Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Kung Fu Panda 4

Po's back in his most challenging adventure ever as Kung Fu Panda returns in its 4th outing as he and his new pals are up against a faceless threat.

Kung Fu Panda 4


With Jack Black reprising his role of Po, the Dragon Warrior, Kung Fu Panda 4 sees the titular character in a much-needed break as the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace until a faceless threat called Chameleon (played by Viola Davis) plots to steal Po's Staff of Wisdom to bring back the enemies Po defeated in previous installments. With uneasy alliances with a thief named Zhen (played by Awkwafina) as well as the Bad Bunnies, Po's on a mission to stop Chameleon's sinister plot for world domination. How hard can it be?

This latest installment showcases how much Po has changed since his last adventure and the awesomeness still kicks in, meaning there's no sign of slowing Po's awesomeness down despite the thrilling action and adventure. With the quick blend of action, comedy, adventure, and moral values, this is the Kung Fu Panda adventure that exceeds expectations.

It's great to have Po back in his heroic and comedic ways. With his latest adventure finally out in the open, it's an awesome time to watch one of the best movies of the 1st quarter of 2024. Not yet springtime but who cares? Enjoy Po's most awesome adventure yet while you can.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection

 

Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection
Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus Super Music Collection

Launched in January 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus uncovers the origin story of the Sinnoh Region, which used to be known as the Hisui Region. As a new recruit of the Galaxy Expedition Team, players freely explored the sights and sounds of the Hisui Region while incorporating new ways to catch and battle Pokemon.

The original soundtrack of Pokémon LEGENDS Arceus is finally here, giving Pokemon fans a chance to listen to all of the background music from the game with this four-disc compilation. It even comes with a 28-page booklet that highlights The Arceus Chronicles.

If you've enjoyed making history in the Hisui Region, this soundtrack is for you. Just don't let the Alpha Pokemons get in your way from listening to this historic compilation fresh from a distant past.

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Sword-Shield + Expansion Pass Super Music Collection

 

Nintendo Switch Pokémon Sword-Shield
+ Expansion Pass Super Music Collection

Launched in late 2019 for the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Sword and Shield brings players on a memorable journey across the Galar region, where they can capture new Pokemon, battle trainers, master the Dynamax phenomenon, and uncover the secrets of Zacian and Zamazenta.

After a long wait, the original soundtrack of the Pokemon Sword and Shield has finally arrived, and this four-disc OST features background music heard not just in the Sword and Shield but also in the Expansion chapters such as The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. 

This soundtrack has everything from the moment you picked your Galar starter, your final battle against Leon, a showdown against Mustard in the Isle of Armor, and the capturing of Calyrex in The Crown Tundra. It even comes with a 24-page booklet that takes you behind the scenes on the making of the Galar Region.

This is a must-have for every Pokemon fan who has fully experienced the entire Galar adventure from the start to The Crown Tundra.

Friday, February 23, 2024

Ultraman Blazar The Movie: Dai Kaiju Shuto Gekitotsu

Ultraman Blazar, Gento Hiruma, and SKaRD are back for their final mission as they are on a race against time to avert armageddon, whatever it takes.

Ultraman Blazar The Movie:
Dai Kaiju Shuto Gekitotsu

Ultraman Blazar The Movie: Dai Kaiju Shuto Gekitotsu (Giant Monster Clash in the Capital) is set moments after the series finale, and in this true final mission for Blazar and SKaRD, a powerful monster Gongilgan is causing havoc across downtown Tokyo. With lives at stake, Gento Hiruma and the entire SKaRD task force are facing the inevitable, and as time runs out, they are throwing whatever means necessary to prevent an all-out armageddon.

Packed with suspense, thrills, action, drama, plot twists, and the usual Blazar shenanigans that speak louder than his now-famous battle cries, it is the proper sendoff to Blazar's story. Although it was jammed with mixed reactions since last year's TV series, it's more than enough to Plus Ultra to the very end.

With this movie, it's officially case closed for Ultraman Blazar, but the Ultraman New Generation universe will continue. We don't know who and what but watch for it.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

How to dress as Liko or Roy

Today is Ash Wednesday but because of the latest Pokemon anime series, let's rename it Liko & Roy Wednesday because of the show's two main characters. 

To recall, the Pokemon Horizons anime series centers on two youngsters, Liko and Roy, as they set off on a globe-trotting adventure as members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, an intrepid group of brave adventurers led by Friede. Together, they unravel the secrets and save the day from the wrath of a shadowy group of evil-doers called the Explorers.

As anime convention season draws near, the call to cosplay has spiked and your interest in dressing as either Liko or Roy has been answered because today, I'll teach you how to dress as Liko or Roy from the Pokemon Horizons series.

Pokemon 2023 series


How to dress as Liko

  • Start with semi-long black hair and a hairpin shaped like...you know what that symbol is. HINT: It's the same symbol in the first and original hat Ash wore in the old Pokemon anime.
  • With the hair sorted, work on her outfit. She wore a bluish short-sleeved coat, a white T-shirt, and dark blue shorts with buttons. The yellow fanny pack is an optional accessory, although it's hard to find one shaped like Liko's.
  • White running shoes and white socks are a must.
  • OPTIONAL: A Poke Ball toy and a Sprigatito plush. Seriously, a Poke Ball is a necessity to prove that you're dressed as Liko.
How to dress as Roy
  • Beginning to the top, Roy has a black cap with a red hairdo stuffed. To replicate it, you'll need a black cap, paint the cotton red, stick it, and that's your lot.
  • For the outfit, Roy wears a black vest, a red T-shirt with short white sleeves, and brown shorts. Snag those clothes for your cosplay project but be warned, replicating the insignia from Roy's T-shirt can be nerve-wracking. Consult a T-shirt expert first.
  • For the footwear, Roy wears sandals. Any sandal would work.
  • OPTIONAL: A Poke Ball toy and a Fuecoco plush. As expected, a Poke Ball is a necessity to pass as Roy.
...and there you have it. How to dress as Liko or Roy from the Pokemon Horizons series. Dressing as one of the main characters makes you feel like you're part of the Rising Volt Tacklers, huh? Nidothing approves and so does every Pokemon fan everywhere.

Good luck!

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Kamen Rider The Winter Movie Gotchard & Geats: Saikyou Chemy Gotcha Daisakusen

Having familiarized with the fifth Reiwa Kamen Rider TV show, Kamen Rider Gotchard, the time's come for Gotchard to put his fighting skills to the test as he and Geats team up to take on the most terrifying game orchestrated by a...Chemy?!

Kamen Rider The Winter Movie: Saikyou Chemy Gotcha Daisakusen
Kamen Rider The Winter Movie Gotchard & Geats:
Saikyou Chemy Gotcha Daisakusen

Kamen Rider The Winter Movie Gotchard & Geats: Saikyou Chemy Gotcha Daisakusen, the latest Kamen Rider crossover movie arrived in time for the holidays, sees Gotchard and Geats team up as they're trapped in a mysterious game orchestrated by a Level 10 Chemy named XWizard. If things couldn't get even more complicated, the surviving Desire Grand Prix Riders which are Geats, Buffa, Tycoon, and Na-go, got spawned into Chemys, mysterious creatures Gotchard and friends are after in the TV series.

Apart from XWizard, this movie features other Level 10 Chemy characters such as Exceed Fighter, Lixion, X Fortress, and Xeggdrasil. 

This movie is X crazy just like the year itself when everything's gone X since you-know-what. Still, even though it is an X-full of excitement, it's a chance to showcase how much experience Kamen Rider Gotchard has grown since the start of the series. He, Rinne Kudo, Valvarado, and the others join forces with Geats and the others, surviving the most perilous game orchestrated by a Level 10 Chemy, this pre-holiday treat for the whole family really is X marks the spot. Get it? It's the X.

Don't end the Year of the X without witnessing the most X-citing X-mas treat from the world of Kamen Rider.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Pororo The Movie: Popstar Adventure

Wrapping up Pororo's 20th-anniversary celebration is a brand-new movie adventure where Pororo and pals are becoming intergalactic superstars. A pre-Christmas treat for Korean families who can't get enough of more Pororo-ness.

Pororo The Movie: Popstar Adventure
Pororo The Movie: Popstar Adventure

The newest Pororo movie adventure, Popstar Adventure, is a wrap-up to Pororo's 20th-anniversary celebration. In this latest movie escapade from one of South Korea's longest-running cartoon series, Pororo and pals venture into space to perform in the biggest intergalactic concert assembled, where the virtual idol I-One is also joining in the fun. However, someone's plotting to sabotage the concert, and it's up to Pororo and pals to save the day.

Packed with big adventures, songs, and classic Pororo-ism, this newest movie adventure is the biggest birthday present for one of South Korea's longest-running cartoon series, the ideal Christmas treat for Korean families joining in on the wrap-up of Pororo's 20th-anniversary celebrations.

This movie showcased the longevity of the Pororo series. Believe it or not, nothing's slowing Pororo and pals down to becoming one of the all-time K-Cartoon greats.

Here's to another 20 more years, Pororo and friends! 

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Disney's Wish

When there's Thanksgiving weekend, there's an animated Disney movie showing in theaters, and for 2023, it's a wish granted as Walt Disney Animation Studios proudly presents its centennial offering, Wish.

Disney's Wish
Disney's Wish

Forged from the success of their animated Disney movies such as Frozen, Coco, and Encanto, Wish takes viewers to the magical kingdom of Rosas, a place where all your wishes come true. 

Starring Ariana DeBose as Asha and Chris Pine as King Magnifico, Wish is about Asha, a young girl who got her biggest wish from a cosmic force in the form of a boundless energy called Star. Traveling to the kingdom of Rosas, Asha and Star must confront the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, and save the world, proving that a brave individual like her has the magic to connect the wishes.

This fantasy movie, packed with memorable moments and songs that will soon be sticking to the viewers' heads after watching this movie, is the culmination of Disney's centennial anniversary. A master-class masterpiece, 100 years in the making, is proof that the wonderful world of Disney never fails to curate new and exciting adventures for everybody to see, and for a movie like Wish, it truly is the soul that emanates the feeling of centennial longing.

The stars shine bright for Disney's centennial offering and if you enjoy most of the memorable Disney animated movies such as Frozen, Coco, and Encanto, consider Wish to be your next favorite animated Disney movie. The visuals, soundtrack, cast, and storytelling will never fail to impress you.

Sunday, September 24, 2023

PreCure All-Stars F

In celebration of the PreCure franchise's 20th anniversary, the superheroes of the 2023 PreCure TV series, Hirogaru Sky! PreCure, are flexing their magical muscles in this 20th-anniversary spectacle every PreCure fanatic across Japan can't get enough of.

PreCure All-Stars F
PreCure All-Stars F

PreCure All-Stars F is the PreCure series' 20th-anniversary offering where Sora (Cure Sky), Mashiro (Cure Prism), Tsubara (Cure Wing), and Ageha (Cure Butterfly) joined forces with their predecessors from the two Reiwa-era PreCure shows Tropical Rouge PreCure and Delicious Party! PreCure, as they uncover the secrets of a mysterious PreCure named Cure Supreme.

From their comedic adventures, suspense-filled drama, and intense fight scenes, leading up to the fantastic grand finale, this movie is the fantastic proof that this is PreCure at its mightiest core and of course, there's no sign of slowing this franchise down. That's why the F stands for Fantastic but there's more to it than that.

What a way to celebrate two decades of the PreCure saga and this movie showcases the franchise's true colors as one of TOEI's success stories.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

A decade of PriPara! From the beginning to Idol Land!

After years of delays, the Idol Land PriPara app game finally lands tomorrow, welcoming fans back to the world of PriPara like they've never been before. In honor of the return of PriPara in the newest app game, it's time for a quick trip back memory lane for a journey to the decade of PriPara.

Known as the second generation of the Pretty series, PriPara aired on TV Tokyo in the Summer of 2014 and lasted for three seasons, four if you count Idol Time PriPara of course. This anime series centers on the life and times of Laala Manaka, a little girl who wants to be the best PriPara idol.

A decade of PriPara...How did Laala and her friends go from there? Ready for a quick dive through the decade of PriPara? (Although spoilery, it's still recommended for those who don't know PriPara in case those who used to know PriPara got completely forgotten following...the incident)

Idol Land PriPara

Laala Manaka is your typical elementary school student living a typical life in the city of Parajuku, until her life changed forever when she emerged to the world of PriPara, a fantasy world where every girl can be an idol. She made a fateful encounter with an idol named Mirei, a sweet-looking PriPara idol who, in reality, is a strict middle-schooler with a knack for slapping violation tickets. 

Later, she met a wide variety of characters such as Sophy Hojo, the laid-back girl with a secret cool self, Dorothy and Reona West, twins with different attitudes, and Sion Todo, an idol girl whose everyday life is a battle. With that, Laala, Mirei, and Sophy formed the unit SoLaMi Smile while Dorothy, Reona, and Sion formed Dressing Pafe.

As the girls perform on PriPara in the hopes to become victors of the Idol Grand Prix, they've uncovered the secret of a mysterious vocal doll named Falulu, and thanks to their efforts, Falulu found freedom outside PriPara.

The SoLaMi Smile girls faced new competition such as the arrival of Aroma Kurosu, Mikan Shiratama, Gaaruru, Hibiki Shikyoin, Fuwari Midorikaze, and others.

With the advent of the mysterious PriPara goddess Jewlie, Laala and her friends faced the ultimate challenge; the road to becoming Divine Idols. Unknown to her; Laala's sister Non joined the fray in the form of the TRIANGLE unit consisting of Kanon, Junon, and Pinon. Sadly, the TRIANGLE unit is nothing but a scam busted, and looks like Non starts over at PriPara...by finding proper friends worthy of creating her own unit. 

With odd faces like Chili Tsukikawa and Pepper Taiyou became Non's friends, not to mention an unlikely help from someone named Janis, a PriPara goddess in the middle of sibling strife with Jewlie, Non Sugar was born.

The road to becoming Divine Idols is a fierce bout as many units will enter but only one unit will emerge. SoLaMi Smile fought through the ranks and ultimately defeated Dressing Pafe to become divine idols. However, all that victory came with a hefty price; the destruction of PriPara. Racing against time, the idols go all-out to save PriPara.

With Parajuku's PriPara saved and the goddess siblings' loose ends sorted, the journey continues for Laala Manaka as she became a transfer student to Paparajuku's Avocado Academy. This is where we meet Yui Yumekawa, a little girl who dreams to become the best idol in the hopes to surpass her brother Shogo, who belongs to a famous DanPri (PriPara for boys) unit named WITH alongside Asahi and Koyoi.

When Yui heard of a recently opened PriPara shop near her school, Yui expressed excitement until her fateful encounter with Laala. The two girls check it out for themselves except for one major problem; following an accidental encounter, Laala can't PriPara change!

Paparajuku's PriPara feels like an empty place for them but it's up to Yui and Laala to reshape this place by getting the word to the girls of Paparajuku in order for this place to grow. Their efforts attracted new PriPara idols such as Nino Nijiiro, the can-do athlete, and Michiru Kouda, the unlucky middle-schooler girl.

As the girls' Idol Time adventure progressed, they uncovered a mysterious secret regarding this place. It was actually the ancient PriPara that was shaped by the mysterious girl named Falala A Larm, only to be destroyed by someone named Garara S Leep and her critter Pakku just by eating girls' dreams. There's also a prophecy surrounding it.

Tasked to form a unit that will save Paparajuku's PriPara, Yui must convince Nino and Michiru to form themselves as a team. It wasn't an easy task but with everything they know about Nino and Michiru came full circle, they joined forces with Yui and together, they are MY DREAM. The trio defeated Shuka Hanazono and emerged as winners of the Idol Time Grand Prix. What's more, Falala appears and she managed to bring back Laala's PriPara form. Although Falala's time in PriPara was cut short, she did mention the mysterious glasses that can uncover the mysterious prophecy.

As the girls search for the mysterious glasses, Shuka suddenly joined forces with Garara but their friendship was nothing more than a ploy to steal girls' dreams. Shuka ended up becoming Garara's puppet just to fulfill her evil deeds. Shuka felt devastated following Garara's performance but her sister, the legendary idol Mia, stepped in to save the day. After Mia's legendary performance, the last piece of the mysterious glasses was found at the hands of the Abominable Snowman (Woman), and the prophecy's uncovered.

The prophecy says that they must use the key to unlock the door to the past, use the powers of the time dresses, and recover the mysterious jewel. With Nino and Michiru sorted out their loose ends for the mysterious time dresses, Yui's locked in a duel against Shuka in the Idol Time Grand Prix for the final time dress, and thanks to Yui's true purpose to build a true PriPara where everybody can be happy, she defeated Shuka and win the Idol Time Grand Prix, winning the final time dress needed for the prophecy.

With the three mysterious time dresses obtained as well as the key after Shuka spent most of her savings to the Shoebill who has the key, the MY DREAM girls travel back in time and obtained the mysterious jewel from a turtle named Kai. Thanks to the jewel, Falala, and Garara's loose ends were mended and Paparajuku's PriPara is freed from time restrictions, however Pakku's unhappy about Garara's new purpose. Expressing anger over Garara dumping him, he ate the newly-united clock tower and became a kaiju wreaking havoc all over Paparajuku PriPara. Falala and Garara used their powers to calm Pakku down but because of Yui's, Pakku is still on an emotional rampage and he's going to eat Yui alive. Laala committed a selfless sacrifice to save Yui and the PriPara they've worked so hard to form it.

Following Laala's sacrifice, the entire PriPara idols come together to perform in order to move the clock forward, but despite their best efforts, it's not enough. They need something powerful to break through Pakku's sadness. This is where the Dressing Pafe steps in, committing the ultimate gamble to become god idols. With Dressing Pafe's all-or-nothing performance gamble being a success, they've become god idols and broke the barrier, giving MY DREAM the chance to save Laala.

With Laala saved, Pakku's sadness went out of control, trapping MY DREAM into it. But thanks to the all-out efforts of the PriPara idols, Paparajuku's PriPara is saved and Pakku's back to normal.

Hardly moments have passed since the events at Parajuku and Paparajuku's PriPara, but for Laala and the other PriPara idols, the adventure continues as they return to PriPara for one major event; the transition to Idol Land. Harnessing the powers of the multiverse, the whole PriPara world witnessed the beginning of the new era...until...

Thanks to an unknown threat, the transition caused most of the Prism Stone shops worldwide to disappear completely and what's worse; PriPara idols outside PriPara lost their memories regarding it during the transition! Shuka was one of them!

Despite SoLaMi Smile's efforts to save the transition, that wasn't enough until Yui Yumekawa committed a sacrifice.

With the physical pathway to PriPara no longer in existence, with only a mysterious wormhole and a mysterious smartphone app that can grant you access to it, PriPara's last hope lies in one high-school girl who has no idea what that is...Amari Katasumi.


That is the journey to the decade of PriPara. With a hilarious cast of characters, unforgettable songs for all kids, and an endless array of outfits, the world would be a boring place without PriPara. With the portal to Idol Land PriPara set to open, what does PriPara mean to you? Idols? Costumes? Music? Live shows? Adventure?

A new kind of PriPara adventure awaits and your favorite idols are waiting for you.

LET'S ¡GO!

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

COWABUNGA! The new generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has arrived on the big screen and it's an all-out, butt-kicking, laugh fest as our iconic heroes in a half shell, redefined for Gen Z, kick mutant butts in the streets of NYC.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Mutant Mayhem


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is an animated movie that features a fresh new take on the iconic cartoon heroes, featuring an all-star ensemble giving voices to familiar favorites such as Nicolas Cantu as Leo, Shamon Brown Jr, as Mikey, Micha Abbey as Donnie, Brady Noon as Raph, Jackie Chan as Master Splinter, and Ayo Edebiri as April O'Neil.

Even the rogue gallery of mutant villains got voiced by celebrities as well such as Ice Cube as Superfly, Seth Rogen as Bebop, John Cena as Rocksteady, Paul Rudd as Mondo Gecko, Rose Byrne as Leatherhead, Post Malone as Ray Fillet, Hannibal Buress as Genghis Frog, Natasia Demetriou as Wing Nut, Maya Rudolph as Cynthia Utrom, and Giancarlo Esposito as Baxter Stockman.

This new breed of TMNT delivers a double hit of butt-kicking action and an endless barrage of jokes only Gen Z kids can truly understand, especially the scene Jungkook must not watch. Yes. Jungkook, please don't watch this because... "insert BTS joke here".

It's just like the Tales of the TMNT TV show a while back in so many ways. When the butt-kicking commences, the laughter begins and with this movie, the gags go full force all the way to their finale where everything starts to unravel.

Some would call it corny, most say this is the best TMNT movie of this generation. Sure, it is a corny movie indeed but we all love corny jokes. This is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, redefined for the Gen Z youth.

Get your popcorn ready, kids.

Friday, July 28, 2023

Kamen Rider Geats: 4-tsu no Ace to Kurogitsune / Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger: Adventure Heaven

For their summer 2023 offering, TOEI is presenting a tokusatsu movie double bill for the whole family featuring Kamen Rider Geats and Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger.

Kamen Rider Geats: 4-tsu no Ace to Kurogitsune /
Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger: Adventure Heaven

The first of the TOEI summer 2023 tokusatsu movie double-header is Kamen Rider Geats: 4-tsu no Ace to Kurogitsune. In this action-packed movie version of the hit TV series, Geats and the other Riders are facing an unusual scenario and no, we're not talking about Desire Grand Prix-related threats. We're talking about the four faces of Ace Ukiyo popping up one after another. If that wasn't enough, a terrifying enemy called Kamen Rider X Geats is making the rounds. As the Riders are at odds against X Geats, this movie previews a successor Kamen Rider making a surprise appearance in this movie, a Kamen Rider movie tradition. Who is it? Here's a hint: GOTCHA!

The second of this double-header is Oh-sama Sentai King-Ohger: Adventure Heaven, the movie adaptation of the 2023 Super Sentai offering. With Gira (Kuwagata Ohger) achieved his goal to become the king, he sets off on a grand adventure alongside Yanma (Tonbo Ohger), Himeno (Kamakiri Ohger), Rita (Papillon Ohger), Kaburagi (Hachi Ohger), and Geramie (Spider Kumonos). Facing powerful enemies and unfamiliar faces along the way, this adventure will put the King-Ohgers' strength to the test.

This 2023 TOEI Hero Movie double bill is brimming with explosive energy that will blow families and moviegoers away, begging for more from their favorite TOEI tokusatsu heroes. Enjoy their butt-kicking big-screen action with Geats and King-Ohger!

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Optimus Prime and the Autobots are back on the big screen as they're teaming up with their ancestral heroes to stop an ancient threat from destroying the world.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is the latest installment of the Transformers movie universe where it thrusts moviegoers back to the 90s in an epic globetrotting battle between good and evil. In this movie, Optimus Prime and the Autobots are joining forces with the Maximals, a legendary faction of heroes led by Optimus Primal. The Maximals debuted in the Beast Wars cartoon a long time ago and with two heroic factions teaming up against an ancient menace, it's a dream team worth dreaming about.

With Prime and Bumblebee looking retro in this movie, this movie welcomes fresh additions to the Autobot faction such as the motorbike Autobot named Arcee and a 993-spec Porsche 911 Autobot named Mirage. Yes, there's a Porsche in the film because 2023 is the year of the Porsche, this is why a 993-spec 911 earned a starring role in this Transformers adventure. As they team up with Primal, Cheetor, and the other Maximals, they're up against a renegade faction plotting to destroy the universe; the Terrorcons consisting of Scourge, Terrorcon Freezer, Nightbird, and Battletrap.

It's been a long time coming for fans of the Transformers franchise as they've got their wish to see Autobots and Maximals, well some of them, teaming up on the big screen, and this dream team is worthy of a conversation after watching the whole film. 

With a high-octane blend of action, suspense, drama, and a few laughs in store, this epic rollercoaster ride is knife edge from start to finish and this is going to be one of the must-watch films of the summer, well, it's classified superhero flick because the Autobots and Maximals were really superheroes in the Transformers multiverse and although creepy when you look at them for a long time, they sure know how to act like superheroes in this newest adventure. Let's hope for more like them in their future adventures.

This is Transformers like no other and Rise of the Beasts truly is a blowout for the fans of the franchise. In other words...SMASHING.

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse

Miles Morales and his web warrior pals are back in the long-awaited sequel to the hit animated movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, and this time, he's on a mission to unite the web warriors as they're facing a powerful threat.

Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse
Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse is the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning animated movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, where it picks up moments after the first Spider-verse movie as Miles Morales returns for his newest adventure as Spider-Man.

In this sequel, Miles Morales is caught in a middle of a heated argument between the other web warriors as they are dealing with a powerful new threat no one's winning. Racing against time, Miles is on a mission to unite the web warriors and save the Spider-verse, whatever it takes.

Like the previous Spider-verse movie, the sequel still packs the same formula; comedy, drama, action, and moral values. The latter is what was championed the most in the first one and the sequel is no exception because this movie is all about the value of teamwork because, for the web warriors in this sequel, nobody wins if they battle alone and with the power of teamwork, superior numbers will win the day.

Because of the moral values that served as the top priority of this sequel, Across the Spider-verse is no doubt one of the must-watch movies ahead of the summer season, and those who have watched the first Spider-verse movie are looking forward to continuing Miles Morales' story in this sequel.

Trust them. The world, no, the universe needs more than one friendly neighborhood...again.

Sunday, April 9, 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The world of Super Mario Bros. comes to life on the big screen and no, we're not talking about the completely flawed live-action movie three decades ago. We're talking about the 3D CGI movie made in collaboration between Illumination, the animation studio behind the Despicable Me movies, and Nintendo.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The animated movie adaptation of the Super Mario franchise brings the world's most iconic video game to life and to please Nintendo fanatics worldwide, the movie looks just like the games themselves but with a shocking twist; the voices. This movie stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Jack Black as Bowser, and more.

The Hollywood voice cast may have thrown a curve to the fanatics, which is a real shocker this movie delivers, but the classic Super Mario formula is alive and kicking. It hits every viewer like it collected a Starman and runs through all enemies. Cue the Starman jingle. Aside from the memorable moments this movie delivers, it packs some easter eggs that will surprise moviegoers.

Despite the use of Hollywood celebs to voice the Mario characters, this is the real movie adaptation Mario fans deserved as it behaves just like the games themselves. Cue the stage clear music.

Friday, March 24, 2023

My 10 greatest moments from Ash and Pikachu's adventures

March 24, 2023, is the date that will forever change the history of Pokemon anime, marking the end of Ash Ketchum's adventure after 26 years. From the moment he partnered with Pikachu to the moment he defeated Leon and became the world champion, the whole world thought that this will be the end of Ash's never-ending quest to become a Pokemon master but sadly, all good things must come to an end.

As the world says goodbye to Ash and Pikachu's Pokemon journeys after 26 years in the telly, it's time for me to jot down my ten favorite moments from Ash and Pikachu's adventures.

HOLD IT! May contain the s-words so please binge-watch the entire series first!

Pokemon


10) The beginning of the legend. Ash's encounter with Pikachu from the first Pokemon anime episode signaled the start of his dream. Normally, Ash would have picked one of the starters but because he arrived late, he got none until Pikachu came and an electric shock from Pikachu is a welcoming treat for Ash. The two struggle to get to know each other but after one mishap after another, well, this is the start of the legend. The story of Ash and Pikachu has begun.

9) Having lost to Vermillion Gym Leader Lt. Surge's Raichu, Ash has a choice. Will he evolve his Pikachu to a Raichu with the Thunder Stone and risk losing the Pikachu he loved? As a matter of fact, Ash's Pikachu wanted to stay like this and Ash agreed. Relying on Pikachu's strength, it appears the lesser one has trumped the greater one. Ash's Pikachu defeated Lt. Surge's Raichu.

8) The showdown for the spot at the Masters' Eight, Ash's Mega Lucario vs. Raihan's Gigantamax Duraludon is by no means one of the most memorable Pokemon battles in history. Using everything Ash learned from its old friend, Greninja, he's in sync with his Mega Lucario and performs the impossible to defeat the Dragon-type professional. Ash's Mega Lucario unleashed the biggest Aura Sphere ever witnessed and brought down the Gigantamax Duraludon with it. Ash wins and his spot at the Masters' Eight has been secured.

7) Sinnoh Pokemon League. Ash's Infernape vs. Paul's Electivire. One of the most memorable battles in Pokemon anime history. Just as we thought Ash's Infernape is defeated, all that taunting from Paul and Electivire caused Ash's Infernape to unleash its true power. With a final Flare Blitz gambit from Ash's Infernape, Paul's Electivire is down and Ash and Infernape won.

6) In the climax of Pokemon: The First Movie, the fighting between Pokemon and Mewtwo's clones grew fierce and when Ash tries to put a stop to this fighting, the conflict caused Ash to seal his fate in the line of duty. The shocking moment caused Ash's Pikachu to cry and its tears brought Ash back to life, putting an end to this meaningless conflict between Pokemon.

5) The episode where Ash said goodbye to his Butterfree is the saddest moment in Pokemon anime history as after saving a flock of Butterfree from the clutches of Team Rocket, Ash bid his Pokemon friend goodbye as his Butterfree is flying happily with the flock.

4) The showdown between Ash's Greninja and Alain's Mega Charizard X in the final round of the Kalos Pokemon League is what the fans called a close call. Both sides unleashed their finishing blows and in the end...victory goes to Alain.

3) The showdown between Ash and Gladion in the Alolan Pokemon League finals has reached its thrilling climax as both of their Lycanrocs unleashed everything in an all-or-nothing battle to decide who will be Alola's first champion. The fighting was fierce but thanks to Ash's Lycanroc's Counter, Ash miraculously defeated Gladion to become the champion of the Alola region.

2) The penultimate episode of the Sun and Moon saga brings the explosive finale to the ultimate showdown between Ash and Professor Kukui. With the legendary Tapu Koko fighting on the professor's behalf, it became what is known to be the true final battle. With their Z-Rings regained power thanks to Tapu Koko, the two unleashed a Z-Move finale with the Professor unleashing Tapu Koko's Guardian of Alola and Ash's Pikachu using 10,000,000-volt Thunderbolt. After an explosive Z-move finish, Ash and Pikachu won!

1) The final showdown between Ash's Pikachu and Leon's Charizard in the World Coronation Series will go down in history as the greatest battle in Pokemon anime history. Relying on their true strengths, both of their prized fighters throw everything they've got until one will be declared the world champion. As Ash's Pikachu faces defeat by Leon's Charizard, it had a dream. Pikachu dreamt that most of Ash's Pokemon friends are cheering, including Ash himself. That dream brought Pikachu back to the battle, unleashing its true power and ready to finish what it started. After the explosive coup de grace, it's official. Ash's Pikachu finally defeated Leon's Charizard and Ash became the world champion.

...and there you have it. My 10 greatest moments from Ash and Pikachu's adventures.

The end of Ash Ketchum's adventures does not mean the end of the Pokemon anime because starting next month, a new generation of Pokemon adventure begins. Two new heroes, Liko and Roy, will be taking over the protagonist role and although the adventure feels different, the legacy of the Pokemon anime series lives on.

A new legacy will soon begin...

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Waccha PriMagi! Music Collection

Waccha PriMagi! is the fourth and final installment of the Pretty Series that revolves around the lives of Primagistas striving to become the best of the best. The show is about Matsuri Hibino, a middle-schooler who dreams to be the best just like her idol, the legendary Jennifer Sumire Sol.

Waccha PriMagi! Music Collection

Waccha PriMagi! Music Collection DX

The original soundtrack from the Waccha PriMagi! TV series has arrived and what better way to complete the entire Pretty Series soundtrack lineup than the entire music collection featuring songs and scores from what's known to be the final anime series from Pretty Series. A fitting tribute for the last of its kind.

With the BGMs curated by Hiromi Mizutani, the OST features all of the songs performed by your favorite Primagistas including full-sized versions of songs never before released such as 天頂のコンフィアンサ by Hina Yayoi and Amane Sumeragi, Sweetness×Darkness by Miruki Amauri and Lemon Kokoa, Lux Aeterna by Jennifer Sumire Sol, and the six-idol version of -What's your "Please" Magic?-. Yes, Auru Omega's included in the song that had Matsuri, Hina, Miruki, Lemon, and Amane on it.

The DX version features a blu-ray disc that features textless opening and closing sequences plus music videos from your favorite Primagistas.

An appropriately grand goodbye not just for PriMagi but for the entire Pretty Series. Shame that they won't be making animes after this.

Sunday, March 5, 2023

Winners of the 2023 KCA

Blast out those tunes! The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards returns for its 2023 outing with Nate Burleson and Charli D'Amelio hosting this year's awards. It's packed with numerous performances, special guests, and of course, SLIME!


From blimp-tastic Orange Carpet looks, a splatfest of slimy moments from the awards, to musical performances, this is what this year's KCA sums up really well. Anyway, in case you missed this night's awards, here are the winners;

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - Harry Styles

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP - BTS

FAVORITE KIDS TV SHOW - The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder

FAVORITE FAMILY TV SHOW - Wednesday

FAVORITE REALITY SHOW - MasterChef Junior

FAVORITE ANIMATED SHOW - SpongeBob SquarePants

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR (KIDS) - Olivia Rodrigo

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR (KIDS) - Joshua Bassett

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR (FAMILY) - Jenna Ortega

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR (FAMILY) - Finn Wolfhard

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME - Minecraft

FAVORITE MOVIE - Sonic The Hedgehog 2

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR - Dwayne Johnson

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS - Millie Bobby Brown

FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE - Minions: The Rise of Gru

FAVORITE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE (MALE) - Dwayne Johnson as Krypto from DC's League of SuperPets

FAVORITE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE (FEMALE) - Selena Gomez as Mavis from Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

FAVORITE SONG - As It Was by Harry Styles

FAVORITE COLLABORATION- Sweetest Pie by Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa

FAVORITE BREAKOUT ARTIST - Dove Cameron

Congratulations to this year's KCA winners!

Monday, February 27, 2023

Things we learned from Pokemon Day 2023

Happy 27th birthday to the Pokemon franchise! February 27th, 2023 marks the 27th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise. From 151 to 1008 Pokemon discovered, the numbers keep on growing as the franchise evolves to greater heights.


The recent Pokemon Presents presentation delivered Pokemon fans worldwide some big announcements. In case you missed it, here's the lowdown from the recent Pokemon Day presentation;

  • Design office nendo, Creatures, and The Pokemon Company teamed up to create Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic, a premium take on the Pokemon card game with iconic features such as the "stackable damage counter".
  • A new Pokemon cartoon show is coming soon to Netflix. It's a stop-motion Pokemon anime show titled Pokemon Concierge.
  • The legendary Pokemon Zacian joins the Pokemon Unite game as a playable Pokemon. Players who completed the special time-limited event will get access to the Zacian Unite License, allowing players to play as Zacian.
  • Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are coming to Pokemon Cafe Remix. Complete the special event until March 17th and you can keep one of the Paldean starters.
  • Pokemon Masters EX celebrates its 3-and-a-half anniversary with three powerful new trainers waiting to be added to your roster. Galarian trainers Hop, Bede, and Marnie are now donning their Champion costumes with Galarian Zapdos, Galarian Articuno, and Galarian Moltres joining them.
  • Pokemon Sleep will be launched this Summer of 2023.
  • A new Pokemon GO+ Plus gadget was announced and it will hit stores this summer, featuring connectivity for both Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep.
  • This year's Pokemon World Championships, to be held in Yokohama, Japan, will take place this August 11-13. Ace trainers of the world get ready.
  • Two new Paradox Pokemons are joining the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet roster! Scarlet players will take on Walking Wake while Violet players will take on Iron Leaves in an ultra-difficult time-limited Tera Raid Battle event. If players succeeded in defeating it, players get one shot to catch the new Paradox Pokemon.
  • Pokemon GO connectivity with Pokemon Scarlet/Violet is now on. Send postcards from Pokemon GO to Scarlet/Violet and you'll catch different Vivillon designs. Thanks to this feature, you now have the chance to catch Gimmighoul in its Roaming Form in Pokemon GO. Collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins and you can evolve it to Gholdengo.
  • Pokemon Scarlet/Violet will be compatible with Pokemon HOME this early 2023.
  • Last and obviously the big one; the two-part expansion for Pokemon Scarlet/Violet has been announced. The first part will be launched this fall while the second part will arrive this winter. Pre-orders have been commenced and players will receive a Hisuian Zoroark as a pre-order present.
And that's everything you need to know, ace trainers. With such big announcements, there's no sign of slowing down the ever-evolving world of Pokemon.

Think you got what it takes to take on such new challenges? I'm looking forward to seeing you try.

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Ultraman Decker Saishusho: Tabidachi no Kanata he

The true end of Ultraman Decker's mission has finally arrived on the Tsuburaya Imagination service, in select cinemas across Japan, and worldwide via Ultraman Connection. All hands on deck as Decker's final mission is worth a turning point too impossible to ignore.

Ultraman Decker Saishusho:
Tabidachi no Kanata he

Ultraman Decker Saishusho: Tabidachi no Kanata he (Ultraman Decker Finale: Journey to Beyond) is a movie that serves as the true end to Ultraman Decker's mission. Set moments after the series finale, Kanata Asumi and the GUTS-SELECT team are teaming up with a runaway alien named Dinas, who happens to possess the same power as Decker. Together, they are battling against a rogue alien scientist named Gibellus and his minions plotting to destroy humanity.

Dinas's appearance in the movie feels unorthodox by Ultraman standards, judging by the fact that it can battle just like Decker, but this movie is all suspense and drama until the climax hits and everything's going full circle. The truth about Decker has finally been unveiled.

Although this movie feels like solo work with none of the predecessors joining in the fun compared to past Ultraman New Generation movies, it's the closure fans needed after enjoying the TV series from the beginning to the end, and as Decker's story has finally completed, the next phase begins. After all, the end of Ultraman Decker's story is a sign of things to come as the Ultraman New Generation Heroes universe celebrates its 10th year.