Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

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.

Television 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.

Television 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.

Television 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.'

Television 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.

Movies 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.

Television 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.

io9 Reviews 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.'

Television 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

Invincible Season 4 still of Debbie holding back tears.

‘Invincible’ Season 4 Is Doing Right By Debbie

The Prime Video superhero animated series' heated reunion between J.K. Simmons' Omni-Man and Sandra Oh's Debbie Grayson ate and left no crumbs.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 2

Chainsaw Man Tatsuki Fujimoto Shonen Jump (3)

Revisiting the Ending of ‘Chainsaw Man’ Through the Lens of Japanese Folklore

Pochita's final act, in new light, can be reframed in Tatsuki Fujimoto's ambiguous 'Chainsaw Man' finale as something far more intentional and tender.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Apr 2

Frozen's Olaf reacting to being impaled.

Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026

The AI-powered 'Frozen' animatronic freezing up and taking a little tumble is far more entertaining as a meme than if the magic snowman worked as designed.

Theme Parks & Destinations Isaiah Colbert Apr 1

Smiling Friends Ghosts N Chainsaws still of a frightened man holding a flashlight

How Adult Swim Skipped the April Fools’ Nonsense and Dropped a ‘Smiling Friends’ Claymation Horror Short Instead

Ahead of the 'Smiling Friends' series finale, claymation artist Lee Hardcastle explained how a throwaway gag morphed into an 11-minute avant-garde short.

Television Isaiah Colbert Apr 1

‘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 Mar 27

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‘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’

‘Invincible’ Season 4 Is Doing Right By Debbie

Revisiting the Ending of ‘Chainsaw Man’ Through the Lens of Japanese Folklore

Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026

How Adult Swim Skipped the April Fools’ Nonsense and Dropped a ‘Smiling Friends’ Claymation Horror Short Instead

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

The ‘Invincible’ Game’s Story Brings Action and New Voices

‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ May Be Your New Shonen Fave

South Korean Man Might Get Prison Time for Posting AI Wolf Picture

Return to ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ With an Astarion Prequel Book

Palantir Debuts Chic Chore Coat So the World Knows You’re One of the Baddies

Hopeful Thought of the Day: Robots Can’t Do Human Conflict

‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ Almost Led to an Insomniac Venom Game

‘Gen V’ Won’t Return for a Third Semester

The ‘Anti-Grammarly’ Helps People Hide Their Participation in the AI Slop Era

Should We Finally Ditch Artificial Sweeteners for Good?

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

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real