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“Lazarus” is Toonami’s newest science fiction thriller anime, directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, starring David Matranga as ‘Dr. Skinner’, Jade Kelly as ‘Hersh’, Jack Stansbury as ‘Axel’, Luci Christian as ‘Chris’, Bryson Baugus as ‘Leland’, Jovan Jackson as ‘Dough’, Annie Wild as ‘Elaina’ and Sean Patrick Judge as ‘Abel’, debuting April 5, 2025 on Adult Swim:

“…the year is 2052. The world seemed to be on the verge of unprecedented peace and stability and the painkiller drug ‘Hapna’ developed by lauded neuroscientist ‘Dr. Skinner’ has had a lot to do with it.

“Pervasive throughout the world with no known side effects, Hapna is said to have freed humanity from pain.

“But then, Skinner suddenly disappeared off the face of the earth. Three years later, he re-emerges as a prophet who brings countless deaths and the end of civilization.

“Hapna is designed with a fatal, retroactive effect, which manifests three years after ingestion,...

Shinichiro Watanabe’s latest anime series, Lazarus, has officially confirmed that it will release on April 5, 2025, in its new trailer.

The series will debut at midnight on Adult Swim’s Toonami block, airing in English, before becoming available for streaming on Max the following day.

Warner Bros. Discovery detailed the release schedule in a press release, confirming that the English-dubbed version of Lazarus will air first, with encore airings scheduled every Thursday at midnight beginning April 10.

The Japanese-language version with English subtitles will become available on Adult Swim and Max 30 days after the English premiere.

In Japan, Lazarus will air on TV Tokyo starting in April 2025.

Checkout the new trailer below:

Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen expressed excitement over the project, stating, “We’re talking Watanabe here—this show is an amazing mix of great characters, super fun high-stakes, brilliant directing, and of course, some pretty great music. We are...

One of the most beloved creators in all of anime is returning to Adult Swim. “Lazarus,” the newest show from “Cowboy Bebop” director Shinichirō Watanabe, will premiere on Adult Swim on April 5 at midnight during the network’s Toonami programming block.

Described as a sci-fi thriller set in the year 2052, “Lazarus” revolves around a miracle drug called Hapna that claims to free anyone who takes it from all pain. But the supposed panacea comes with a horrific side effect: everyone who takes it will die. The series follows a group of agents who only have 30 days to find the vaccine and save all of humanity.

“Three years after ingestion, Hapna will mutate, killing all those who have taken it. But you should know that I currently have the cure,” Dr. Skinner (David Matranga) menacingly says in the trailer for the upcoming series. “So unless you find me within that time,...

One of the most unique and wholesome student-teacher relationships in the My Hero Academia universe is the one between Katsuki and Best Jeanist. While their interactions began as a way for the former number 4 to teach Bakugo about control and etiquette, it developed into a deeper and unbreakable bond. By the end of the series, Katsuki would go on to risk his own life to keep his mentor safe from Shigaraki's relentless attacks.

My Hero Academia Best Jeanist and Bakugo Have Never Looked Sharper Bakugo's Suit Has Been Completely Reimagined By Horikoshi pic.twitter.com/z6hNiYFxGy (@horikoshiko) November 15, 2024

This iconic team has received a moving homage created by the author of the manga, Kohei Horikoshi. The amazing illustration uploaded to social media depicts Jeanist standing in his iconic battle stance, with Katsuki commending his mentor while wearing a one-of-a-kind denim suit.

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While there are plenty of great punches in anime, only a few are worthy of being called satisfying. For a punch to be satisfying, there needs to be a couple of conditions met. The character being punched needs to deserve it wholly, and the person doing the punching needs to know it. The more annoying, smug, or even downright evil the character is, the more satisfying the punch. The most satisfying punches in anime come from characters who didn't have the chance to land the punch earlier. Now, however, the situation has changed, and they are ready to give their opponents everything they have coming.

A character can punch another character once or dozens of times, and they can both be just as satisfying. So long as the puncher has a good reason to strike, and the punchee has equal reason to be struck, it can be one of the...

Dragons are a staple of anime, which is why the best anime dragons are so iconic. Few mythical creatures have touched as many imaginations as the dragon, and that's abundantly clear in the realm of anime. Dragons have always had a place in anime since the medium's very beginnings, and though they were relegated to pure fantasy in the past, even that has changed in recent years.

With so many anime incorporating dragons in such a wide array of roles, it's easy to see that anime has expanded the definition of dragon. Anime dragons can act as many things in a story; they may be powerful destroyers, wise mentors on a hero's journey, or distant godlike beings to fulfill wishes. Their role in the plot is always memorable, and some dragons even rank among the best characters in anime history.

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Warning: Spoilers for My Hero Academia Season 7, Episodes 3 & 4

Numerous subtle hints pointed to Aoyama as the traitor from early in the series. Key moments like the Usj incident and Forest Training Camp suggest Aoyama's involvement. Aoyama's actions, or lack thereof, and mysterious messages all pointed to his role as the traitor.

My Hero Academia has finally unveiled the identity of the UA traitor, first mentioned literally over a hundred episodes ago, and that traitor is none other than Yuga Aoyama, Aka "Can't Stop Twinkling." The reveal came as a shock to many fans, and some feel that the reveal wasn't well hinted at beforehand, making it feel as if it comes out of nowhere. However, were there actually clues pointing to Aoyama all along?

As it turns out, there were actually quite a few hints towards Aoyama's identity as the traitor, although all of them were very subtle moments that fans could easily have missed.

Director Wes Ball of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has asked fans whether the My Hero Academia movies are worth watching. Fans affirm that all three My Hero Academia movies are worth watching, according to responses. Elements of the movies are canon in the manga series, showing creator Kohei Horikoshi's approval.

The director of the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wes Ball, has started watching My Hero Academia, and he's now asking fans whether any of the series' movies are worth watching. Anime has become increasingly influential for big Hollywood movies, so it's no surprise to see the director of a hotly anticipated movie like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes declare his interest in the world's most popular superhero anime.

In a post on his X account, director Wes Ball asked fans "Anyone on here fans of My Hero Academia? Been rewatching these past few days.

Get ready for My Hero Academia Season 7 on Crunchyroll, starting May 4th! English & multiple language dubs will follow, with new episodes at 2:30 Am Pt. Experience the Star and Stripe Arc excitement with Deku and UA's heroes-in-training.

The upcoming season 7 of My Hero Academia is now confirmed for release on the anime streaming service Crunchyroll, according to a press release by the platform. Fans can expect to see not only Season 7, but also a series of recap episodes, coming to Crunchyroll in the coming weeks.

Crunchyroll has announced that My Hero Academia season 7 will debut on the platform on May 4th, simulcast with the Japanese release, in territories around the globe except for East Asia. As a result of being simulcast, new episodes will be uploaded at 2:30 Am Pacific Time, or 5:30 Am Eastern Time.

The series is set to be dubbed in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese,...

Shonen anime tackles dark themes unflinchingly, showcasing the brutality and hopeless futility of humanity's darker side. Dark moments in series like My Hero Academia and Code Geass leave a lasting impact on viewers, driving plot significance. Characters like Shigaraki, Shinji, and Kamui face gut-wrenching decisions that shape their paths in harrowing ways.

Shonen anime series are ostensibly targeted at a young male audience, but that fact may be hard to believe once one has seen how dark some of these series can get. By depicting the depravity of humanity, or hopeless futility, or a horrific mass slaughter, these series didn't shy away from the dark realities of the world, and instead embraced them fully, showing the true horror for all to see.

These dark moments can simply be the darkest in a series that's overall quite dark, or shockingly dark moments from series that aren't usually all that dark. In either case,...

The Anime Awards aims to celebrate the best that anime has to offer and this includes our beloved dubs. The performance of English VAs helps spread certain titles to wider audiences and can even serve as a way to give already established fans another fresh go-round with a series they love. Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024: Your Ultimate Guide In the end, helping people discover new titles while sharing the joy of old ones is what makes the anime community so special. With that, let’s run down the six nominees for Best Voice Artist Performance - English in the 2024 Anime Awards. Abby Trott as Nezuko Kamado Series: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc Even if you’ve never watched Demon Slayer , you may know Abby Trott’s voice, especially if you’re a Super Smash Bros. fan. She has an extensive resume, with her performance as...

Among the numerous new-gen anime series, one that many fans often deem the best is none other than My Hero Academia. Filled with action, suspense, and a well-crafted storyline, the series has become a massive hit among the audience, who desperately need more and more seasons.

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Luckily, the wait will not be long since season 7 will be released on May 4, 2024. While fans are very excited for the upcoming season, some might wonder which characters will return for the 7th season. According to the trailer, characters like Deku, Bakugo, Uraraka, and many others will reprise their roles in the upcoming installment.

Which character would be returning for My Hero Academia’s 7th season?

The story penned by Kohei Horikoshi is one of the most well-known anime franchises in the world and has a massive fanbase spread across the world. Many enthusiasts believe My Hero Academia is the best new-gen anime series,...

Fire Emblem fans have plenty of reasons to be excited about the recently-released Fire Emblem Engage. Not only is it the latest entry into the famous strategy franchise, but it’s really a return to form for Fire Emblem after the series experimented with a few different ideas. It also features a massive roster of characters voiced by some pretty notable actors.

Seriously, Engage’s voice cast is impressive. It’s one thing to boast a roster of named and notable characters quite so large, and it’s quite another to give most of those characters their own name and voice. While you may only recognize the names of a few Fire Emblem voice actors on paper, you’ll almost certainly recognize many of them the moment you hear them in-game.

So whether you can’t quite place why that name is so familiar, or you just want a little...

From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, Fan Expo St. Louis presents its collection of nearly 150 programing panels and meetups during the event, Friday through Sunday, May 13-15 at America’s Center. There’s truly something for every fan and every taste every hour of the show into the evening throughout all three days of the convention, right until Sunday’s 5 p.m. finish.

Fan Expo St. Louis celebrity guests like William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Guardians of the Galaxy’s Michael Rooker, the “Smallville” trio of Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk, “The Mandalorian” and Rocky standout Carl Weathers, “Clerks” cast members Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson and Trevor Fehrman, “Sons of Anarchy” trio of Ron Perlman, Theo Rossi and Ryan Hurst and others will conduct interactive sessions with fans, headlining the thorough slate.

On the comics front,...

Taste true heroism with the return of the anime sensation! My Hero Academia – Season Two, Part Two, On DVD and Blu-ray June 11

The class of heroes return to face their biggest challenge yet when My Hero Academia – Season Two, Part Two springs into action on DVD and Blu-ray on June 11, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. With the U.A. High Sports Festival behind them, young Izuku Midoriya and his peers are assigned superhero internships when the work experience gets a little too real – a serial killer with super-powered bloodlust is on the loose and on a collision course with our fletchling heroes in the exciting finale to the anime’s acclaimed second season!

Based on Kōhei Horikoshi’s New York Times best-selling manga from Weekly Shonen Jump, the iconic home of Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, My Hero Academia is a coming of age story against the backdrop of...

The class of heroes return to face their biggest challenge yet when “My Hero Academia” Season Two, Part Two springs into action on DVD and Blu-ray on June 11, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. With the U.A. High Sports Festival behind them, young Izuku Midoriya and his peers are assigned superhero internships when the work experience gets a little too real – a serial killer with super-powered bloodlust is on the loose and on a collision course with our fletchling heroes in the exciting finale to the anime’s acclaimed second season!

Based on Kōhei Horikoshi’s New York Times best-selling manga from Weekly Shonen Jump, the iconic home of Dragon Ball Z and Naruto, “My Hero Academia” is a coming of age story against the backdrop of a world where superheroes are not only real, but a viable profession. Izuku “Deku” Midoriya is one of the...

Stars: Yû Aoi, Jessica Boone, Ayano Fukuda, Arata Furuta, Adam Gibbs, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, David Matranga, Haruma Miura, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Rob Mungle, Emily Neves, Shun Oguri, Chikao Ohtsuka, Maaya Sakamoto, Miyuki Sawashiro | Written by Harutoshi Fukui, Kiyoto Takeuchi | Directed by Shinji Aramaki

2977: Forced to flee a ravaged Earth, humans have now depleted the corners of the galaxy to which they fled. Earth has become the most valued and precious resource of all, controlled by the corrupt Gaia Coalition which governs the human race across the different galaxies. One man, along with his pirate crew, stand against the Coalition, determined to keep it from controlling the universe.

Space Pirates, guys! Come on, what more do I have to say? This review basically writes itself. Pirates. In space. If that’s what you want, this is the film for you. You want dramatic space battles, rather crazy non-stop action and the intense...

Harlock: Space Pirate will be available on Digital HD, On Demand and DVD on March 31. "Old Friend/Get Off My Ship" "This Doesn’t Change Anything" Related Content: English Dub Of Harlock: Space Pirate To Screen In Select Us Cities Anime: New Featurette For Space Pirate Captain Harlock Director Shinji Aramaki (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Halo Legends, Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina) unleashes an interstellar thrill ride with Harlock: Space Pirate on Digital HD, On Demand and DVD from Ketchup Entertainment! Based on the classic comic book and TV series, this adventure stars David Matranga (Appleseed, Journey to Agatha), Emily Neves (Starship Troopers: Invasion, Journey to Agatha), and Rob Mungle (Blue Seed, Lady Death). A mysterious space pirate of the future, Captain Harlock, is determined to return his death ship and loyal crew to a battered Earth, which has been declared off-limits by the intergalactic Gaia Coalition. The rogue captain comes up...

Los Angeles, CA – Director Shinji Aramaki (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Halo Legends, Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina) unleashes an interstellar thrill ride with Harlock: Space Pirate on Digital HD, On Demand and DVD from Ketchup Entertainment! Based on the classic comic book and TV series, this live action family adventure stars David Matranga (Appleseed, Journey to Agatha), Emily Neves (Starship Troopers: Invasion, Journey to Agatha), and Rob Mungle (Blue Seed, Lady Death).

A mysterious space pirate of the future, Captain Harlock, is determined to return his death ship and loyal crew to a battered Earth, which has been declared off-limits by the intergalactic Gaia Coalition. The rogue captain comes up with an incredible plan to go back in time to rescue Earth, but that includes the destruction of everything, as it exists. A young soldier of the Gaia Coalition volunteers to go undercover on the infamous skull ship and assassinate Harlock, but...

Starship Troopers: Invasion

Stars: Leraldo Anzaldua, Luci Christian, Melissa Davis, Justin Doran, David Matranga, Emily Neves, David Wald | Written by Flint Dille | Directed by Shinji Aramaki

The distant Federation outpost Fort Casey comes under attack by bugs and fast attack ship Alesia is assigned to help the Starship John A. Warden stationed in Fort Casey evacuate along with the survivors and bring military intelligence safely back to Earth. Carl Jenkins, now ministry of Paranormal Warfare, takes the starship on a clandestine mission before its rendezvous with the Alesia and goes missing in the nebula. Now, the battle-hardened troopers are charged with a rescue mission that may lead to a much more sinister consequence than they ever could have imagined…

The latest movie in the long-running Starship Troopers franchise, Starship Troopers: Invasion is the series’ first CG-animated movie, and follows the success of the CGI television series, Roughnecks. Created by Sola Digital Arts,...