Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Mamoru Oshii’s 2004 follow-up to Ghost in the Shell, is hitting North American theaters this summer in 4K. The rerelease is courtesy Gkids. The 4K version will debut at Chicago Critic’s Film Festival in May before it heads out …Read more »
Okamoto Kitchen is a fun, short OVA anime that consists of ten minisodes. It follows Chizuru, a chef who wants to bring elegant Japanese food to fast-food-eating Americans; Mickey, who is easily nervous; Haru, a cute little maid who can also go into Beast Mode; …Read more »
Heavenly Delusion is an intriguing series that brings two halves together in one strange but satisfying whole. Based on Masakazu Ishiguro’s manga series, it weaves together two narratives with two heroes at odds, with dual motivations. Through all this, it manages to deftly combine two …Read more »
Nothing in the world is edgier than an angry middle schooler—at least that’s what every edgy middle schooler thinks about themselves and Kyotaro, the protagonist of The Dangers in My Heart, is no exception. Kyotaro, Mr. Edge-Case himself wants nothing more than to see all …Read more »
So what if I told you there’s an anime series out there that features a found family of sorts, two adults who are assassins who are raising a kid. I know this show kind of sounds very familiar but I assure you it’s probably not …Read more »
Good things come to those who wait. Kimi ni Todoke, the anime series based on the manga by Karuho Shiina, has just landed a third season — 12 years after season 2 aired. Season 3 of Kimi ni Todoke will stream on Netflix next year, …Read more »
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a moving, relatable movie for anyone who has ever felt lonely, especially anyone who has ever had troubles going to school. The main character, adolescent Kokoro, is terrified of going to school and will make herself sick to avoid …Read more »
Buckle in for an extended episode of swordfighting and demon slaying with Tanjiro and the crew. It’s been announced that the season finale of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc will be 70 minutes long. The episode airs in Japan June 18. You …Read more »
Disclosure: The author also works as Senior EN News Editor for Crunchyroll News, and a digital screener was provided for the film. Despite the fact that Kirito, Asuna and the rest of the Sword Art Online cast have really been put through the wringer over …Read more »
This week marked the arrival of Masaaki Yuasa’s INU-OH anime film on Blu-ray, coming just after the feature missed the chance to compete in this year’s Academy Awards. While it may not be up for an Oscar, INU-OH deserves all the praise it’s gotten over …Read more »
Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudo, a manga about being reincarnated into a world without the concept of religion, is getting the anime treatment in 2023. Now we know a little bit more about the series, including who’s directing and starring. Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudo …Read more »
Goodbye, Don Glees! centers around three teenage boys: Roma, Toto and Drop. The title comes from a nickname they call themselves. They’re not the cool kids, as they very well know, and they get blamed for a fire they didn’t start. There’s a drone out …Read more »
Tomona is a blind biwa priest who is haunted by the ghost of his dead father. And this isn’t the most unusual thing in the movie. Inu-Oh is musical surrealism, with trippy imagery set with memorable songs. Tomona’s life changes when he meets the titular …Read more »
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is the answer to all the fans throughout the years who have been asking for more focus on characters other than Goku and Vegeta. The movie’s main character this time around is Piccolo, who is tasked with bringing out Gohan’s …Read more »
Pompo isn’t your average film producer. She may look like a young girl on the surface, but she has the grit, determination and taste of a real Roger Corman under that adorable exterior. She works at a studio in Nyallywood that pumps out B-movies while …Read more »
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