See you, space cowboy. The Hollywood Reporter, uh, reports that Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop has been canceled after one season. The show premiered on Netflix about three weeks ago. HR posits the cancelation came down to a less-than-enthusiastic response from both critics and …Read more »
Japan’s Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization’s Youth Committee previously defended Demon Slayer after some adults complained about the violence. “The popularity of the series and movie suggest that its content has been deemed acceptable,” the group said. “In addition, the concept of voluntary viewer …Read more »
The site of the arson attack on Kyoto Animation may receive a memorial monument in the future. The studio met with victims’ relatives in a meeting to discuss this option. It sounds as though most of the family members weren’t against the idea of a …Read more »
Level-5’s latest cross-media project, Megaton Musashi, debuted its TV anime portion back in October and is still running strong. Now we have word via the official website that a second season is on the way, with plans for a Fall 2022 premiere. Megaton Musashi credits …Read more »
When it comes to events of any size, it’s important to know what to expect before you enter the premises. Like many conventions now, Anime Expo will be exercising caution during its next event, and as such attendees will need to show proof of their …Read more »
One of Disney+’s big hat-tosses into the world of simulcasting anime is Black Rock Shooter DAWN FALL, which has been trickling out previews in the form of character-focused visuals. Following Black Rock Shooter (Empress) in October and Dead Master in November, a third arrived this …Read more »
If you’re a fan of the white-knuckle cycling of the Yowamushi Pedal anime—based on the manga by Wataru Watanabe—you’ll be happy to hear that more is just down the road. A fifth series was announced as Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK, which is officially lined up …Read more »
A second season is on the way for Princess Connect! Re: Dive, the anime adaptation of Cygames’ mobile RPG of the same name, and now a date has been revealed. The adventure officially continues when season 2 kicks off on TOKYO MX and other stations …Read more »
December 7 marked the birthday of Satoru Gojo from JUJUTSU KAISEN, and MAPPA didn’t waste any time celebrating. The official @MAPPA_Info Twitter account shared a special birthday message along with an original illustration that showcases Gojo with the main characters from the JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 …Read more »
Ayano Takeda, the author of Sound! Euphonium, has tied the knot. She shared the news on Twitter, along with a photo of her and her husband’s hands with their wedding rings.
The 73-yard fake punt touchdown run by Seattle Seahawks’ Travis Homer this past weekend has plenty of sports people talking about the skilled play, but the NFL coverage is usually missing something that otaku will notice. Upon making the touchdown, Homer stood up and did …Read more »
Science SARU and director Naoko Yamada’s The Heike Story anime—which adapts Hideo Furukawa’s Heike Monogatari novel—has been one of the highlights of the year, and now it’s getting ready to make its TV debut in Japan. In addition to streaming in English via Funimation, the …Read more »
Acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!) has one more anime film ready to go before retirement, and INU-OH looks like a fantastic sendoff. The Science SARU production is currently set for a Summer 2022 debut in Japan, and the latest …Read more »
Following up on the recent news for Fire in His Fingertips, Ascendent Animation is back with another spicy license. This time it’s the ComicFesta anime adaptation of Kajiwara’s boys’ love isekai manga, Everything for Demon King Evelogia—AKA Reincarnated into Demon King Evelogia’s World—which has been …Read more »
Next summer is looking to be a good one for Dropkick on My Devil!! fans, because that’s officially when the anime’s third season, Dropkick on My Devil!! X, is set to debut. Like the second, this season’s production was bolstered by donations through the Hometown …Read more »
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