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Our Kaizen clan tier list will guide you through the best clans in the game for offense, defense, PVP and PVE.

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Jujutsu: Soulbound Tier List & Reroll Guide (November 2025)

Jujutsu Soulbound is an Idle RPG based on the popular and sensational anime Jujutsu Kaisen. With over 25 iconic characters, each unit has a unique skill

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5 Anime Where the Villain Became More Popular Than the Main Character

Let’s be real—sometimes the bad guys just eat. No matter how fast or how crazily the main character “glows up” (we’re looking at you, Naruto), there’s something about a charismatic villain that just steals the spotlight. Whether it’s their backstory, their drip, or the way they absolutely body everyone in…

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The 7 best animated movies to watch that weren't made by Disney

Disney films are great and all, but let's make some room for the other animation studios who are shaking things up...

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Max quietly unveils 'Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron' documentary on Studio Ghibli's Oscar-winning animator

Prolific Ghibli documentarian Kaku Arakawa is back again with a heartfelt look at "The Boy and the Heron's" seven-year production process.

Tom’s Guide

Max Just Quietly Added Hayao Miyazaki’s Most Surreal Sci-Fi Epic

Hayao Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' was met with confusion upon release, but its streaming debut on Max, alongside a documentary on its production, makes it worth a revisit.

Inverse

11 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV Plus and more (Sept. 6-8)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes "Slow Horses" and "The Perfect Couple"

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5 top new movies to stream on Netflix, Max and more (Sept. 3-9)

These are the top new movies to watch on the best streaming services this week including "The Boy and the Heron", "Rebel Ridge" and more.

Tom’s Guide

The Boy and the Heron: Miyazaki's Box Office Sensation

Discover the global success of Hayao Miyazaki's latest Studio Ghibli film, The Boy and the Heron, breaking records and captivating audiences worldwide with...

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'The Boy and the Heron' streaming date: When will it be available to watch?

Experience Studio Ghibli’s 24th film and Hayao Miyazaki’s supposed final entry, "The Boy and the Heron," on streaming come September 6.

Tom’s Guide

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3: release date, new trailer, and everything we know about Culling Game

Let the Culling Game begin. Here are all the details you need to know about Jujutsu Kaisen season 3

Total Film

‘Finally, a film made for me!’: readers’ best films of 2023

From a queer royal romcom to a druggy ursid, a protest against Putin as a droll love story and Greta Gerwig’s feminist opus, there was joy in many genres this year

The Guardian - UK

Behind The Boy and the Heron: The myths and magic of Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki

What next for Studio Ghibli when its 82-year-old co-founder and standard bearer Hayao Miyazki finally steps back? His new film – the quietly released but loudly acclaimed ‘The Boy and the Heron’ – comes first; Louis Chilton hears the story behind it

The Independent UK

The Boy and the Heron: Hayao Miyazaki's latest 'last' Studio Ghibli film is a gorgeous exploration of grief

It doesn't quite match his greatest masterpieces but this beautiful, magical film still soars way above the competition

Evening Standard

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Best films of 2023 in the UK: No 5 – The Boy and the Heron

Addressing loss and grief, Hayao Miyazaki’s dazzlingly surreal animation has the tender, solemn air of an artist reflecting on his own spellbinding legacy

The Guardian - UK

Best movies of 2023 in the US: No 8 – The Boy and the Heron

Addressing loss and grief, Hayao Miyazaki’s dazzlingly surreal animation has the tender, solemn air of an artist reflecting on his own spellbinding legacy

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m really serious this time!’: have Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli made their final masterpiece?

The veteran animation genius has said he’s retiring – but as he’s changed his mind before, should anyone take his word for it? We travel to Ghibli HQ in Tokyo to find out what’s going on

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Critics Have Seen The Boy And The Heron, And They’re All Saying The Same Thing About Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki’s Latest Film

Critics have shared their opinions on The Boy and the Heron, the latest anime offering from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.

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Inverse

19 Years Later, 'The Boy and the Heron' Rejects the Most Annoying Miyazaki Stereotype

'The Boy and the Heron' is Miyazaki's greatest, and surprisingly hopeful, apocalypse.

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How to watch The Boy and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki fans, you can watch The Boy and the Heron, the legendary animator's latest movie, right now. Here's where and how.

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Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Is a Dream-Like Swan Song for a Great Animated Filmmaker

A magical, mysterious deeply personal movie about creation and legacy. And also, murder parrots.

Total Film

Robert Pattinson absolutely nailed his first audition for new Studio Ghibli film, and he couldn't have been more excited about it

"He was nothing but enthusiastic about the project"

Inverse

'The Boy and the Heron's Best Scene Moves the Entire Industry Forward

The animators of 'The Boy and the Heron' break down the stunning opening scene, and what it means to the rest of the movie.

Inverse

'The Boy in the Heron' Reveals Miyazaki's Most Pervasive Idea

Fantasy and reality have always collided in Miyazaki movies, but 'The Boy and the Heron' makes the choice between them explicit.

Inverse

10 Years Ago, Hayao Miyazaki's Most Underrated Movie Kickstarted a Hollywood Trend

'The Wind Rises' is the essential companion to Miyazaki's latest masterpiece, 'The Boy and the Heron.' They're both intensely personal reflections of the director.

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