Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

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

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 Mar 13

Origin Spirits Of The Past Io9 Template Circle Light (2)

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.'

Anime Isaiah Colbert Mar 12

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.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert Mar 12

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 Mar 11

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 Mar 11

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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

‘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

Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ With These Gorgeous Books

How to Watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Livestream Free from Anywhere

Meta Goes the Way of xAI, Considers Renting Computing Power as Own Model Flails

Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Feature May Reveal Users’ Real Addresses

Amazon Practically Gives Away the UGREEN 3-Port 30W USB-C Charger for Under $10

Saharan Dust Is Blowing Into the US. Here’s What It Means for Holiday Weekend Weather

Company Plans to Drop 600,000 Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes into DC This Summer

Samsung’s Smart Glasses Could Team Up With Its Rings and Watches

Elon Musk Is Reportedly Showing Off an AI Device to Investors

Zach Cregger to Write What Could Potentially Be the Next ‘Backrooms’

The Best Gadgets of June 2026

Meta Fury AI Glasses Review: The Worst Company Still Makes the Best Smart Glasses

Google Home Speaker Review: A Faster Way of Being Frustrated

The Best Tech to Level Up Summer 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: A Private Screen Only Goes So Far

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Review: The Best Handheld PC, but You’ll Have to Pay for It

HP OmniBook Ultra Review: Perfect, if Not for the Little Things

Fender Elie 6 Review: So Close to Being Great

Govee Outdoor Chromatic String Lights Review: A Colorful Way to (Kind of) Light Your Patio

Logitech’s Folding Travel Mouse Fails at the One Thing That Matters Most