“Rich boy, poor girl” is one of the most common tropes in Korean drama series, meant to draw out all kinds of romantic plotlines. Sometimes it’s inverted with a rich girl and poor boy. One step above this trope is when the characters aren’t just rich but elite. They come from world-class families, attend world-class schools, and find employment at world-class companies. Beyond just romance, these types of K-drama series put the lens on themes of greed, power, inheritance, social inequality, and class warfare....

Friends is as popular with young people today as when it first aired 25 years ago, and it appears time has only strengthened overall fondness for Joey, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica. The discussions among today’s Friends watchers are the same that people were having back when the show first aired: Why wasn’t the Joey and Rachel storyline destroyed in utero? Where did Ross’ son Ben go? And, most importantly, who was the best character?...

Video games are expensive, and there are so many great games to buy these days. We don’t blame you if you want to spend as little as possible acquiring game keys. So you look for game deals online—and you’ll inevitably stumble across game key resellers like CDKeys, Kinguin, G2A, etc. You might even be enticed by their dirt-cheap prices, like $11 for a copy of Fallout 4 or $2 for Hyper Light Drifter ....

So you have a Nintendo Switch and you want to make it better? These accessories will provide huge improvements to your beloved console without breaking the bank! Related: The Best Gift Ideas for Nintendo Switch Players 11. Charging Dock Nintendo’s decision to put the charging port on the bottom of the Switch makes sense when you consider that you need to dock it to use the console in TV mode, but it’s annoying if you want to charge it and play in kickstand mode at the same time....

When you roll dice and a few fall off the table, it may not be the end of the world, but it can be a nuisance that halts momentum as someone bends down and fishes around to retrieve them. The first time I played D&D at a board game cafe, the DM whipped out a few dice trays for everyone at the table. At first, I thought they were unnecessary; by the end of that session, I was a dice tray convert....

Binge-watching has become a new addiction. A good show is basically a drug—once you start watching, it’s hard to stop. With streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, we can’t help but binge-watch. When you don’t have to wait for the next episode to come out, why not watch it all at once? Binge-watching fulfills the satisfaction of finishing a show, but it comes with several downsides and consequences. What Counts as Binge-Watching?...

Popular anime characters are often noble heroes and nasty villains, but sometimes the best anime characters sit in the middle in the form of a compelling anti-hero . Like anti-heroes in other mediums, anime anti-heroes can make for uniquely fascinating stories and developments, ones that usually involve corrupted heroes, empathetic villains, or nonchalant outlaws. The anti-hero straddles the line between good and bad. And while we’re never quite sure which side he ultimately leans toward, what matters is that their journeys are interesting no matter how dark they get—and we get to see their humanity amidst their flaws....

Board games get even more exciting when they incorporate an anime you love. You get to indulge in the fantastic artwork, all while competing against other players in an anime-themed universe. There’s a board game for every anime fan—from My Hero Academia to Dragon Ball Z , we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best anime board games you can play. 10.Tokyo Ghoul: The Card Game If you’re a Tokyo Ghoul fan, you won’t want to miss out on Tokyo Ghoul: The Card Game ....

Neil Gaiman is successful in so many ways, most notably as one of the best fantasy writers and one of the most celebrated British authors of our time. No other author is quite like him. Although he began his career writing comic books, Gaiman has dabbled in almost every form of writing: short fiction, novels, nonfiction, comic books, and even screenplays for film, television, and theater. Throughout his prolific career, Gaiman has given us a variety of projects that highlight his astonishing imagination through original settings, multifaceted characters, creative plots, and an inner mythology that goes way beyond the page....

While there are still successful massively multiplayer games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV , they’re not as popular as they used to be. Part of the reason for this is that companies eventually realized they weren’t going to get rich trying to create a new hot MMO. But a larger part is that we, as players, just don’t have the time to commit to these types of games anymore....

The more confined the space, the more the tension can build. That’s why movies set on trains feel so different from most movies. Train carriages can double or even triple the suspense of a murder investigation or bomb threat, forcing characters to face each other with no way to escape their conflicts—whether that be from archenemies, hitmen, or siblings they’ve been avoiding. Not to mention cabin fever… From silent era comedies to classic whodunits, here are my picks for the best movies that take place on trains or subways and fully make use of their cramped, restricted settings....

Are you looking for something dark, gritty, and violent to read? Something with lots of action, violence, and conflict? Maybe something like Game of Thrones or Breaking Bad in graphic novel format? Look no further than comic books! Comics are way more than just superheroes and newspaper gags. There are plenty of comic books and graphic novels written and drawn for adults, featuring all kinds of R-rated scenes and plots....

The “streaming wars” have ruined the convenience of online streaming. All the good stuff used to be on one or two streaming platforms, but now that content is scattered across dozens. Don’t want to pay for several different streaming services? Neither do I! I recently cancelled Netflix and I’m likely going to drop one or two others. Fat chance I’m going to add any other paid streaming platforms to my household anytime soon....

What really separates a good horror movie from a great one? Some might say it’s the atmosphere, or the message, or the ending. For me, it’s the villain . A great villain will terrify you, make you feel uncomfortable, and make you think more deeply about the movie itself. So, who are the best horror movie villains? I’ve narrowed them down from across the decades, then ranked them. All of these villains are awesome, but only one can be crowned as the king....

Robots and machines once dominated anime series and were more famous than any other characters. The mecha genre of anime gave rise to numerous franchises, merchandise (e.g. collectibles and plushies), and even hobbies (e.g. build-it-yourself action figures). Mecha anime is a subgenre within sci-fi anime that focuses on mechanical robots, bio-machines, high-tech weaponry, and futuristic settings. Mecha’s badass reputation started with Go Nagai’s Mazinger Z , which originated many of the genre’s traits....

Forget ninjutsu, Haki, Quirks, Devil Fruits, and all the other different special powers we see in anime. Let’s look at swords . These great blades are the weapons of choice for most melee fighters, if only because swords are so darn cool. But when you dig deeper into a sword’s details, you’ll often find some interesting lore and backstory that makes the weapon even cooler in context. Like anime powers, swords can possess abilities and characteristics that make them stand out as special....

What’s the deal with secret organizations and societies in anime? Well, when you have an important mission statement that would draw a lot of unwanted attention, you have to do it all in the dark! Anime has heroes who want to fight crime but have no desire for fame or popularity. There are also bad guys who want to wreak havoc or conduct criminal activities without law enforcement meddling in their business all the time....

It’s been years, but the Hunter X Hunter anime series left us with a cliffhanger that implied there would be more if we waited. And while the series is technically on hiatus, fans are still excited about what’s to come—and until that time comes, we’re stuck rewatching the series and reliving all of its best scenes and moments. From scenes that feature the power of teamwork to darker moments filled with murderous intent, here are my picks for the best Hunter X Hunter scenes and moments from throughout the series....

Studio Ghibli has created some of the most creative animated films, each with its own cast of unique characters. Indeed, these films would lack their punch without their imaginative characters. This studio has spawned some of the most lovable protagonists of all time. On top of that, the side characters often contribute a great deal to the theme, tone, and overall impact of the films. For some, these whimsical and quirky creatures play an even more important role than the main characters, solely for the fact that they’re designed with an amazing amount of creativity....

When you talk about JRPGs, there are few names out there bigger than Square Enix, formed in 2003 from a merger between Square (makers of the Final Fantasy series) and Enix (makers of the Dragon Quest series). Since then, this massive company has created some of the most enduring video games of all time. But which ones are the very best of the best? Here are my picks for the best video games by post-merger Square Enix, with special attention paid to games beyond just Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest (because that would be too easy)....