I Have a Crush at Work, the anime adaptation of the manga by Akamaru Enomoto, is set to hit screens this January. We’ve already had a look at the show via its trailer, but now we’ve got the next piece of the puzzle: the official …Read more »
Pompo: The Cinephile director Takayuki Hirao and his creative team are back. In 2023, we heard the team was working on a new film tentatively titled Wasted Chef. Now we’ve got our first look at the film via some teaser art. The art shows an …Read more »
Last night The Simpsons aired its yearly “Treehouse of Horror” special, and once again it included nods to otaku interests. The first story segment, titled “Information Rage” and written by Rob LaZebnik, spoofs American politics in the form of giant fighting kaiju. It begins when …Read more »
In 2022, voice actress Amanda Winn Lee (known as Rei in Neon Genesis Evangelion) aided anime industry veteran Jan Scott-Frazier in getting a GoFundMe page to help pay her health bills. The campaign was a success, bringing in more than they had hoped for. Now …Read more »
Blue Box is a much-loved manga in the Shonen Jump line-up, and its anime adaptation has been winning people over this season, too. Its mix of sports, youthful aspiration, and love geometry is a hit with viewers. And if you find yourself craving more like it, …Read more »
The Nina the Starry Bride anime is currently airing as part of the Fall 2024 anime season, with episode 5 up next. Ahead of the Japanese premiere of the new chapter, the official accounts shared the second main trailer, adding two more cast members in …Read more »
According to recent confirmation from anime studio GONZO, art director Shigemi Ikeda has passed away. The artist was 69 years old when he passed on October 13, 2024. The Art director of #AfroSamurai, Mr.Shigemi Ikeda, has recently passed away. Thank you for your dedicated work, …Read more »
The anime adaptation of Miraijin A’s As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World—known in Japan as Tensei Kizoku Kantei Sukiru de Nariagaru – Jakushō Ryōchi o Uketsuidanode, Yūshūna Jinzai o Fuyashite Itara, Saikyō Ryōchi ni Natteta—continued with a …Read more »
If you’re going to cast Tomokazu Sugita (Gintoki in Gintama) in your anime, you might as well go all out. The Detectives These Days Are Crazy! anime must have gotten that memo, because the staff announced a triple role for Sugita as Chikubi Shishoku Ojisan, …Read more »
The To Be Hero X anime was previously lined up for a 2025 debut, and the latest update includes a new character concept video for the upcoming entry in the series. This one centers on The Johnnies, the collective name for fifth-ranked heroes Little Johnny …Read more »
Yesterday millions of people dressed up for Halloween, and that includes NBA star Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama, who is nicknamed Wemby, donned a No Face outfit from Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. He wore it when showing up at the stadium for …Read more »
Fairy Tale Revengers is the latest spin on Ken Wakui’s Tokyo Revengers to make its way to the screen. This time around the series puts the characters into folktales and other classic stories, starting with a Revengers version of the tale of Momotaro. The first …Read more »
Attack on Titan The Movie: THE LAST ATTACK, which will hit Japanese theaters on Friday, November 8, is billed as a compilation film. But that doesn’t mean it’s all going to be recycled footage from Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERS. The Attack …Read more »
The Gundam SEED series is getting ready to continue, this time with the announcement of a followup to Gundam SEED FREEDOM. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a prequel project, and according to the announcement, the original script was completed 20 years ago. Screenwriter …Read more »
Adapting the work of a horror manga master like Junji Ito is no easy feat. You won't find many attempts as adept at capturing his unique sense of macabre dread and horrific imagery as UZUMAKI: Animated TV Series. The four-episode limited anime series is now …Read more »
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