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Masako Nozawa, the official Japanese voice actor of Goku, is staying true to her vow of voicing the Dragon Ball character until she's in her late 180s. The iconic voice actor stunned audiences at a recent theatrical showing of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero with her powerful vocal performance of Goku’s signature attack, the Kamehameha Wave, in person.

According to Japan Anime News, Marunouchi Toei, the last movie theater directly operated by Toei and Japan’s final roadside-style cinema, is set to shut down in late July after 65 years, due to the building's redevelopment. To honor the theater's legacy, over 100 classic films will be screened from May 9, 2025, to July 27, 2025. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the 21st animated movie in the Dragon Ball franchise, will air from July 18-24, during the 11th week of screenings. Nozawa, who attended an early re-screening of the Super Hero movie on July 9 at the legendary Toei theater,...

While everyone loves a good fantasy film series or franchise, there's no question that Hollywood movies have become more and more reliant on the idea of sequels in recent years. Massive franchises like Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean dominate box offices to the point that out of the 10 highest-grossing fantasy films of all time, every single one is either part of a film series or a remake of an older movie.

That isn't to say that sequels are bad, but there is a certain power to a movie that doesn't need a sequel. Fantasy films that stand alone and tell complete stories can be far more satisfying to watch than ones that are clearly putting far more energy into establishing franchise potential than into crafting a compelling narrative. And, of course, there are fads like Disney's avalanche of 90s direct-to-video sequels, with their shoestring budgets and disappointingly outsourced animation.

Still going strong since the 1990s, the Yu Yu Hakusho franchise remains incredibly popular in terms of merchandise. Now, the latest pop-up corner event for the brand will feature all-new images that give a more "traditional" look at the characters.

Now taking place in Japan, a new event at the Ikebukuro eeo Store features several Yu Yu Hakusho products in eight different categories. Depicting the characters in both classical and seasonal aesthetics, the store and its online venue are the only places to get these official products, although fans worldwide are enjoying a look at the new artwork. With the brand about to turn 25 years old, this literal throwback line is the best way to look through the ages.

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From the briny waters within One Piece to the vast reaches of space from Cowboy Bebop, the wide world of anime offers plenty of lands, societies and cultures, yet transportation remains a crucial need for many. The lush worldbuilding in many anime titles often require creative solutions when it comes to vehicles, with many anime series forced to think outside the box when it comes to transportation.

The relative mundanity of answering the question of travel presents a unique opportunity for anime series to flex their worldbuilding muscles in answering that need, with some proving more ingenious than others. From All Might’s Hercules vehicle in My Hero Academia to Goku’s Flying Nimbus in Dragon Ball, these vehicles stand apart in terms of creativity and utility, remaining iconic to this very day.

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When it comes to the anime medium, no genre is more popular than shonen. Initially targeted toward the male teenage demographic, shonen anime has become an international phenomenon that now appears on millions of TV screens around the world, due in large part to its ability to consistently spawn hit series like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and Demon Slayer.

Although there is plenty of variety in the shonen genre, one thing that is part of almost every single major shonen franchise is high-stakes action, and as a result, the medium's most popular characters often undergo substantial power-ups. These power-ups have spawned some of the most iconic moments, scenes and narrative developments in anime history, cementing their status as one of the most important tropes in shonen media.

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Despite ending decades ago, Yoshihiro Togashi's Yu Yu Hakusho franchise continues to be one of the most iconic anime brands of all time. This continues to this day, with a major Japanese shopping site that caters to fans around the globe now offering several collectibles based on the series using some exclusive new artwork.

The new Yu Yu Hakusho collection from Amnibus features different acrylic collectibles such as cards and stands. Yusuke, Kurama and the rest of the gang are on display, with some of the items available only as preorder bonuses. The items are currently available to be ordered individually or as a set, with Amnibus offering international delivery via the Buyee shipping service.

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Inuyasha fans can look forward to an exciting December, as Inuyasha: The Final Act -- a direct anime sequel to the first Inuyasha series -- has found a new streaming home.

Per Whats On Netflix, Inuyasha: The Final Act will be added to the streaming platform's anime collection on Dec. 1. Inuyasha, Rumiko Takahashis beloved romance-fantasy manga-turned-anime, has been a long-standing fan favorite since the anime's original debut in 2000. Inuyasha follows the story of Kagome Higurashi, a modern-day teenage girl who is transported to Japan's Sengoku period through a magical well. There, she meets Inuyasha, a half-demon, and together, they embark on a journey to recover the shards of the Shikon Jewel, a powerful artifact that can grant immense power.

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Yakuza Fianc is the romance anime of the season, and it presents quite the questionable (yet addicting to watch) duo. Yoshino Somei and Kirishima Miyama are the grandchildren of two very high-ranking members of the Yakuza who've become engaged. Yoshino is a tough girl who stands her ground and possesses a head of beautiful red hair, and Kirishima is a masochistic young man with numerous red flags to match.

In spite of Kirishimas more concerning qualities, many fans have grown to love their uniquely compelling dynamic, as Kirishima's devotion to Yoshino is nothing short of endearing. And though their incredibly interesting and mildly problematic relationship is one that is hard to replicate, there are a great many anime couples with similar enemies to lovers dynamics.

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Following the success of anime shows like The Seven Deadly Sins and My Happy Marriage, Netflix is producing an original anime film. Titled My Oni Girl, the fantasy film signifies the importance of expressing one’s emotions, showcasing how repressing those can turn a human into an oni, a mythical demon.

This beautiful message is given in the movie through the story of a people-pleaser boy and a carefree demon girl. If the plot sounds exciting, here is everything you should know about My Oni Girl.

When will My Oni Girl be Released on Netflix?

My Oni Girl will be available to stream globally on Netflix on Friday, May 24th. Meanwhile, the film will debut in Japanese theaters simultaneously. The movie has a runtime of 112 minutes. My Oni Girl can only be watched with an active Netflix subscription, which costs $6.99 monthly with a standard ad-supported plan.

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Ahead of a May 24 debut in Japanese theaters and on Netflix worldwide, a new trailer released today for Studio Colorido's My Oni Girl previews the original anime film's theme song, "Truth in Lies" by Zutomayo (who also provides "Blues in the Closet" as an insert song), and shows Hiiragi and Tsumugi up against the world together. A new poster visual was also unveiled. Main Poster Visual Supporting cast members joining leads Kensho Ono and Miyu Tomita include Shintaro Asanuma, Aya Yamane, Tomoko Shiota, Shiro Saito, Mio Tanaka, Satsuki Yukino, Shozo Sasaki, Noriko Hidaka, Satoshi Mikami and Hisako Kyoda. Related: Studio Colorido Announces Original Anime Film My Oni Girl for May 2024 Release Tomotaka Shibayama ( A Whisker Away ) helms the film as director and co-screenwriter with Yuki Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ) at Studio Colorido, alongside character designer Masafumi Yokota ( Shine on! Bakumatsu Bad Boys ) and music composer Nami Kubota ( The Stranger by the Shore...

Hitting movie theaters this weekend:

Battle: Los Angeles – Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan

Mars Needs Moms – Seth Green, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler

Red Riding Hood – Amanda Seyfried, Lukas Haas, Gary Oldman

Suing the Devil – (limited) Malcolm McDowell, Shannen Fields, Corbin Bernsen

Movie of the Week

Red Riding Hood

The Stars: Amanda Seyfried, Lukas Haas, Gary Oldman

The Plot: Set in a medieval village that is haunted by a werewolf, a young girl (Seyfried) falls for an orphaned woodcutter, much to her family’s displeasure.

The Buzz: Amanda Seyfried has grown on me, more and more as she’s aged. I loved her in Chloe. She’s stunning in Red Riding Hood‘s trailer, heck, everything looks fantastic here. From what I’ve seen so far, I’m entirely sold on the art direction, the cinematography, the high saturation color-push, the entire visual approach. When I first heard this...