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The official website for the upcoming TV anime Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata has released a new character visual for the protagonist, Shion. The character, voiced by Megumi Han (Gon Freecss in Hunter x Hunter ), is described as: "He was reincarnated in another world with a longing for magic. He is good at studying, and a shy person who likes to be alone. He mindlessly begins to study 'magic.'" Shion Character Trailer Related: Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Anime Broadcasts in January 2025 The TV anime adaptation of Kazuki Kaburagi's isekai fantasy light novel series Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata is set to premiere in January 2025. Kazuoumi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs the TV anime at Studio Deen . Keiichiro Ochi ( The Many Sides of Voice Actor Radio ) provides the series composition, Takayuki Noguchi ( The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten ) provides the character designs, and Kei Yoshikawa ( InAnother World...

A new, very important cast member joins the ranks of Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 —and she's taking the role on from her mother. Megumi Han will be playing Sasha, the niece of protagonist Susumu Kodai. Besides being Kodai's only remaining blood relative, Sasha plays a very important role in the story going forward. Related: Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 2nd Chapter Teaser Trailer Announces Release Date Han's mother, voice actress Keiko Han, voiced Sasha in the original 1980 Be Forever Yamato film. Megumi Han is an accomplished voice actor in her own right as well, with roles including Kana Arima in Oshi no Ko and Meimei in The Apothecary Diaries . Related: Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 Releases New First Chapter Trailer Be Forever Yamato Rebel 3199 is based on the feature film Be Forever Yamato ( Yamato yo Towa ni ) in 1980, and also includes some elements from the third original TV series Space Battleship...

This is an antler alert! All 12 episodes of My Deer Friend Nokotan 's doe-lightful English dub, and all the buck-wild antics that come with it, will begin streaming on Crunchyroll from Thursday, October 10 . Here's the core English voice cast for the absurd comedy series: My Deer Friend Nokotan English Dub Cast Noko Shikanoko voiced by Trina Deuhart Torako Koshi voiced by Roo Ryder Anko Koshi voiced by Sarah Thomas Meme Bashame voiced by Bay Doxey Neko Nekoyamada voiced by Meagan Johnson Kinu Tanukikoji voiced by Nickolette Kong Chiharu Tsubameya voiced by Abby Pasion Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Key Art Related: Dan Da Dan English Dub Launches on Crunchyroll Today Based on the manga by Oshioshio, Masahiko Ota directed My Deer Friend Nokotan at Wit Studio, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Ayumu Tsujimura and music by Yasuhiro Misawa ( Hinamatsuri ). Crunchyroll...

Some of the most powerful Shonen anime protagonists are voiced by female voice actresses. You might be thinking that it couldn’t be Your favorite character, but you’d be wrong. If you are a fan of Naruto, Dragon Ball, Pokemon, One Piece, or any other such series, congratulations, the hero you love is voiced by a woman.

In an interview with the New York Times, the voice actresses of some of the most popular Shonen heroes gathered to deliver their views of the characters as well as address how surprised fans are when they realize the truth behind these characters.

Naruto’s Voice Actress Reveals the Reaction of Shocked Fans Naruto is voiced by Maile Flanagan | Credits: Studio Pierrot

In the interview, three prominent voice actresses appeared to share tidbits about their jobs. Maile Flanagan voices Naruto, Amanda Miller voices Boruto and Colleen Clinkenbeard is the voice actress for Luffy.

Soon after the streaming of the final 12th episode in Japan last night, the official website for the My Deer Friend Nokotan TV anime posted a new music video for the opening theme song "Shikairo Days" composed with various footage from the anime. The song performed by the anime's four main voice cast members as their respective characters — Megumi Han (as Noko Shikanoko), Saki Fujita (as Torako Koshi), Rui Tanabe (as Anko Koshi), and Fuka Izumi (as Meme Bashame) — reached No. 1 on Spotify's viral chart in Japan, and the creditless opening movie released on YouTube has topped 25 million views to date. "Shikairo Days" Special Anime Music Video My Deer Friend Nokotan Creditless Opening Movie Sento-kun , the mascot character of Nara Prefecture, made a guest appearance in the final episode of the anime, and a special visual featuring a collaboration between Nokotan and Sento-kun has also been released. Additionally, to...

Summer is coming to a close which means it’s time to see which opening themes from the summer season you all voted as your favorites. In a rare and unexpected case, I have Six openings for you this time instead of the usual five! There’s no tiebreaker to separate this deadlock so you get an extra opening this time around to listen to along with all of the others. It’s time to dive in and find out which openings from the summer season you voted as your favorites! #5: Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! - "Tsuyogaru Girl" by BotchiBoromaru feat. Mossa of Necry Talkie (5 percent) Nothing quite like starting off this season’s list with something that’s upbeat and fun to listen to! The perfect kind of opening theme energy is here as you’re ready to jam along with the song and then get to...

In a surprising update for fans of the ongoing anime Oshi no Ko, Episode 10 of Season 2 has been delayed. The news was revealed right after the broadcast of Episode 9, much to the disappointment of eager viewers.

Instead of the anticipated continuation, a special recap episode will air next week, featuring interviews with Megumi Han, the voice actor of Kana, and Manaka Iwami, the voice actor of Akane. Additionally, a recap of episodes 1 to 9 will be narrated by Takeo Otsuka, the voice actor of Aqua. This news comes from the anime’s official X handle.

The delay is brief, with Episode 10 now scheduled to air on September 11, 2024, at 11 pm Jst. The episode will first air on Tokyo Mx, followed by other local television networks in Japan. International fans can stream the episode on Hidive. While the official reason for the delay has not been disclosed, some reputable anime news accounts have...

Ahead of a 2025 broadcast, the official accounts for the recently announced Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata ( Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World ) anime today released the fantasy series' first character trailer for Sion, who's voiced by Megumi Han (Gon in Hunter x Hunter ). Related: Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata Anime Announced for 2025 Based on the light novels by Kazuki Kaburagi and Kururi, Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata at Studio Deen, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ), character designs by Takayuki Noguchi ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ) and music by Kei Yoshikawa and Kana Hashiguchi. The story follows two siblings from a minor noble family: Marie, the outdoorsy elder sister, and Sion, a shy bookworm who loved magic in his past life. When Sion one day asks his father about the existence...

In the previous episodes, Oshi No Ko Season 2 has been dealing with how the author of Tokyo Blade was not satisfied with the script of the stage play adaptation. This discontent put the rehearsals for the stage play on hold.

While that was the main issue in focus, we also get to see crumbs of Ruby, and also the date between Aqua and Akane.

However, the important turnaround was when Aqua, realizing why Abiko might be having an issue with the screenplay, comes up with a plan to help convince her otherwise. The date certainly played a role in this.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 4 will look to resolve the issues between the screenwriter Goa and mangaka Abiko, who is shown to be going through a lot of stress thanks to the hectic serialization schedule of her manga! The cast might finally overcome the obstacle and continue with the stage play adaptation after all.

After a gripping first two episodes, the stage for the Tokyo Blade arc is slowly being set. The previous episode ended with the shocking revelation that the Tokyo Blade author, Abiko Samejima, demanded a complete rewrite of the script, putting rehearsals on indefinite hold. As tensions rise, questions were raised on whether the play can move forward under these new constraints.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 is poised to determine the fate of the Tokyo Blade stage play amid a major script overhaul and also build on the character dynamics that were explored in the flashback of the previous episode.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 2 Preview:

The official website of Oshi No Ko revealed the premise of Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 3. It is as follows:

Under Akane’s guidance, Aqua watched a stage play for the first time at the theater where “Tokyo Blade” was being performed. There, Aqua...

This year, July 15 marks Marine Day ( Umi no Hi) in Japan. The public holiday, usually observed on the third Monday in July, celebrates the importance of the ocean to the island nation. This year, the stars of Oshi no Ko are getting in on the festivities! The show's official social media account shared new art depicting Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima at the beach: Related: Oshi no Ko TV Anime Season 2 Releases New Commercial The series's official YouTube channel also shared a new video for the occasion, featuring newly recorded dialogue from Manaka Iwami (as Akane) and Megumi Han (as Kana): Related: Oshi no Ko Season 2 Anime Previews Ending Song in New Trailer The first season of the Oshi no Ko TV anime is currently streaming on Hidive, with the second season now underway. The manga, written by Aka Akasaka ( Kaguya-sama: Love is War ) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari...

This summer’s anime shows are off to a weird start with “My Deer Friend Nokotan.” Right away, the bizarro comedy about a girl with deer antlers captured fans’ attention. The animation studio Wit and director Masahiko Ohta delivered a super strange premiere that left viewers super pumped for episode two.

The story follows Torako, an ex-troublemaker trying to be a good student now. But her normal life does a total 360 when she meets Nokotan. That’s what everyone calls the girl with deer antlers! In the first episode, “Girl Meets Deer,” the silly scenario had me laughing. At the same time, I was intrigued by Torako and Nokotan’s odd friendship unfolding.

Reviewers and audiences agree that balancing bizarre humor with heartfelt characters and laugh-out-loud visuals is no easy feat. But this show nails it! The animation is insanely creative too. In fact, some say it gives off similar...

Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World Gets Anime Adaptation Slated for 2025 Release - Main Image

Another isekai series is coming soon, as Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World has confirmed its anime adaptation with a 2025 release date window. Join Shion on his quest to bring magic to a world devoid of it in this thrilling fantasy anime.

Magic Maker Light Novel Series Announces Anime Adaptation

The isekai fantasy light novel series Magic Maker ~Isekai Maho no Tsukurikata~ (or How to Perform Alternate World Magic in English) confirmed that it is getting a TV anime adaptation by Studio Deen (of Sasaki and Miyano fame).

Also revealed were details about the anime’s cast and staff, along with a teaser visual and trailer highlighting the show’s magical fantasy setting and characters.

The anime’s announcement comes seven years after the original light novel by Kazuki...

A world of sword and sorcery without the sorcery? Fantasy series Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata ( Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World ) is on the way to fix that, following today's announcement of an anime adaptation slated for 2025 . A teaser trailer and visual were released, along with the main staff and cast that features Megumi Han (Gon in Hunter x Hunter ) as Sion and Ai Kakuma (Nefertima in Fluffy Paradise ) as Marie. Teaser Visual Related: Quality Assurance in Another World Anime Opening, Ending Song Music Videos Streamed Based on the light novels by Kazuki Kaburagi and Kururi, Kazuomi Koga ( Rent-a-Girlfriend ) directs Magic Maker: Isekai Mahou no Tsukurikata at Studio Deen, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi ( Go! Go! Loser Ranger! ), character designs by Takayuki Noguchi ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody ) and music by Kei Yoshikawa and Kana Hashiguchi. The story follows...

The first episode of Oshi No Ko Season 2 set the tone for the season – giving a glimpse into what the Tokyo Blade arc will be like. Tokyo Blade – the hit fantasy manga within the universe of Oshi No Ko was explored in the previous episode as Aqua, Kana and Akane all started prepping for their roles in the stage play.

While Akane struggled to connect with her character, Aqua was focused on his goal of finding out more about Ai and unearth clues to her murder. On top of that, the situation escalated as the mangaka of Tokyo Blade, Abiko Samejima was not satisfied with the stage play’s script.

Oshi No Ko Season 2, episode 2 will delve more into author’s decision and her personality as she visits the Lala Lai troupe’s rehearsal. The episode is sure to have some intense drama.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 2 Preview:

The...

It's almost time to welcome the My Deer Friend Nokotan anime to the Summer 2024 anime season! The series from Wit Studio begins on July 7, but the creditless versions of the opening and ending videos have already made their way online. The opening song is “Shikairo Days” from the Deer Club, which is made up of the voices actors for the in-series chaotic school club. The ending song has Megumi Han and Saki Fujita performing “Shika-senbei no Uta” in character as Shikanoko Noko and Koshi Torako. My Deer Friend Nokotan Creditless Opening My Deer Friend Nokotan Creditless Ending Related: My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime Character Trailer Highlights Anko Based on the manga by Oshioshio, Masahiko Ota directs My Deer Friend Nokotan at Wit Studio, with Takashi Aoshima on series composition, Ayumu Tsujimura on character designs and Yasuhiro Misawa ( Hinamatsuri ) on music. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of...

Almost a year after its first season concluded, the popular idol anime Oshi no Ko is returning with its second season on July 3, 2024. Diving into the Tokyo Blade arc, which follows Aqua’s involvement in a stage play adaptation of a popular manga with a dark secret, the first episode sets the tone for what will follow in the season.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 1 Preview:

The official website of Oshi No Ko revealed the premise of Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 1. It is as follows:

Rehearsals for “Tokyo Blade” have begun. Aqua uses even acting as a means to pursue the truth behind Ai’s death. However, the presence of Himekawa, the star actor of the Lala Lai theater troupe, strongly stimulates the cast!

Staff involved in Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 1 includes:

Screenplay: Jin Tanaka Storyboard: Kuniyasu Nishina Episode Director: Kuniyasu Nishina Color Script: Saori Tachibana, Kuniyasu Nishina...

The deer-disliking Student Council members of the My Deer Friend Nokotan anime were revealed today in the second trailer for the adaptation of Oshioshio’s manga series. Galloping along is also a new key visual of the four Deer Club members and the unveiling of the opening and ending theme tunes. Joining the cast of My Deer Friend Nokotan as the Student Council members are: Nekoyamada Neko (Neko-chan) voiced by Yurika Kubo (Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live! School Idol Project) Tanukikouji Kinu (Tanuki) voiced by Rio Tsuchiya (Madoka Higuchi in The iDOLM@Ster Shiny Colors ) Tsubameya Chiharu (Tsubame) voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki (Alice Nakiri in Food Wars! Shokugeki no Souma ) The opening theme song, which is previewed in the above trailer, is “Shikairo Days” by the Deer Club, which is made up of the voices actors for the in-series chaotic school club. The ending theme song is “Shika-senbei no Uta...

TV Asahi aired a special program on April 21, 2024, dedicating nearly three hours to unveil the top 20 favorite anime songs as voted by non-Japanese anime fans. The program aimed to explore the widespread popularity of Japanese anime culture and its music overseas.

The program was hosted by comedy duo Bakusho Mondai along with Eiji Wentz and featured insights from various guests and voice actors, including Daisuke Sakuma from Snow Man, Miho Watanabe, Yuriko Tiger, Megumi Han, Ryo Horikawa, Rica Matsumoto, and Yuko Miyamura.

After conducting a survey among 1,740 anime fans living abroad, the program revealed the highly anticipated rankings, shedding light on the most beloved anime songs among overseas fans.

Checkout the top 20 anime songs loved by foreign fans below:

20. “Guren no Yumiya” by Linked Horizon (Attack on Titan)

19. “Shinzo wo Sasageyo!” by Linked Horizon (Attack on Titan)

18. “Akuma no Ko” by Ai Higuchi (Attack on Titan)

17. “Tank! by Seatbelts (Cowboy...

This July we'll be treated to Wit Studio's anime adaptation of school comedy manga My Deer Friend Nokotan , and the official accounts have been rolling out short character trailers to get everyone ready. The latest offers up a quick look at Anko Koshi, as voiced by Rui Tanabe. Previous character videos so far include one for Noko Shikanoko (Va: Megumi Han): And one for Torako Koshi (Va: Saki Fujita): Related: My Deer Friend Nokotan Anime Adaptation by Wit Studio Announced for July 2024 Based on the manga by Oshioshio, Masahiko Ota will direct My Deer Friend Nokotan at Wit Studio, with series composition by Takashi Aoshima, character designs by Ayumu Tsujimura and music by Yasuhiro Misawa ( Hinamatsuri ). Seven Seas Entertainment publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Girl meets elk-girl—and chaos ensues! No one knows Torako used to be a delinquent. All...

Last year was a standout year for animation, and 2024 is already shaping up to be another banger. While a majority of the high-profile animation releases are due out later this summer, the first quarter of 2024 has already been promising. We at /Film are constantly singing the praises of animation as a medium, and doing our best to course-correct the ignorant idea that animation is only for children. Admittedly, this list is going to look mighty small for the time being, but it will be updated throughout the year as more films become available. As we noted last year, animation is one of the only mediums where global cinema is given an equal footing to studio-produced films in America, with the artistic visuals serving as a universal language that we can all enjoy. Meaning, this list is not limited to Hollywood animation releases ... and that's a good thing. As for now,...

Today, it has been officially confirmed that the popular manga My Deer Friend Nokotan by Oshioshio, which has been published since 2019, is going to get an anime adaptation and the release date of the first episode has already been confirmed – the series will premiere on July 7, 2024 on Tokyo Mx and other networks.

Oshioshio’s hit comedy / slice-of-life manga series has been published by Kodansha since 2019, and as of the time of writing, four collected volumes have been published. It is not that common for a manga series to receive an anime adaptation so quickly these days, but My Deer Friend Nokotan seems to be an exception, which suggests that the series is doing fairly well and that the series wants to capitalize on that success.

Wit Studios is producing the series, and some key staff members have also been confirmed. We, thus, know that Masahiko Oota (Onipan!, Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!...

The Anime Trending Awards have been an important anime award for some time now, and what is special about them is that they always reflect the voice of the fans. The awards are given based on how many votes a series receives. On March 10, the winners of the 10th Annual Anime Trending Awards were announced and here is the full list of winners based on the categories:

Anime of the Year: Heavenly Delusion (Production I.G) Anime Movie of the Year: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (Clap) Boy of the Year: Guel Jeturk (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury S2) Girl of the Year: Kana Arima (【Oshi No Ko】) Supporting Boy of the Year: Guel Jeturk (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury S2) Supporting Girl of the Year: Kana Arima (【Oshi No Ko】) Couple Ship of the Year: Kyoutarou x Anna (The Dangers In My Heart...

The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases , an upcoming TV anime based on the series of fantasy light novels, has announced three additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2024. The new cast members include: Mylene voiced by Aimi (Misha Jur in I'm in Love with the Villainess ) Mylene character visual Beatrice voiced by Megumi Han (Amit in Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts ) Beatrice character visual Akira voiced by Mariya Ise (Serie in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ) Akira character visual The original The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases light novels are written by Shin Kouduki, illustrated by Chocoan, and published in Japan by To Books under their To Bunko imprint. An English language version is also available from J-Novel Club. Kazuomi Koga directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studios Studio Deen and Marvy Jack. The Banished Former Hero Lives as...

The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 revealed the line-ups for its main stages, Red, Blue and Green, on Jan 19, 2024.

AnimeJapan 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23-24, 2024.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red & Green Stage: Closed stage with assigned seating. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Blue Stage: Open stage with assigned seating for seated viewing near the stage front. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Limited free viewing at the rear due to space constraints.

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

Red Stage AnimeJapan 2024 Line-up: Date: March 23, 2024 Timings (Jst)Event NameMembers attending09:15 – 09:50Suicide Squad ISEKAIAnna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more10:25 – 11:00Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationYumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kayano, Yuuki Takada, Yuiko Ohara11:35 – 12:10i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!

"Vampire In The Garden", the upcoming Wit Studio, Japanese-produced anime feature, is directed by Ryoutarou Makihara, starring Megumi Han as 'Momo' and Yu Kobayashi as 'Vampire Queen Fine', streaming May 16, 2022 on Netflix:

"...in a world where vampires and humans live together, 'Momo' and 'Fine' travel the world in search of 'Paradise'. But all Momo wants to do is play the violin and revel in the power of beautiful music..."

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Netflix has revealed 40 anime titles that will bow on the service in 2022, including new shows and returning fan favorites.

Titles revealed at the AnimeJapan 2022 event include “Thermae Romae Novae,” launching on Monday, which is part of the partnership that the streamer had announced in 2020 with six anime creators. Other highlights include “Kotaro Lives Alone,” and Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure. It also features family-friendly anime films like action blockbuster “Bubble,” which premiered at the Berlinale earlier this year and Studio Colorido’s “Drifting Home.”

Netflix also revealed the return of the latest season in the “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” universe, “Stone Ocean,” which will continue for episodes 13-24 later this year.

During the AnimeJapan stage event, Netflix provided sneak peeks into upcoming titles including new character art and main casts for “The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh,” with the first part premiering in 2022, and art and main trailer of “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045...

"Vampire In The Garden", the upcoming Wit Studio, Japanese-produced anime feature, is directed by Ryoutarou Makihara, starring Megumi Han as 'Momo' and Yu Kobayashi as 'Vampire Queen Fine', streaming on Netflix in 2022: 

"...in a world where vampires and humans live together, 'Momo' and 'Fine' travel the world in search of 'Paradise'. But all Momo wants to do is play the violin and revel in the power of beautiful music..." 

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Disney+ has released the trailer and unveiled the Japanese and English dub voice casts for Star Wars: Visions, its upcoming anthology series from Lucasfilm composed of short films centered on the Star Wars universe. The series launches September 22 on Disney+. Watch the trailer above.

Lucy Liu, Neil Patrick Harris, George Takei, Alison Brie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are among the English voice cast for the series that tells new Star Wars stories through the singular style and tradition of Japanese anime.

“Lucasfilm is partnering with seven of the most talented anime studios in Japan to bring their signature style and unique vision of the Star Wars galaxy to this inspired new series,” said James Waugh, executive producer and VP Franchise Content & Strategy at Lucasfilm. “Their stories showcase the full spectrum of bold storytelling found across Japanese animation, each told with a freshness and voice that expands our understanding of what a Star Wars story can be,...

Disney+ has released trailers, in both Japanese and with English dubbing, for Star Wars: Visions, an anthology series from Lucasfilm that tells new stories in the style and tradition of Japanese anime.

The nine-part series will be released in its entirety on Wednesday, Sept. 22; the English-dubbed trailer appears above, the Japanese-language trailer is embedded down below.

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We’ve got a brand new trailer to share with you for Netflix’s upcoming Ultraman anime series! The series is an adaptation of the manga by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shiguchi, which serves as a sequel to the original 1966 Ultraman series. I love that this is going to be a continuation of the original story, and it looks like it’s going to be great! I also dig the the animation style and design work.

Here’s the synopsis that was released for the series:

“Several years have passed since the events of Ultraman, with the legendary “Giant of Light” now a memory, as it is believed he returned home after fighting the many giant aliens that invaded the Earth. Shin Hayata’s son Shinjiro seems to possess a strange ability, and it is this ability, along with his father’s revelation that he was Ultraman, that leads Shinjiro...

During their Anime Lineup Presentation event at the Akiba Theatre in Tokyo today, Netflix unveiled their slate of Anime programming for 2019.

The new lineup is an expansion of their successful original Anime programming which includes Devilman Crybaby and B: the Beginning. Netflix announced that they would be revisiting some of the most beloved stories that many Anime fans already know and love, including Ultraman, Neon Genesis Evangelion and Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac.

The news comes after Netflix made their first-ever Asia showcase earlier this month where they announced the addition of Pacific Rim, Altered Carbon, Cagaster of an Insect Cage, Yasuke, and Trese to their anime slate. The slate continues Netflix’s global reach when it comes to original content, telling stories from Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and South Korea.

Watch the trailers and read the full details of what was presented during today’s Tokyo event.

Rilakkuma and...

Away from Hollywood’s stifling commercial limits, Fumiyo Kouno’s manga about a young bride in wartime Japan has no illusions regarding the human price of war. Young Suzu takes in a new family, endures the hardships of a militarized country and wartime privations, but nobody is ready for what’s coming. Sunao Katabuchi’s historical drama makes stunning use of animation.

In this Corner of the World

Blu-ray + DVD

Shout! Factory

2016 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 128 min. / Kono sekai no katasumi ni / Street Date November 14, 2017 / 22.97

Japanese Voices: Non, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Megumi Han, Natsuki Inaba, Nanase Iwai; English Voices: Laura Post, Kira Buckland, Barbara Goodson, Todd Haberkorn, Jason Palmer.

Character design: Hidenori Matsubara

Original Music: Kotringo

Written by Sunao Katabuchi, Chie Uratani, from the manga by Fumiyo Kouno

Produced by Taro Maki, Masao Maruyama

Directed by Sunao Katabuchi

American feature films are now a commercial desert dominated by expensive blockbusters, with a...

In This Corner Of The World Review In This Corner of the World (2017) Film Review from the 23rd Annual Los Angeles Film Festival, a movie directed by Sunao Katabuchi, starring Non, Megumi Han, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Natsuki Inaba, Nanase Iwai, Minori Omi, Daisuke Ono, Tengai Shibuya, [...]

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