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This December marked what would have been the 88th birthday of Doraemon creator Hiroshi Fujimoto (one half of the duo known as Fujiko F. Fujio). Fujimoto passed away in 1996, but love of Doraemon remains strong in Japan, and a monument for the series has …Read more »
We’ve been hyping up our boy Lupin the Third a lot lately, but with good reason — it’s his 50th anniversary! On TV, anyway. Part 6 is underway, new releases of classic films and episodes are coming, and lots more. If you’re new to it, it …Read more »
The Anime Tourism Association held a new poll about great otaku places to visit, and has unveiled its 2022 list. The list was not updated last year because of COVID-19. Here are the new editions, with the franchise listed first and then the pilgrimage tourism …Read more »
If you’ve been keeping up with Lupin the Third Part 6, you’ve probably stuck around for its slick, stylish outro. The track, titled “MILK TEA,” is a cheerful jaunt through retro landscapes reminiscent of the 1960s’ Swinging London. It’s a perfect aesthetic choice for a series …Read more »
The final season of the Fruits Basket anime may be over, but at least we have the special prequel, Fruits Basket -prelude-, to look forward to in the new year. The story that follows Tohru’s parents, Kyoko and Katsuya Honda, will premiere theatrically in Japan …Read more »
HIDIVE is currently streaming the latest entry in the LUPIN THE 3rd TV anime series—which adapts the manga by the late Monkey Punch—but that’s not all that’s in store. In addition to PART 6, HIDIVE announced that it has acquired streaming rights to the entire …Read more »
If you wanted to know more about who Sentai Filmworks has lined up for the current English dub of the Lupin the Third anime series—including the new Part 6 and the classic Part 1—you’ll be happy to hear the latest from the upcoming Anime NYC …Read more »
Lupin the Third Part 6 is a big deal. It’s the anime’s 50th anniversary outing, and they’re going all out for the occasion. Big names like Mamoru Oshii are on board to write episodes. The story, set in London, also pays tribute to the great …Read more »
The 17th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival will take place October 14-17 in Beverly Hills, and it includes an event titled “Women in Anime” that’s sponsored by TMS Entertainment. The event is free, but even if you don’t live anywhere near Beverly Hills, you …Read more »
As we celebrate 50 years of Lupin the Third onscreen, we’re having fun looking back at all his weird and wonderful adventures. And we realized… he’s gone up against some genuinely strange foes. We don’t just mean Zenigata in one of his moods either. We’re talking mad scientists, …Read more »
When we think of anime robots, we tend to think of big hitters like Gurren Lagann and Mazinger Z. You know, firing rocket punches and throwing literal galaxies. But ‘bots can be absolutely adorable, too — and we don’t just mean the Chobits kind. Here are …Read more »
Celebrated author Mari Okada has made an indelible mark on the anime world. With both original stories and series adaptations to her name, she has dozens of beloved titles under her belt. In 2018 she made her directorial debut, and there’s more to come as …Read more »
Back in 1999, BROCCOLI hobby store Gamers debuted their mascot, Di Gi Charat. Dejiko, along with other cute animal-eared friends, promoted the store via anime, manga, and music. More than 20 years later, the lead cast is preparing to make some big announcements. But did …Read more »
The news is out: Lupin III is back for a new series! Part 6 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the long-running anime, which debuted all the way back in 1971. Our first look betrays a gritty tone and European setting… and the return of the gentleman …Read more »
When you think of “popular anime,” where does your mind go? Possibly to titles like One Piece, BORUTO, or the soon-to-end Attack on Titan. And while all of those are pretty big names in the world of anime, none of them is in Japan’s standard Top Three Titles! …Read more »
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