneak up on people when they least expect it and cause huge damage with its appearance virtually unchanged (just like Gin almost never changes his facial expressions). Shinso’s Shikai ability is to extend massively and swiftly, carrying plentiful force and cutting enemies who can be very far away.
His Bankai, Kamishini no Yari, is an enhancement of his Shikai, but much like himself, there is a hidden, mysterious side to it that only he knows; “Kurose, Kamishini no Yari” is Shinso’s true power which allows Gin to secretly leave a sliver of his sword inside an enemy when he retracts it; the sliver contains a strong lethal poison that disintegrates the opponent from the inside out. This technique is similar to what he did to Aizen. He inserted himself in Aizen's ranks while hiding his true purpose and tried to destroy Aizen secretly from the inside.
8 Ashisogi Jizo – Mayuri Kurotsuchi
Mayuri is probably one of the worst people on the good guys’ side in Bleach. He is sadistic, quick to anger, and only cares about his advancement in science (just to be clear, he is a cruel person, but an excellently developed character). His personality is blatantly obvious on his Zanpakuto. In Shikai form, anyone it cuts becomes completely paralyzed, but can still feel pain, meaning he still gets to feel the satisfaction of torturing them.
His Bankai, Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō, was essentially achieved in the lab (not through the usual method). The sword transforms into a huge twisted baby that breathes vast amounts of deadly poison. Mayuri has the unique ability to modify his Zanpakuto, like the mad scientist he is.
7 Fornicaras – Szayelaporro Granz
Much like Mayuri, Szayelaporro is a (mad) scientist. So, again like Mayuri, he relies on knowing and modifying the special abilities of his Zanpakuto than actual swordsmanship. His Resurrección, Fornicaras, grants him four different abilities, the most formidable one being Gabriel.
If damaged beyond repair, he can “impregnate” a person and be reborn through them by devouring them from the inside out and leaving only their husk; he takes pride in this ability, saying through it he's achieved the perfection he desires. Another ability, Teatro de Titere, allows him to create voodoo dolls of his enemies and then inflict damage on them through the doll. It is just like a mad scientist to seek unethical means of healing and to control enemies on a whim.
6 Suzumebachi – Sui-Feng
Captain Sui-Feng’s Shikai’s ability is to kill anyone if it touches them on the same place twice: a swift, effective, deadly ability, perfectly matching her professional and rigid personality, as well as her training as an assassin with the Onmitsukido that taught her to use her Shunpo to the maximum.
Her Bankai appears to contradict this; it takes the form of a huge missile that can only be used once every three days; it is heavy, impractical, and not at all discreet. However, it actually is the next level of her Shikai and it matches the innermost part of herself: it can kill with only one hit/touch (as opposed to the Shikai) and it reminds of how Sui-Feng can shed her professional appearance and be quite explosive.
5 Kyoka Suigetsu – Sosuke Aizen
The ability of Kyoka Suigetsu is called Complete Hypnosis and for good reason. It perfectly mirrors Aizen’s personality: just like he had created a false image of kindness and benevolence for himself to make people trust him, so does his sword create the illusions he needs to forward his own agenda.
Let us not forget that a Zanpakuto’s power originates from the wielder’s psyche; the wielder imprints their soul upon an empty sword. So, Aizen infused his sword with his desire to manipulate, deceit, and backstab (figuratively and literally) people.
4 Katen Kyokotsu – Shunsui Kyoraku
Kyoraku is a very relaxed, laid back, and playful person with a flair for the dramatic, but he can wield tremendous and deadly force when he so desires. Hence, his Zanpakuto mirrors him quite well. He has described the ability of his Shikai as “making children’s games real." It has six distinct abilities, all inspired by a game, like the spinning top game (Bushōgoma) and the game of tag (Daruma-san ga Koronda).
His Bankai, Katen Kyōkotsu: Karamatsu Shinjū, confirms his love of theatricality as it represents the four acts of a play and is a quite impressive Bankai that makes Shunsui’s surroundings his “stage.”
3 Nozarashi – Kenpachi Zaraki
Kenpachi is a pretty straightforward fellow when it comes to battle and fighting style and so is his sword. During the many years he did not know his Zanpakuto’s name and consequently could not go into Shikai or Bankai, he used it simply as a sword without any special abilities, except his own strength and Reiatsu to back him up.
When he finally learned Nozarashi’s name he unlocked its Shikai: when released, Nozarashi becomes larger and possesses even more terrifying attack and cutting powers, as well as enhanced resilience. His unnamed Bankai makes him unbelievably strong and resilient but turns him into a blood-thirsty berserker (so, maybe, what he really is deep down).
2 Sode No Shirayuki – Rukia Kuchiki
Rukia has this elegant aura and this cold and detached outer attitude that really fits her Zanpakuto. Her Shikai’s release command is "Dance" (舞え, mae) and she labels her Shikai’s first three techniques as Dances; this is quite fitting to her own sophistication and gracefulness, which she possessed even before she was adopted by the noble Kuchiki clan.
An ice and frost-type Zanpakuto, Sode No Shirayuki can bring Rukia’s temperature to absolute zero and then be used as an extension of herself and channel her inner frost to the targets of her attacks with her techniques. Rukia herself exhibits coldness frequently as an emotional defense mechanism, although if approached by the right people in the right way they can “break the ice.”
1 Zangetsu – Ichigo Kurosaki
Ichigo is straightforward when it comes to sword fighting, but in a different way than Kenpachi, being driven by his need to protect his friends rather than love for battle. Ichigo relies on his vast amounts of Reiatsu and improves his swordsmanship on the go. Zangetsu has gone through many forms throughout the manga, but its final form takes the form of two all-black swords, one small, one large, that represent different aspects of Ichigo: his Quincy side and his Shinigami/Hollow side.
Much like him, his Zanpakuto is not elaborate, but purpose-driven: its ability, Getsuga Tensho, absorbs Ichigo’s spiritual energy/Reiatsu and releases a crushing wave of slashing Reiatsu from the blade's tip. His Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu, is an extremely enhanced version of his Shikai.
Rick isn't the kind of person who would watch anime but his life feels like one. Not like a typical high school anime but one of the edgier ones like Attack on Titan or Goblin Slayer filled with horrific deaths and gore. He is like an overpowered protagonist forced to deal with the world's greatest threats with a whiny sidekick following him around.
Unlike most anime heroes, he doesn't have a band of friends to rely on. Likely because they keep getting killed or because they can't put up with his ego, nihilism, and/or alcoholism. However, there are characters in anime who could enjoy his company. Here are ten anime characters that would get along with Rick Sanchez.
10 Tanya Von Degurechaff
Much like Rick, Tanya from The Saga of Tanya the Evil refuses to bow down to anyone. Even after being reincarnated as a little girl by Being X, Tanya refuses to accept them as God. Instead, she rises through the ranks of the military out of defiance to prove that she doesn't need Being X to make it on her own.
Rick may not like kids but he can respect her determination to give the middle finger to an all-powerful entity. If anything, he would team-up with her just to even the playing field and put Being X in their place.
9 Hozuki
To keep Hell running efficiently and the demonic denizens miserable for all eternity, one must be clever, coordinated, orderly, and above all, sadistic. No one is more qualified than Hozuki from Hozuki's Coolheadedness. The second in command to King Enma, the King and Head Judge of Japanese Hell, Hozuki maintains order in the afterlife and supervises the various demons in charge.
Knowing Rick, he would invite Hozuki out for drinks and compare notes and ideas on how to innovate the torture methods. Rick is no saint and Hozuki knows the drunk deserves punishment but he would be impressed by Rick's ingenuity. Especially if he can get King Enma to take his work more seriously.
8 Ayame Kajou
Rick has taken part in his fair share of revolutions but it's fair to assume he's never joined one with an absurd of a cause as Ayame Kajou's from Shimoneta. When her totalitarian government enforced strict censorship laws on all things pornographic, Ayame took to the streets with dirty pictures to enlighten the masses.
Rick would gladly join her cause since he loves tearing apart faulty ideologies and because he would become public enemy number one with just his profanities. He'd also enjoy the novelty of joining Ayame on her missions and devising perverse yet creative methods to stick it to the government.
7 Light Yagami
If there's one thing that Rick and Light Yagami from Death Note have in common is their complete disregard for human life. When Light finds the titular Death Note, he uses the cursed book to kill criminals and finds resourceful ways to avoid capture. He even used the Death Note at times to get rid of people who were on to his schemes.
Rick would want to stay and watch the cat and mouse game between Light and the police. After a while, he would want to join Light and give him ideas on how to make his dream a reality and devise imaginative ways to kill people. After all, watching people die of only heart attacks gets old after awhile.
6 Stunk And Zell
Rick may be stuck in his ways but credit is due for being open-minded. Much like Stunk and Zell from Ishuzuko Reviewers, he isn't afraid to get intimate with other sapient life forms. Since the two are practically attached to the hip, they'll be grouped.
Like any good scientist, he would want to join these two adventurers to study other magical beings. His reviews would no doubt be brutally honest but insightful and detailed. If nothing else he'd tag along just so he can brag about it to Morty and dissuade him from begging Rick to take him to a dimension with elf girls.
5 Master Roshi
It's clear as day why Master Roshi from Dragon Ball and Rick would get along swimmingly but, here are just a few reasons. For starters, they are both old men that are far more dangerous than people give them credit for. Second, they're both drunks who just want to chill and not dwell on the past. Third, they are impulsive but wise beyond their years.
Rick would likely crash on Roshi's island home in exchange for beer or dirty magazines, if not both, which shouldn't be a problem if Rick visits Ayame first.
4 Ciel Phantomhive
Rick has made it clear that he isn't good with kids, or adults for that matter. Yet Ciel Phantomhive from Black Butleris not an average child. After his parents were murdered and he was taken prisoner, the young boy sold his soul in exchange for a demonic butler that would assist him in getting revenge.
He's more mature than the average child and shares Rick's nihilistic view of the world. Discussions aside, Ciel would tolerate Rick's drinking if it means getting a hold of his inventions and Rick can try to one-up Sebastian.
3 Senku Ishigami
Many would consider Senku Ishigami from Dr. Stone to be a talented inventor for his work rebuilding society after awakening thousands of years of petrification. Rick has found himself in similar situations where he made more impressive creations with next to nothing but even he can't deny Senku has skill.
Given his choices, Rick would likely side with the Kingdom of Science and enjoy working with someone who understands his scientific jargon. He might want to be careful in case Senku tries to reverse engineer his inventions.
2 Beatrice
As unlikely as this sounds, Beatrice from Re: Zeromight get along the most with Rick. A contract spirit and librarian of Roswaal's mansion, Beatrice prefers to stick to her books and if she gets upset will launch anyone out, especially Natsuki.
Rick is similar in that he only seeks the company of others if he needs them for one of his plans. The two would eventually have a mutual understanding and work together if required but otherwise stay out of their way.
1 Saitama/One-Punch Man
Out of everyone on this list, Saitama from One-Punch Man relates the most to Rick. Having trained to the point that he can win any fight with just one punch, Saitama's life lacks any thrill, which is much like Rick who is so brilliant and experienced so much that there's not much that can excite him.
They could take some consolation in the fact that there is someone out there who knows how dull life can get when you're the most powerful person in the room. Everything should be fine so long as Rick doesn't drunkenly challenge Saitama to anything.
With Marvel working on a brand new Avengers game, there's a lot of characters that fans want to see appear. There's a number of other games coming up based on the iconic comic brand, but this may be the one with the most hype around it (asides from a second outing for Miles Morales in video games).
MODOK, A.I.M. and Taskmaster have all been confirmed for the game thus far and there's sure to be plenty of surprise villains also making an appearance. With Spider-Man's PS4 game combining both recognisable and C-list villains in their roster, expect the latest offering for the PS4 and Xbox One to also feature memorable faces and some underrated appearances.
10 Baron Zemo
Baron Zemo has been featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a slightly different version compared to his comic book counterpart, so it may be that the Avengers game looks to put a more accurate iteration of the character on the screen.
Zemo has been one of the leading members of Hydra, but is also responsible for creating groups like the Masters of Evil. He makes sense for this game as he has even had alliances with A.I.M. in the past and could act as a secondary villain.
9 Killmonger
Black Panther is very likely to be an additional playable character in the Marvel game, since the developers have stated they will continue to add other supers to the game free of charge.
As one of Earth's mightiest heroes, Black Panther will need his own mission with a villain that's worthy of the iconic character. Fans would therefore be thrilled to see Killmonger in the antagonist role once again.
8 Loki
Loki has always been a thorn in the side of the Avengers and was responsible in part for their formation. It would be a real shame to leave him out of any Avengers property therefore, even if he doesn't have a starring role.
Loki would be a fun side mission for Thor to go on, or perhaps could be paired up with a character players won't expect, such as Doctor Strange or the Scarlet Witch if they were to be brought into the game.
7 Chemistro
The C-list villain of Chemistro may seem like a very bizarre choice for the game, but he'd actually fit in really well. The Avengers title will want to have a number of henchmen to battle against.
Chemistro is the kind of foe that could cause a challenge but isn't well known enough to base a mission around. His story would work within this context as well though as he could gain his alchemy technology from A.I.M.
6 Madame Masque
Madame Masque is another character similar to Taskmaster, who can be a reoccurring threat that causes a lot of havoc but is really just a gun for hire. She'd fit into that role extremely well.
She's slightly recognizable to mainstream fans, but comic book readers will definitely recognize her golden mask. This could be the kind of setting for her to have a breakout performance.
5 The Hood
The Hood is similar to Madame Masque in that the character is really waiting for his opportunity to shine. In fact, the two have worked together in the comics and could do so again here.
Combining both magic and a criminal empire, the Hood and his gang could be the street level thugs that the Avengers are constantly having to deal with. A.I.M. might be the biggest threat but the Hood may actually end up being the most impactful one.
4 Lady Deathstrike
Lady Deathstrike has be used in a few previous Marvel video games and she's quite a lethal opponent to fight up against. It would be great to see the character modernized and perhaps written into this story.
Once again it would be interesting to link her perhaps to A.I.M. and have her as a mini-boss. It would involve a lot of really unique combat in order to take her and her terrifying abilities down.
3 Arnim Zola
Zola is almost a surefire bet for the game considering it is involving robotics and technology at the core of the story. It would be shocking if the Hydra scientist was not featured at all.
Uploading his consciousness into a computer, Zola has pretty much worked out the key to immortality. What's more, he may have some kind of control over the robots that A.I.M. are wheeling out across the world.
2 Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew have ties to many heroes across the Marvel Universe and are a bit of a crew for hire. They've served plenty of different villains and could make up for a fun side mission.
Their brawling abilities would make for a great Hulk and Thor team up, although it would also be interesting to see more agile heroes try to take on these heavy hitters.
1 Morgana Le Fay
Morgana may be from Arthurian legend but she's also one of Marvel's most powerful magic wielders. It's quite surprising that she is rarely featured in Marvel properties.
If there's to be a mission that involves fighting against dark magic then Morgana might be the perfect villain to bring in to the game. She's calculating, malicious and would be a lot of fun to play against.
Cat Burglar Nami is a character with a reputation preceding her. She is the current navigator of the Straw Hats crew and, in many ways, their operational brain.
The ever-expanding world of One Pieceis a world riddled with conflicts. Strength plays a major role in deciding the hierarchical ladder. At this point, strength might as well be the only factor that decides one's standing in the world. Nami is not a combat-oriented character; she is considered to be among the weakest in the crew. But with that being said, following her recent buffs in Whole Cake Island, Nami's strength climbed by more than just a few notches. She might not be one of the strongest, but her capabilities are not to be underestimated.
10 Can Beat: Rebecca
Rebecca is the granddaughter of Riku, the king of Dressrosa. She used to be the Kingdom's rightful heir but later stepped down to catch up with her father.
When she debuted, Rebecca was anything but a princess. She used to be a gladiator at Corrida Colosseum and a relatively strong one at that. Rebbeca's level of swordsmanship is considerably decent for her age. However, a decent level of swordsmanship is not enough to take down a witty person such as Nami.
9 Can't: Reiju
The name Germa 66 is not just for show; their scientific technologies are genuinely frightening. Their infamy obviously holds credibility, otherwise, Big Mom wouldn't have gone to such lengths just "ally" with them.
Reiju is the eldest daughter of Germa, and possibly the only member of the family that the fans don't dislike (Sanji disowned them, twice). Nami's chances of subduing a heavy-hitter such as Reiju are almost nil. Riju's raid suit is too versatile. She would most certainly catch Nami off guard before she could react.
8 Can Beat: Alvida
The cast of One Piece is unimaginably huge. There are plenty of characters that even the most staunch of fans would struggle to remember.
Alvida, while not particularly unforgettable, was the first antagonist to fall under Luffy's rubber fist. She made recurring appearances throughout the first half of the series, though it's frankly questionable whether she acquired any power boosts with each reappearance. Alveda would be an easy win for Nami.
7 Can't: Carrot
The Minks are a race of warriors. Each and every individual from their youngest toddlers to their oldest veterans have some proficiency in combat. For Nami, a navigator with no interest in fighting whatsoever, coping out with one of the Minks' most talented fighters is near impossible.
Without mentioning Sulong and electro, Vanilla Carrot can overwhelm Nami with her swift attacks alone.
6 Can Beat: Tashigi
Tashigi is a marine captain and Smoker's trusted aide; which by extent makes her the second-in-command of the G-5 division. Contrary to her role as an antagonist, Tashigi is one of the fan-favorite marines.
Sometime during the time skip, Tashigi was promoted to a Captain. A rank that could only be acquired when certain conditions, which include strength, are met. She is indeed strong, but Nami's Zeus is not for show either.
5 Can't: Smoothie
Yonko commanders are individuals that are way stronger than the majority of pirate captains; their prowess is on a league that can not be explained with common sense. The only ones capable of tackling these yonko commanders are either fellow commanders or marine higher-ups, and Nami is neither of these two.
Let alone Nami, it can be argued that the only Straw Hat capable of toppling Smoothie is Luffy, even Zoro and Sanji are a tad lacking.
4 Can Beat: Baby 5
Baby 5 was originally a member of the Donquexote family, but she later defected after meeting the love of her life. She was a high ranking official under the direct command of Pica, which is in itself a statement for her strength.
If these two women had a fight during or before the Dressrosa arc, then it wouldn’t be surprising if Nami got the short end of the stick. However, after the events of Dressrosa, Nami received at least two major breakthroughs in terms of strength.
3 Can't: Tsuru
Being old in One Piece does not equate to being weak and powerless. In fact, it’s the exact opposite if one was a pirate or a marine. Tsuru is a veteran vice-admiral from the age of Roger.
And while not much is known about her and her strength; just based on her interactions with Garp and Sengoku and the respects she receives from the new generation, it can be deduced that she is not your average vice-admiral.
2 Can Beat: Brulee
Brulee was one of the first antagonists to debut in the Whole Cake Island. Her striking power is not particularly outstanding, but her devil fruit ability makes her one of the most troublesome opponents to deal with.
If Nami were to confront Brulee head-on; Brulee’s only chance of making it out in one piece is to escape to the mirror world.
1 Can't: Big Mom
Last but definitely not least is Charlotte “Big Mom” Linlin. One of the four yonkos of the sea, and the ruler of a significant chunk of the New World.
Those who could withstand Big Mom’s pressure are far in between, and those who could actually confront her can be counted in one hand. She is unquestionably one of the series’s strongest characters.
Kanto is where it all started for young Ash Ketchum in Pokémon. It was the first region of the series, and it has the original 151. The original Indigo League series sparks nostalgia and emotion for many an elder Pokémon fanatic to this day, and most can remember every Pokémon that Ash had on his roster during this era.
Ash caught many Pokémon during this time, and many of them rose to stardom while others left before accomplishing much for Ash. We are going to rank the Kanto Pokémon caught by Ash Ketchum here today, from the least useful on the roster to the absolute icons of his team.
20 Raticate
This one was briefly held by Ash during his ride on the good ship St. Anne. Ash traded his Butterfree for the Raticate but immediately felt buyer's remorse. Thankfully, Ash's trading partner allowed Ash to return the Raticate for his Butterfree.
19 Primeape
This one was another brief partner to Ash. He first caught Primeape as a Mankey when it stole his hat. Ash kept Mankey as it evolved into Primeape, but it never followed Ash's commands and went on frequent rampages.
Ash eventually earned Primeape's respect when he saved it from a great fall, but Ash decided Primeape was better off with another trainer that could better work with the Fighting-type Pokémon.
18 Haunter
After losing a battle to the Psychic-type Gym Leader, Sabrina, Ash decided that he needed a Ghost-type Pokémon to gain the type advantage over Sabrina's Pokémon. He met Haunter at the Lavender Town Pokémon Tower, and it agreed to help Ash battle against Sabrina.
Haunter never really followed Ash's commands either and mostly entertained itself by tormenting Sabrina's Pokémon. However, Ash was still able to win the battle, and he left Haunter with Sabrina as the two formed a friendship during the battle.
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16 Aipom
Ash met Aipom on his return trip to Kanto when he challenged the Battle Frontier. Ironically, it's a Johto-native Pokemon that Ash met after he finished his Hoenn journey, and it became more significant when Ash went onto Sinnoh.
In any case, this Aipom first became part of Ash's journey when it stole Ash's hat, and it followed Ash and his friends to the Grand Festival. There, it stole Ash's hat again, and Ash finally caught the Aipom. Aipom battled for Ash a few times, but Aipom proved more theatrical and well-suited for Pokémon Contests. Ash traded it to Dawn in the Sinnoh region for her Buizel. Aipom later evolved into Ambipom while in Dawn's care.
15 Riolu
Ash very recently received Riolu as an egg, receiving it from Nurse Joy. He had trouble hatching the Pokémon, and it ran away upon hatching. Ash retrieved it, and, though it hasn't had time to prove itself yet, Riolu shows a lot of promise as a partner for Ash.
14 Gengar
Ash caught Gengar recently after it was abandoned by its former trainer to haunt Professor Cerise's lab. It's a new addition to Ash's team, but it's already proven itself powerful and took down a Raichu at the World Coronation Series.
13 (30) Tauros
Ash caught 30 Tauros during his adventure in the Safari Zone. He sent them all to Professor Oak's Lab, but he has called upon one particular Tauros to battle at his side. Beyond that, the Tauros are known for stampeding across the fields surround Oak's Lab.
12 Muk
Ash met his Muk at the Kanto Power Plant. This Pokémon was also sent to Oak's Lab, where it got a reputation for being an affectionate Pokémon. However, Muk has battled on Ash's behalf a few times in the Indigo League and beyond.
11 Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime, or Mimey, was originally the partner to Ash's Mom, but it joined Ash on his journey through Alola and has stuck with him into Pokémon Journeys. Ash entered Mr. Mime into a Frontier Battle, where it held its own against a Hariyama, but then lost to a Mightyena.
10 Dragonite
Dragonite is another recent addition from Pokémon Journeys. It started off as a Dragonair that Ash taught how to fly and evolved into Dragonite while battling Team Rocket. It's already been through some tough battles, even beating a Mega Evolved Lucario at the World Coronation Series.
9 Kingler
Kingler is a particularly steadfast ally to Ash. He caught it as a Krabby, and it quickly evolved after that. Kingler stuck with Ash in Kanto and Johto, and it's proven itself to be a powerful Water-type Pokémon.
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7 Butterfree
Caterpie was the first Pokémon Ash ever caught, and he evolved it through its Metapod form into a Butterfree. It was one of Ash's most loyal companions for a long time and proved its prowess in many battles.
Butterfree eventually met a mate, and Ash let Butterfree go to start a life together with its newfound love.
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5 Squirtle
Ash's Squirtle first came to be a part of Ash's team after he encountered the Squirtle Squad, a gang of Squirtles that caused trouble for Officer Jenny and the nearby townsfolk. After joining up with Ash, Squirtle became a regular part of Ash's lineup. He eventually returned Squirtle to the Squirtle Squad, but can be called upon by Ash at any time.
4 Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur was an early catch for Ash, and it was the first of the Kanto starter Pokémon he caught. It was one of Ash's most accomplished and powerful Pokémon and opted to stay in its base form rather than evolve and change. It stuck with Ash for a very long time and only was sent to Professor Oak's lab to help keep the peace between Ash's many Pokémon.
3 Pidgeot
Pidgeotto was Ash's second Pokémon and became a loyal and powerful partner to Ash as well. Eventually, Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to protect its fellow Pidgeotto and Pidgey's against attacking Fearow and Spearow in Viridian Forest.
Ash decided to let Pidgeot stay in Viridian Forest after this instance, as the Pokémon clearly wanted to be the guardian of its kin there.
2 Charizard
Caught as a Charmander, Charizard has been one of Ash's most mercurial teammates. It often acted out while it was a Charmeleon and evolved into Charizard to protect Ash from a rampaging Aerodactyl.
Charizard often disobeyed Ash after that, but it still proved to be one of his most powerful Pokémon in battle against Blaine and his Magmar in Kanto and Noland and his Articuno in the Battle Frontier. It spent some time in the Charific Valley to train and gain discipline, and it returned to Ash's team when he went to Unova.
1 Pikachu
Obviously, Pikachu is the top spot. It was Ash's first Pokémon, is the mascot of the franchise, and has stuck with Ash through every region since the first. It has shown endless personality and has battled against Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, and Legendary Pokémon.
Pikachu has fought everything and everywhere, though his battle against Lt. Surge's Raichu will always be one of his most memorable showdowns. Pikachu is obviously still Ash's best Pokémon.
Avatar: The Last Airbender's Sokka added much to the dynamic of the traveling group. Though he may have been the only member without bending abilities, he was a brilliant tactician, pragmatic leader, and a swordsman on par with Zuko (during the third season after he had been properly trained).
Due to his unique situation, Sokka has been placed in many different situations where his skills may have either proven invaluable or useless based on the occasion. It's time to quench an appetite for knowledge, delving the Water Tribe warrior's greatest moments and worst inadequacies.
10 Underrated - Countering Mai
When Azula's servants Mai and Ty Lee were pursuing Katara and Sokka from the hair trail Appa left behind, they faced a daunting task. The acrobat displayed an uncanny ability to disable bending through a methodical targeting of pressure points, while Mai was one of the fiercest assassins ever birthed from the Fire Nation's ranks.
Nonetheless, Sokka managed to slash through Mai's projectiles mid-air with his boomerang despite going days without sleep. Though they would ultimately fail against the duo nonetheless, he proved a capable warrior in dire circumstances.
9 Useless - Defending The Tribe
When a bloodthirsty Prince Zuko entered the southern Water Tribe's borders and sought the Avatar, Sokka was the only warrior left to fight them. Courageously, he stood up against the Fire Nation soldiers, only to get obliterated by Zuko every time he shuffled to his feet.
Despite his noble intentions and gallantry, his weakness against the Prince only served to demoralize the villagers. Were it not for Aang's timely arrival, it might also have provoked cruelty upon his people for resisting the empire's will. Sokka would later become a more formidable opponent, though at the time he was nowhere close to challenging him.
8 Underrated - Battling The Fire Nation Master
Sokka was presented with an excellent opportunity to prove his skills against his mentor, Piandao. The Fire Nation swordsman had earned such prestige that warriors across the kingdom sought him out to undergo his training.
Through humility and honesty, Sokka was taken in as his pupil, where he would exemplify his greatest asset in battle; creativity. Utilizing his environment against his teacher, he held his own and earned Piandao's respect. Because of it, he helped him forge a sword carved from a meteor for his personal use.
7 Useless - The Drill Attack
When the Fire Nation besieged the walls of Ba Sing Se with the intention of destroying the Earth Kingdom, Aang and his friends leaped into action. While the Avatar weakened the drill's joints for a decisive blow before a confrontation with Azula, Toph and Katara plugged the sludge oozing from its back to weaken it to a breaking point.
Sokka's lack of bending was particularly noticeable in this event, as he was the only one who could not obstruct the drill in any meaningful way. It would not come to bother him until later, where he would refine his swordsmanship.
6 Underrated - Becoming A Kyoshi Warrior
Sokka may have initially stumbled upon the Kyoshi warriors to brag about his masculinity, but once he allowed them to help him, he dramatically advanced as a fighter. Under Suki's instruction, he quickly adapted to their fighting techniques, mastering their fans and how to use them in battle.
He learned expediently enough to throw down Suki herself, one of the most skilled warriors of the order. The techniques he learned in the village would benefit him throughout the series, especially in conjunction with his existing combat expertise.
5 Useless - Hei Bai's Attack
When the spirit monster Hei Bai came for the Avatar, Aang faced it willingly, attempting to avoid violent means if at all possible. Arrogantly, Sokka threw his boomerang at it, agitating it instead of causing any meaningful damage and disrupting the Airbender's attempts to pacify it.
To make matters worse, Sokka would proceed to charge headlong into the fray. It would result in his capture at the monster's hand and turn what was once a mission to rescue the town into one to save Katara's brother as well.
4 Underrated - Disrupting Toph And Katara's Feud
While they might mean well for the Avatar, Toph and Katara's personalities are prone to clash. The water bender is assertive and nurturing, attempting to prevent the group from decisions she deems unwise or immoral, while Toph is fiercely independent and headstrong, unwilling to let anyone boss her around.
After their clash, Sokka talked to Toph (unbeknownst to her in earshot of Katara) to reconcile the two and explain his sister's behavior. She admitted she might have been acting foolishly, saving the team from internal collapse.
3 Useless - Arrival Of Combustion Man
When Toph and Katara were taken prisoners, Aang and Sokka investigated the town to attempt their rescue. This was of the design of Combustion Man, Zuko's hired mercenary to ensure that the Avatar was vanquished.
With his ominous eye, he induced explosions far too potent for Sokka to do anything meaningful against. However, Toph and Aang contributed to the fight, disorienting their large opponent long enough to secure their escape. It was a battle Sokka wished he had more of a ranged arsenal for than merely his boomerang.
2 Underrated - "Rallying" The Troops
When the Avatar's allies had arrived on the shore to prepare for the solar eclipse, it was Sokka's responsibility to rally the soldiers and convey a meaningful attack plan. He managed his way until stage, but the only thing that escaped his lips was incoherent blubbering and stage fright.
Ultimately, his father would succeed where he failed, promising the inspiring speech which prepared them to storm the enemy's walls. However, Sokka's failure was harmful to their efforts; it reminded many of the warriors that their hopes of success were contingent upon a child ~ even if he was the Avatar.
1 Underrated - Saving His Loved Ones
After their defeat on the day of the Black Sun, Sokka's father was taken, prisoner. Gripped by his failure to command his soldiers and terrified of what fate he might face in the Boiling Rock, Sokka embarked on a heroic rescue mission alongside Zuko to save him.
It bore the expected result and more; not only would he manage to free his dad, but he would also bring Suki and another able-bodied prisoner along with him. Through his creativity and observation, he escaped the most advanced prison in the Fire Nation and inspired his friends through his success.
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Harley Quinn Season 2, Episode 13, "The Runaway Bridesmaid," now streaming on DC Universe.
Since Season 1, DC Universe's Harley Quinn has had relationships driving the plot, whether that be ending an abusive one, mending a friendship or professing one's love to their soulmate. While the show itself is over the top with violence and vulgarity in the best way, the friendships and romances are genuine, giving the show an unexpected yet welcomed heart, and it all started with Harley and Joker's relationship, despite it being undeniably unhealthy.
Season 1 kicks off with Harley attempting to rob a yacht; however, Joker steps on her moment and throws her to the Bat, leading to what would have been a life sentence if it wasn't for Poison Ivy. Off the back, Harley establishes she wants to be an equal with Joker, something every healthy relationship should strive for; however, Joker, a master of manipulation, has convinced Harley that his horrific treatment of her is a sign of love, belittling her worth, telling her exactly what she wants to her and psychologically abusing her since they first met.
Their relationship has always been toxic, and the show does a phenomenal job acknowledging this with nearly every character practically screaming it at Harley; however, the show gets another huge thing right about escaping an abusive relationship of this nature. While having the support of Ivy and others is helpful, it is ultimately on Harley to end the cycle. Her realizing how the Joker has played her, as well as her finally being free from him, is all the more satisfying because it is Harley who makes this call. It's a messy path to emancipation; however, it's a realistic one that shows viewers that Harley, while a victim of the Joker, is more than his ex. She makes her own path and knows that a real partner would show her love and support, not malice and violence.
The surprise couple of Season 1 is Ivy and Kite Man, who initially start off as acquaintances with benefits; however, as the show progresses, it's clear Kite-Man wants more and is willing to do anything for his partner, proving to be an excellent example of a supportive, healthy boyfriend. Ivy on the other hand is embarrassed by Kite Man, and her reluctance to go public hits him hard, as it would anyone who learned their partner saw them as lesser. When Ivy finally embraces her relationship with Kite Man in the end of Season 1, it's satisfying for fans, as well as Kite Man, who finally feels accepted by his girlfriend.
Season 2 explores their relationship even more so, with Ivy turning down his proposal a handful of times; however, she finally accepts it because Kite Man by all means is a stable partner, even though Ivy has hesitations. It's an unfortunately realistic depiction of a relationship where one partner loves more than the other, while the other person settles because they can't find anything wrong with their partner, despite them not being their ideal match. The Season 2 finale, while it has the relationship end, does justice by both partners, with Kite Man realizing his worth and knowing he deserves a partner who loves him like he loves them, and Ivy being free of a relationship she was trying to force.
Along with representing the best and worst of romantic relationships, Harley Quinn presents a realistic and incredible adult friendship between Ivy and Harley. Similar to romantic relationships, platonic relationships require work and cannot be one sided. In Season 1, while Harley and Ivy are ride or die, the show explores how Harley is only focused on herself, neglecting Ivy and nearly tanking their relationship. Thankfully, Harley puts in the effort to fix their friendship, as well as work out her personal issues, which allows the two to become even closer in Season 2.
With Season 2 comes the long awaited romance between the two of them, which was teased in Season 1. Waiting a season for them to pursue one another was the best move because Harley needed time to figure herself out and move on from Joker; meanwhile, Ivy needed to work out things with Kite Man, as well as figure out who and what she wants in life. While the two get together with Ivy still still engaged to Kite Man, they are both up front with one another about where they stand and what they want, and this kind of honesty is what makes them the ultimate couple in the end.
Harley and Joker didn't work because Joker constantly abused Harley, treating her worse than his enemy Batman. Kite Man and Ivy didn't work out because while both cared for one another, Ivy was forcing a relationship she wasn't into, and Kite Man didn't realize his own worth till the end. Harley and Ivy work because they support one another, see each other as equals and are up front about what they want and need from a partner, proving they are relationship goals by the end of Season 2 and showing viewers healthy ways to navigate their real world relationships.
DC Universe's Harley Quinn stars Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Diedrich Bader, Alan Tudyk, Rahul Kohli, Christopher Meloni, Tony Hale, Ron Funches, Wanda Sykes, Natalie Morales, Jim Rash, Giancarlo Esposito, Jason Alexander and J.B. Smoove.
According to Deadline, the streaming service signed The Maurice Sendak Foundation, the estate of the beloved children book's creator, to a multi-year deal to develop and produce TV shows and specials based on Sendak's work. It is the first deal of its kind for the foundation and will be spearheaded by writer-director and longtime Sendak collaborator Arthur Yorinks.
The agreement will enhance Apple TV+'s lineup of children's programming, which already includes Helpsters, Ghostwriter, Snoopy in Space and Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10.
Where the Wilds Things Are was written and illustrated by Sendak in 1963, selling over 19 million copies as of 2009. The book won the 1964 Caldecott Medal and was recognized as the "most distinguished American picture book for children." It has been adapted multiple times, including a 1980 opera and a 2009-live action film. While it was met with positive reviews, it only grossed $100.1 million off a $100 million budget.
Sendak's other works include In the Night Kitchen,Outside Over There, Kenny's Window, Very Far Away, The Sign on Rosie's Door, The Nutshell Library, Fantasy Sketches, Ten Little Rabbits: A Counting Book with Mino the Magician, Some Swell Pup or Are You Sure You Want a Dog? and many more.
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the second season of Hanna.
As Season 2 of Hanna dives deeper into the brainwashing going on at the Utrax training facility, the Meadows, we see how they've restructured to turn the girls into weapons. It's a stark change from Season 1 where they were treated more like prisoners, with this English compound coming off as a boarding school for them to fraternize.
However, while they still undergo arms and ammunitions training and learn how to manipulate people to become femme fatales, it's actually social media that proves to be the big weapon used to condition these teens.
With Carmichael running Utrax and wanting to change it up from the days when Marisa ran it, he believes the young ladies need to focus more on their social skills. He regrets not addressing their humanity before and instead treating them like robots, which inspired Clara to run away with Hanna last season. But as she's caught and brought back, even Clara can't resist what's going on here in this school. There's a cafe, the girls throw secret parties and it's basically the sisterhood all these ladies dream of after being plucked from their moms.
The key to all this is Terri, a CIA communications expert, who basically creates digital identities for when the girls go into the field. Whether it's at schools or later on at jobs, they'll have a full-fledged social life, and while her job is flippant at first, it's emotive and quite powerful in how it wins the ladies over. Terri creates a sphere of love, just as if she's a social media brand manager, replying to all these girls as a parent, sibling, friend or whoever they need to talk to online. She's anyone and everyone they need, running over 300 profiles to build them their own worlds and establish trust.
And while some like Jules are strong enough to play this game, knowing it's fake, people like Sandy fall in deep. Sandy messages her siblings at school and everyday she speaks to 'mom,' filling that gaping hole. This gives her purpose and when Terri experiments by telling her her 'sister' died after an operation, even Hanna consoles Sandy. The girls throw a funeral as she gets depressed, and at this point, Terri's already won over Clara, who was longing to meet her deceased mom. In other words, false families are made real, with Utrax even promising them these people will be waiting in the real world when their duty is done with the agency.
It might be fake but interestingly, all these people have to do is read the exchanges and then play the role, so in essence, they're actors Terri will be giving these scripts to should they exist. It's genius as it normalizes these girls, even giving them romantic interests so they have a life to talk about when they go out in the real world. They also use Terri to communicate with, establishing codes that can't be flagged on the job. This makes their adjustments seamless and even gets to Hanna who misses Erik so much as a trainer and dad, she wants to tell her fake parents she loves them.
This is Carmichael's way of getting into their minds, and Terri does so perfectly, needling down to their core by monitoring their every move, even when they sleep. They know the ins and outs, all the idiosyncrasies, bug them for personal details, and so, as they track the girls around the facility, Terri can spot problems and adjust scenarios online to act as their therapist. This builds up their human side so much that they have a sense of comfort they'll be coming back to a home when the assignment is done, with their conscience clear over any kills as they can now separate the job from their 'home.'
Created by David Farr, Hanna stars Esmé Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, Dermot Mulroney, Yasmin Monet Prince, Anthony Welsh, Cherrelle Skeete, Áine Rose Daly and Gianna Kiehl. Seasons 1 and 2 are available now on Amazon Prime Video.
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes #5 by Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum, Luca Maresca, Rachelle Rosenberg and VC's Travis Lanham, on sale now.
While Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson have widely been recognized as Spider-Man's biggest romantic interests, the web-slinging superhero will always have a particularly special place in his heart for the Black Cat.
The flirtatious antihero and prolific cat burglar has had an on/off romantic relationship with Peter Parker for years, whenever the superhero found himself unattached to M.J. This dynamic has been adapted into several stories, including the universally acclaimed Marvel's Spider-Man for PlayStation 4.
In the video game, Felicia Hardy is revealed to have been in a romantic relationship with Peter for approximately a year while he was broken up with Mary Jane. Resurfacing when Hammerhead attempts to seize control of the organized crime vacuum in Manhattan following the downfall of the Kingpin, Black Cat pursues her own agenda against Hammerhead while complicating matters for Peter.
In the comic book adaptation of the video game DLC, Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes, Felicia's charms extend to another key character in the story: Mary Jane Watson herself.
After being presumed dead in an explosion, Felicia is still on the loose following Hammerhead's defeat. She gives Spider-Man tips for fighting the villain, then gets him into hot water with the police as a distraction before she pursues Hammerhead's weapon stash. Black Cat breaks into a shipping container housing the accumulated valuables of the Maggia, the organized crime syndicate that was commandeered by Hammerhead after the Kingpin's fall.
Before Felicia can enjoy the fruit of her criminal labors, she is interrupted by M.J., who is an intrepid investigative reporter in this Marvel Universe. As the two women compare notes -- including their past romantic experiences with Spider-Man -- the police arrive on the scene.
Before Black Cat can make her usual getaway, she is webbed up by her ex, begrudgingly recognizing that Spider-Man has finally gotten one step ahead of her as she faces the authorities. In the aftermath, Mary Jane admits that even she was charmed by the charismatic thief before she and Peter make off -- and make-out -- for a new adventure themselves.
In many respects, Black Cat had grown jealous of Mary Jane in the mainstream Marvel Universe, perhaps most visibly in Mark Millar and Terry and Rachel Dodson's run on Marvel Knights Spider-Man. Having since learned Peter's true identity, Black Cat agreed to help him against the Sinister Twelve. Peter eventually realized she was still in love with him, despite him being married to Mary Jane.
Following the reality-altering events of One More Day, Felicia no longer remembers Peter's identity as Spider-Man, but maintains a love-hate relationship with the superhero throughout her own wavering sense of morality.
Black Cat's jealousy is more subtly played in the PlayStation game and its comic adaptation but it's still there, as Peter awkwardly is reunited with his criminal ex. While Mary Jane appears more amused than threatened by one of Peter's former paramours being back in the mix, even the fearless journalist doesn't appear to be immune to Black Cat's charms.
If you're a reasonably hardcore WWE fan, you probably have a subscription to the WWE Network. While most fans subscribe for the PPV access, another big positive is its original wrestling programming, like NXT and NXT UK. Many fans may have forgotten that there is another original wrestling program on the Network that's on it's last legs -- and it might be time to end it so its wrestlers can flourish elsewhere.
In 2016, WWE held an event on the Network called the Cruiserweight Classic, which featured 32 of the best wrestlers from around the world under 205 lbs. Incredible talent like Lince Dorado, Pete Dunne, Akira Tozawa, Mustafa Ali and Gran Metalik were all participants. Many of the wrestlers went on to sign contracts with WWE. Those that didn't, like Kota Ibushi, certainly landed on their feet.
The winner of the tournament was TJ Perkins, who became the inaugural Cruiserweight Classic champion when he defeated Gran Metalik in an epic final match. The most emotional moment of the tournament happened in the second round, when Cedric Alexander was defeated by Kota Ibushi. After the match, fans started chanting for Cedric to be signed. Triple H walked out and gave the thumbs up. Cedric was in fact signed and would eventually become the Cruiserweight Champion.
All of this built up to the launch of a show focused on WWE's rejuvenated Cruiserweight Division called 205 Live. It debuted in November 2o16, shortly after the end of the Cruiserweight Classic, and highlighted the various talented wrestlers that were signed as a result of the tournament. Unfortunately, it became apparent quite quickly that WWE did not know what to do with the show -- or the talent on it.
Despite having an hour of time each week devoted to some of the best wrestlers in the business, WWE seemed largely unable to book them correctly. This has long been a problem in a company that favors size over everything else. There were moments that things actually seemed to be coming together for the 205 brand, then all it would take was one bad decision to cause it all to fall apart.
The worst moment came when the show crowned Enzo Amore as the Cruiserweight Champion. Keep in mind that the likes of Mustafa Ali, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik never held the Cruiserweight Championship, but Enzo Amore did twice. Neville, the former King of the Cruiserweights who now wrestles under the name Pac, walked away from WWE over its booking of the division. He ended up sitting at home for a year until he was finally released by the WWE.
Since then, 205 Live has become a revolving door of talent bouncing back and forth from around the WWE, seemingly without reason. It's even worse at the announcer desk, where there's almost no consistency in the commentary team for more than a few weeks at a time. While other wrestlers continue to pop up on the brand, there are technically only five actually assigned to it at this point.
The past year has seen 205 Live merge more and more with NXT -- which was definitely the right call, as the two brands work well together. But this merge has also seen 205 Live fade into the background of the division it's supposed to represent. Its last few champions have rarely appeared on the show, even before the pandemic started. The title is even called the NXT Cruiserweight Championship now.
One of the most telling moments that signaled the downgrade in importance of 205 Live was the tournament to replace Jordan Devlin as the champion. It took place entirely on NXT and was won by Santos Escobar, an amazing wrestler who had never appeared on 205 Live prior to winning the championship. This isn't without precedent as both previous champions, Jordan Devlin and Angel Garza, rarely appeared on the show, either.
If the WWE is no longer going to use 205 Live to highlight the Cruiserweight Division, it leaves fans wondering what the point of keeping the show actually is anymore. Canceling 205 Live, making NXT the division's home base and defending the Championship across all brands is the right way to go moving forward. It would allow wrestlers moved off the brand, like Alexander and Ali, to get involved again, as well as others like Ricochet and Aleister Black. At this point, any time devoted to 205 Live is just holding the Cruiserweight Division back, and it's time to retire the brand so the Cruiserweight Division can succeed elsewhere.
As a globally recognized monarch, Black Panther has a certain degree of power and prestige that many of his fellow heroes lack. This has served the hero well over the years, but it's also raised the question of what would happen if he tried to expand that power. One such reality exists in the Marvel multiverse, where T'Challa rules alongside his wife, Storm.
In the "Black to the Future" reality, Black Panther and Storm remain married and essentially rule the entire planet. Unfortunately, the path to peace was violent.
The two "Black to the Future" stories were featured in two separate Black Panther annuals -- the first by Reginald Hudlin, Larry Stroman, Ken Lashley, Roland Paris, Carlos Cuevas, Jon Sibal, Mill Milla,and Val Staples, with the sequel by Hudlin, Lashley and Milla.
These stories introduce Earth-8441. In this world, Wakandan society has become a global dynasty. Storm and Black Panther never split and their marriage allowed them to weather a series of massive challenges that came to the world. In this reality, Wakanda had taken an active part in combatting the slave trade when it came to Africa. Using agents, they were able to infiltrate the system and rescue slaves, bringing them back to Africa. Many of these escapees were taught in the ways of combat and espionage and helped attack slavery more overtly.
This also meant that Wakanda was eventually exposed to the world as a genuine power far earlier and was forced to contend with aggressive governments as a result. Eventually, a tense peace was reached when the then-Black Panther issued a warning to each and every world ruler that any future conflict would be met in kind.
The United States became more expansionist and aggressive. Under the command of Iron Man, the country became Pax Americana and began invading other nations they perceived as genuine threats. This included Latveria and Atlantis, both of which were largely wiped out. However, Doctor Doom and Namor both escaped with their lives despite the belief of the Americans. Doom later battled against T'Challa, who was forced to kill him to end his threat to Wakanda.
Meanwhile, T'Challa and Ororo had many children together: T'Chaka, T'Wari, Chaka, an unnamed son and two unnamed twin girls. Many of them developed mutant powers. Storm became a leading voice for mutants around the world and with Wakandan resources, she was able to expand the dream of Charles Xavier and facilitate the construction of Xavier Institutes in every nation on the planet. When Magneto tried to forcibly take Storm and her children into his army, Black Panther was forced to kill the Master of Magnetism.
Eventually, Pax Americana turned its attention to Wakanda. Talks between Tony and T'Challa fell apart and Iron Man led a massive army of Iron Man suits to attack Wakanda. Tony took part in the battle himself, commanding his forces from inside a mech-sized Iron Man.
However, Black Panther responded in kind -- revealing a massive, mech-sized panther. Wakanda won the battle, but Tony Stark was accidentally killed in the fight. T'Challa retired from his role as Black Panther after declaring peace between the US and Wakanda, allowing the two world powers to co-exist.
Shuri was made the new Black Panther in T'Challa's stead, becoming a dedicated protector of the world and hero in her own right. Decades later, Wakanda was one of the most powerful forces in the entire world. T'Challa was said to essentially rule the world from his position, an assertion he didn't deny.
It was a largely peaceful time, with his grown children now starting families of their own: T'Chaka married Danielle Cage (daughter of the current US President, Luke Cage) while T'Wari married eventually fell in love with and married Dorma (daughter of Namor). Meanwhile, Chaka had her own daughter, Grace -- although her significant other hasn't been revealed. A world ruled by Black Panther and Storm, while forced through violent times, found peace thanks to their steady hand.
While problems still exist (such as T'Challa mentioning there is still some hatred for mutants across the globe), it is shown to be a fairly kind version of the Marvel Universe -- suggesting Black Panther taking on a larger leadership position in society could benefit the entire world.
Netflix's BNA: Brand New Animal concludes its first (but hopefully not only) season on an explosive and very wild note as Alan Sylvasta tries to use his pharmaceutical company to turn the Beastmen in Anima City into humans. Thankfully, Shirou harnesses the full power of the Silver Wolf, and along with Michiru's help, they foil the tycoon.
But with Mayor Rose inviting humans in now that there seems to be peace, as well as a cure existing for the savage mode Beastmen exhibit, let's look at how a second season has been teased.
Rose believes that now's the time to show the world humans and Beastmen can coexist. Before, she believed Anima City needed to remain isolated but with Nirvasyl Syndrome cured thanks to Michiru and Shirou's blood, the Beastmen are docile once again and can function in society.
However, that's just a test drug, so we don't know if being around humans will trigger something even worse. If the cure backfires, the gangs, ghettos and politicians trying to run their corrupt deals may find themselves part of a deadly cocktail in the city. Chaos and another civil war could ensue, and if humans get caught in the crossfire, there could be sanctions and deadly repercussions. Beastmen were placed in internment camps in the past so that could become a possibility again. Allowing humans in could also lead to terrorist groups infiltrating, so Shirou will have to keep an eye out.
Alan hated Beastmen as the Sylvastas only believe in pureblood, noble bloodlines that didn't dilute. There may even be other families and people related to him who could seek to finish the job should they still be alive. Shirou's mixed-breed and Anima City's main guardian, so it'll make sense for such enemies to make him a priority to kill. If they've also done the blood ritual that can make them godlike monsters, Shirou might have to evolve his wolf again according to who comes to hunt and their numbers.
However, this time around, Shirou will have help as Pinga and other freedom fighters exist. Rose could even have human allies backing them, and we've already seen the gangs unite for the greater good. A trump card could be Alan, who may have realized Shirou and Beastmen weren't the enemies after all, so he could use his company to boost them and even create technology or super soldiers to form a unified front. Alan may even be the key to convincing the elite to end this centuries-old classist mentality, bringing his redemption full-circle.
Shirou's finally accepting of Michiru and Nazuna, humans who accidentally got blood transfusions to become Beastmen. They're anomalies, but given the powers they've shown this season, they can be trained by him to become vigilantes, too. The girls want to make a difference so they could become the Robins to his Batman as he's always lurking on rooftops and in the shadows. He might also have trainees in the reformed cult, known as the Silver Wolf Order, and Mishuri's baseball team refugees in the lower-class areas.
The heroes could also venture out into the mainland or across the world to find other anomalies. There may indeed be more humans who've been injected with Beastmen DNA and they might be stronger than the girls. What makes this concept interesting, too, is that such anomalies could turn out to be enemies, giving Michiru and Nazuna a more emotional arc when dealing with their kind.
A new trailer for the second season of the Ultraman anime has premiered online via the series' Japanese YouTube channel. The new trailer features the return of the three Ultramen from the first season, alongside a new character.
Voiced by Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Ultraman Taro is revealed to be joining the series. The official trailer gives a look at his Ultraman armor, which is wrapped in flames. Taro joins new Ultraman Shinjiro Hayata, Ultraman Seven Dan Moroboshi and Ultraman Ace Seiji Hokuto.
In the original Ultraman Taro series, Taro was trained to be the greatest Ultraman of all. He merged with Kotaru Higashi, using his powers to defend the Earth. Afterward, he wound up training other Ultramen. Taro was also the adoptive brother of Ultraman Ace, though it remains to be seen if the anime will touch on that relationship.
Based on the manga by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi, Ultraman focuses on Shinjiro Hayata, the son of the original Ultraman. After inheriting his father's cosmic powers, Shinjiro struggles to balance life as a high school student with fighting alien invaders as Ultraman. The series is best known for utilizing elements from all of the live-action Ultraman series, and Taro's appearance is no different.
Season 1 of Ultraman is currently streaming on Netflix. Season 2 has yet to receive a release date.
