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Rumiko Takahashi’s Ranma ½ manga is getting another anime adaptation, and this news brought renewed interest to a sign Takahashi illustrated for the Inagaki Veterinary Clinic near Niigata City. Niigata happens to be where she was born, and one of her childhood friends is now …Read more »
Everything old is new again! In the coming months, we’re getting several new takes on classic anime. We can’t wait to see what modern animation and technology bring to our favorite titles. But if you’re new to these series (or if it’s just been a …Read more »
Rumiko Takahashi’s 80s manga Urusei Yatsura got another life as a new anime, and now another one of her older titles is getting the same treatment. We can now confirm that Ranma ½, her manga that ran from 1987 to 1996, is receiving a new …Read more »
When some viewers think of pretty anime, they default to Studio Ghibli or The Rose of Versailles. And yes, those are legitimately beautiful. But watch anime for long enough, and you’ll learn that beauty in animation comes in all shapes and sizes—from giant robots to fistfights …Read more »
According to the seventh collected volume of Takashi Shiina and Katsuyuki Sumisawa’s Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon manga, the adaptation is getting ready to kick off the final battle. The announcement says that portion of the story will begin this fall when the eighth volume ships. The …Read more »
Looking for something sweet and funny to add to your anime watchlist this season? It’s gotta be Astro Note! This original anime project created by film company Shochiku is a unique blend of lovely art, cute romance, and over-the-top silliness. And there are lots of reasons why …Read more »
David Production’s anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s Urusei Yatsura manga continues starting April 11, and with it comes new themes and new previews. The latest trailer serves up both the reveal and preview of the new ending theme, which has MAISONdes performing “Haru Magai feat. …Read more »
The judges have revealed 19 people who are being added to the Will Eisner Comics Awards Hall of Fame in 2024. One of them is Keiji Nakazawa, whose manga Barefoot Gen was inspired by his own life story of surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. …Read more »
Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer, the second film in the Urusei Yatsura series and the film that established Mamoru Oshii as a major directorial talent, hit theaters in Japan on February 11, 1984, making it 40 years old. Time flies when it isn’t stuck in …Read more »
In Japan, today marks Setsubun: the day before Risshun, or the beginning of spring. Even if you don’t know much about Japanese holidays, you probably know a bit about this one thanks to anime. To clear out winter’s misfortune and make way for an auspicious spring, …Read more »
The Urusei Yatsura anime—which adapts all-star stories from Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved comedy manga—is about to return on January 11. In the meantime, we have a new preview that serves up a delightful highlight of the anime’s theme songs, which has MAISONdes returning to perform “Lock …Read more »
The January issue of Gangan Joker magazine is already out from Square Enix, and it includes info fans of Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler would want to know. According to the magazine, creators Homura Kawamoto and Toru Naomura are taking a few months off from their …Read more »
There were plenty of new anime series this year that we obsessed over, but alas a new year is just around the corner and there are plenty of gems to discover. Find a new series to indulge in with the help of Otaku USA’s top …Read more »
Missing your favorite anime from seasons past? Some are coming back! In the midst of new titles and fresh adaptations of manga and light novels, some series are returning from earlier this year to continue their stories. And if you find yourself with a little …Read more »
It’s always fun when your favorite manga changes direction and explores a new path. Whether it’s a new battle, a new location, or flipping the entire script, these fresh new arcs can reinvigorate your love of a series. And as of recent weeks, certain Shonen Jump manga …Read more »
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