Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

Project A-Ko key visual of its heroines running from airplanes.

No Anime Embodies Fun for Fun’s Sake Quite Like ‘Project A-Ko’

'Project A‑Ko' is a time capsule of anime’s anything‑goes OVA‑era brilliance wrapped in a delightfully unserious package.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jun 18

I’m Digging ‘Issak’ Because It Reads Like ‘Vinland Saga’ and ‘Vagabond’ Had a Baby And Gave It a Gun

Kodansha's stunning historical fiction manga tells an epic that historical weapons aficionados will love to death.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Jun 18

Vampire Hunter D artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.

May Anime Forever Drift Through the Eternal Shadow of ‘Vampire Hunter D’

The original 'Vampire Hunter D' and its sequel 'Bloodlust' continue to inspire the medium's coolest instincts.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jun 17

I Am Frankelda image of Herneval and Frankelda hugging each other.

‘I Am Frankelda’ Is a Stop-Motion Fever Dream You’ll Never Want to Wake Up From

Cinema Fantasma’s wildly imaginative, hand‑crafted gothic fable more than lives up to its status as Mexico’s first stop‑motion feature—and it’s streaming on Netflix.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jun 17

Among Us key visual of crew eating pizza covered in blood.

There’s Nothing Sus About How Good the ‘Among Us’ Animated Series Is

The 'Among Us' animated series—starring Elijah Wood, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Patton Oswalt—is a delightful mix of comedy and horror, now streaming on Paramount+.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jun 9

Among Us image of a characters in a doctor's office.

The Star-Studded Cast of ‘Among Us’ Talk Beans, Betrayal, and Whether They’re Actually Gamers

Elijah Wood, Yvette Nicole Brown, Randall Park, and Kimiko Glenn share their gamer history and whether they think they'd last as crewmates in 'Among Us.'

Television Isaiah Colbert Jun 8

Among Us image of a security guard thinking.

‘Among Us’ Showrunner Refused to Make an Adaptation Frozen in 2020-Era Meme Culture

Ahead of its premiere on Paramount+, 'Among Us' showrunner Owen Dennis discusses assembling its A-list cast and steering clear of making an adaptation reliant on dated memes.

Television Isaiah Colbert Jun 5

Amazing Digital Circus still of a bunny-man.

Oh Wow, ‘Amazing Digital Circus’ Is the Number One Movie at the Box Office

The Glitch animated YouTube series' long-awaited theatrical finale is currently outperforming 'Obsession.'

Movies Isaiah Colbert Jun 5

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water key visual of Jean and Nadia.

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

Before 'Neon Genesis Evangelion,' the legendary anime director helmed a warm coming-of-age adventure that proves he's far more than his nihilistic reputation.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jun 4

Devil May Cry still of Dante fighting Vergil.

Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Series Will End With Its Third Season

Showrunner Adi Shankar teases the road leading to the final season of 'Devil May Cry' as a "movie trilogy disguised as television series."

Television Isaiah Colbert Jun 4

Summer Anime 2026 collage of 'Sekiro: No Defeat,' 'The Ghost in the Shell,' and 'The Ribbon Hero.'

Your Summer 2026 Anime Guide: What to Watch and Where It’s Streaming

From 'Bleach' to 'Sekiro,' here's every anime you should be watching in the realm of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond this season.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jun 3

Robert Pattinson Wants to Set the Record Straight About His ‘Batman’ Gains

'The Batman' star says he was trying to 'sound cool' when he said he 'barely did anything' to get into shape as the Caped Crusader.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Jun 3

‘.hack//Sign’ Still Hits as an Existential Gaming Anime About the Virtues of Logging Off

While popular shows like 'Sword Art Online,' 'Shangri‑La Frontier,' and 'Solo Leveling' chase power fantasy, this OG anime holds up because it celebrates gaming as a communal space.

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 29

House Of The Dragon teaser poster of Emma D’arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen.

The Final ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Trailer Promises Suffering for All

On her quest for the Iron Throne, Rhaenyra Targaryen discovers that mercy has no place in wartime, not even for blood.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert May 29

Key visuals for Memories and Robot Carnival.

I Dream of the Day Anime Anthologies Make a Major Comeback

Classics like 'Memories' and 'Robot Carnival' make me wish for an anime anthology renaissance in my lifetime.

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 28

Adolescence Of Utena still of Anthy and Utena.

You Should Race to Your Local Theater to See ‘Adolescence of Utena’

GKIDS is bringing the eclectic 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' movie to the big screen for two nights only this June.

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 28

Dorohedoro Mappa Anime Review Summer Of Horror

‘Dorohedoro’ Season 2 Is the Apex Of Macabre Anime Chaos and Whimsy

In its return to Q Hayashida’s gloriously gory world, MAPPA cranks its visceral pageantry and wicked humor to operatic heights, rewarding the anime's six‑year wait in spades.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert May 27

‘Record of Lodoss War’ Will Forever Be the Gold Standard Of Fantasy Anime

Even in today's fantasy anime renaissance led by 'Delicious in Dungeon,' 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End,' and 'Witch Hat Atelier,' nothing capures that old magic quite like 'Record of Lodoss War.'

Anime Isaiah Colbert May 22

Vought Rising still of Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy

Prime Video Didn’t Waste Any Time Dropping the First Trailer for ‘Vought Rising’

'The Boys' prequel spin-off show, starring Jensen Ackles, will premiere on Prime Video in 2027.

Trailers Isaiah Colbert May 22

Cover art for Satoshi Kon's Dream Fossil and Opus.

Satoshi Kon’s Manga Deserve Just as Much Love as His Iconic Anime

If you love 'Perfect Blue' or 'Paranoia Agent,' you owe it to yourself to read 'Dream Fossil' and 'Opus,' the manga Kon wrote before he became the legendary auteur anime fans know and love.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert May 21

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No Anime Embodies Fun for Fun’s Sake Quite Like ‘Project A-Ko’

I’m Digging ‘Issak’ Because It Reads Like ‘Vinland Saga’ and ‘Vagabond’ Had a Baby And Gave It a Gun

May Anime Forever Drift Through the Eternal Shadow of ‘Vampire Hunter D’

‘I Am Frankelda’ Is a Stop-Motion Fever Dream You’ll Never Want to Wake Up From

There’s Nothing Sus About How Good the ‘Among Us’ Animated Series Is

The Star-Studded Cast of ‘Among Us’ Talk Beans, Betrayal, and Whether They’re Actually Gamers

‘Among Us’ Showrunner Refused to Make an Adaptation Frozen in 2020-Era Meme Culture

Oh Wow, ‘Amazing Digital Circus’ Is the Number One Movie at the Box Office

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

Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Series Will End With Its Third Season

Your Summer 2026 Anime Guide: What to Watch and Where It’s Streaming

Robert Pattinson Wants to Set the Record Straight About His ‘Batman’ Gains

‘.hack//Sign’ Still Hits as an Existential Gaming Anime About the Virtues of Logging Off

The Final ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Trailer Promises Suffering for All

I Dream of the Day Anime Anthologies Make a Major Comeback

You Should Race to Your Local Theater to See ‘Adolescence of Utena’

‘Dorohedoro’ Season 2 Is the Apex Of Macabre Anime Chaos and Whimsy

‘Record of Lodoss War’ Will Forever Be the Gold Standard Of Fantasy Anime

Prime Video Didn’t Waste Any Time Dropping the First Trailer for ‘Vought Rising’

Satoshi Kon’s Manga Deserve Just as Much Love as His Iconic Anime

A Giant Hexagon Has Been Spinning at Saturn’s North Pole for Decades. Now, Scientists Found Its Twin

This Is the Worst Possible Time for OpenAI to BfЖ7!م#2猫$9&क

Google Manages to Weasel Its Way Out of Selling Its Ad Tech Business

This Newly Discovered Demonic-Looking Flower Is Nightmare Fuel

‘Andor’ Star Adria Arjona Explains Bix’s Lack of Big Action Scenes

Looks Like Smart Glasses Are a ‘No’ for OpenAI

AI or Overhiring? Uber Targets Middle Management With 10% Cut to Workforce

Forget Gmail or Outlook, Proton’s Premium Encrypted Email Subscription Is Just $1 for New Users

The ‘Street Fighter’ Trailer Is Now a Playable Game on YouTube

Physicists Detected a Signal That Defies Explanation. It Could Be Dark Matter—or Something Stranger

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Back to School: The Best Ways to Get Around Campus

The Best Wireless Earbuds of 2026

The Best Gadgets of August 2026

Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Review: A Midrange Robovac That Will Eat Your Cables

Pebble Time 2 Review: The Most Joyful Smartwatch I’ve Ever Worn

Asus ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar Review: Sorry, Did You Say Something?

Back to School: The Best Speakers to Bring to College

PlayStation 27-inch Gaming Monitor With DualSense Charging Hook Review: Exactly as the Name Suggests, and Nothing More

MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W Review: Beating the RAMpocalypse Requires Compromise