Hey there and a happy Golden Week to any of you folks here in Japan with us! What’s Golden Week, you say? It’s only the longest stretch of holidays each year – well, for most working adults, and if you use your days off to your advantage. Either way, it’s a good chance to take
Month: April 2022
[embedded content] The final arc of iconic magical manga Sailor Moon will be adapted into a two-part film titled Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie! Billed as the conclusion to the Sailor Moon anime, both parts will premiere in Japan in early summer 2023. Kotono Mitsuishi will return to voice the titular heroine alongside
Beloved Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro will jump to the stage with a production by the Royal Shakespeare Company and longtime Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi! [embedded content] According to the official website, the world premiere will be held at London’s Barbican stage on October 8, 2022. It will run for 15 weeks only, ending
In addition to a new visual and trailer, the following additional cast members were revealed: Ai Kakuma as Rulutieh, Yumi Hara as Atuy, Nozomi Yamamoto as Nosuri, Takahiro Sakurai as Ougi, Ayane Sakura as Uruuru/Saraana, Ayumu Murase as Kiwru, Takuya Eguchi as Jachdwalt, Misaki Kuno as Shinonon, Saori Hayami as Munechika, and Yuko Gibu as
Nintendo and Illumination’s upcoming animated Super Mario film has been delayed to April 2023! Originally scheduled for release on December 21, 2022, the film will now premiere in North America on April 7, 2023, and in Japan on April 28, 2023. Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo’s Representative Director and co-producer of the project, took to Nintendo of
Now available in English at Viz and Manga Plus, the 19-page manga was created as part of the manga’s 10th anniversary celebrations. Fans can see Hinata and the gang gather for a special exhibition at the invitation of Tetsuro Kuroo, who now works to promote volleyball. Originally a manga series by Haruichi Furudate, Haikyu!! follows
Shaman King’s reboot anime is getting a sequel starring Hana, the son of Hao and Anna! [embedded content] In addition to a teaser trailer, two visuals were revealed as a token of gratitude. The first features Hao and the gang, while the second shows them seven years after the events of the reboot anime, this
The week has just flown by! Last time we were here, we were super excited to have begun our 10th anniversary celebrations, or TOM Week 2022! Now that we think about it, it’s not really a single week… but we’re already about to finish our two weeks of TOM Week, so one definitely wouldn’t have
An action-packed new trailer has been released for the upcoming Fullmetal Alchemist live action sequel films! [embedded content] A new visual featuring more of the cast was revealed along with the trailer. Fullmetal Alchemist began in 2001 as a manga series by Hiromu Arakawa, going on to sell over 80 million volumes worldwide. It was
The upcoming TV anime adaptation of Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is now set to premiere in 2023! In addition to a teaser visual starring the titular characters, a teaser site was unveiled. Based on Yu Tomofuji’s manga series, Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts follows a young girl named Sariphi, who
Upcoming isekai anime Black Summoner has revealed a main trailer and visual in addition to new cast members! [embedded content] Yume Miyamoto ( SSSS.Gridman ) will be joining the cast as Rion alongside Konomi Inagaki as Ange. Other cast members include Koki Uchiyama ( Jujutsu Kaisen, Haikyu!! ) as Kelvin, Manaka Iwami ( Fruits Basket,
Comedy anime Spy x Family has released its opening video and a new visual of the Forger family! Designed by Masashi Ishihama, who storyboarded and directed Horimiya and Persona 5: The Animation, the charming video features the anime’s opening theme song, “Mixed Nuts” by pop group Official Hige Dandism. Adapted from Tatsuya Endo’s manga series,
Upcoming archery-themed anime film Tsurune the Movie: Hajime no Issha has released its latest teaser trailer and poster! [embedded content] The ensemble poster features central characters Minato Narumiya alongside his team members (Seiya Takehaya, Ryohei Yamanouchi, Nanao Kisaragi, and Kaito Onogi), his coach (Masaki Takigawa) and his former middle school teammate (Shu Fujiwara). Originally a
Now that we’re well into April, we’ve got quite the spring in our step – not just because of the great weather, but also because we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary! Can you believe it’s already been 10 years? From giveaways to daily coupons, there’s plenty for you to enjoy, so get down to the party
Historical manga Kingdom’s live action sequel film has released a new poster featuring all of its central characters! Information on additional cast members and the theme song was also announced. Nana Seino will join the cast as Qiang Lei alongside Amane Okayama as Wei Ping, Takahiro Miura as Wei Dao, Takayuki Hamatsu as Ze Gui,
Popular manga Jujutsu Kaisen’s very first stage play adaptation has revealed performance dates along with a main visual and a set of character visuals! The play will run at Tokyo’s Galaxy Theatre from July 15 to 31, 2022, and at Mielparque Osaka from August 4 to 14, 2022. Ryuji Sato stars as Yuji Itadori alongside
Fullmetal Alchemist has revealed a trailer featuring 15 characters from the upcoming live action sequel films! [embedded content] Three snapshots from the film have also been released. Fullmetal Alchemist began in 2001 as a manga series by Hiromu Arakawa, going on to sell over 80 million volumes worldwide. It was also adapted into popular TV
Ghibli classic Whisper of the Heart’s upcoming live action film sequel is set to open in Japan on October 14! The newly released teaser trailer features the voice of Yoko Honna, who played Shizuku in the original animated film. [embedded content] A new set of visuals also stars Nana Seino and Tori Matsuzaka as a
Upcoming anime film One Piece Film: Red has unveiled the identity of a mysterious new character in its latest trailer! [embedded content] The trailer confirms that the character is Shank’s daughter Uta, which also means “song” in Japanese. She was previously featured in a solo visual that left her identity and role in the film
In every installment of Abandoned Love we will be examining comic book stories, plots and ideas that were abandoned by a later writer without actively retconnng away the previous story. Feel free to e-mail me at brianc@cbr.com if you have any suggestions for future editions of this feature. Today, based on suggestions by Cory T.
The returning rom-com anime Science Fell in Love continues to up the ante in Season 2, early in the Spring 2022 season. Episode 1 saw Ayame and Shinya meet their match against the lovestruck scientist couple Chris and Suiu, who easily outclassed the co-protagonists’ oxytocin levels during their experiments together. Now in Episode 2, the
In Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the titular character, voiced by Ben Schwartz, was blindsided as he tried to carve a new path out as an immature vigilante. Sonic, despite being a kid, felt he could protect the city like Batman, but he didn’t realize Jim Carrey’s Doctor Robotnik would return looking for revenge. Robotnik also
The original Chrono Cross remains a landmark RPG from Square Enix. It is a critical and commercial dynamo that broke from the groundwork of its predecessor and forged its own unique path to become a masterpiece of the genre. This year’s remaster of the beloved title, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition has given the
Most stories set in fantasy are often filled with daring quests, powerful enemies and dangerous creatures. More often than not, these creatures are massive in stature and rarely a pleasant sight to look at. For example, in franchises like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, two of the most dangerous animals the heroes
No great shonen anime is complete without a tournament arc. Yu Yu Hakusho has both the Dark and Demon World Tournaments, Jujutsu Kaisen has the “Kyoto Goodwill Event” arc and Dragon Ball has more than any viewer would care to count. The international, multigenerational sensation Naruto is no exception. Naruto‘s “Chunin Exams” tournament arc played
Young Justice fans were given a sneak peek at what’s in store for the upcoming fifth arc of the DC animated series’ fourth season, Phantoms. Official HBO Max account Hero Mode recently tweeted a poster promoting Arc 5 of Young Justice: Phantoms, accompanied by the caption “New Gods and old friends, what could go wrong?”
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 writer-director James Gunn left the door open for the return of the intergalactic team’s first-ever line-up in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel. A fan recently reached out to Gunn on Twitter to ask if there was any chance that Stakar Ogord’s Ravager crew, which is made up of
The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 2, Episode 9, “30 Days and 30 Nights,” which aired Tuesday, March 29, on The CW. Superman & Lois Season 2 has challenged the eponymous couple from all sides, as sinister cult leader Ally Allston has targeted Lois Lane’s journalistic integrity while siding with rogue U.S.
Fullmetal Alchemist’s upcoming live action sequel films have revealed a special behind-the-scenes video! [embedded content] In addition to a peek into the shooting process, fans can enjoy scenes from the new films and insights from Mackenyu Arata, who plays vigilante killer Scar. Fullmetal Alchemist began in 2001 as a manga series by Hiromu Arakawa, going
Source: To Your Eternity Twitter Fantasy anime To Your Eternity has unveiled another trailer for its second season! [embedded content] The trailer features the voices of Reiji Kawashima and Kenjiro Tsuda, who are reprising their roles as Fushi and the Beholder respectively. It also confirmed the staff for the upcoming season. While Season 1 was
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