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More than just being Nintendo’s flagship character, Mario has become a global icon representative of video gaming overall. The plumber has led numerous Nintendo titles over the years, but the franchise’s mainline “Super Mario” series still defines the character. And while the 3D “Super Mario” games in the series offer hours of fun, sometimes fans…

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Central Michigan University sophomore Durral “Phat Phat” Brooks dribbles the ball across the court while looking for a player to pass to during a basketball game against Northern Illinois University in McGuirk arena on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (CM-Life | Claire Vachon)

One of the most celebrated shonen anime movies of all time is available to stream on Crunchyroll, giving American subscribers another reason to revisit a beloved franchise. Released in Japanese theaters in 2021, Gintama: The Very Final has secured an impressive position on Letterboxd’s highest-rated anime films list, placing above theatrical releases from Dragon Ball…