Dive into August’s Booked & Colin-ed! From kinky magical revenge in Silvercloak to mysterious thrills in White Silence, and sisterly drama in A Crown of Ivy and Glass, we’re spilling all the spice, secrets, and obsession you need.

Vampire Knight wasn’t just an anime, it was the anime that pulled countless Aussie teens into the world of Japanese pop culture. With its gothic romance, messy love triangles, and a brooding cast of vampires, it became a gateway to “weebdom” for an entire generation.

Homestuck is crawling out of the internet crypt for an animated pilot, and SpindleHorse (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss) is driving the hearse. The 2010s fandom juggernaut of grey body paint, shipping wars, and lore so tangled it needs its own conspiracy board is back to ruin (or revive) your life. Old fans are already sharpening their discourse knives, newbies are asking dangerous questions, and everyone’s wondering if this is brilliance, disaster, or both. Buckle up, the Homestuck renaissance is here, and it’s going to get messy.

Labubu fever. Pokémon card drops. Gacha pulls. Blind box culture isn’t new, but it’s bigger and more addictive than ever. Here’s why we can’t stop.

From alien-smashing roguelites and tear-jerking VR reunions to turn-of-the-century murder mysteries and jetpack-fuelled platforming chaos, August and September’s indie game lineup is here to steal your free time (and maybe your heart). We’ve rounded up the four titles we’re most hyped about, and trust us, your “must play” list is about to explode.

Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre is sizzling thanks to In The Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award®-winning musical about community, culture, and chasing your dreams. With explosive dance numbers, gorgeous harmonies, and a cast dripping with charisma, this production is pure joy, and pure Lin-Manuel magic.