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Marvel superheroes, when written well, have sophisticated and relatable human backstories, and each hero has a group of fans behind it, drawn to the characters' down-to-earth plight. Spider-Man, for instance, is a "regular guy" who has to balance his superhero duties with practical concerns such as paying rent, landing photography gigs, doing laundry, and taking care of his wife. Iron Man is a super-genius and a playboy, but he has also wrestled with alcoholism and is constantly criticized for his ego. 

But who are we kidding? The human traits of Marvel superheroes are secondary to their colorful costumes, fantastical powers, and outlandish ultra-fights. When Marvel fans get together, they don't have nuanced discussions of Spider-Man's personal development and maturity, they talk about which character he could beat up in a fight. Indeed, the premise of most of the films in...

Every Soul Reaper Captain in Bleach wields a Zanpakutō, and they can all use Bankai. A handful of Lieutenants have also achieved Bankai over the course of the series. The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc introduced several never-before-seen Bankai, and they were all highly effective in battle. Several notable Soul Reapers did not reveal their Bankai during the conflict.

Most of these Soul Reapers are former Captains, and several of them were members of Squad Zero, who were tasked with protecting the Soul King. Some of these Soul Reapers could not use Bankai because of a seal or other circumstances, and one Soul Reaper, in particular, died before they could reveal it. Some Soul Reapers simply decided never to use Bankai, because the situation was not ideal, or because they relied on other skills.

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Master Jinshi of The Apothecary Diaries is a man with beauty so irresistible that he renders women into absolute puddles wherever he goes. With soft features and a lean, combat-ready physique, he is a perfect blend of feminine good looks and masculine charm that threatens to topple the hard line that is drawn between the men and women in Natsu Hyuga’s fictional Tang Dynasty.

Jinshi is among the most attractive anime men in recent years, his grace rivaling that of even the imperial courtesans of his own series. However, the androgynous allure of his character is not something new in the anime genre, as it has been introduced in many other “pretty-boy” type figures before him. And every one of them possesses a face and charisma that can topple empires.

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Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was the final villain of the original Naruto series. She is an extraterrestrial being who originally came to Earth to cultivate a Chakra Fruit for her partner, but she betrayed him and took the fruit's power for herself. Kaguya gives chakra to humanity, and her bloodline has continued for centuries through various clans. Given Kaguya's god-like strength, it is no surprise that many of her descendants are powerful as well.

The Senju, Uchiha, Hyūga, Uzumaki, and Kaguya Clans can all trace their lineage back to Kaguya, and each clan has produced Kage-level ninja. Most of Kaguya's descendants wield at least one kekkei genkai that she originally possessed. Many of her descendants can be considered prodigies, and most them can fight a Tailed Beast on their own.

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Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez was the Sixth Espada in Aizen's Arrancar army and many Bleach fans assumed he had died at the hands of Nnoitra Gilga. The Thousand-Year Blood War revealed that Grimmjow survived, and he is now helping Ichigo with Yhwach. Grimmjow has become much stronger since his last appearance, but there are still a number of Soul Reapers who can destroy him in battle.

Most of the Soul Reapers who can destroy Grimmjow are Captains with Shikai and Bankai. Squad Zero is said to be stronger than the Thirteen Court Guard Squads combined, and several of its members can beat Grimmjow easily. A handful of Lieutenants can beat him as well. All of these Soul Reapers possess abilities that counter Grimmjow's Hierro and Resurreccin.

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Akira Toriyamas most beloved creation is undoubtedly the iconic Dragon Ball franchise. The thrilling adventures of Goku and his friends have been a part of many anime fans lives for more than two decades. From amazing fights, hilarious comedic moments, and moving scenes, this series has something for everyone.

While the Dragon Ball franchise has plenty of content for fans to enjoy, with more adventures coming in the highly anticipated Daima, it is always important to keep an open mind. There are various other incredible anime that Dragon Ball fans are sure to love once they give them a chance.

Hajime No Ippo A Protagonist With an Unbreakable Will Like Goku

Hajime no Ippo Cast Khei Kiyasu, Steve Staley, Wataru Takagi, Rikiya Koyama, Richard EpcarRelease Date October 4, 2000Seasons 1Genres Animation, Comedy, ActionMain Genre AnimationRating TV-pg

Ippo Makunouchi is a regular high school student with a kind heart who often helps...

Shuhei Hisagi's Zanpakuto Kazeshini may seem weak, but its true power lies in its ability to revive him infinitely. His initial misunderstanding of Kazeshini's purpose hindered his access to its full potential in battle. Shuhei's Bankai, Kazeshini Fushi no Kojyo, creates an inescapable cycle of death and rebirth for both him and his opponent.

Shuhei Hisagi became a fan-favorite character despite having a relatively minor impact on the overall Bleach storyline. More importantly, his Shikai Kazeshini isn't very special. Despite the Ninth Division's lieutenant displaying a high level of proficiency with his Zanpakuto, its abilities largely pale in comparison to those of other Shinigami. This is why his captain Kensei Muguruma urges him to achieve Bankai.

In the penultimate chapter of the Bleach manga, Shuhei claims to have acquired Bankai through training with Kensei. However, he is roasted by Toshiro, Rangiku, and even Kensei himself, who dismiss Shuhei's claim because,...

In Naruto, there are three ninja ranks. Genin are the lowest level of ninja, and they are typically sent on D-ranked missions. Chunin are ninja who have developed leadership and tactical skills, and they usually handle C-Rank and B-Rank missions. Jonin are highly skilled and highly experienced ninja who can perform A-Rank and S-Rank missions. Jonin are considered to be superhuman, and there are not many of them. That being said, some Jonin stand out more than others.

Jonin are affiliated with a specific land or village, and they basically lose that status if they become rogue ninja. They also temporarily lose this status if they join the Anbu or if they become a Kage. Some Jonin are so skilled that they are known throughout the Ninja World, and they are all capable of performing impressive feats on the battlefield.

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One of the most popular boxing anime series in history, Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting, has now arrived on Netflix for U.S. viewers, providing over 1500 minutes (8 hours) of classic action and combat sports streaming.

Via Wtk on X (formerly Twitter), Netflix is now streaming all 75 episodes of Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting in North America alongside the series' extra 76th episode. The series -- previously licensed simply as Fighting Spirit -- streams in both English subbed and dubbed formats, while Episode 76 comes in English subbed only. Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting was animated by the popular studio Madhouse, with direction from Satoshi Nishimura.

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First season of boxing anime "Hajime no Ippo" added to Netflix, called "The Fighting!" with 76 episodes. Arrival of Ippo anime on Netflix provides subscribers with an incredible martial arts anime. Netflix's growth in anime offerings continues with classic sports shows becoming a top destination for fans.

Streaming Service Netflix has added the first season of the boxing anime Hajime no Ippo to its offerings. This collection, subtitled "The Fighting!" comprises the anime's first 76 episodes. While the first 75 have English dubs, the very last, originally a DVD-only special, just has English subtitles.

Netflix began hosting the series at the beginning of the month, as reported by the Wtk X account. Ippo's arrival on Netflix is welcome news for subscribers, though it will be directly competing with Crunchyroll, which hosts the same episodes, plus two more.

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Kafka Hibino is the main protagonist of Kaiju No. 8, and for most of his life, he was an ordinary human who aspired to fight Kaiju alongside his friend Mina. One day, a strange Kaiju entered his body and transformed him into a Kaiju-human hybrid with immense durability and physical strength. Kafka now has the power to defeat Kaiju with a single attack. Kafka seems unbeatable while using his Kaiju powers, but there are a few characters from Bleach who can defeat him.

Most of the Bleach characters who can beat Kafka are Captain-level Soul Reapers who can use both Shikai and Bankai. There are also a few Quincy with somewhat overpowered abilities that can take him down as well. Bleach has a number of strong Arrancar, but only one possesses a power that can defeat Kafka.

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As one of the Big Three, Bleach is one of the most successful shonen series of all time. Bleach fans love the characters and power systems, and it helps that the series is filled with action. Over the course of the series, many Bleach characters have shown their full power, but there are several characters who have never shown what they are truly capable of.

Most of these characters are either Lieutenant or Captain-level Soul Reapers who possess a Bankai release that they have never revealed. There is also a Visored and Quincy who have not revealed their true power either. Certain characters seemingly withheld their true strength, while others were prevented from using their full power. At least one character died before he could do anything.

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Since his untimely death nearly three years ago, Juice Wrld fans have enjoyed a stream of posthumous releases including Legends Never Die and Fighting Demons. Now, we’re also getting some premium, official Juice Wrld merch from Ksubi — one of the late rapper’s favorite brands — in collaboration with Club 999.

Called Ksubi x Juice Wrld 999, the new launch sees jeans, jackets, hoodies, and tees styled after Juice Wrld’s enduring streetstyle aesthetic.

Speaking with Florida’s News-Press, Kids In The Hall member Kevin McDonald has teased that the sketch comedy troupe might be coming back to TV at some point. The group—which also includes Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson—originally came to TV with the Kids In The Hall show in the…

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Ours is truly an age of reboots and returns, so it’s pleasantly unsurprising to learn that “Kids in the Hall” may come back next. That’s according to troupe member Kevin McDonald, who says that Canada’s finest sketch-comedy group has been discussing a return with Lorne Michaels, who was responsible for bringing them to TV in the first place.

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“You’re the first guy to know this,” McDonald said during an interview with Florida’s News Press. “Last night, before I got on the plane, we got a ‘Kids in the Hall’ group message to all of us. Lorne Michaels wants us to do what ‘Mr. Show’ did, and do like six episodes of sketches for something like Netflix.” Six episodes might not be enough for all of the show’s best characters — the Eradicator,...

Lorne Michaels and the “Kids in the Hall” gang are shopping a limited-run return, with the hopes of landing at Netflix. or another streaming site. Kevin McDonald, original member of the beloved Canadian sketch group, revealed that Michaels had approached the group about a revival via a group message. “We got a ‘Kids in the Hall’ group message to all of us. Lorne Michaels wants us to do what ‘Mr. Show’ did, and do like six episodes of sketches for something like Netflix,” McDonald told News-Press.

Formed in 1984, “Kids in the Hall” consists of consisting of comedians Dave Foley, McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. It ran from 1989 to 1995 on CBC in Canada, and CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central in the United States. The group were influenced by Monty Python, and known for zany, non-topical sketches. Because they stayed away from current events, the show had a long...

It's been 20 years since we last saw Rick Moranis in a movie. With movies like Ghostbusters, Little Shop of Horrors, Spaceballs, and Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, he was one of the most popular comedic actors from the 80's and 90's. I was a huge fan of Moranis and his work! There came a point where he decided to step away from acting to focus on his family after the passing of his wife.

After all these years, Moranis will make a little acting comeback! According to THR, the actor will reteam with Dave Thomas to reprise their roles of the beer-loving McKenzie Brothers! If you're not familiar with Bob and Doug McKenzie, they are characters that originated on Sctv and eventually found themselves on SNL. There was also a hilarious movie made featuring the characters called Strange Brew.

The actor's comeback will be part of a benefit concert taking...

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Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, who played Sctv's and SNL's beer-loving McKenzie brothers during the 1980s, are reuniting for a July 18 benefit concert in Toronto.

Other Canadian comedy legends on The Second City concert bill include Ghostbusters star Dan Aykroyd and Sctv alums Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Martin Short and Joe Flaherty, along with the Kids in the Hall cast, including Scott Thompson.

Paul Shaffer, Dave Letterman's former bandleader who worked with Levy, Short, Thomas and Andrea Martin in the 1972 Toronto production of Godspell, will also appear onstage in Toronto. Moranis and Thomas are set to reprise their roles as the Canadian bumpkins Bob and Doug McKenzie on an imaginary talk show, Great White North.

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In an unexpected announcement that has fans very excited, Canadian comedy legends Bob and Doug McKenzie are reuniting for a one-night only benefit concert that brings together some of the most legendary comedic talents of all-time. Flip Publicity released the press release today.

"Dave Thomas and the Second City Present an Intimate Evening: Take Off, Eh!. The all-star benefit for Jake Thomas and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario will feature Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis reuniting as Bob and Doug Mackenzie in this reunion special. Other guests include Dan Aykroyd, Cathrine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty, The Kids in the Hall, with musical guests Paul Shaffer, Ian Thomas, Murray McLauchlan and more!"

Dave Thomas and The Second City are proud to present Take Off, Eh!, a star-studded intimate evening featuring performances from some of Canada's biggest names in comedy and music on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 on The Second City Toronto's Mainstage,...

At his peak, Carrot Top was a standout comic who made waves with his interactive stand-up shows, which often included crazy props such as confetti cannons and fog machines. Throughout the '90s Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, transformed the world of stand-up comedy and ultimately made the transition into TV, with his first appearance taking place on The Tonight Show in 1992. But where has he been these days? Carrot Top hasn't been seen on TV in a while, nor has he been attending many red carpet events. Perhaps his absence from mainstream Hollywood is what inspired his segment on Oprah Winfrey's Where Are They Now?. That being said, Carrot Top hasn't disappeared at all. While he most...

There’s more to South by Southwest than just the movies, whether it be ultra-rare appearances by media-shy filmmakers or live versions of soon-to-premiere game shows. In the case of the latter, SXSW Comedy presented “Talk Show the Game Show” last night with host Guy Branum, who was joined by Wanda Sykes, Casey Schreiner, Nick Thune, Bonnie McFarlane and Scott Thompson. Watch the entire “episode” below.

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Formerly of “Awkward” and “Chelsea Lately,” the writer/comedian/actor played ringleader during the proceedings, which introduced the show’s concept. Utilizing a point-based system — two points for a name drop, three points for flirting with the host — it’s likely the first talk show to require a scorekeeper and actively pit its host against his or her guests. (And everything is scored, including Branum’s monologue.)

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SXSW has diversified its interests over recent years, and the world of television is no exception to that. This year’s most exciting moments include exclusive world premieres, panel conversations, escape rooms and a pop-up chicken restaurant. If you’re not going, there’s plenty to envy — and if you will be in attendance, you owe it to the world to share as much as you can on social media.

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Here is the schedule for the official Episodics line-up, which features six new TV series in competition alongside other SXSW selections:

“American Gods” (Starz)

Vimeo Theatre

March 11, 2017

11:00am —11:59am

“The Son” (AMC)

Zach Theatre

March 12, 2017

7:00pm —8:32pm

“Dear White People” (Netflix)

Zach Theatre

March 13, 2017

1:15pm —2:17pm

“Nobodies” (TV Land)

Zach Theatre

March 13, 2017

3:45pm —4:28pm

“I Love Bekka and Lucy” (Stage 13)

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Mercedes-Benz made waves last year with the Cla, a best-selling sedan priced at just under $30,000. The strategy behind the car, with its category-testing low price, was to recruit buyers "into the brand young and keep them for life," Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes Benz USA, said during the New York Auto Show in April. "It's time for folks to get off the pedestal. Mercedes-Benz needed to be approachable." Photos Stars Bring Hot Cars to 'Need for Speed' Premiere Nevertheless, plumbing the lower reaches of`the luxury market risked devaluing Mercedes' bulletproof image with

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New York – Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon unveiled the Mercedes S63 Amg Coupe, the high-performance version of the new S-class coupe, at the New York International Auto Show Wednesday alongside the brand's unmistakable baritone voiceover provider Jon Hamm. Story: New York Auto Show: U.S. Carmakers Poised for Strong 2014 "I finally get to do one of these unveils," interrupted the Mad Men actor for scripted comedic effect -- alluding to the luxury carmaker's penchant for hiring TV actors to pimp their rides at auto shows -- as he and Cannon pulled off a satin sheet to

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Los Angeles — Film fans everywhere can identify that movie-trailer voice: A booming baritone that entices viewers with cryptic explanations of the latest upcoming epic.

The business behind such voice work is the backdrop of Lake Bell's new film, "In A World...," of which she is writer, director and star.

Real voice-over artists – the men and women who've spent years invisibly announcing the latest Taco Bell temptation, the promise of Firestone tires or upcoming Lifetime programs – say it's good to watch their profession being acknowledged on screen, even if the portrayal isn't perfect.

"It was fun to have that be a thing – that voice-over even got mentioned," said actor Steve Staley after seeing the film. "It was great to see our field get screen time in a realistic way," added Staley, who gives voice to cartoon and video-game characters and commercials.

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This year marks the 125th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz. While consumers may see that as a sign of longevity, competitors are using the opportunity to paint the German automobile maker as outdated and irrelevant. Most explicitly, Cadillac has launched a number of shots at Mercedes, with commercials touting its vehicles as the "New Standard of the World."

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"We've got competitors out there that are trying to slap a label of old, stodgy luxury on our brand," says Steve Cannon, VP of marketing at Mercedes-Benz USA.

This Super Bowl, it's Cannon's task to translate the century-old value of Mercedes to younger audiences. The company is using the big game to make a big splash in social media--and the company has brought out some big guns for the non-traditional ad campaign: tennis superstar Serena Williams, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, and Run-dmc's Rev Run.

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Unlike many of the automakers exhibiting at this week's Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz isn't putting all of its sustainable eggs in the hybrid and electric basket. Instead, the automaker is pumping research and development dollars into diesel, hybrid electric, and fuel cell technology, with 10 billon euros spent on alternative fuel train technology in the past year.

While Mercedes is known for its diesel vehicles, the two big announcements at the auto show were the Sls Amg E-cell electric gull-winged supercar and an impending around-the-world drive in the B-class F-cell--the first around-the-world trip for a fuel cell vehicle. Why these announcements now?

"It's easy to parade out concept cars," says Steve Cannon, VP of Marketing for Mb-usa, in an obvious reference to the slew of automakers who are showing off hybrid and electric concept cars at the auto show. But, he says, the E-cell and F-cell are real vehicles that customers...

Programs like Kiva have popularized the concept of microloans for global entrepreneurs, but small green businesses in the U.S. are still woefully underfunded. That's where the Conservation Fund's ShadeFund comes in. The new program raises donated capital for small loans that are given to green entrepreneurs. The inaugural sponsor: Mercedes-Benz, which plans to give loans to between 10 and 12 Signature ShadeFund Entrepreneurs in the next two years.

The first two projects to get funding are CityBench, a Connecticut-based company that gathers wood from city trees that come down in storms or have reached the end of their life to create furniture; and Bluebird Hill Farm, a small farm in North Carolina that sells lavender, herbs, and vegetables. Mercedez-Benz will lend $25,000 to CityBench and $20,000 to Bluebird Hill Farm.

"When small entrepreneurs approach banks, they're regularly turned down. This is allowing them to get the working capital to grow to a point...

For some reason, the future always seems to be a few decades away. 1984 was published in 1949. Terminator, which appropriately enough was released in 1984, set 1997 as the date for the apocalyptic “Judgement Day.” It seems strange now, after the turn of the Millennium (which happened rather uneventfully, with little more than an endless repeat of an old Prince song to mark its passing) to look back on things like Mad Max, Y2K, or the still older imaginings of such retro science fiction classics as Fahrenheit 451 or Soylent Green, but for decades, sci-fi imagineers alternated between the chills of gloom and doom and utopian fever.

Anime and manga embraced these themes with series like Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Vampire Hunter D. X 1999 represents Clamp’s foray into the dark future. Perhaps better known for their recent hit sister series, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and XXXHolic, the all female manga supergroup are...

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The Soul Reaper Academy (every society needs an academy – see Plato, Aristotle, Hogwarts), founded 1000+ years ago by Commander-General Yamamoto, graduated the youngest person to ever become a captain, Hitsugaya Toushiro. Serious in countenance, sharp of mind, fierce in battle, child-like in stature (brilliantly voiced by seiyuu Romi Park and by English voice actor Steve Staley), with spikey white hair and turquoise eyes that made him an outcast in his rural Rukongai district (where most souls live; the Sereitei, Court of Pure Souls, is for the shinigami and nobility), and thus a loner, he nonetheless mastered the strongest ice-based Zanpakutou ever in its full bankai form, Hyourinmaru (manifests as an ice dragon and a regal humanoid). He stands tall amongst the captains, despite his relative youth, respected and well loved. But his soul knows only hard work and justice, unlike those who had defected...