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Batman is one character that’s universally known and loved by fans around the world. While the face of the vigilante keeps changing, be it live-action or animation, the thrill and mystery remain the same, which makes him the most intriguing and important character in the comic book genre. Every generation has a Dark Knight, be it Michael Keaton, Christian Bale or Robert Pattinson, and in cases where one grew up on the animated series, it's Kevin Conroy’s voice that defines their experience. Interestingly, a Batman movie is climbing the streaming charts which features none of the aforementioned talents.

Per FlixPatrol, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, a sequel to 2018's Batman Ninja, is steadily climbing the HBO Max worldwide streaming charts. The anime superhero film directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi is currently at #3, standing tall behind Sinners and A Minecraft Movie. Written by Kazuki Nakashima, the movie...

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HBO Max is a little light in terms of content in the upcoming month, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to watch, as Sinner will be making its much-anticipated streaming release in July. Just like every month, Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 new movies coming to HBO Max in July 2025.

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Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is a Japanese superhero action film co-directed by Junpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the 2025 film follows Batman and his allies as they team up to fight against a group of superpowered people known as the Yakuza League. Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League’s English voice cast includes Joe Daniels, Houston Hayes,...

The only one of the remaining Emperor of the Sea in One Piece is Red Haired Shanks. The other three have all been toppled and replaced by younger, more active pirates. Monkey D. Luffy is first called an Emperor for defying Big Mom. He earns the position through toppling Kaido. Blackbeard stole Whitebeard's Devil Fruit and decimated his crew. Hachinosu is a pirate stronghold unlike any other. Buggy the Clown is the Emperor no one expected. However, he's a widly dangerous threat to the World Government. The sheer number of pirates that follow Buggy and the other former Warlords that work with him make Buggy a force to be reckoned with. Cross Guild is strange compared to the other Emperor crews, but they have a surprising amount of influence and undeniable power.

Of the current Emperor crews, the Cross Guild is the most focused on money and directly affecting the...

The official website for streaming service Hidive today announced cast members for an English-dubbed version of Fall 2024 fantasy anime Loner Life in Another World , which is scheduled to begin releasing weekly on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:00pm Est. John Swasey ( The Eminence in Shadow ) helms the series as English Adr Director with the below cast. Loner Life in Another World English Dub Cast Haruka voiced by Nathan Wilson Class Rep voiced by Monica Rial Cooking Girl voiced by Alyssa Marek Delinquent A voiced by Ben McLaughlin Delinquent B voiced by Andrew Love Delinquent E voiced by James Marler Delinquent F voiced by Shane Fenimore Elf voiced by Hilary Haag Fish Girl voiced by Elissa Cuellar Gal A voiced by Karlii Hoch Gal D voiced by Natalie Rial Gal Leader voiced by Kira Vincent Davis Vermilio Gatek voiced by John Hallmark Girl Shield voiced by Allison Sumrall Gymnastics voiced by Alissa...

SirJuliusCosplay flawlessly captures Dracule Mihawk's iconic look. Attention to detail in the costume and prop design is impressive. The cosplay fosters a new appreciation for the One Piece character.

Dracule Mihawk has become one of the most beloved One Piece antagonists, and SirJuliusCosplay makes the villian look more epic than ever. Not only is his resume stacked with impressive titles such as Former Warlord of the Sea and The Worlds Strongest Swordsman, but he has served as Roronoa Zoros arch-nemesis as he seeks to claim his throne as the greatest swordsman. Furthermore, Mihawks character design is iconic, combining the instantly recognizable styles of a pirate and a Spanish swordsman.

Mihawk is the perfect One Piece villain to bring to life, but also one of the hardest, from his intricately detailed open coat to his oversized golden sword, which heavily resembles the yellow crucifix that dangles from his neck. However, despite...

The Marines of One Piece had to adapt to the changing world and the rise of new pirates in order to maintain their power. The Seven Warlords of the Sea were pardoned for their crimes and granted protection by the World Government in exchange for performing tasks and obeying summons. The Warlord system was eventually dissolved due to the actions of some Warlords, leading to the former Warlords becoming targets of the powerful Navy and creating new enemies for the World Government.

After Gold Roger's execution and the onset of the Great Pirate Era, swarms of new pirates cropped up everywhere. The Marines of One Piece were responsible for driving back those pirates no small feat, given how many there are. The world was changing, and the Marines had to change with it if they were going to maintain power. Meanwhile, the Four Emperors of the New World were...

The anime medium is popular for many reasons, but there's no denying that its spectacular fight scenes and high emotional stakes have played a role in its rise to prominence. Many of the most beloved anime in the world feature combat on a consistent basis, and as various genres have evidenced, nothing drives a series forward like the potential for a long-awaited rematch.

An iconic anime battle might not receive a rematch for various reasons, such as time constraints within the plot or a shift in the trajectory of the characters. However, some rematches absolutely must take place as they have far too much potential for their narratives to ignore. Memorable clashes between Dragon Ball Super's Goku and Beerus, as well as Jujutsu Kaisen's Satoru Gojo and Ryomen Sukuna, immediately set the stage for their respective series, but perhaps even more importantly, they set up potential rematches that...

Ahead of an exclusive premiere at Anime Boston this weekend, streaming service Hidive announced the English dub cast and crew for Summer 2023 isekai fantasy anime The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior , which will be released weekly on the platform from April 10 . English Voice Cast Pride voiced by Karlii Hoch Stale voiced by James Marler Tiara voiced by Brittney Karbowski Arthur voiced by Adam Gibbs Gilbert voiced by Jay Hickman Val voiced by Jeremy Gee Albert voiced by Brandon Hearnsberger Callum voiced by Courtland Johnson Carl voiced by John Gremillion Clark voiced by Joe Daniels Eric voiced by Blake Weir Hannes voiced by Josh Swasey Jaques voiced by Nathan Wilson Lotte voiced by Annie Wild Marie voiced by Elissa Cuellar Rodrick voiced by Luis Gallindo Rosa voiced by Shelley Calene-Black Stale's Mom voiced by Olivia Swasey Additional Voices: Adam Noble, Alyssa Maerk, Annie Wild, Brandon Hearnsberger, Courtland Johnson,...

As we head into the Spring 2024 anime season, streaming service Hidive today announced that an English dub of Fall 2023's The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess anime series will release weekly on the platform from April 15. The first two episodes will premiere at Anime Boston on March 29. Initial cast members and main crew members were also announced, as follows: English Voice Cast Komari voiced by Brittney Karbowski Villhaze voiced by Donna Bella Litton Armand voiced by Brandon Hearnsberger Bellius voiced by Andrew Love Bucephalus voiced by Cyrus Rodas Caostel voiced by Scott Gibbs Karen voiced by Kira Vincent Davis Melca voiced by Annie Wild Mellaconcey voiced by Greg Ayres Millicent voiced by Natalie Rial Yohann voiced by Jack Stansbury Additional Voices: Andrew Love, Annie Wild, BRandon Hearnsberger, Courtland Johnson, Cyrus Rodas, John Gremillion, John Hallmark, Josh Swasey, Kyle Colby Jones English Crew Adr Director: John Swasey Adr Script: Kalin...

The famed shonen adventure One Piece pitted protagonist Monkey D. Luffy against a fantastic array of villains and other antagonists from one story arc to another. First, Luffy scored early victories against detestable villains like Arlong the Fish-Man and Sir Crocodile. Soon, Luffy started battling the Emperors and their elite minions, from Sweets General Charlotte Katakuri to Kaido. However, there were some major foes Luffy never fought. Unfortunately, it's too late for Luffy to fight them now.

One Piece fans can always daydream about hypothetical battles between Luffy and those villains, but Luffy is part of a crew, and his crewmates deserve a turn to fight the series' coolest villains, too. Luffy's friends, most of all the mighty Roronoa Zoro and Sanji Vinsmoke, helped take powerful foes down so Luffy could focus on the end boss. That leaves a handful of noteworthy foes Luffy never fought. In some cases, he briefly clashed against these villains.

In a crossover video, the live-action One Piece Mihawk actor meets the English dub voice actor, reenacting the Spider-Man meme. Mihawk's presence in One Piece season 1 highlights his power and sets the stage for future high-stakes encounters. Fans appreciate the portrayal of Mihawk in the live-action adaptation and the mutual respect between the actors.

Two Pirate Warlords cross paths on their travels, as One Piece's live-action Mihawk actor Steven John Ward encounters his character's English dub voice actor John Gremillion in a fun crossover video. The famed pirate Dracule Mihawk is one of the franchise's feared Warlords of the Sea, high-ranking pirates who hold a tentative agreement with the World Government due to their terrifying power and influence. In One Piece season 1, Mihawk is hired to hunt down Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), becoming a rival to the swordsman Roranoa Zoro (Mackenyu) when they cross blades.

While audiences eagerly...