Today, it seems as if everyone from heroic-yet-angsty teenagers to giggling schoolgirls, bored middle-aged businessmen and attractive housewives are finding themselves whisked away to save distant worlds from some kind of unspeakable evil. But how do you prepare for such an amazing adventure? And, more …Read more »
Shin Sawada and Renji Asai’s The Violence Action manga is coming to the big screen in a live-action film on August 19, and a new clip arrived this week to preview more of the feature. This one is all about the moment assassin Kei meets …Read more »
Composer Joe Hisaishi—known to anime fans for his work with director Hayao Miyazaki and more—was supposed to have concerts this coming weekend at OVO Arena Wembley in London, but those plans have been postponed. Shortly before they were set to debut, the producers announced that …Read more »
Following up on the successful first outing, another live-action Tokyo Revengers anime film is officially in the works. The news was announced during the debut Japanese television broadcast of the first film, which aired over the weekend and brought with it the official reveal of …Read more »
It’s time to start looking toward the final acts of Kugane Maruyama’s Overlord light novel series. As the fourth season of the anime adaptation lights up screens, the author announced in the volume 16 afterword that the original series is set to end in two …Read more »
An intense new trailer has arrived for the stage play adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto, which continues with a new show subtitled Shinobi World War. The preview highlights the main cast members, with Masaki Nakao leading the charge and reprising his role as Naruto Uzumaki …Read more »
Do you have a spare three grand lying around? You do? Alright, no need to brag! How about you take that energy and funnel it into an attempt to nab a very special piece of Kinnikuman memorabilia? Starting on July 29, a limited run of …Read more »
If you were curious as to how a Fist of the North Star musical might work, you’re in luck, because a new preview video recently made its way online. Musical Fist of the North Star is precisely what it sounds like, aiming to bring the …Read more »
Based on the Saint Seiya manga by Masami Kurumada, the live-action Knights of the Zodiac film was on display during this past weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con. The film’s staff unveiled behind-the-scenes footage during a panel, and you can watch as action scene filming goes down …Read more »
The Attack on Titan manga is done, but there’s still more of the anime coming, and there has been and will be lots of merchandise around the franchise. It has become one of the most successful and beloved Japanese franchises ever, so some upcoming merchandise …Read more »
If you’ve ever been to an overcrowded amusement park and hated the long lines and crushing crowds, you’re not alone. Bits of information continue to trickle out about the upcoming Ghibli Park, and that includes an attendance cap so you don’t have to deal with …Read more »
Cover Corp has put out more information and a trailer for “HOLOSTARS English -TEMPUS-,” its first-ever all male English-speaking VTuber group. The group consists of four men: Regis Altare, Magni Dezmond, Axel Syrios, and Noir Vesper. Their Twitter pages are up and running, and they’ll …Read more »
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series has somehow existed for 35 years without getting an adaptation in one of Japan’s most distinct theatrical art forms. That’s about to change, though, because the series’ 10th entry, Final Fantasy X, is officially getting a kabuki stage play. New …Read more »
Following up on the first three announcements, the key quartet of cast members have been finalized for the live-action Yu Yu Hakusho series. Rounding out the cast is Shuhei Uesugi (Shinichiro Kazama in the live-action My Boyfriend in Orange) as the fiery—but no longer red-haired, …Read more »
If you ever wanted a full replica of Alphonse’s armor from Fullmetal Alchemist, well, you’re going to have to keep searching. If you just want the helmet, however, Hiroshima-based precision casting manufacturer Castem has you covered with a 1/1 scale replica. The made-to-order product weighs …Read more »
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