The BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! franchise widened the possibilities of a multimedia universe. Following a similar formula from idol games, the basic premise relies on a gacha and social simulation model. However, the franchise differentiates itself with a focus on bands and liv...

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, commonly known as Code Geass, is a Japanese anime series. It was produced by Sunrise and directed by Goro Taniguchi, and the original character designs are by Clamp, a manga artist group. Suzaku Kururugi is an important character throughout C...

Demon Slayer is a manga series that was published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 2016. The series went on to sell over 4 million copies worldwide. Its success led to an anime adaptation produced by Ufotable that lasted for 26 episodes and aired in 2019. A sequel mov...

The success of the BanG Dream! bands in the real world mirrors their in-universe popularity. The heartfelt punk band Afterglow celebrated their full-length album debut in 2021. Before this commercial success, the characters within the band received praise for the unique storytell...

Breaking Bad boasts the reputation as the most critically-acclaimed series of all time. Fans of the show praise the dramatic storyline and compelling character arcs. One unique part of the show is the recurring motif of the Pink Bear. Featured in only a few episodes, the bear'...

Cuphead is a platforming run-and-gun game that was developed and published by Studio MDHR for Windows and Xbox One on September 29th, 2017, with ports to other consoles made available in the following years. The game centers around the titular protagonist, Cuphead, and his brothe...

Digimon is a multimedia Japanese franchise that began as a brand of popular virtual pet toys (like Tamagotchi) in 1997 and quickly spread into other media like trading card games, video games, anime, manga, and animated films to help popularize the brand as a whole. The franchise...

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is one of the most successful multimedia franchises outside of the idol genre. Opting to focus on music groups instead of idols, the series finds success by following a similar formula. The massive cast of adorable, endearing characters offers a favo...

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How often is a character made so powerful that he is literally given the title “ Kingpin”? Wilson Fisk is such an important character that he is a major villain in the Daredevil series and others! The Daredevil series received a boost in 2015 when Netflix revamped the comics and ...

Donkey Kong is a popular series of video games that feature the titular gorilla “Donkey Kong” (sometimes shortened to just DK). After the release of the original release of the “Donkey Kong” arcade game in 1981, the character Donkey Kong and other characters have appeared in othe...

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party has enjoyed global success since the smartphone game release 2017. With the game revitalizing the idling franchise, BanG Dream! took off with commercial and critical success. Following the gacha formula, the huge cast allows for any fan to find a favo...

Brigsby Bear is a 2017 independent film rooted in its SNL origins. The variety show veterans The Lonely Island produced the film written by and starring SNL actor Kyle Mooney. The film strays away from the sometimes harsh humor of SNL for a genuine, heartwarming movie experience....

Dead or Alive is a series of fighting games that was first developed by Temco for the Sega Model 2 arcade in 1996 but ported to both the Sega Saturn and PlayStation in 1997 and 1998 respectively. The director, Tomonobu Itagaki, strove to create a unique experience by blending hig...

Dragon Ball Z, is one of the most popular anime from the ’90s. As a continuation of the original Dragon Ball series from the early ’80s, Dragon Ball Z continued to capture the heart of anime fans around the world. It has contributed a large part to the rise of popularity of anime...

With his iconic bat-themed costume and genius-level intelligence and physical condition, Batman is a pop culture icon loved by many ever since his first appearance in Detective Comics (later DC Comics). His immense popularity has led to him being adapted into multiple films depic...

As a franchise, Care Bears has undergone numerous reinventions. With each milestone anniversary, the designs and character lineup receive a facelift to engage a new group of kids. However, at its core, the story and bears remain the same. One of the original fan-favorite bears, F...

Demon Slayer, known in Japanese as Kimetsu no Yaiba, is a Japanese manga series that was written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotoge. The story of Demon Slayer takes place in the Taisho era of Japan and follows protagonist Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko Kamado. Demon Slayer ...

Dragon Ball Z is the sequel to the popular anime adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga. Dragon Ball Z continues following the adventures of Son Goku as he grows into an adult and fights extraterrestrial beings, Androids, and other incredibly powerful foes along with th...

Bayonetta is a series of action role-playing video games developed by PlatinumGames. Since the release of the first game in 2009, many fans fell in love with the titular protagonist and her flirtatious, playful personality. The series remains relevant to this very day, particular...

Of the Care Bears lineup, few bears have the same reputation as Grumpy Bear. While the rest of the Care Bear Family displays objectively sunny dispositions, Grumpy Bear stands apart as the family cynic. However, his unique traits make him invaluable in the Care Bear universe as h...

Devil May Cry is an action-adventure video game series that was created by Hideki Kamiya. It was published by Capcom and focuses on Dante, the demon hunter, and his efforts to stop demons from invading Earth. The Devil May Cry gameplay relies on a stylistic approach to combat, wi...

Dragon Ball Z, is one of the most popular anime and manga series from the 90s. The popularity of Dragon Ball Z extends far beyond Japan and is regarded as one of the series that caused anime to boom in the West. Dragon Ball Z has created some of the most iconic characters in anim...

On the 2nd of October, 2008 the popular series Black Butler aired its first episode. It is a story about a young noble boy who has a very devilishly handsome man as his butler. The butler named Sebastian Michaelis is actually a demon and gathered lots of popularity due to his inh...

Care Bears remains one of the most iconic toy brands in the world. The concept, a group of bears tasked with promoting caring, ended up becoming a smash hit in children's media. Today, the franchise still boasts a powerful reputation among toy makers as it nears its 40th anni...

Devil May Cry is a video game series created by Hideki Kamiya and published by Capcom. It is an action-adventure video game that focuses on a stylistic approach to combat, in which players string together attacks for combos. Players receive a letter grade from D to SSS to indicat...

Evangelion is an example of one of the most popular and inspirational anime series from the 1990s and continues to be enjoyed by fans both old and new to this very day. While some love the series for its cool mecha fights and designs, others can appreciate the deep psychological ...

Black Butler is a very popular series and the anime aired on the 2nd of October, 2008. It is about a young noble boy who is an orphan but can handle the tasks that are required of him as the head of his household. Ciel Phantomhive, the protagonist keeps a very talented demon butl...

Cars is one of Pixar Studios' wildly popular movies. A smash-hit with young audiences, the film inspired a tv and film franchise. Formerly selfish and obnoxious race car Lightning McQueen is the franchise's hero. He made his debut in the BE@BRICK line in the imaginative f...

Dr. Stone is a popular shonen manga series that is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and was first released in March 2017. The manga is created through a collaborative effort of Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, who act as the writer and illustrator respectively. The manga series quick...

Evangelion is a series that has gone on to inspire many creators and anime fans for many years. Even though it first aired in Japan in October 1995, its complex characters, confusing narrative, and interesting mecha and Angel designs have kept people talking about the series near...

Black Rock Shooter is a Japanese media franchise created by Ryohei Huke. The franchise is based around the eponymous character, a mysterious black-haired girl with piercing blue eyes, known as the Black Rock Shooter. They have released anime, manga, and video games based on the B...

No Basketball player has had the same pop culture impact as Dennis Rodman. Known as "the Worm" for his evasive rebound style, Rodman made a name for himself as a powerful defensive forward. His equally aggressive public persona cemented his legacy as the classic bad boy...

The Dr. Stone series began as a manga written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump beginning in March 2017. Its unique concept of trying to rebuild advanced society from the ground up caught the attention of many readers, which e...

Evangelion is a TV series from 1995 that took the world by storm both during and after its original run. The anime’s recognizable characters, unique mecha designs, and unusual storytelling methods continue to captivate its audiences even today. The series was recently added to Ne...

BLEACH is a Japanese hit manga series that ran for 15 years. Its popularity lies in the main character Ichigo Kurosaki, who puts on a “cool” and “non-caring” front. But as we read on, we see his warm and kind-heartedness, making many readers love him. This BLEACH Nendoroid figure...

Of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, no player appears on more fantasy lineups than Scottie Pippen. Pippen is most known for his impressive defensive abilities and versatile all-around skill set. Medicom Toy honors Pippen's career in their BE@BRICK line with the "BE@RBRICK Ch...

Famed for the often over-the-top and out of control heroes and villains, the Dragon Ball series doesn’t pull any punches when introducing new characters. In the Dragon Ball universe, it’s often as easy as pointing a finger to make things blow up; things like rocks and people, or ...

Evangelion is an anime series that originally aired in October 1995 and quickly became a classic that is still enjoyed by old and new fans alike. Though the series originally aired in 1995, the ongoing Rebuild of Evangelion movie series and its recent addition to Netflix has help...

Bloodborne is a video game that was developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4 that was released in March 2015. It was developed by FromSoftware, the same studio that brought beloved games like Dark Souls, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and the highly anticipated Elden Ring. Like th...

Fans of Japanese media know about the wide range of variety shows aired each night in Japan. Since 2018, one of the most popular family shows has been NHK's "Chico Will Scold You!" The titular Chiko-chan has an instantly recognizable design and sassy personality fan...

Dragon Ball is a household name in Japan and is widely known overseas as potentially one of the most famous manga of all time. With the manga first appearing in Shonen Jump magazine in 1984 and an animated adaptation broadcast starting in 1986 Dragon Ball became an instant hit in...

Evangelion is a classic mecha anime series that has been enjoyed by many fans since its original television broadcast that began in October 1995. Although the TV series itself ended up doing quite well, the more recent Rebuild of Evangelion movie series and its 2019 Netflix relea...

Bungo Stray Dogs is a popular series that has been released of a story about an armed detective agency that holds supernatural powers to help people in need. The main character of the story is Atsushi Nakajima. He is an unfortunate young man who also possesses supernatural powers...

Pixar has a reputation for making quality children's movies a level above their competitors. The dedication to animation standards and emotional storytelling shines in 2017's Coco. With its vibrant visuals and impressive soundtrack, the movie became an instant hit when it...

Dragon Ball broke the mold in some ways and perfected the art of the Shonen Jump formula. In essence, the protagonist must face a seemingly impossible challenge, suffer defeat, come back stronger, and finally win. This has become a staple in Shonen Jump storytelling. One of the f...

Fairy Tail is in high demand by fans of the anime and manga series. Since the manga series by Hiro Mashima was published in the summer of 2006 and the anime series’ release in late 2009, the audience of Fairy Tail has grown exponentially. Fairy Tail merchandise can range from fig...