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After the last couple years, it would be really nice if we could predict what 2022 has in store. But there’s good news: thanks to our favorite anime, we can! … okay, so I’ve just been told that legally I cannot make this claim. The …Read more »
Keiko Nobumoto—a veteran of the anime industry known for writing scripts for Cowboy Bebop, collaborating with Satoshi Kon on Tokyo Godfathers, and creating the Wolf’s Rain anime—has passed away at the age of 57. The writer was battling esophageal cancer, and according to a message …Read more »
You’re together with family for the holidays, and it’s your turn to pick what’s on TV. We all know you’d throw on Re:ZERO in a heartbeat if it wouldn’t freak out 90% of your family. But never fear — some of the best anime out there …Read more »
Blade Runner: Black Lotus is just a few days away. Soon, we’ll get to see another window into the world of the enduring sci-fi universe. And while we don’t fully know what’s ahead, one thing is certain: the staff is spot on. Blade Runner has …Read more »
We’ve seen photos, behind-the-scenes shoots, and gimmicky teasers, but it’s finally time to see what’s up with Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop series. The first season drops on November 19, and you can see nearly three minutes of footage for a better idea of what to …Read more »
Shoji Kawamori’s The Super Dimension Fortress Macross has flown higher than anyone ever imagined. The musical space romance spawned multiple sequels and has a devoted fan following for its galactic idols. Its U.S. adaptation, Robotech, introduced a new generation of fans to anime. And this winter, Macross Plus …Read more »
The upcoming Netflix remake of Cowboy Bebop has been one of the most contentious events in the world of anime since… well, since the last time someone made a live-action anime remake. We’ve been burned before, but signs point to a cast and crew that care …Read more »
If you thought Netflix’s upcoming live-action Cowboy Bebop series was going to be a straight-up remake, you’ve got another thing coming. While the John Cho-starring series is looking to keep things authentic—complete with Yoko Kanno handling the music—showrunner André Nemec told Entertainment Weekly that they …Read more »
Yesterday Netflix shared multiple images of its live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, which will begin streaming on November 19. American fans, including Otaku USA readers, have begun sharing their reactions, whatever they may be. But how are people responding over in Japan? SoraNews24 took a …Read more »
Today, we got our first real look at the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Cowboy Bebop — and a premiere date, November 19. As we (and others) have said many times before, live-action anime adaptations are a rough game. They can turn out great, or terrible, or (worst of …Read more »
Hit music manga and anime given now has a live-action adaptation underway! As we wait for new episodes, we’re also looking back on the original manga and anime. If you’re all caught up on that and want more musical anime, though, there’s plenty! These series …Read more »
Hollywood and anime. They go together like… well, a lot of times, it feels like they don’t. Live-action adaptations of anime are already fraught with peril. But it seems like when Hollywood in particular has a go, the peril is even more perilous. It’s not …Read more »
A new trailer has dropped for Sonny Boy, which is being directed by One-Punch Man’s Shingo Natsume and is a work from the studio Madhouse. Natsume also wrote the scripts for the anime and it’s based on his ideas. Cowboy Bebop director Shinichiro Watanabe worked …Read more »
Shinichiro Watanabe, director of Cowboy Bebop, is the musical advisor for Madhouse’s science fiction anime Sonny Boy. Watanabe says he brought different bands and musicians to the attention of Sonny Boy director Shingo Natsume, who decided which ones he wanted to work with. At the …Read more »
Usually when we talk about anime and movie adaptations, it’s going in one direction. That is, we’re excited for (or fretting about) what will happen to our favorite animated series under the Hollywood knife. But for a few projects — like Pacific Rim: The Black — …Read more »
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