10. Hitorijime My Hero A teenaged boy, who’s bullied by the neighborhood gang, is saved by an infamous street fighter—and that man turns out to be his homeroom teacher at school next year. They develop a bond that runs deeper than either of them could have ever expected. Hitorijime My Hero is a romance drama slice-of-life anime series of the yaoi variety, meaning it features romantic relationships between males. The characters are fairly well-written and their dynamics are compelling to watch, but it’s definitely won’t be everyone’s cup of tea....

And in recent years, the rest of the world has caught on the greatness of BBC TV, with people across the globe—including America—looking to gobble up the country’s unique shows. Who doesn’t love watching fine actors involved in crime plots and murder mysteries with no ad breaks? Here are some of the best BBC drama TV shows to watch right now! 10. Luther It feels like every other BBC drama is a crime thriller of sorts, and always starring an anti-heroic detective....

That makes it tough when you’re trying to buy a gift for a friend or family member who hasn’t been a teenager in years or even decades. Are there any good Pokemon gifts for adults? Fortunately, yes! The pickings aren’t as vast, but they’re there—and some of these Pokemon-themed gifts are actually really cool. I’d certainly be stoked to receive any of them. Here are some of the best Pokemon gift ideas for geeky adults that you can grab right now (or just use for inspiration)....

Some board games allow us to become our own financiers of economic conquest. Others let us choose our own adventures as we set out into a complex world of danger. Yet others grant us the opportunity to strategize and deploy troops on the battlefield for war. This is where the beauty of strategy board games comes to shine. With resources at your disposal, you’re given free rein to lead yourself to victory....

As the filmmaking industry developed, directors started getting much more recognition as artists, especially with the auteurs of the French New Wave in the 1950s. But even so, the universal love of stars never truly waned; if anything, it has grown even stronger over time. One thing remains true: a movie needs more than a great cast to be a great movie, but a great cast can elevate a mediocre movie into a great one....

Winning an Academy Award statuette often infuses a movie with a reputation and sense of recognition that puts it above other movies—but the decisions made by the Academy aren’t always sensible. Sometimes, an Academy Award goes to a production that sticks out like a sore thumb and generates all kinds of controversy. Whenever this happens, it exposes the biases of the Academy and how inconsistent they can be when it comes to criteria and qualifications....

Ridley Scott’s Alien had just been released in 1979. Steven Spielberg was on the rise as a hot director. Film budgets were starting to skyrocket. And the retro aesthetic of the 80s is remembered so fondly that modern shows like Stranger Things are trying to recapture it. Why were the 80s so impactful on cinema? Well, just look at the legendary movies that came out during the decade and you’ll have your answer....

These enhancements come in two main forms: the companion app handles the game logic, the companion app assists with game setup and information management, or both! For some games, the companion app is mandatory. For others, the companion app is there to make things easier—and can be the difference between enjoying the game or full-on hating it. Here are the best board games with companion apps that are worth checking out if you don’t mind mixing tabletop and tech!...

Here are my picks for the greatest period dramas that feature amazing female protagonists, in both cinema and television! 12. Emily (2022) In Emily, Emma Mackey takes the feminist angst she showed in Netflix’s Sex Education and applies it to the 19th century as Emily Brontë. The young real-life author managed to become a legend of literature with a single book, titled Wuthering Heights and published in 1847. Sadly, Emily Brontë met an untimely death at 30 years of age....

With Peacock, NBC actually brings a lot of unique content to the table, with tons of high-quality TV shows that they’ve been able to curate over years of broadcast TV programming. And unlike every other major TV streaming platform, NBC’s Peacock actually has a Free plan that’s worth using. It has some restrictions, of course, but those restrictions are reasonable for 100% free access. Looking for your next excellent series to stream?...

Fight scenes with excellent animations are one of the hardest to pull off, and when it’s done well, it’s proof of how talented the animation team is. Different animation studios showcase their unique techniques and innovations, and we win because we get to see those fight scenes. Here are our picks for the best animated fight scenes in anime, from beautiful magic to stunning choreography. 14. Seirin vs. Rakuzan (Kuroko’s Basketball) There are many badass moments and insanely animated scenes in the series Kuroko’s Basketball, including the cool Zone moments of the Generation of Miracles and the smooth and fluid body movements of the players on the court....

Not many movies feature actual escape rooms, per se, but there are several films that share a lot of the same themes that make escape rooms irresistable: trapped in isolated locations, under mysterious circumstances, with a death clock that spells doom if it reaches zero. Here are some of the best escape room movies to watch if you’re an escape room fan! After all, problem-solving thrills are ultimately why we love escape rooms, right?...

Unfortunately, most fictitious foods don’t come with a recipe—and depending on the genre, some of the ingredients aren’t even real. However, there are many creative cooks, bakers, and even mixologists out there who have recreated all kinds of fictitious foods and drinks using real-world ingredients, so that we can taste what they would’ve tasted like. The following geeky cookbooks are packed full of recipes that bring to life various meals, snacks, and beverages that fit right in with your favorite anime, video games, and movies....

With an anime/manga subscription box, you get a new box delivered to your door every month with goodies for you to enjoy. The actual contents of the box depend on which one you sign up for, but they can range from snacks to figurines to brand new manga volumes. Opening a subscription box is always exciting. Here are the best anime- and manga-related subscription boxes worth subscribing to. 7. Fangirl Monthly Why not combine your love of anime and manga with beautiful handmade jewelry and accessories?...

In cinema, hotels are often neutral ground. They represent a place where two people can be themselves—or whoever they wish to be—without fear of reprisal from the people they’re usually around. In these temples of passing, some of the best cinematic tales have unfolded. Which raises the question: what movies set in the ephemeral world of temporary lodging stand out? Here are our picks for the best movies set in hotels that are worth watching if you haven’t yet....

There have been several TV shows like this—including Extras, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Life’s Too Short—where A-list actors show up on screen as themselves (or slightly altered versions of themselves). Sometimes it’s hammed up and fictionalized, with personas that lean into the narcissism and avarice we might expect from show business talents, yet always with an undercurrent of humorous irony. Here are some of the best and funniest times when well-known celebrities played themselves on TV to gut-busting effect....

The show deservedly received a lot of love, and it remains a feelgood fan favorite that’s worthy of repeat viewings. Fans love the cast of lovable characters, with Jim and Pam often toply ranked. Jim Halpert is one of those character types who might draw you in with snappy banter, funny antics, and soft charm, but the more his personality is put under the microscope, the less appealing he appears....

Maybe if you’re an pro esports player where every millisecond counts for lightning-quick reactions. But not everyone is an esports pro. In the past five years or so, wireless mice have come a long way. But have they come far enough that wireless mice can reliably be used for PC gaming? Or should you still stick with wired mice? The answer has become much trickier than it used to be....