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"Just look! It's as if the world is being swallowed up by cats!" Crunchyroll has revealed a third trailer for their funky, hilarious anime series called Nyaight of the Living Cat, which will be streaming worldwide starting on July 6th this summer. A mysterious virus turns humans who touch cats into felines, causing a "Nyandemic" worldwide catastrophe where people transform into cats. This hilarious new anime series is executive directed by Takashi Miike, and directed by Tomohiro Kamitani. And it looks like tons of cute and cuddly fun. Run! The adorable cats are here to snuggle with you! In 20Xx, the world is dominated by cats. A virus which turns anyone who touches a cat into a cat has spread into a worldwide nyandemic. Cats rub against people, turning them into cats. Can humanity fight their urge to pet cats to survive in this cat-ridden world? The Japanese voice cast includes Masaaki Mizunaka,...

Short form giant monster comedy anime Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (known in Japan as Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushu ) announced today that the series will kick off a third season beginning on July 2. The new season of the series broadcasts in Japan on the TV Tokyo Network as part of the “Oha! Star” TV program, and it also streams on YouTube via the Godzilla Official by Toho channel . Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Season 3 Trailer In Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Season 3, voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi joins the cast as Chibi JJ . Wednesday Campanella performs the new theme song, which is entitled “Kaijutou” (“Monster Island”). The main voice cast also returns to reprise their roles, including: Chibi Godzilla voiced by Jun Fukuyama Chibi Mechagodzilla voiced by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Chibi Ghidorah voiced by Takuya Eguchi Chibi Mothra voiced by Rie Takahashi Chibi Rodan voiced by Hiro Shimono Chibi Anguirus voiced by ??? Chibi Hedorah voiced...

"Is a world full of cats heaven? Or is it hell where you can't touch cats?" Crunchyroll has unveiled a second official trailer for an anime series called Nyaight of the Living Cat, which will be streaming worldwide in July 2025 this summer. This looks amazing! A mysterious virus turns humans who touch cats into felines, causing a "Nyandemic" worldwide catastrophe where people transform into cats. This hilarious new anime series is executive directed by Takashi Miike, and directed by Tomohiro Kamitani. And it looks so fun and scary. Run! The adorable cats are here. In 20Xx, the world is dominated by cats. A virus which turns anyone who touches a cat into a cat has spread into a worldwide nyandemic. Cats rub against people, turning them into cats. Can humanity fight their urge to pet cats to survive in this cat-ridden world? The Japanese voice cast includes Masaaki Mizunaka, Reina Ueda,...

Attention! This is a PSA! The End is Nyaigh!

In case you missed the celebration of Cat Day in Japan this past Caturday, February 22, an all-new trailer has been released that warns of the upcoming “nyandemic.” From executive director Takashi Miike, the animated post-apocalyptic comedy series Nyaight of the Living Cat will begin streaming this July only on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. Sony Pictures Entertainment will be distributing in Asia and Japan.

Please spread awareness, but help reduce panic and hiss-teria by staying cautious and vigilant. Don’t let their cute faces and fluffy coats fool you. If you see a cat lying on its back, do not touch its belly. It’s a trap! If you see a cat making fresh biscuits, do not stop in awe. Before you know it, you may be swarmed by a clowder with no escape. If a cat makes contact with you, it’s already too late.

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...

By now, we all know the main conceit of the upcoming Hypnosismic -Division Rap Battle- anime film : Moviegoers can vote on the outcome in real time, making each viewing a unique experience. But how does that actually look in practice? Series star Subaru Kimura is here to explain! A new video released today breaks down the flow of the interactive film, complete with a map of the film's rap battles and the path to each screening's unique ending. Kimura, who voices Ichiro Yamada (a.k.a. Mc.B.B of Buster Bros!!!), explains each phase. Related: Hypnosismic -Division Rap Battle- Interactive Anime Film Unveils New Trailer As previously announced, the interactive film boasts 48 different story patterns and seven endings — one for each of the major Divisions. Voting will be done in real-time using the Ctrl Movie app. A Qr code will be shown at the beginning of each screening,...

The One Piece fandom was recently given the heartbreaking news of Kazuki Yao stepping down from his role as the voice actor for Franky, the shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates. The voice actor was one of the veterans who has worked with the One Piece franchise for a very long time and has offered his voice to many different characters like Jango and Bon Clay.

Franky’s Voice Actor Kazuki Yao | Credit: Toei Animation

After succumbing to old age, Yao had no choice but to retire and let Subaru Kimura, the voice actor of Aoi Todo from Jujutsu Kaisen, take over. However, it looks like Yao might not be the only one who left the One Piece family, as another voice actor gets in line for retirement. This voice actor is none other than Shūichi Ikeda, who voiced the character of Red-Haired Shanks in the official One Piece anime series.

The official website of AnimeJapan 2025 revealed the line-ups for its main stages on Jan 17, 2025.

This year’s event will feature four main stages—Red, Green, Blue, and the newly introduced White stage, hosting a total of 52 programs over two days.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red Stage & Green Stage: These are closed stages with designated seating. Attendees will need both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket to watch programs on these stages. Blue Stage & White Stage: These are open stages. The front-row seats for viewing will be designated seating, requiring both an admission ticket and a stage viewing ticket. However, free viewing areas are available at the back, though space is limited.

It was also revealed that some stage programs will be streamed online. Further details about the streaming schedule and availability will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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"One Piece" is one of the longest-running anime series of all time, a truly legendary show worthy of its reputation. Based on the manga of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, "One Piece" is still going strong after 25 years, becoming a cultural institution. And after all that time, the show is better than ever. The latest story arc, "Egghead Island Arc" even made it to our list of best anime of the year. There's never been a better time to be a "One Piece" fan, between the anime, the live-action show, and the upcoming Netflix animated remake. With still plenty of source material to go, it could be several years before we see the end of "One Piece."

And yet, the anime just suffered a big shakedown, one that has fans devastated. After nearly 20 years, one of the Straw Hats is disembarking the ship and saying goodbye to the show.

Jump Festa 2025 has been filled with big announcements, and a definite highlight for One Piece fans was the announcement of Franky's new Japanese voice actor. One Piece fans were shocked when Franky's Japanese voice actor, Kazuki Yao, announced his retirement. Though the beloved actor's interpretation of Franky will certainly be missed, the new actor chosen is pitch-perfect casting.

At Jump Festa 2025, it was revealed that Kimura Subaru will replace Yao as Franky. The announcement started with a highlight reel of Fraanky's greatest moments throughout One Piece before revealing that Blank will take on the role in all future One Piece projects. Subaru stepped out onto the stage to hug Yao in a touching moment of a veteran actor passing on the torch. Yao himself was full of energy throughout the early portions of One Piece's panel during Jump Festa 2025, wearing matching vacation attire alongside the other Straw Hat pirate voice actors.

Jump Festa 2024 has been filled with big announcements, and a definite highlight for One Piece fans was the announcement of Franky's new Japanese voice actor. One Piece fans were shocked when Franky's Japanese voice actor, Kazuki Yao, announced his retirement. Though the beloved actor's interpretation of Franky will certainly be missed, New Voice actor is quite talented and is sure to do the larger-than-life Straw Hat justice.

At Jump Festa 2024, it was revealed that Kimura Subaru will replace Yao as Franky. The announcement started with a highlight reel of Fraanky's greatest moments throughout One Piece before revealing that Blank will take on the role in all future One Piece projects. Kimura Subaru stepped out onto stage to hug Yao in a touching moment of a veteran actor passing on the torch. Yao himself was full of energy throughout the early portions of One Piece's panel during Jump Festa...

With an abundance of original content and classics, Netflix really has become home to some of the best anime available on streaming; whether it be a Studio Ghibli classic or the latest heart-pounding action series like the recent Terminator Zero. There is one anime feature film, scored high by critics and beloved by fans, that many anime fans have been hoping to land on the streaming giant.

The First Slam Dunk has landed on Netflix. For those unfamiliar with the series on which it is based, Slam Dunk, we will give you the details of what to expect and why you can jump into this phenomenal sports anime feature film as a stand-alone. This perfectly rated anime is indeed a slam dunk that sports and anime fans won't want to miss out on.

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The Shohoku High School basketball club...

Ever since the franchise's debut, Transformers as a brand has been something of a collaboration between East and West. Now, the cast of the Japanese dub for the Paramount animated movie Transformers One has been revealed, and it features some familiar names.

Via Seibertron, among the voice acting cast is the original Japanese voice for Optimus Prime, although this time around, he won't be voicing the iconic Autobot leader. Likewise, a notable voice actor for Bumblebee is also present, along with two voice talents that might be well-known among fans of Jujutsu Kaisen. This matches the star-studded nature of the movie's English dub, all the while making the new movie something of a reunion.

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Harley Quinn and her ragtag team of supervillains have jumped from Gotham to a magical kingdom in Suicide Squad Isekai. The new anime based on the DC Universe has recently taken another leap into reality thanks to a talented anime cosplayer portraying the iconic character.

Nashiko Momotsuki, a professional Japanese actress, model and cosplayer, transformed herself into Harley Quinn based on the Suicide Squad anime, currently streaming on Hulu and Max. Momotsuki's photos as the former psychologist at Arkham Asylum are featured in Young Magazine #31, 2024. DC Comics and the actress herself are giving fans a taste of Momotsuki's jaw-dropping cosplay of Harley Quinn on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

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It's never been a better time to be an anime fan when it comes to the extreme ease and accessibility that's become the norm, thanks to robust streaming services like Hulu. Hulu is a top streaming service that doesn't specialize purely in anime, but for a few years now they've put extra effort into leading the charge in both adult animation and anime through their "Animayhem" initiative. Hulu has become one of the most reliable services when it comes to anime consumption, for both new and nostalgic content. Hulu has amassed an impressive library of anime film and series that includes more than 250 anime series, 435 seasons, and more than 18,400 episodes.

Additionally, Hulu carries subtitled anime that's available in its original Japanese, as well as English dubs, which help cater to all sectors of the anime fandom. Hulu's anime library continues to grow and 2024 has been a particularly fortuitous year for the streaming service.

Chibi Godzilla Raids Again (known in Japan as Chibi Godzilla no Gyakushu ), a short form series that re-imagines Toho's famous monsters in mini form, has added a new cast member. In the show, voice actor Subaru Kimura plays Chibi Titano (pictured below), a monster whose tough exterior and delinquent attitude belie his kind-hearted actions. Chibi Titano character visual Related: Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Anime Unveils Monster Mayhem in Teaser Trailer Taketo Shinkai directs Chibi Godzilla Raids Again at animation studio Pie in the sky, while Chiharu Sakazaki provides the character designs and Toho produces the series. The series currently broadcasting in Japan on the TV Tokyo Network as part of the “Oha! Star” TV program, and it is also available on YouTube with English subtitles via the Godzilla Official by Toho channel. Source: Comic Natalie...

A ten-episode original series “Suicide Squad Isekai,” produced by Warner Bros. Japan’s Anime Production and Wit Studio, will premiere on HBO Go later this month.

The show is an anime (Japanese-style animation) adaptation spawned by the DC Comics universe. It places DC characters including Harley Quinn, The Joker, and the Suicide Squad in new stories. The Japanese word ‘Isekai’ translates into English as ‘another world.’

Earlier this year, Warner Bros. confirmed that it will be increasing the number of such anime adaptations in Asia.

“We have a Japanese anime studio, which has been producing five or ten anime series per year, over the last few years,” said James Gibbons, Wbd president of Asia-Pacific in March. “We’ve approved expansion to take that to more than ten series per year.”

The studio has been operational since 2011 and delivered over 80 titles in that span, a mix of high-quality anime, live action series and movies.

Suicide Squad Isekai anime is set to make its global debut ahead of its Japanese broadcast. Warner Bros. Japan has officially revealed the streaming plans and premiere dates for the series, with international viewers getting an early treat.

Starting June 27, 2024, the first three episodes of the anime will be available to stream in the United States on both Max and Hulu. Following this initial release, new episodes will be added weekly, with the fourth episode scheduled for July 4, 2024.

The final episode will air on Aug 15, 2024.

In addition to its availability in the U.S., the anime will be accessible to international audiences through various streaming platforms.

Korean viewers can catch the series on Aniplus and Laftel, while French fans can tune in via Adn. Meanwhile, HBO Go will cater to audiences in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Suicide Squad Isekai anime will start airing in July 2024.

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American DC and isekai fans get an early look at Suicide Squad Isekai on June 27, 2024. Viewers in West get access to weekly episodes until August 15, 2024, ahead of Japan. The animated action-adventure focuses on DC antiheroes in a fantasy world, creating havoc.

DC fans and isekai fanatics in the United States are in for an early treat with the latest news about the Suicide Squad Isekai anime release date. For American viewers subscribing to the Max or Hulu streaming services, the first three episodes of Suicide Squad Isekai will be available early on June 27, 2024.

This information comes straight from a press release for the project as Anime News Network relays. This means that fans wanting to see it can view it a week and a half earlier than its initial July 5, 2024 Japanese broadcast date, with viewers in the West viewing the next episode on July 4 (July 5 in Japan), with weekly installments after that.

Suicide Squad Isekai premieres July 5, 2024, as a Summer 2024 anime headliner. DC characters like Harley Quinn and Joker venture into a fantasy world. Fans anticipate the DC anime collab with Wit Studio's exceptional track record.

Suicide Squad Isekai has been an exciting prospect since its announcement in 2023, a DC anime collaboration helmed by Wit Studio, but the latest news is possibly the most exciting. Poised to kick off the Summer 2024 anime season in style, Suicide Squad Isekai's release date is revealed to be on July 5, 2024.

As revealed by Warner Bros. Japan Anime includes a new trailer; the release date is plainly shown, indicating Suicide Squad Isekai will hit Japanese airwaves on July 5, 2024, at 24:30 Jst or July 6 at 12:30 Am Jst. This means the latest DC anime collaboration, in the vein of similar projects like Batman Ninja, is joining other major anime projects like The Elusive Samurai and Tower of God.

The official X account of DC Japan unveiled a brand new character Pv on May 17, 2024, featuring none other than Joker, ‘Gotham’s clown prince of crime’.

He is described as the most unpredictable Super-Villain who brings chaos and madness with his utterly deranged thinking. Harley affectionately calls him Puddin’. He is a major character in the upcoming Suicide Squad Isekai anime.

Suicide Squad Isekai anime will start airing in July 2024.

Cast members include:

Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn Yuuichirou Umehara as The Joker Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker Jun Fukuyama as Clayface Subaru Kimura as King Shark Taku Yashiro as Rick Flag Kujira as Amanda Waller Chika Anzai as Katana Reina Ueda as Fione Mamiko Noto as Aldora Jun Fukushima as Cecil

Tomoyasu Hotei will perform the opening theme song “Another World”.

The anime is directed by Eri Osada, with screenplay by Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara.

In the realm of superheroes, Spider-Man would be perhaps the biggest and most popular superhero of all time. The Web-Slinger was featured for the first time in 1962 in Amazing Fantasy #15, and from there, the character never had to look back. Even though the character has had his ups and downs in the last 62 years, he has always managed to bounce back to the top!

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Over the years, the character has had many renowned series, films, games, and merchandise that make him stand apart in the vast sea of superheroes. However, fans of the Web-Head are gripped by Fomo as a new Suicide Squad isekai anime series, featuring Harley Quinn, is in production. As the first trailer of the series is shared on social media, fans share their first reactions and how they anticipate seeing their favorite heroes in a new look.

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We know that Warner Bros. is working on increasing its anime library, which is probably a move motivated by Netflix’s and Disney’s “attacks” on the anime market. And while Warner Bros. is slowly working towards its goal, we know that a major title is coming soon. Since Warner is the owner of the rights to DC’s series, they have decided to build on the success of the Batman-themed anime film, Batman Ninja, by creating an anime series based on DC’s characters. Suicide Squad Isekai will see the titular group of supervillains enter a “new world” to complete a mission and we have finally received a release window for the series, as well as a new character trailer.

The series was announced a while ago and will, according to Warner’s plans, be the first in a series of anime versions of DC’s stories. This won...

The official website of the upcoming Bluelock -Episode Nagi- anime film unveiled a new Pv, titled “Awakening of Nagi,” that puts the spotlight on the film’s protagonist Nagi Seishiro.

Bluelock -Episode Nagi- will release in Japanese theatres on April 19, 2024.

The film is based on the spinoff manga, “Bluelock -Episode Nagi-,”by Kota Sannomiya. It focuses on the character Nagi Seishiro and portrays the battle within Blue Lock from his perspective.

The film will feature returning staff and cast members.

Shunsuke Ishikawa will be directing the film at Eight Bit, with Taku Kishimoto in charge of script. Nomura will serve as the character designer, and Jun Murayama will be composing the music.

Cast includes:

Nobunaga Shimazaki as Seishiro Nagi Yuma Uchida as Reo Mikage Kazuyuki Okitsu as Zantetsu Tsurugi Kazuki Ura as Yoichi Isagi Tasuku Kaito as Meguru Bachira Yuki Ono as Rensuke Kunigami Soma Saito as Hyoma Chigiri Koki...

"So, shall we kick it off?" Warner Bros Japan + DC have unveiled yet another new trailer for the Japanese anime series Suicide Squad Isekai. The final release date is now confirmed for July 2024 this summer - though only in Japan to start. Who's ready for this series to drop?! The term "isekai" is a Japanese word for "another world" – which is also what the plot is about, with a ragtag team of DC villains landing in "another world." Super-Villains sent to Isekai!? The most dangerous and bizarre fantasy adventure unveiled!! The anime is produced by Warner Bros. Japan and it's animated by Wit Studio, directed by Eri Osada. The voice cast features Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn, Yūichirō Umehara as The Joker, Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot, Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker, Jun Fukuyama as Clayface, and Subaru Kimura as the indomitable King Shark...

“Suicide Squad Isekai” is a new anime TV series directed by Eri Osaka, starring Anna Nagase, Yuichiro Umehara, Takehito Koyasu, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyaman and Subaru Kimura, streaming July 2024 on Max:

“…in the crime-ridden ‘Gotham City’, ‘Amanda Waller’, the head of ‘A.R.G.U.S.’ has assembled a group of notorious criminals for a mission: ‘Harley Quinn’, ‘Deadshot’, ‘Peacemaker’, ‘Clayface’ and ‘King Shark’.

“These ‘DC Super-Villains’ are sent into an otherworldly realm that’s connected to this world through a gate. It’s a world of swords and magic where orcs rampage and dragons rule the skies —

“Harley and others go on a rampage after arriving in but are captured by the Kingdom’s soldiers and sent to prison. They only have 72 hours before the bomb on their neck explodes. The deadline is fast approaching.

“After negotiations with ‘Queen Aldora’ the condition for liberation was the conquest of the hostile ‘Imperial’ army. They...

Nami has been a part of One Piece since the beginning, and she is undenialbly one of the series' most iconic characters. She is the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates, and she is part of the crew's "weakling trio." Nami may not be a fighter, but she will fight under the right circumstances. She typically deals with low-level enemies, but she has also fought some strong and notable individuals over the course of the series.

Nami has fought several characters who possess some type of Devil Fruit power, and a few of these characters can also use one or more types of Haki. The majority of her opponents have been pirates, but she has also faced Skypieans and individuals who work for organizations like the World Government.

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"Our heads will be blown off in 60 hours." Warner Bros Japan + DC have unveiled the full official trailer for a Japanese anime series called Suicide Squad Isekai. It's now set to launch in 2024, after we posted a teaser earlier this year expecting it to arrive at the end of 2023. The term "isekai" is a Japanese word that means "another world" – which is also what the plot is about, with this ragtag team of DC villains literally explaining in here they're going to "another world." Super-Villains sent to Isekai!? The most dangerous & bizarre fantasy adventure unveiled!! The anime is produced by Warner Bros. Japan and it's animated by Wit Studio, directed by Eri Osada. The voice cast features Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn, Yūichirō Umehara as The Joker, Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot, Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker (who looks hilarious in this), Jun Fukuyama as Clayface, and Subaru Kimura as the indomitable King Shark.

“Suicide Squad Isekai” is a new anime television series based on the DC Comics team “Suicide Squad”, produced by Warner Bros. Japan and animated by Wit Studio, directed by Eri Osada premiering in 2024:

Voice cast includes Anna Nagase as ‘Harley Quinn’, Yūichirō Umehara as ‘The Joker’…

…Reigo Yamaguchi as ‘Deadshot’, Takehito Koyasu as ‘Peacemaker’…

…Jun Fukuyama as ‘Clayface’ and Subaru Kimura as ‘King Shark’.

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DC Comics is taking a bold step into the anime world with its latest project, ‘Suicide Squad Isekai.’ Collaborating with Wit Studio, known for hits like ‘Spy x Family’ and ‘Attack on Titan,’ they’re bringing a fresh twist to the familiar faces of the Suicide Squad. Fans got a glimpse of this unique blend in the recently released trailer, teasing a mix of action and new adventures.

The team’s lineup for this anime venture includes iconic characters like Harley Quinn, voiced by Anna Nagase, and Deadshot, brought to life by Reigo Yamaguchi. Joining them are King Shark, voiced by Subaru Kimura, Clayface with Jun Fukuyama’s voice, and Peacemaker, portrayed by Takehito Koyasu. Notably, Amanda Waller leads this eclectic group once more.

This version of the Suicide Squad finds them in an Isekai, a popular genre in Japanese anime meaning ‘another world.’ In this world, full of swords and magic,...

The official Twitter account of Warner Bros. Japan dropped a new teaser trailer for Suicide Squad Isekai anime on Dec 1, 2023.

Suicide Squad Isekai is a collaborative anime project between Warner Bros. Japan & Wit Studio. It is set to release globally in 2024.

Accompanying the teaser trailer is a brand new visual and cast members.

Cast members include:

Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn Yuuichirou Umehara as The Joker Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker Jun Fukuyama as Clayface Subaru Kimura as King Shark

Moreover, it was also revealed that Tomoyasu Hotei will perform the opening theme song “Another World”.

The anime is directed by Eri Osada, with screenplay by Tappei Nagatsuki and Eiji Umehara. Akira Amano will serve as the character design and Kenichiro Suehiro will be in charge of composing the music.

The production of the project will be overseen by Warner Bros. Japan, with animation production handled by Wit Studio.

Surrounded by zombies in a desolate mountain village, Miyamoto Musashi (Ôtsuka Akio) hatches a plan to corral the creatures and blast them en masse. But the samurai needs bait, so he dangles a young girl named Sayo (Yamane Aya), the town’s sole survivor, in front of the horde. A close-up centers her trembling face and chattering teeth. “Don’t worry,” Musashi says, flashing an impish smile. “I won’t let them lay a finger on you.” Sayo steels herself, nodding with quiet confidence in her newfound companion.

The scene, which takes place midway through the second episode of Netflix’s Onimusha, is emblematic of the animated series, based on Capcom’s supernatural samurai video game series of the same name. Beneath the show’s slick, ferocious action—a hallmark of supervising director Miike Takashi—lies a surprisingly touching emotional core.

Set during the Edo period, Onimusha begins shortly after...

The latest glimpse into the world of Burn the Witch has been revealed with a key visual and a new trailer for the anime special.

The official team behind the Burn the Witch prequel anime, Burn the Witch #0.8, released a brand-new trailer for the upcoming premiere. Fans are reintroduced to the main characters first present in the 2020 movie by Studio Colorido. The boisterous Ninny Spangcole and reserved Noel Niihashi return, in addition to the new character Shelby, voiced by Subaru Kimura. The official Burn the Witch site profiles Shelby as the best friend of Balgo, who features in the new key visual below.

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While the prequel aims to lay the foundation that fans already know from the Burn the Witch film -- even announcing the return of NiL, who sang the original theme song -- NiL has revealed that the...

While Konami seems to have been hogging all of the animated Netflix video game adaptations lately, Capcom has countered with a new trailer for Onimusha, which is set to start streaming on November 2. Set to “The Loneliest” by Måneskin, the trailer doesn’t get into the demon-slaying that the video games are known for just yet, but that’s quickly rectified.

Unlike the Castlevania Netflix adaptations, Onimusha instead utilizes 3D animation with a cel-shaded art style from animation studio Sublimation and director Shinya Sugai, whose work includes the CG anime adaptation of another Capcom property, Dragon’s Dogma.

Directed by Takashi Miike and featuring the voice talents of Akio Otsuka, Toshihiko Seki, Hochu Otsuka, Daiki Yamashita, Subaru Kimura and Katsuyuki Konishi, Onimusha will focus on Miyamoto Musashi, who is modeled after Japanese film icon Toshiro Mifune.

Set in the early Edo Period, a time when Japan was transitioning towards peace, and warfare was fading into history,...

"Miyagi. This is your stage." GKids Films has revealed a first look teaser for the US release of the Japanese anime comedy The First Slam Dunk, adapted from the manga by Takehiko Inoue. After opening in Japan late last year, it's set for US release this summer in theaters. The First Slam Dunk is an update based on the iconic comics and previous series, including Slam Dunk from the 90s and Slam Dunk: The Movie in 1994. Takehiko Inoue's basketball series had a huge impact when it was first published in the 90s, so much so that it created a huge surge in interest in the sport in Japan. The movie shifts the focus from Hanamichi to his teammate Ryota Miyagi, the point guard for the Shohoku high school basketball team, and his story and personal challenges. Hanamachi is also in the film, as are teammates Takenori Akagi, Hisashi Mitsui and Kaede Rukawa,...

Gkids has snapped up North American rights to Toei Animation’s film The First Slam Dunk, an adaptation of the hugely popular Takehiko Inoue manga, which Inoue wrote and directed for the screen. The film which has already proven a smash hit in other territories, grossing over $212M globally, will hit theaters in the U.S. and Canada in both its original Japanese language and an all-new English-language dub later this summer.

Marking Inoue’s directorial debut, The First Slam Dunk follows Shohoku High School’s “speedster” point guard, Ryota Miyagi, who always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. Born and raised in Okinawa, Ryota had a brother who was three years older. And following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player from a young age, Ryota also became addicted to basketball.

In his second year of high school,...

Film: 'Doraemon in Nobita and the Steel Troops: The New Age'; Director: Yukiyo Teramoto; Voiceovers: Masaharu Fukuyama, Yumi Kakazu, Koji Kato, Subaru Kimura; Rating: ** - a disappointing fare.

There's an old tradition of treating children's content with lightness. The usual justification given for making bad children's films is that put anything moving in front of kids, and they will like it (by that logic, there's no need for any specialised content for kids).

And it is this same malady that 'Doraemon...' suffers from, with a substandard story and execution. And it's a greater.