Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

Speed Racer still of Emile Hirsch racing as Speed Racer.

The Star of ‘Speed Racer’ Looks Back on the Cult Classic Finally Getting Its Due

Nearly 20 years later, Emile Hirsch weighs in on the surreal joy of seeing 'Speed Racer' finally get its flowers ahead of its 4K digital release.

Movies Isaiah Colbert May 11

Photo of AEW wrestler Ricochet in front of posters for Yu Yu Hakusho and One Piece

How Ricochet Became the Anime Villain of All Elite Wrestling

The AEW star breaks down the ties between anime and pro wrestling, his must-watch recs, and where 'One Piece' ranks in the Big Three.

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 8

Collage featuring Adam Scott in Apple TV's Severance and the cover art of Ling Ma's novel, Severance.

You Should Check Out the Other ‘Severance’

Shortly before the Apple TV series took the world by storm, Ling Ma's 'Severance' offered an uncanny and unforgettable vision of a memory-fueled zombie apocalypse.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert May 7

Game Of Thrones 30th Anniversary Rerelease

The Next ‘Game of Thrones’ Book Is… Just ‘Game of Thrones’ Again

There will be a 'Game of Thrones' book release this year—just not the one you were hoping for.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert May 7

Redline poster of JP driving his Trans Am

Every Day Is a Perfect Day to Watch ‘Redline’

Nearly two decades later, Studio Madhouse's high-octane sci-fi anime racing film still feels like the future of animation.

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 6

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe key visual of Hathaway standing in front of a mech.

Why the Next ‘Gundam’ Movie Wanted to Put the Franchise’s Anti-War Roots Front and Center

'Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe' director Shūkō Murase also thinks cool robots and dramatic love stories are still just as core to the new film.

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 5

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

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The Star of ‘Speed Racer’ Looks Back on the Cult Classic Finally Getting Its Due

How Ricochet Became the Anime Villain of All Elite Wrestling

You Should Check Out the Other ‘Severance’

The Next ‘Game of Thrones’ Book Is… Just ‘Game of Thrones’ Again

Every Day Is a Perfect Day to Watch ‘Redline’

Why the Next ‘Gundam’ Movie Wanted to Put the Franchise’s Anti-War Roots Front and Center

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

Zcash Bug Could Have Let Attackers Print Cryptocurrency Out of Thin Air

‘Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water’ Reveals the Playful Side of Hideaki Anno

Rare Meteorite May Be Evidence of a Lost Planet That Never Fully Formed

Cash App Turns Credit Card Into a Toy, Grown Men Deeply Jealous

Buying ‘The Odyssey’ IMAX Tickets Unlocked New Levels of Error Messages

Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed Review: Exceptionally Mediocre

New Bipartisan Legislation Takes a Big Step Forward in Restricting State Regulation of AI

Feds Charge 2 NIH Scientists With ‘Conspiracy to Smuggle’ Deadly Virus

Ryan Condal Says He’s Done With Westeros After ‘House of the Dragon’ Ends

Goldman Sachs CEO Says It’s Time for Artists to Seize the Means of Production

The Best Gadgets of May 2026

Sony 1000X The Collexion Review: Too Expensive for Anyone but Sony Superfans

Alienware Fixed the One Problem With the Area-51, and Now I’m Afraid I Love It

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max Review: Wireless Earbuds With Enough Features to Make Your Head Spin

Anker Solix E10 Review: No Power? No Problem

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Review: Sonos Can Start Sweating Now

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Review: A Boisterous Stab at Dominating Home Theater

Dell’s XPS 16 (2026) Is Almost Everything I Could Have Asked for… Almost

Smart Glasses With Subscriptions Are As Bad as They Sound

iBuyPower’s Trace X Gaming PC Is the Fishbowl You Want to Swim In