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Ne Zha 2 North America Box Office: Surpasses One Piece Film: Red( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ne Zha 2’s magic is expanding in North America as it gets a significant increase in the number of theatres. It has surpassed My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission and One Piece Film: Red’s US runs to achieve a remarkable feat. The film is also aiming to earn winning numbers in the region, and viewers are hopping on the trend to watch the animated feature, adding a considerable amount to its record-breaking global collection. Scroll below for the deets.

One Piece Film: Red is a Japanese anime movie by Gorō Taniguchi, produced by Toei Animation. It is the fifteenth feature film of the One Piece film series, released in 2022. It is reportedly the highest-grossing One Piece film in the franchise and the fourth-highest-grossing Japanese film of all time.

In North America, One Piece...

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has established itself as one of the greatest new-generation dark fantasy shows that fans can’t get enough of. Despite the subpar ending, the series has promising arcs and a long list of characters that fans can relate to, which has made them extremely popular. While the series had a very promising storyline, it featured a core issue that made the fans of the series feel quite overwhelmed.

A panel from Jujutsu Kaisen. Credits: Viz Media

Jjk’s plot leaves no room for a breather, which has added to the backlash over the ending that has divided the fanbase on social media. However, it was not only Akutami-Sensei’s magnum opus that followed this idea. Ichirō Ōkouchi and Gorō Taniguchi’s Code Geass also followed this notion.

They were quick to avert backlash as they decided to add some much-needed fillers to add to the series’ storyline.

While most fans agree that the journey a story takes them on is, ultimately, more important than the destination, no one can deny that an impactful ending has the power to make or break an anime. Concluding a story in a way that ties all the plot threads together yet still manages to surprise the audience is no easy feat.

However, some anime exceeded all expectations with their masterfully executed finales - even if the road there was riddled with trials and tribulations. Even anime series that otherwise face plenty of criticism sometimes surprise fans and haters alike by pulling through at the very last moment, creating some of anime’s most outstanding finales.

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Every anime fan loves a great protagonist. However, there are instances where the antagonist is as compelling if not more compelling than the heroes. Multiple series hinge upon the actions of their villains and the sprawling narratives that come with the dynamics of right and wrong.

The interest level for a villain may differ, dependent on the villain's morals, ethics or, most times, their backstory. When the viewer is able to sympathize with the villain or the reasons behind their actions, they can become a great villain in the eyes of many. Fans love a good hero, but some of these villains give just a bit more of a reason to keep the viewer engaged.

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There's a very thing line between heroics and villainy, and lucky for the worlds these protagonists live in, they chose the path of right.

With over 45 years of history, there’s no denying that Gundam is one of the biggest and most influential anime of all time. The imagery and storylines of nearly every installment have become some of the most iconic parts of anime, as have its signature Gunpla model kits, and if a story of any medium decides to reference a mecha anime, odds are it will reference Gundam over anything else.

Few anime franchises can match Gundam’s legacy, but that doesn’t mean there are no anime with similar appeals. Gundam is hardly the only anime to have a good balance of intense action and rich, character-driven drama, and as such, there are countless great anime that do a perfect job of capturing the same sort of appeal that made Gundam such an iconic part of anime. A few of those anime, in particular, are especially worth highlighting, and they...

Code Geass is one of the most popular anime series that gained the international audience’s attention right from the release of its first episode. It is well known for its one of the sharpest storylines in television history and, for sure, has arguably the best anime ending ever.

C.C. from Code Geass | Credits: Studio Sunrise

However, the release of its anime adaptation wasn’t smooth sailing at all. Studio Bones, the animation studio behind the iconic Fullmetal Alchemist series, was a major cause for which it was delayed. But what could have caused such a setback? The answer lies in an unexpected turn of events that left the adaptation temporarily at a standstill.

Code Geass Was Initially Beaten Out by a Different Project From Studio Bones! Lelouch from Code Geass [Credit: Studio Sunrise]

While pitching the idea of Code Geass to the TV stations, the renowned anime studio, Studio Bones overtook...

Ever since Gorō Taniguchi’s Code Geass came out in 2006, anime fans have found an uncanny resemblance between the series and the prominent series Mobile Suit Gundam by Yoshiyuki Tomino that started in 1979. Be it the characters of the series or the narrative, Code Geass feels like it has drawn inspiration from the science fiction series and followed in similar footsteps.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | Credit: Studio Sunrise

Although the theme and the base storyline of the two series are completely different, certain elements and characters of Code Geass draw parallels with Mobile Suit Gundam. Even the dynamics between Lelouch and Suzaku felt like a varied representation of Gundam’s protagonists, Amuro Ray and Char.

However, last year Taniguchi made a major revelation and put an end to the discourse about Code Geass and Gundam’s similarities. He also revealed the difference between Lelouch and Amuro’s characters.

Code Geass is one of the popular anime in the mecha genre. Its finesse’ lies in the outlining of profound elements. This holds especially true to the theme of war, oppression, and unrest. The crude portrayal of a dystopian society sets it apart from most mecha anime. This extends to Lelouch’s character in the series. And there’s more to it.

Lelouch Lamperouge in a still from the series | Credit: Studio Sunrise

Director Gorō Taniguchi highlighted the world-building in the anime. He also outlined the importance of setting. In most aspects, his anime outclasses Naruto and One Piece. This is also reflected in Lelouch’s character in the series.

Code Geass outlines Naruto and One Piece in world-building according to Gorō Taniguchi.

Code Geass is centered on the journey of Lelouch Lamperouge. The series underscores rebellion and rage against oppression. The Holy Empire of Britannia subjects Japan to violence.

Code Geass is one of the most popular anime series that gained the international audience’s attention right from the release of its first episode. It is well known for producing one of the sharpest storylines in television history and, for sure, has arguably the best anime ending ever.

Lelouch Lamperouge from the Code Geass anime series | Credits: Studio Sunrise

However, behind the scenes, there was a point when the creators of the series had to confront a decisive challenge: making the concept of Geass believable for viewers! At this most critical juncture, Director Gorō Taniguchi introduced an idea that certainly changed the game and pushed the show to propel it to legendary status.

According to Taniguchi, Mecha Genre is a Thing of The Past Now C.C. from the Code Geass anime series | Credits: Studio Sunrise

Director Gorō Taniguchi dropped the curtain on the anime’s creative process with...

The Code Geass film trilogy was a series of movie adaptations of the popular anime series, Code Geass: Lelouch of The Rebellion. The films breathed new life into this great story, including some of the original footage from the anime, and some brand-new animated scenes along with surprising twists and turns.

C.C. from the Code Geass anime series | Credits: Studio Sunrise

However, in a resurfaced interview, Series Director Gorō Taniguchi voiced out the arduous process of adapting the series into movies and gave hints on some interesting facts behind its creative hardships. These helped in understanding how the trilogy was developed and came out in the open, and perhaps a new perspective in experiencing these movie masterpieces was made.

The Production of Code Geass Trilogy Movies Faced Numerous Hurdles Lelouch Lamperouge from the Code Geass anime series | Credits: Studio Sunrise

Director Taniguchi openly discussed in the “Code Geass: Lelouch...

Ichirō Ōkouchi’s Code Geass has again taken the entire anime world by storm with the arrival of its third season, Code Geass: Roze of the Recapture. After eagerly awaiting 16 long years, the fandom is thrilled to witness what Ichiro Okouchi has in store for them. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is considered one of the best animes of all time, captivating several viewers thanks to the series’ impressive narrative.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 | Sunrise

From thrilling action scenes to splendid rebellion storytelling, Code Geass enthralls several fans with Lelouch’s rebel act on the Britannia Kingdom. Surprisingly, some fans spotted many references to Pizza Hut, with characters often spending their free time indulging in pizzas, especially C.C. who was shown addicted to pizzas throughout the story. Amusingly, Code Geass’s director broke his silence for too many pizza references in the anime and his revelation is quite intriguing.

Code Geass is an original anime series produced by Sunrise. The series was directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi, while Clamp provided the original character designs. The series introduced us to the exiled prince Lelouch Lamperouge, who would soon become one of the most popular characters in the world of anime, thanks to his intriguing story and his great character development. Now, the series spanned over two major anime seasons, several Ova works, and two movies, alongside a light novel series and several manga iterations.

And while there hasn’t been any new content for a while, we now know that the Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture anime project is going to arrive very soon, with a first trailer for the upcoming project finally available. You can check it out here:

The anime project is going to be set after Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection,...

The highly anticipated new Code Geass anime announced a change in title in light of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.

As reported by Japanese news website Comic Natalie, Code Geass director Gorō Taniguchi announced that "considering the world situation," the production team has changed the name of the upcoming anime from Code Geass: Z of the Recapture to Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture due to the geopolitical issues involved with the letter "Z."

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"Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion" is one of the most anime TV programs out there. It takes about three series-sustaining premises and fuses them into one. In an alternate world where Britain crushed the American Revolution but then fell to Napoleon, the Holy Britannian Empire rules from the North American continent.

Exiled Britannian prince Lelouch lives in the conquered Japan ("Area 11"), waiting for the day when he can take revenge on his father Emperor Charles for the death of his mother, Lady Marianne. He gets his chance when he meets a green-haired witch named Cc, who gives him the "power of a king" — Geass. If Lelouch stares someone in the eye, he can issue one single command that they must obey. He uses his new power to become masked revolutionary "Zero," naming his followers the Black Knights. At the same time, he must also keep a secret identity from his teenage peers,...

Code Geass director Gorō Taniguchi recently reminisced about the anime and his other works in an interview, revealing why the aforementioned mecha series featured so much pizza.

Speaking to FullFrontal, Taniguchi admitted that the Pizza Hut collaboration didn't make much sense for Code Geass, but he and his team decided to have fun with the concept. "Why in hell would they always be eating pizza? (laughs) But since we had to go along with it, I figured we should go all the way. I started having fun with it, and the rest of the staff also got on with it as well," Taniguchi said in the interview.

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Crunchyroll boasts one of the biggest streaming libraries for anime around, and that includes some truly underrated gems. Over the past decade, Crunchyroll has quickly risen to become one of the biggest anime streaming services. In addition to typically getting the rights to the vast majority of anime that release each season, not to mention occasionally financing their own shows, they have an incredibly massive catalog of older anime, so if someone wants to watch either a recent hit or an old favorite, they’ll likely have to look to Crunchyroll.

That being said, there are many anime on Crunchyroll that people don’t pay attention to. Some of the anime listed here are underrated for never making an impact despite their high quality, and others are listed here for being big at one point, but ultimately not having the staying power to retain relevancy in the years following their conclusion.

If the fact that the anime series has been screening since 1999 (and the actual manga since 1997) was not a feat by itself, that the popularity of the franchise reached new heights during the latest years, it definitely is. “One Piece Film: Red” is the 15th in the series and is he highest-grossing film of One Piece, the highest-grossing film of Toei Animation, the highest-grossing film of 2022 in Japan, the 5th highest-grossing anime film of all time in Japan, the 5th highest-grossing Japanese film of all time in Japan, and the 8th highest-grossing film of all time in Japan.

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The Straw Hat Pirates leave for the island of Elegia to attend a concert by Uta, a world-famous singer. After Uta performs her first song (“New Genesis”), Luffy goes on stage to reunite with her, revealing that the two of them know each...

One Piece Film Red is the fifteenth installment in the One Piece film series, adapted from the popular manga of the same name created by Eiichiro Oda. Directed by Gorō Taniguchi and produced by Toei Animation, the movie premiered in Japan on August 6, 2022, and subsequently became available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand later in the same year.

The story revolves around the Straw Hat Pirates, who find themselves attending a mesmerizing music festival where they encounter Uta, a renowned singer with an ethereal voice. As the festival progresses, it is revealed that Uta is none other than the daughter of Shanks, one of the formidable Four Emperors of the Sea. Her presence at the event attracts significant attention, including that of dangerous pirates.

The film features an exceptional voice cast, including Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Usopp, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, and Sanji, along with the introduction of captivating new characters like Uta,...

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It’s hard to say just when One Piece crossed the line from cult manga comic to global media phenomenon.

But with 15 feature films, more than a dozen television specials and multiple video game spin-offs, not to mention Eiichirō Oda’s original comic, which has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates have become as well-known to the current generation of fantasy fans as those of Harry Potter were to the one before.

The latest One Piece feature film, One Piece Film: Red, was the first to go truly global, earning 198 million worldwide as of Dec. 2, according to box office analysts at Comscore, making it the sixth most successful Japanese film of all time.

In the U.S., One Piece Film: Red was one of a string of box office hits for Crunchyroll,...

Festive action comedy made a promising start for distributor Universal Pictures, landing second in the global chart.

World box office December 2-4 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world) Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Disney) 37.8m 733m 20.2m 339.3m 51 2. Violent Night (Universal) 20.4m 20.4m 7.1m 7.1m 73 3. Strange World (Disney) 10.3m 42.3m 5.4m 16.8m 44 4. One Piece Film Red (various) 9m 198.5m 9m 185.1m 29 5. The Menu (Disney) 8.6m 47.2m 5m 22.5m 51 6. Suzume (various) 5.5m 54.3m 5.5m 55.3m 1 7. The Owl (various) 4.8m 10.9m 4.8m 10.9m 1 8. Black Adam (Warner Bros) 4.4m 384.2m 2.7m 219m 75 9. Devotion (Sony) 3.3m 14.6m 0.5m...

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The lasting image of this year’s Lucca Comics and Games convention is a shot of director Tim Burton, waving to a seemingly unending crowd from a balcony in the historic center of this medieval Tuscany town.

That one shot represents how Lucca has evolved from a tiny, hyper-localized convention for comic and game fans into one of the most important pop culture events on the international calendar.

Europe’s largest comics festival (and the world’s number two, larger than San Diego’s Comic-Con and just behind Japan’s Comiket), Lucca Comics and Games has become a hub for the film, TV and games industries, which arrived in force at Lucca 2022, the first proper in-person event since 2019 (last year’s Lucca was in-person but with strict limits on capacity, due to Covid). All of them were pitching to the same 320,000 fans crammed into this historic location,...

As a movie tie-in, it takes some beating. One Piece Film Red has been released as the manga comic strip on which it is based celebrates 25 years of existence and its 1000th published episode, every one of which has been authored by Eiichiro Oda, executive producer of the new film. Think about that. There are people who have grown up with One Piece which has also run as a weekly television series since 1999 — and there have been 14 films in the franchise before this one.

That adds up to a tremendous number of characters with bizarre back stories – and many millions of fans, not all of them in Japan. One Piece Film Red has topped the Japanese box office for 12 weeks, is the biggest movie of 2022 there and just opened at number two in North America.

Outside Japan, it is being promoted as a gateway experience for the uninitiated because it is a stand-alone story.

With major US studios shunning the November 4 release date, Crunchyroll saw an opportunity for its latest Japanese anime title.

World box office November 4-6 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world) Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Black Adam (Warner Bros) 42.9m 319.7m 25.4m 182.3m 77 2. One Piece Film Red (various) 16m 171.9m 6.6m 162.4m 44 3. Ticket To Paradise (Universal) 11.3m 137.2m 2.8m 90.5m 79 4. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (Sony) 9.4m 63.8m 6m 27.2m 49 5. Smile (Paramount) 9.1m 202.9m 5.1m 103.8m 63 6. Prey For The Devil (various) 7.6m 24.9m 3.7m 11.3m 42 7. Home Coming (various) 3.8m 211m 3.8m 211m 7 8. The Banshees Of Inisherin (Disney) 3.1m 10.2m 1.1m...

In a weekend that can perhaps best be described as the calm before the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" storm, DC's "Black Adam" looks poised to come out atop the box office again. The Dwayne Johnson-led superhero flick certainly hasn't been breaking any DC box office records, but it's proven that it has some lasting power with a third weekend that's projected to add 17 million to its overall haul, per The Hollywood Reporter.

That'll move the film's domestic gross past 130 million, per the outlet, while its international gross currently sits at a similar number. The film saw a steep decline in viewership between its first and second weekends, with a 72 drop Friday-to-Friday. This week also saw a 37 drop over last week. Still, there haven't been many major releases in recent weeks, and "Black Adam" continues to best films like the George Clooney and Julia Roberts-led rom-com "Ticket To Paradise...

25 new titles on release this week including ‘Call Jane’, ‘Watcher’.

Oliver Hermanus’ Akira Kurosawa adaptation Living heads a bumper weekend for new releases in UK-Ireland cinemas, with 25 new titles playing across the seven-day period from October 31-November 6.

Released by Lionsgate in 257 cinemas, Living is an English-language adaptation of Kurosawa’s 1952 filmIkiru, with the story moved to the UK in the 1950s. It follows a veteran civil servant – played by Bill Nighy – who receives a medical diagnosis that inspires him to put some fun into his remaining days.

Nighy received one of nine nominations for the film at the British Independent Film Awards (Bifa) this morning,...

This post contains spoilers for "One Piece Film Red."

"One Piece Film Red" is filled with explosive and mind-bending moments that not only features stunning animation and fun world-building but also rewards viewers who have watched or read the series from the beginning. Eiichiro Oda himself said that "One Piece" was nearing its end, and although he's said that several times before, the events and character interactions up to this point all seem to indicate that it may actually be true this time. That's especially the case with "One Piece Film Red," which heavily features one of the most popular characters in the series who has, throughout 1,000 plus episodes of anime, essentially only appeared three times.

I am, of course, talking about the legendary pirate Red-Haired Shanks, Captain of the Red-Haired Pirates, and the man who gave Luffy his signature straw hat, which has now become symbolic of everything "One Piece" related.

Just how far can Luffy stretch? That’s a question “One Piece” fans have been asking for years of the Gum-Gum hero with the go-go-gadget arms. Sure, there are limits to Luffy’s flexibility, but if you look at the pirate adventure series to which he belongs — one that’s been serialized for 25 years running, generating more than 100 books, 1,000-plus anime episodes and 15 theatrical features — it would seem that “One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda can stretch the entire franchise pretty much as far as he pleases.

Case in point: The series’ latest entry, “One Piece Film: Red,” expands into musical territory, focusing on a pop star named Uta who has been made powerful by the Sing-Sing Fruit. “One Piece” characters gain special abilities after consuming Devil Fruit (Gum-Gum is Luffy’s), and Sing-Sing skills allow this chic chanteuse with two-tone hair and a worldwide fan base to whisk listeners...

Why is "One Piece" one of the longest-running animes ever? What's so special about this goofy series about a young boy with the ability to turn his body into rubber, whose dreams of becoming the Pirate King have persisted for nearly 25 years? For a long time, that answer has escaped me, even as I recognized its impact and saw whole stores and statues dedicated to the beloved anime while visiting Japan, or caught a handful of episodes on Cartoon Network. But with "One Piece Film: Red," I kind of get it.

The "One Piece" feature film directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa is a one-off adventure unrelated to the events of the main series, but it manages to capture the wild, frenzied energy of the anime while telling an engaging, if simple, story of a young girl whose dreams warped into something monstrous. Luffy and co. are...

Audiences waiting to see if the record-breaking movie One Piece Film: Red really lives up to its incredibly high expectations will not be disappointed. Directed by Goro Taniguchi and produced by Toei Animation, the movie is written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa (One Piece Film: Gold), with One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda serving as executive producer. The result is an exciting, fast-paced journey that stays true to the franchise's spirit, but also delivers a very original product that fans of One Piece will not want to miss.

One Piece Film: Red opens in the middle of the action: The Straw Hat Pirates are gathered on Elegia, along with people from all over the world, for the first live concert of Uta, the superstar singer. Right off the bat, the movie reveals that Uta is the daughter of the legendary pirate Red-Haired Shanks, and she and Luffy are childhood friends. However, the festive...

When a series gets to the point where its episode count has surpassed one thousand installments, its supplemental feature films number almost twenty, and its (still ongoing) source material has been compiled in over one hundred volumes, the casual observers have been weeded out and what’s left of your audience is the true diehard fans.

For an anime show like “One Piece,” the densely populated pirate saga that’s been broadcasting since 1999, it’s pretty much impossible to simply tune in every once in a while and attempt to follow references to arcs and characters from years prior. The series’ newest film installment, “One Piece Film: Red,” has a similar effect, but is enough of a standalone interlude that someone who hasn’t kept up with the show for many years (i.e. this critic) can still find something to enjoy.

Director Gorō Taniguchi’s film begins, helpfully, with...

“Listen Uta, there’s no peace or equality in this world.”

A lot of anime have left a permanent mark on the animation industry, but there’s an extra level of celebration that’s surrounded Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece and its growing legacy. For some fans of the series, One Piece has been running for their entire lives. It’s accrued more than 1035 episodes and 15 movies, which works out to 420 hours–or 17-and-a-half days–of content. This is a staggering achievement in storytelling, but it’s also turned One Piece into an intimidating property for casual viewers to consume.

One Piece’s feature films take strides to tell more accessible stories and the most recent efforts–Gold and Stampede–have been among the best in the franchise. One Piece Film: Red manages to top those heights, but in a completely unexpected manner. One Piece Film: Red is likely to...

Ten years ago, Lucca Comics & Games expanded its scope with a dedicated film and TV section run by Milan-based entertainment marketing company Qmi, headed by Giovanni Cova, who has been working in tandem on this strand with Lucca chief Emanuele Vietina.

During the course of this decade, Hollywood has become a more integral part of this unique geek meet. Initially with studio premieres, followed by streamers seeking to tap into the proselytizing power of thousands of cosplayers and fan-based communities that descend upon the medieval Tuscan town.

However this year, both Cova and Vietina are particularly proud of how the event is serving as a launching pad for local genre content in a spirit of Italy’s restart, they tell Variety.

It looks like Lucca has returned to its pre-pandemic level. Am I right?

Cova: I am literally moved about the fact that this year, besides the streamers, we have all the major studios,...

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has been a staple of the manga and anime industry for nearly 25 years. Now, more than 1000 episodes later, it appears that Oda’s prolific adventure story is finally preparing for its final act. The One Piece feature films have become exciting ways to push the anime in unexpected directions, but the recent One Piece Film: Red, the franchise’s 15th film, is easily the most unique movie to date. One Piece Film: Red focuses on Red-Haired Shanks and Uta, a revered musician, who just so happens to be his daughter. Uta’s musical performances border on spectacles, but her divine voice makes her a target for nefarious figures.

One Piece Film: Red has broken box office records as the most successful One Piece film to date and the celebrated movie’s English dub is set to hit theaters on Nov. 4th in North America. The film’s director,...

"One Piece" is a sprawling franchise of nearly 25 years, kicking off with Eiichiro Oda's Weekly Shōnen Jump manga in July 1997 before getting a rollicking anime adaptation from Toei Animation. The manga series is known for breaking the World Guinness Record for most printed comic series by one author. "One Piece" follows the Straw Hat gang, lead by Monkey D. Luffy (Colleen Clinkenbeard), whose consumption of a Devil Fruit granted him awesome stretchy powers. Luffy is on a long quest to find the legendary One Piece treasure and claim the King of the Pirates throne.

Now "One Piece" is sailing toward its final arc just when you thought the voyage could go on forever in the endless sea. Commemorating the 1000th anime episode and sending signals of the end is another one of its theatrically released features, "One Piece Film: Red."

At the New York Comic Con panel (hosted by...

On October 6, 2022, Crunchyroll hosted the North American subtitled red carpet premiere of the highly anticipated feature anime film, “One Piece Film Red” at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City. Following the screening, the film’s director participated in a Q&a moderated by Daniel Kurland of Den of Geek.

Premiere attendees included “One Piece Film Red” Director Goro Taniguchi, Shinji Shimizu (Executive Producer) and Hiroaki Shibata (Producer). Toei Animation, Inc. executives include Masayuki Endo (President and CEO) and Lisa Yamatoya (Director of Global Marketing). Crunchyroll executives include Brady McCollum (Chief Operating Officer), and Mitchel Berger. Influencers include: Lena Lemon, Jacki Jing, Stella Chuu, Julian Green (Straw Hat Goofy), Krystal Shanellee Alvin Zhou and more.

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Uta—the most beloved singer in the world whose voice has been described as “otherworldly”—is renowned for concealing her own identity when performing. Now, for the first time ever,...

Global anime destination Crunchyroll will release the anticipated One Piece Film Red in the U.S. and Canada on Nov. 4.

The film, produced by Toei Animation and One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda, will hit theaters in Australia and New Zealand the day before, on Nov. 3, following a release in Austria and Germany Oct. 13. The 15th installment of the global franchise is already the highest grossing yet having taken in over 93M (as of September 8) at the box office in Japan since premiering there August 6.

Crunchyroll and Toei Animation will host a subtitled and dubbed premiere in the U.S. on Oct. 6 in NY to coincide with New York Comic Con.

Oda serves as the executive producer of One Piece Film Red, which is directed by Goro Taniguchi (One Piece Defeat Him! The Pirate Ganzack! Ova), and written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa (One Piece Film: Gold).

The films are based on the...

Have you ever overheard (or gotten caught in the middle of) an argument between a certain type of fan of mainstream English-language comics and a similar type of fan of Japanese anime and manga? Many of us know a Comic Book Guy who dismisses all anime and manga as nothing more than giant robot fights and salacious encounters of big-eyed schoolgirls with tentacle monsters. Then there’s Mr. Otaku, who dismisses the majority of comics and cartoons (especially American ones) as empty slugfests between over-muscled thugs in spandex.

In reality, both art forms actually have a lot of threads in common. The word “anime” is simply the Japanese word for “animation” (or “cartoons”). The word “manga” is simply the Japanese word used to describe what we usually call “comic books” or “graphic novels.” There’s really no fundamental value judgment inherent in any of these words, which simply describe a type of medium,...