Just like every year, the last period of 2024 There was a last minute highlight. At the beginning of last year Television viewers are raving about their likes. arcane, X-Men '97, and Dun Da Dun, And it has taken weeks since their respective conclusions to predict what will happen next. But here and now We have two comics that are worth your time as the year ends.
The first is An invincible female fighter– Announced back in 2022, and the first season just debuted in October on Max/Adult Swim, the story sees a kid named Andy embark on a quest to become a legendary wrestler. It involves moving to a big city full of wrestlers and rubbing shoulders with many potential former pros. and ambitious talent as she works Become the best that no one has ever been. If this sounds familiar It shows that there is a clear intention. This is because the program also has an anime airing. My Hero Academia Especially—it's completely embedded in its DNA. It doesn't matter if you're a stubborn person. my hero Fans or only know about this through fame. You've likely seen Deku's story on this show, whether through the music or watching Andy leave her island accountant's house to become the retired pupil of her childhood wrestling idol, Quesa Poblana. who is now retired
But just like that, it's fun to see the world of superheroes through Deku's eyes. Just like Andy and her world. An invincible female fighter Loves wrestling so much he can't help but be as charming and magnetic as Andy and her friends – Craig, an opportunist and a lot An 8-year-old ambitious reporter named Mikey shows how the world has been shaped by wrestling as the dominant culture. And it gives some interesting details to what it looks like for all walks of life. Creator Juston Gordon-Montgomery's passion for sports Happens all the time Regardless of the (very good) variety of stage names that each character has. Or an outdoor competition starting with a satellite launching a wrestling ring from space? Wrestling and boxing are the biggest and most exciting sports venues in the world. An invincible female fighter It finds a sweet spot that blends the drama of wrestling with the melodrama often found in popular shonen stories and tournament arcs.
There's a similarly successful mix of teen melodrama and supernatural in Echo Wu's Netflix series. Gentry Chao vs. Underworld I like it too. Invincible fighting girl, It sounds like you've heard this story before: the famous Jentry was just 16 when the show started and found herself rekindling the fire she had previously repressed. And she is forced to become a hero when her great aunt Gugu brings Jentry back to her childhood home to protect her from the evil Shadow. Buffy the Vampire Slayer has loomed over supernatural TV for many years and Aristocrat It touches on many familiar rhythms, a love triangle somewhere other than what it seems. You've seen this many times before.
What makes the end Aristocrat The work lies in the confident execution of it. open It's a flashy K-pop song that makes it clear that it wants viewers to have a good time as Jentry and her friends go through one hellish situation after another. Such situations often escalate to the point of supernatural chaos and that. Gentry's Being honest with the horror from the start rather than building it up over time is a nice surprise. Sometimes the feeling is playful. (but still a bit messy) reminiscent of fear adventure time or even billy and mandy, This is especially true when battles occur or supernatural elements are used to inform the characters very well, such as Gugu and Jentry's two loves, her childhood friend Michael, and cute boy Kit.
That will come at the end of the year. Aristocrat and An invincible female fighter I can't help but think of him as an extremist. Made from the same type of fabric. But different materials are used: invincible It's an underdog story that leaves Andy dealing with mostly physical problems. She really lived up to the show's name as she endured multiple beatings by more experienced opponents. Only to rise up and respond in what has produced some of the most delicious and crunchy animation of the year. For the most part, things are light-hearted enough to play to audiences of all ages. Although there is an occasional flirtation with heavier themes in the second half. Those moments reverberate back to the wrestlers as they rejuvenate themselves to get back into the fight and give their all. It's like a fairy tale from the past in shonen. A full exploration of the dark side of wrestling in this world looks like it's been saved for next season.
On the other hand Aristocrat It feels more squeaky towards a slightly older crowd. No stranger to impressive fights and consistent humor. But the strongest moments are when characters are forced to face dark truths or unpack their own baggage. There is usually a crowd of people watching intently. The show is largely informed by Wu growing up as a second-generation Chinese-American teen. TexasThis is evident in one episode about Jentry's class being possessed by a racist ghost. From the AlamoOr the show's brief exploration of Michael living life as a second-generation Nigerian-American. The show isn't just about the immigrant experience. But that and the southern setting gave it a very different energy than the shows on the coast. And the city finally feels like the real place Jentry wanted to have, a normal life here and none of her powers being discovered.
Regardless, you're in the mood to see a teenager's fireworks struggle with Chinese fairy tales and raising her family. Or a girl fighting a gang of wrestlers with curlers. Gentry Chua and An invincible female fighter Each one is worth a look. Clearly, both shows put a lot of thought into their creators. And you can tell Gordon-Montgomery and Wu gave it everything they had and then some –Aristocrat It especially has the power of good intentions to work perfectly well as a movie. But there's more room to breathe and it's a 13-episode series.) It's a shame they came near the end of the year because It feels like they received more attention months ago. But hopefully all goes well with Andy and Jentry and we get to have more adventures with them soon.
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