Whether the season lands you in the rain, snow, or sun, cozy anime is a gateway into escapism, be it in the cottages of a deep mystical forest or simmering in the pot of a well-seasoned stew. These ten anime onCrunchyrollare just what the apothecary prescribed for the coziest anime currently available. Cottagecore is a bit tricky to get just right due to its aesthetics being based on Western traditional living, and as a Japanese media, anime tends to focus on its own culture and heritage....

K-Popmusicis known for its flashy performances and impeccable vocalists, but the genre is broad enough to include more than such undeniable talent in just two categories. One aspect that makes K-Pop groups so different from the typical boy band orgirl groupmodel isthe inclusion of designated roles. While most members participate in singing and every member dances, others identify as the group’s leader, visualist, or rapper. The latter role is often filled by two to three members, who balance out the group’s vocalists and break up any given song’s structure with their verses....

Summer blockbuster season is now in full effect, withthe most anticipated movies of July 2025keeping up the momentum by bringing plenty of new long-awaited franchise entries, action thrillers, and comedies to enjoy on the big screen and at home. In partnership with predictive media data analytics companyDiesel Labs,Screen Ranthas exclusive data analyzing the new films with the most online attention before their release. Each movie is assigned a hype score, measured by engagement across various online platforms....

There have been many different eras, but along the way,Linkin Park has continued to produce career-definingmusic. Throughout this journey, they have had to dig deep to achieve breakthroughs, while other bands in their genre, such asSlipknot, were creating their own hits. They have managed to rise to the very top and have even found themselves being featured multiple times on the big screen by theTransformersfranchisefor their soundtracks, among other projects....

28 Years Laterintroduces audiences to the community on Holy Island, which has survived and even thrived years after the Rage Virus outbreak. Even though they are mostly protected by the causeway which connects them to the mainland, members of the group still have to leave the island to go on scouting missions. This is exactly what Spike and his father, Jamie, do at the beginning of the film. While he is nervous on his first trip to the mainland, Spike has a lot more confidence at theend of28 Years Later....

Four months after the season 3 finale,Dark Windsis still performing well on streaming charts. The AMC show, which is produced byA Song of Ice and Fireauthor George R.R. Martin, revolves around three Navajo Tribal Police officers and their investigations. Dark Winds' castincludes Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn, Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee, and Jessica Matten as Bernadette Manuelito. The series has received extensive critical acclaim and also resonated with general audiences, leading to a 100% Tomatometer score and 75% Popcornmeter score....

A90 Day Fiancéstar had a heartwarming reunion with his family after being separated from them for a period of time. Anyone who appears on90 Day Fiancéis likely familiar with long periods of separation from family and friends, aspaperwork to process changes in citizenship can often be delayed, as well as other factors that contribute to separations. 90 Day Fiancéseason 5starDavid Toborowsky recently left Thailand to head back to the United States to deal with various matters....

Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Last of Usseason 2, episode 1. Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby only appears at the beginning and end ofThe Last of Us’ season 2 premiere, but the actor has already captured everything that this complex character requires. InThe Last of Us Part II, players don’t find out who Abby is or what her motivation is until halfway through the game. ButThe Last of Usseason 2, episode 1, “Future Days,” introduces Abby right from the outset....

With Mike Flanagan set to bring Stephen King’sCarrieto television screens for a series at Prime Video, several stars who have previously worked with the filmmaker will have starring roles in the series.Flanagan is best known for his several horror miniseriesfor Netflix, includingThe Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, andThe Fall of the House of Usher. Flanagan has also previously brought several of King’s works to screen withDoctor Sleep, Gerald’s Game, andThe Life of Chuck....

A technical issue arose duringPokemon GOTour: Kanto that gave some players unintended access to the ticketed portion of the event. In response to this problem, developer Niantic announced that there would be a bonus event for ticket holders, which would have a new Timed Research at its center. ThatPokemon GOTour: Kanto bonus event has now gone live, and this guide will detail all of its Timed Research tasks and rewards....

The joys of being a spectator I’m really enjoyingMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, despite the fact I’ve never played it, and probably won’t do so for a while. My understanding is thatThe Phantom Painplays a lot like a cross between its two prequels,Ground ZeroesandPeace Walker, with some optional open-world elements and bear kidnapping thrown in for good measure. I really likeGround ZeroesandPeace Walker, and bear kidnapping is pretty much second nature to me, so I have every reason to think I’ll enjoyThe Phantom Painas well....

It’s looking likeAssassin’s Creed Shadowsmight actually make its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, and while that’s mostly an exciting prospect, it might also be an unusually underwhelming way to play the game. The lineup revealed in the Switch 2 Direct focused on plenty of impressive third-party ports, but Ubisoft’s big reveal wasStar Wars Outlawsrather than the newestAssassin’s Creedtitle. It might just be a matter of time, however, andAssassin’s Creedcoming to Switch 2 would make a lot of sense....

The X-Men’s role inAvengers: Doomsdaystarts to become more clear. When thecast ofAvengers: Doomsdaywas revealed, several expected names were among those announced byMarvel, such as Thor actor Chris Hemsworth or Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. However, the studio had its fair share of surprises, with the most notable being the inclusion of many stars from Fox’s original X-Men franchise, with names like Patrick Stewart, James Marsden, and more. Now, the X-Men’s role in the film gets its biggest tease since the cast was announced, showing what role they could play inAvengers: Doomsday’s story....