Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

Before ‘Witch Hat,’ Kamome Shirahama Blessed Us With a Hilarious Romp About Gals Being Pals

'Eniale & Dewiela' follows a heated rivalry between an angel and a demon competing to see who can collect the most souls.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert May 1

Macross Plus still of a projection of Fiona Apple superimposed over a giant mech.

‘Macross Plus’ Is an Ultra-Romantic Classic That Refuses to Age

This retro mecha masterpiece reaches across time and space with a prescient, hopeful message as timeless as its vision of the future.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 30

The ‘Kagurabachi’ Anime Has the Animation Mandate From Heaven

The internet meme turned manga juggernaut has landed the animator behind the legendary 'Naruto' Rock Lee fight—which is all the quality assurance a shonen anime could ask for.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 30

Doodles by Ryoko Kui: Daydream Hour sketch of characters dancing on the cover.

The ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Art Book Is a Blissful Montage of ‘D&D’ Inspo

'Doodles by Ryoko Kui: Daydream Hour' turns spare 'Delicious in Dungeon' sketches into a lush treasure trove of fantasy world-building and delightfully diverse character designs.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Apr 29

Witch Hat Atelier still of Coco sitting on a bed of clouds.

If You Aren’t Watching ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ by Now, What Are You Even Doing?

Bug Films' adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's beloved fantasy manga elevated its source material to dizzying new heights in one of the best episodes of an anime you'll see all year.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 29

Legend Of Korra still of a photo of Aang and Katara with their children.

‘The Legend of Korra’ Didn’t Ruin the Legacy of ‘Avatar’—It Enhanced It

Showing the Gaang as flawed adults shaped by inherited trauma was the franchise's boldest truth, even if the fandom refuses to face it decades later.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 24

The Alleged ‘Avatar’ Movie Leaker Has Been Arrested

A man accused of posting the leaked film online could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Apr 24

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood soundtrack cover art of Edward lazing about on a couch.

‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Is the Greatest Anime of All Time

In an era overflowing with new anime, no series has managed to outrun the shadow of 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,' the show that defined what 'peak' actually means.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 23

Invincible season 4 key visual of Mark and Nolan Grayson floating in space.

5 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn’t, About ‘Invincible’ Season 4

Prime Video's superhero show deepens its characters and expands its lore, but inconsistent animation and clumsy plotting keep it from being the triumph it should be.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 22

Clevatess Sentenced To Be A Hero key visuals of gruff men holding children.

Two Action-Packed Dark Fantasy Anime Series About Accidentally Adopting a Kid

'Sentenced to Be a Hero' and 'Clevatess' are basically the anime embodiment of a dad who didn't want a pet immediately snuggling up with his family's new cat.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 17

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 screenshot of Maelle and Gustave walking together.

Charlie Cox Has Played as Much ‘Expedition 33’ as You if You Watched Its Trailer Right Now

The 'Daredevil' star says he's finally touched the acclaimed RPG he headlines (if you count its tutorial).

Games Isaiah Colbert Apr 17

Apocalypse Hotel key visual of robots posed in front of a hotel.

Why Fans Are Calling ‘Apocalypse Hotel’ the Real Anime of the Year

Crunchyroll’s Anime of the Year lineup is stacked, but this strange, heartfelt sci-fi standout has quietly stolen the crown in fans’ hearts.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 16

Anime collage of key visuals from Violet Evergarden, 86 Eighty-Six, and Vivy- Fluorite Eye's Song

16 Underrated Anime That Deserve Your Love

To celebrate National Anime Day, here are io9's favorite slept-on gems from 'Anohana' to 'Violet Evergarden.'

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 15

Speed Racer still of Emile Hirsch's Speed looking up at the dazzling race track lights.

I Rewatched the Live-Action ‘Speed Racer’ to Feel Something Again

The Wachowskis' film deserves all the flowers for being ahead of its time as one of the best live-action anime works ever.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 10

Ascendance Of A Bookworm still of a girl closing her eyes in front of a floral background.

Wit Studio Apologizes After Being Caught Using Generative AI Background Art Again

Following fan roastings for the AI-generated background art in its Crunchyroll fantasy anime, 'Ascendance of a Bookworm,' the studio promises to actually animate the sequence with human artists.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 10

Prove You're Human still of an AI's giant robot head gazing at the sunrise.

How Two Indie Darlings Are Challenging a Collapsing Industry With Their Next Game

'Prove You're Human,' from the developers behind '1000xResist' and 'Slay the Princess,' is a surreal interrogation of an AI that thinks she's human.

Games Isaiah Colbert Apr 9

Frieren Beyond Journey's End key visual of Frieren, Stark, and Fern soaking in a stream.

‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Is a Sublime Fantasy That Finds Beauty in the Mundane

Not a lot happens in Studio Madhouse's second go-around of this quietly remarkable fantasy anime, but that's where 'Frieren' showcases its deepest magic.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 8

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run volume cover of Gyro holding Johnny.

Two Songs We Really Wish Were the Anime Outros for ‘Steel Ball Run’

If Netflix, Warner Bros. Japan, and David Production really want to appease disgruntled 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' fans, they should make either of these two bops the ending themes for 'Steel Ball Run.'

Anime Isaiah Colbert Apr 3

Dandadan and Chainsaw Man manga collage of Denji and Vamola.

‘Chainsaw Man’ Briefly Returns in ‘Dandadan’

'Chainsaw Man' mania now extends to the madcap mania of 'Dandadan,' whose creator and former assistant to Tatsuki Fujimoto, Yukinobu Tatsu, briefly added Denji to the series in a recent bonus chapter.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Apr 3

Steel Ball Run still of Johnny looking at the sky.

Now Even A24 Is Clowning on Netflix’s Handling of ‘Steel Ball Run’

'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' fans have been far from quiet about the anime not having a weekly release on Netflix.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 3

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Before ‘Witch Hat,’ Kamome Shirahama Blessed Us With a Hilarious Romp About Gals Being Pals

‘Macross Plus’ Is an Ultra-Romantic Classic That Refuses to Age

The ‘Kagurabachi’ Anime Has the Animation Mandate From Heaven

The ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Art Book Is a Blissful Montage of ‘D&D’ Inspo

If You Aren’t Watching ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ by Now, What Are You Even Doing?

‘The Legend of Korra’ Didn’t Ruin the Legacy of ‘Avatar’—It Enhanced It

The Alleged ‘Avatar’ Movie Leaker Has Been Arrested

‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Is the Greatest Anime of All Time

5 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn’t, About ‘Invincible’ Season 4

Two Action-Packed Dark Fantasy Anime Series About Accidentally Adopting a Kid

Charlie Cox Has Played as Much ‘Expedition 33’ as You if You Watched Its Trailer Right Now

Why Fans Are Calling ‘Apocalypse Hotel’ the Real Anime of the Year

16 Underrated Anime That Deserve Your Love

I Rewatched the Live-Action ‘Speed Racer’ to Feel Something Again

Wit Studio Apologizes After Being Caught Using Generative AI Background Art Again

How Two Indie Darlings Are Challenging a Collapsing Industry With Their Next Game

‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ Is a Sublime Fantasy That Finds Beauty in the Mundane

Two Songs We Really Wish Were the Anime Outros for ‘Steel Ball Run’

‘Chainsaw Man’ Briefly Returns in ‘Dandadan’

Now Even A24 Is Clowning on Netflix’s Handling of ‘Steel Ball Run’

Before ‘Witch Hat,’ Kamome Shirahama Blessed Us With a Hilarious Romp About Gals Being Pals

Meta Axes Contractors Who Had to Review Explicit Video From Smart Glasses

World’s Slowest Rocket Company Suddenly Wants to Churn Out 60 Rockets a Year

Lego’s May Releases Are Swooshing In

Buying Prescription Smart Glasses Might Not Be Such a Good Idea After All

Spirit Airlines Is Reportedly Moving Forward With Plan to Shut Down

Trump Resurrects Keystone Pipeline Killed Over Climate Concerns

The Old Republic Reigns Supreme in Hasbro’s New ‘Star Wars’ Figures

Everything You Missed From Elon Musk’s Testimony in the OpenAI Trial

New FCC Satellite Rules Could Improve Starlink Capacity to a Surprising Degree

The Best Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day 2026

Asus’ Dual-Display Gaming Laptop Will Ruin Your Single-Screen Lifestyle

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

I’ve Tested a Lot of Bad Smart Glasses and These Are the Worst Yet

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Is the Ultimate Robot Mop—If You Don’t Have Corners or Walls

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen