Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

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.

Anime 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.

Anime 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.'

Anime 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

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.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Mar 26

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 Mar 25

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 Mar 25

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 Mar 20

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.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Mar 20

Steel Ball Run Jojo's Bizarre Adventure image of Johnny and Gyro

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.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Mar 19

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.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Mar 18

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 Mar 18

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 Mar 16

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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

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

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