Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

If you like 'Green Yuri,' check out Sal Jiang's new manga about a witch's foray into the magic of social media likes, thirst traps, and an enemies-to-lovers relationship with her internet troll.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Manga collage of characters from Ichi The Witch, Witch Hat Atelier, Black Clover, and Mashle.

6 Magic School Anime and Manga to Discover Instead of Thinking About ‘Harry Potter’ Ever Again

Looking for series that capture the magical school vibe? Here are some great anime and manga picks to add to your backlog and watchlist.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

One Piece one-shot and first volume cover of Romance Dawn.

What Eiichiro Oda Kept (and Cut) From the Original Manga Pilot of ‘One Piece’

'Romance Dawn,' the one-shot blueprint for Oda's magnum opus, expands the world of 'One Piece' as intriguingly as Netflix's live-action series—just in reverse.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Manga volume covers of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Chainsaw Man.

What ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘Evangelion’ Share in Their Endings

Tatsuki Fujimoto bringing the popular shonen series to a close rhymes in both themes and the split reaction from its fandoms.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Ran And The Grey World collage of volume covers.

‘Ran and the Gray World’ Feels Like a Manga From a Bygone Era

Unfortunately, the fantasy manga is a visual feast that quickly curdles into the genre's worst instincts.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Steel Ball Run still of Gyro glaring menacingly.

So What’s the Deal With the ‘Steel Ball Run’ Release Schedule?

Netflix's weird silence about its release plan for the latest 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' saga has fans nervously bracing themselves for another 'Stone Ocean' fiasco.

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What to Know About ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Before Starting ‘Steel Ball Run’

A newcomer’s guide to the seventh part of 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' and an answer to the eternal question of part‑skipping.

Television Isaiah Colbert

Witch Hat Atelier key visual of Coco and Qifrey.

‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Is Simply Magical

Bug Films' anime take on Kamome Shirahama's beloved fantasy series, due on Crunchyroll this April, was well worth the wait.

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Howl's Moving Castle's Calcifer eating a pan of bacon and eggs.

Sony Wants to Defeat Ghibli AI Slop… By Feeding Ghibli Movies Into Its Own Slop Machine

Sony hopes its new technology, Protective AI, will protect creators and rights holders from copyright infringement by making their own in-house AI slop machine that does the same thing.

Corporate Culture Isaiah Colbert

Invincible season 4 still of Mark fighting Dinosaurus.

‘Invincible’ Is Back in Fighting Form—Its Animation, Not So Much

Prime Video’s gnarly superhero series continues to adapt Robert Kirkman’s comic with a deft hand, but the push for a near‑annual release is leaving unmistakable marks on its animation quality.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert

Divine Incursions volume one cover of Katagishi and Miyaki wanderng a field filled with yokai.

‘Divine Incursions’ Is a Brainy Monster-of-the-Week Thriller That Will Scratch Your ‘X-Files’ Itch

This detective-style sci-fi Yen Press series channels classic genre paranoia without throwing hands to solve supernatural problems.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

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When an Anime Can’t Quite Live Up to Its Incredible Trailer

A fleeting glimpse of 'Origin: Spirits of the Past' had no business being a spiritual experience outshining 'Dragon Ball Z.'

Movies Isaiah Colbert

The New ‘Disclosure Day’ Trailer Cracks Its Alien Mystery Wide Open

Steven Spielberg's next summer blockbuster, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colman Domingo, releases this June.

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One Piece collage of the Netflix live action poster and the manga's 12th volume.

‘One Piece’ Season 2 Charts a Course to Shake Things Up

As the sophomore season of Netflix's live-action adaptation makes some big changes to the 'One Piece' narrative, creator Eiichiro Oda already has an endpoint in mind for the show.

Television Isaiah Colbert

Chainsaw Man volume 22 cover of Yoru and Asa Mitaka.

Yes, ‘Chainsaw Man’ Is Really Ending

io9 has confirmed with Viz Media that the smash-hit manga will come to an end, after speculation surrounding its latest chapter.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Chainsaw Man still of Denji staring at Pochita.

‘Chainsaw Man’ Fans Are Freaking Out That the Manga Might Be Suddenly Over [Updated]

Fan theories are abound, thanks to contrasting versions of the latest chapter of 'Chainsaw Man' and its final page.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

‘One Piece’ Finds Its Groove in Its Second Voyage

'Into the Grand Line' doubles down on its goofiness, action, and Straw Hat crew chemistry but holds back its big guns for what's to come.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert

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‘Kagurabachi’ Went From Being a Meme to One of Shonen Jump’s Must-Read Powerhouses

'Kagurabachi' might be a bit basic, but what it does, it does exceedingly well.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert

Watch Ryan Gosling Meet His Adorable Alien Co-Star in This ‘Project Hail Mary’ Clip

Who among us wouldn't watch an alien play with toys?

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‘One Piece’ Straw Hat Pirates, Ranked

Not all nakama are created equal, so here's our ranking of our favorite Straw Hats from least to most favorite.

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‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture

6 Magic School Anime and Manga to Discover Instead of Thinking About ‘Harry Potter’ Ever Again

What Eiichiro Oda Kept (and Cut) From the Original Manga Pilot of ‘One Piece’

What ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘Evangelion’ Share in Their Endings

‘Ran and the Gray World’ Feels Like a Manga From a Bygone Era

So What’s the Deal With the ‘Steel Ball Run’ Release Schedule?

What to Know About ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Before Starting ‘Steel Ball Run’

‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Is Simply Magical

Sony Wants to Defeat Ghibli AI Slop… By Feeding Ghibli Movies Into Its Own Slop Machine

‘Invincible’ Is Back in Fighting Form—Its Animation, Not So Much

‘Divine Incursions’ Is a Brainy Monster-of-the-Week Thriller That Will Scratch Your ‘X-Files’ Itch

When an Anime Can’t Quite Live Up to Its Incredible Trailer

The New ‘Disclosure Day’ Trailer Cracks Its Alien Mystery Wide Open

‘One Piece’ Season 2 Charts a Course to Shake Things Up

Yes, ‘Chainsaw Man’ Is Really Ending

‘Chainsaw Man’ Fans Are Freaking Out That the Manga Might Be Suddenly Over [Updated]

‘One Piece’ Finds Its Groove in Its Second Voyage

‘Kagurabachi’ Went From Being a Meme to One of Shonen Jump’s Must-Read Powerhouses

Watch Ryan Gosling Meet His Adorable Alien Co-Star in This ‘Project Hail Mary’ Clip

‘One Piece’ Straw Hat Pirates, Ranked

Apple Offers Rare Olive Branch to Liquid Glass Haters

Mamdani Lifts NYC TikTok Ban for City Employees, but with Some Unusual Restrictions

Tesla Goes Ahead and Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Fully Human-Controlled

School Forced to Replace Toilets After Kids Flush Vapes

‘Scream 7’ Just Won’t Stop Making Money as ‘Scream 8’ Gets Started

The Curtain Has Closed on Meta’s Movie Rating-Inspired Content Filters

Good News! You Can Finally Change That Ridiculous Gmail Address

ExpressVPN Just Launched ExpressAI: Your Prompts Are Now Invisible

VR Just Took Another Massive Body Blow

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

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MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset