Isaiah Colbert, Author at Gizmodo

‘Tower Dungeon’ Is Perfect for Readers Who Loved the Goofy, Grotesque Charm of ‘Delicious in Dungeon’

If you wished 'Delicious in Dungeon' was scarier right out of the gate, check out this dark fantasy manga about a lovable crew of adventurers.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Feb 13

‘Scarlet’ Is a Ravishing Vision Undercut by a Glib ‘Hamlet’ Reimagining

Mamoru Hosoda’s medieval, isekai-adjacent epic about a princess’s brutal quest for revenge is now playing in theaters.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Feb 12

You Could Lose Track of Time Appreciating These Immaculate ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Color Scripts

Mappa continues to elevate Gege Akutami's megapopular manga with kinetic key animation and, more importantly, its painterly scripts.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Feb 11

Ashley Johnson Understands the ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Backlash

'Passionate' is certainly a word to describe the discourse about the HBO show's second season.

Television Isaiah Colbert Feb 11

‘Marriage Toxin’ Is Bringing Romance to Shonen in a Big Way

An adult cast romance about a poison assassin seeking love loosely riffing on 'Naruto' is about as peak‑shonen a premise as you can get.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Feb 6

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Paul W.S. Anderson Can’t Help But Return to Video Game Zombies

'The Last of Us' and 'Superman' actress Isabela Merced is set to star in Anderson's upcoming 'House of the Dead' movie.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Feb 6

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The Plot of ‘The Darwin Incident’ Is Bananas, But I’ve Gotta See What This Monkey Does Next

The Prime Video anime series has everything: a human-chimpanzee lead, vegan eco-terrorists, and high school drama with a blush of romance.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Feb 5

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I Really Hope the New ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Anime Keeps the Major’s Manga Goofiness

Science Saru's new spin on the iconic sci-fi manga has a chance to bring back some whimsy in a major way.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Feb 4

Jacob Elordi’s Mom Told Him to Never Work With Guillermo del Toro for a Very Mom Reason

Who among us hasn't broken a promise made to their own mother as a career move?

Movies Isaiah Colbert Feb 4

Seeing Is Believing at Your Own Peril in ‘After God’

Sumi Eno's dystopian fantasy manga is a criminally underrated hidden gem that's writing circles around its contemporaries.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Jan 30

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What Is the Future of ‘Dragon Ball’ Without Akira Toriyama?

Although the recently announced 'Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrol' is poised to adapt one of Goku's best arcs, 'Dragon Ball' without Akira Toriyama is gonna be weird to witness.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jan 29

‘Absolute Batman’ Is the Batman We Deserve in 2026

Now is the perfect time to dive into Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's generational DC Comics run in 'Absolute Batman.'

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Jan 29

Ryan Coogler Spills the Tea on What Smoke and Stack Were Up to Before ‘Sinners’

Before the twins had their barn-burning shindig at the juke joint, they were globe-trotting and breaking hearts.

Movies Isaiah Colbert Jan 29

‘Arco’ Is as Close to an Instant Animated Classic as It Gets

Neon's sci-fi animated feature features the voices of Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo and is playing in theaters now.

io9 Reviews Isaiah Colbert Jan 28

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Peaked With Maki Zenin’s Rebirth

Mappa's adaptation of Maki Zenin's big moment deserves to be hung in the rafters of generational anime beatdowns.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jan 23

‘Tank Chair’ Proves Ultra‑Violent Manga Can Still Hit With Heart

Manabu Yashiro's slept-on mecha-wheelchair series fuses 'Kamen Rider' grit with 'Dorohedoro' chaos.

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Jan 22

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If You’re Not Watching ‘Frieren,’ You’re Missing Out on the Best Fantasy Anime in Ages

The second season of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' is poised to be a quintessential must-watch anime in 2026.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jan 21

Netflix’s Big Plans for Anime Include a Mappa Team-Up

With the power of a godlike anime studio on its side, Netflix is eyeing multiple new Mappa projects now in production to exclusively stream on its platform.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jan 21

We Got Anime ‘Among Us’ Before That Stacked Hollywood Cast ‘Among Us’ Cartoon

'Gnosia' is basically the pandemic-era online multiplayer game—but with pretty anime waifus, husbandos, an actual alien, and a talking whale.

Anime Isaiah Colbert Jan 19

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‘Centuria’ Is a Dark Fantasy Manga More People Should Be Obsessed With

If you love 'Berserk' and 'Vinland Saga,' you'll get a kick out of 'Centuria.'

Books & Comics Isaiah Colbert Jan 16

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‘Tower Dungeon’ Is Perfect for Readers Who Loved the Goofy, Grotesque Charm of ‘Delicious in Dungeon’

‘Scarlet’ Is a Ravishing Vision Undercut by a Glib ‘Hamlet’ Reimagining

You Could Lose Track of Time Appreciating These Immaculate ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Color Scripts

Ashley Johnson Understands the ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Backlash

‘Marriage Toxin’ Is Bringing Romance to Shonen in a Big Way

Paul W.S. Anderson Can’t Help But Return to Video Game Zombies

The Plot of ‘The Darwin Incident’ Is Bananas, But I’ve Gotta See What This Monkey Does Next

I Really Hope the New ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Anime Keeps the Major’s Manga Goofiness

Jacob Elordi’s Mom Told Him to Never Work With Guillermo del Toro for a Very Mom Reason

Seeing Is Believing at Your Own Peril in ‘After God’

What Is the Future of ‘Dragon Ball’ Without Akira Toriyama?

‘Absolute Batman’ Is the Batman We Deserve in 2026

Ryan Coogler Spills the Tea on What Smoke and Stack Were Up to Before ‘Sinners’

‘Arco’ Is as Close to an Instant Animated Classic as It Gets

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Peaked With Maki Zenin’s Rebirth

‘Tank Chair’ Proves Ultra‑Violent Manga Can Still Hit With Heart

If You’re Not Watching ‘Frieren,’ You’re Missing Out on the Best Fantasy Anime in Ages

Netflix’s Big Plans for Anime Include a Mappa Team-Up

We Got Anime ‘Among Us’ Before That Stacked Hollywood Cast ‘Among Us’ Cartoon

‘Centuria’ Is a Dark Fantasy Manga More People Should Be Obsessed With

What Went on at This Meeting of Powerful Central Bankers Won’t Ease Your Mind About an AI Bubble

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

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