Rizwan Merchant

Sword Art Online II: Episode 01 Review

It’s been about two years since Sword Art Online ended and waves of fans began waiting anxiously for the next season. As you may recall, I concluded the first season of SAO with some major issues. First of all, the last two episodes irked me with the graphic nature of the scenes, and the resolutions were downright weak. Secondly, I felt like Asuna’s character went from a glorious warrior to a housewife for no good reason.

Sword Art Online: Extra Edition

After the events of the Sword Art Online and Alfheim games, Kirito is called in to the SAO Survivor School to discuss his experiences in-game in relation to Akihiko Kayaba, the creator of Sword Art Online. Meanwhile, Suguha is learning to swim for an upcoming quest in Alfheim with the help of Silica, Lizabeth, and Asuna. The quest: to find a whale in Alfheim to show Yui!

A-Kon 25: Cosplay Contest

Photos from A-Kon 25 in Dallas, Texas.

A-Kon 25: Cosplay Gallery

Photos from A-Kon 25 in Dallas, Texas.

RTX 2014 – Second Wave of Programming, Special Guests, and Exhibitors

RTX is thrilled to announce the next wave of confirmed programming, exhibitors and special guests at this year’s convention. Over 30,000 attendees will fill the Austin Convention Center this July 4 – 6 for the fourth annual RTX, where Halo: The Master Chief Collectionwill be featured for consumers.

A-Kon 25: Opening Ceremony

Photos from A-Kon 25’s Opening Ceremonies in Dallas, Texas.

‘GUNBLADE,’ New TV Action Drama featuring Superheroes Debuts at 2014 Licensing Expo

From the executive producer and director who brought adoring fans the hit popular series, “Power Rangers,” Koichi Sakamoto will bring to life the next generation of superheroes with a new action drama, “GUNBLADE.” The highly-anticipated show will be unveiled during the 2014 Licensing Expo at Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Tuesday, June 17.

A-Kon 25: Kyle Hebert Exclusive Interview

During Akon 25, Rizwan, Kara, Mika and Kitty were able to catch up with Kyle Hebert for an interview. Below is the video of it.

Ressha Sentai ToQger: Episode 11-13 Review

True to the promises I was given on the internet regarding Episode 11 of Ressha Sentai ToQger, we have had some new developments in the form of learning the identity of and meeting the Emperor of Darkness, Zett. Zett is by far the weirdest villain I have encountered…well, ever.

The Irregular at Magic High School: Episode 05–07 Review

Ladies and Gentlemen, the unthinkable has occurred! Things are actually happening in The Irregular at Magic High School, and I actually was genuinely interested in what was going on. I expected this to happen eventually, but I was not prepared for it to kick off in episode 5.