Michael Blaker’s column Translation Necessary Thursday this week covers “The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Volume 02” by Kotei Kobayashi.

Anime Sunday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various anime titles. This week he covers his most anticipated Winter 2024 anime.

Star Trek Generations offers us a glimpse into how the 24th century approaches the celebration of Christmas, but the message isn’t exactly what we see in Hallmark movies. This week Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 examines Christmas in the Star Trek universe.

Bookish Wednesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various novels. This week he covers “Rise of Empire” by Michael J. Sullivan.

Michael Blaker is back with more great fan fiction for his Synth Saturday column. This week he continues covering the sequel to “Gundam Wing: Journey to a New Battlefield” with Chapters 21-25 of “Gundam Wing: Destiny’s Call” by operation.meteor.

Star Trek has dipped its franchise toes into the pool of transhumanism, the theory that the human race can evolve beyond its current limitations by means of science and technology, at least three times. Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 this week looks at the theory’s application in Star Trek’s franchise.

Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering topics in the industry. This week he covers a practical skill that can be learned from gaming.

Retro Game Friday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various games from the past. This week he covers Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones.

Star Trek is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Star Trek: The Animated Series. Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 this week examines the first episode in a new series of animated shorts called Star Trek: Very Short Treks that are animated in the style of TAS.

Movie Monday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various movies. This week he covers the action-packed Mr. and Mrs. Smith movie from 2005.