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Devil May Cry is coming soon!

The brand-new animated series, based on Capcom’s popular video game, is set to debut on Netflix on April 3.

The Japanese voice cast was just announced, including Toshiyuki Morikawa voicing Dante, Fumiko Orikasa as Lady, and Hiroaki Hirata as Vergil.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s the logline: “In this animated adaptation of the popular Capcom game and from the vision of Adi Shankar, sinister forces are at play to open the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon-hunter-for-hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.”

“I’m honored that Netflix and Capcom have entrusted me to shepherd the Devil May Cry franchise. Alex Larsen and I love these characters, we are part of the fandom, and vow to surpass the exceptionally high bar we set for ourselves,...

There's a lot to love in Netflix's animated "Castlevania" shows. Based on the hit video game franchise of the same name, the sharply animated shows feature a fun alternate history to our own, where real-world events have been altered by the inclusion of supernatural beings like vampires and demons. There are some truly great characters with a lot of charm, some fantastically tragic antiheroes, and some good old-fashioned blood and gore. The sequel series, "Castlevania: Nocturne," has done well for the streamer, continuing the story set forth in "Castlevania" and setting up one of the best storylines in the whole saga, "Symphony of the Night."

But even if Netflix inexplicably gives "Castlevania" the axe (or stake), there's great news for fans who just can't get enough of vampires, alternate history, amazing animated violence, and guys named Alucard, because there's a classic anime franchise that contains all of those things: "Hellsing.

From Masaki Kurosaki sacrificing her life to save Ichigo Kurosaki to Yoruichi Shihoin, sacrificing her career and home to save Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi and the Visored characters in Bleach are often put in the position to make sacrifices. One of the more common types of sacrifice in Bleach is a character giving up their powers for some greater goal. Often, this is like burning out their power for a single moment of strength. Even when these powers are given up, most of the time they can be brought back, though.

Ichigo's use of the Final Getsuga Tensho may be the most iconic of all these sacrifices, but several of the people close to him have done the same thing. Rukia Kuchiki gives him her abilities to save his life. Uryu Ishida may deny being Ichigo's friend, but they share some of the same methods. Even Ichigo's father, Isshin Kurosaki,...

The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is now over 45 years old and has more than 60 anime shows and movies to its name. With so many series to choose from, it can be intimidating for a newcomer to break into the universe, but a Gundam episode director has now recommended one of the best places to start.

Originally created by director Yoshiyuki Tomino, the Gundam series has gained massive popularity all over the world, and it's become easily the most globally recognizable mecha anime franchise to date. One artist who worked under Tomino on Turn A Gundam has many good things to say, both about director Tomino himself and the series they worked on together. In a recent interview with Febri in honor of the 25th anniversary of Turn A Gundam, Masakazu Hishida, who worked on the anime as an assistant director and storyboarder, shared his experiences.

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As a member of the Sternritter, Bazz-b is one of the strongest Quincy in Bleach. Bazz-b can use various Quincy abilities, with his weapon of choice being a hand crossbow made of Reishi. His Schrift, known as The Heat, allows him to generate intense flames and fire them at his opponents. Bazz-b can critically injure Captain-level Soul Reapers, making him quite strong, but there are certain Bleach characters who can easily beat him.

Most of the characters who can defeat Bazz-b are Soul Reapers, who can use Shikai and Bankai, but he can also be defeated by fellow Sternritter who possess overpowered Schrifts of their own. A former Soul Reaper Captain can defeat Bazz-b because of his immeasurable spiritual pressure alone.

Ōetsu Can Cut Bazz-b Down With A Single Attack A Squad Zero Member Who Wields The Sharpest Zanpakutō In The Soul Society

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One Piece has set the precedent in many ways, especially when it comes to creating a larger-than-life main character like Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy is known for being that overly energetic character who rushes headfirst into danger to get that sweet taste of adventure. In doing so, he brings countless people together through his heroic acts, even though he claims he isn’t a hero. Luffy’s freedom-seeking, never-say-die attitude is what led him to become the prototypical shōnen anime protagonist.

Since One Piece’s debut in 1999, many characters have adopted some similarities to Luffy. Of course, this doesn’t mean every anime is intentionally trying to replicate Luffy’s unique traits—he is one of a kind. However, his personality type, Esfp, is one that many mangakas utilize. This personality type resonates well with audiences, and it's because ESFPs have an infectious energy and a down-to-earth nature about them.

Blue Lock captivated anime fans with its first season. It's unique take on sports mixed with a battle royale added a fresh take to the shonen world of sports anime. However, fans have found season two to be incredibly disappointing, with a story that veers off from original expectations and animation that fans find lacking. Blue Lock may have started strong, but it ran out of steam in its second season, leaving many fans disappointed.

However, the world of anime has plenty of other sports anime that might pique fans' interest. Instead of focusing solely on the competition between egotistical strikers, these tales of friendship mixed with competition will satisfy anime fans far more than Blue Lock was able to. If Blue Lock didn't strike a fan's fancy or failed to live up to the hype, these ten action-packed sports anime will better live up to Blue Lock's failed expectations.

The official website and accounts for the Beastars anime today announced that Part 1 of the final season will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix from December 5, 2024 . A main trailer was also unveiled, previewing ending song, "Feel Like This" by Yu-ka ( Metallic Rouge Op), and five additional cast members as follows: Gosha voiced by Shigeru Chiba (Jogo in Jujutsu Kaisen ) Yahya voiced by Shinichiro Miki (Urahara in Bleach ) Melon voiced by Koji Okino (Tetsutetsu in My Hero Academia ) Sagwan voiced by Tessho Genda (Isao in Kaiju No.8 ) Seven voiced by Fumiko Orikasa (Rukia in Bleach ) Beastars Final Season will release in two separate parts . A release date for the latter part is yet to be confirmed. Beastars Final Season Part 1 Main Trailer Related: Beastars Final Season Anime Reveals Two-Part Release With Teaser Visual Based on the manga by Paru Itagaki, Shinichi Matsumi continues to direct Beastars at studio Orange, with scripts by...

Dandadan is a wild and exciting new shonen anime that stars a male/female duo of heroes, Momo Ayase and the boy known as Okarun. Momo Ayase is a refreshing shonen heroine, a bold and brave teenage girl who will always stand up to bullies or monsters while pushing other people to be stronger like her. So far in Dandadan, Momo is the best part of this anime as a hard-hitting heroine with psychic powers, and her electric personality is also fun to watch.

Still, Momo Ayase has a long way to go before she can rank among the very best shonen girls. There are plenty of shonen girls out there already who either do what Momo does better than she can (so far), or they are more compelling in other ways entirely. Many of these top-tier shonen girls are powerful heroines who have saved the day many times with their own two hands,...

The majority of Bleach Tybw episode 29 focused on Ukitake’s sacrifice to become the soul king and his past. While the flashback certainly added more clarity to Ukitake’s condition, the situation at the Soul Society is still dire.

Unaware of the situation developing with Ukitake, Yhwach claims that he has won and that he had no more reason to fight. However, things are only getting worse for Ichigo, as he is now face to face with his friend turned enemy, Uryu Ishida.

Bleach Tybw episode 30 will feature 12 minutes of anime only content, and hopefully, it will give a more detailed account of Uryu and Ichigo’s battle.

Bleach Tybw Episode 30 Preview:

The official website of Bleach revealed the premise of Bleach Tybw Episode 30. It is as follows:

Ukitake releases the power of “Mimihagi-sama” that resides within his body and becomes “Mimihagi-sama” himself, and stops the collapse of the world...

Halloween is the perfect time to dive into stories that revel in the eerie and the unknown. Theres nothing like supernatural suspense, psychological thrillers, and haunting atmospheres that anime can bring to life. There is a good deal of anime to choose from for fans new to the horror genre or returning fans looking for recommendations.

Whether its a story that will leave viewers at the edge of their seats or entertain them with fun, spooky laughs, some anime are a must-watch during this frightful season. Horror anime offers the right blend of mystery and chills to set the Halloween mood for anime fans everywhere. In the days leading up to Halloween, these are the best anime to indulge in.

Ghost Stories Animated By Pierrot, Based On The Novels By Tru Tsunemitsu

Ghost Stories

A group of students confronts supernatural disturbances at their school caused by spirits awakened by nearby construction.

Bleach, one of the most fashionable anime of the 2000s, has received two new pairs of sneakers from Asics in celebration of the former's 20th anniversary, homaging the characters Ichigo Kurosaki and Renji Abarai.

Via Sole Retriever, the popular Bleach anime and Asics are uniting for a new line of sneakers to commemorate the anime's 20th anniversary. Two styles were revealed; Asics' Ichigo-inspired Gt-2160 sneakers come in white with criss-crossing black patterns, plus an orange streak across the sneakers to match his iconic hairstyle. Renji's Gel-NYCs are a bright red with light and dark accents and black crevices, much like the character's forehead tattoos. Ichigo's is priced at $145 while Renji's comes at a slightly steeper $160. Readers can check out the images and more information below.

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The previous episode of Bleach Tybw was nothing less than shocking. Ichigo, who had rushed to intervene with Yhwach’s plan, ended up being the one who ended up killing the soul king.

With all three worlds thrown into disarray, it will fall on the heroes to come up with a solution to the problem at hand. With the soul king out of the picture, what will Ichigo and the others do?

Bleach Tybw Episode 29 Preview:

The official website of Bleach revealed the premise of Bleach Tybw Episode 29. It is as follows:

In order to save the Soul King, Ichigo Kurosaki pulls out the sword that is stuck in him. However, as if guided by the Quincy blood flowing through his body, he cuts the Soul King with the sword. The Three Worlds have lost the Soul King. Kisuke Urahara and his friends realize the seriousness of the situation...

Like many shonen action leads, Jujutsu Kaisen's protagonist, Yuji Itadori, is always ready for a challenge. As a high schooler, he dabbled in sports and had fun investigating the supernatural with his classmates. When Yuji swallowed a cursed object, the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, King of Curses, he embraced his new role as a sorcerer. Never once does Yuji shrink from a challenge or threat, which makes anime fans wonder what challengers from other shonen universes as well.

Yuji prefers not to use Sukuna's true power, because every time he does, catastrophe follows, from having his own heart torn out to Shibuya getting leveled. So, Yuji will fight the warriors of other shonen worlds with his own curse-fueled fists and kicks, showing off the fruits of his training in the best battles of his life. Whil Yuji is in no position to solo other anime universes, he has the combat...

Bleach Tybw part 3 started with a 9 minute flashback, following which we got a continuation of the fight between Yhwach’s Elite Guard and Squad Zero.

Just when it felt like Squad Zero had managed to fend off the mighty villain, Yhwach’s Almighty manifests, turning the tide of the battle. Well, Uryu too played his part.

This has set up a show off between Ichigo, who has now been tasked to protect the Soul King, and Yhwach, in the upcoming episode 28 of Bleach Tybw. Check out the details below.

Bleach Tybw Episode 28 Preview:

The official website of Bleach revealed the premise of Bleach Tybw Episode 28. It is as follows:

Stop Yhwach. Entrusted with this mission by Ichibe Hyosube, Ichigo Kurosaki and his companions rush to the Greater Soul King Palace. Waiting leisurely for them is Yhwach, who has regained his powers of omniscience and omnipotence after “Nine Years of Power.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Cour 3 is set to premiere on Oct 5, 2024, with episode 27, after a long-anticipated wait. The anime will resume exactly where Cour 2 left off, at the height of the battle between Squad Zero and Yhwach’s Elite Guard, the Schutzstaffel.

Episode 27 is expected to continue this intense confrontation, pushing the story forward.

Bleach Tybw Episode 27 Preview:

The official website of Bleach revealed the premise of Bleach Tybw Episode 27. It is as follows:

The Zero Division and Yhwach’s Schutzstaffel battle over the Soul King. As the battle intensifies, Senjumaru Shutara releases the Blood Oath’s Seal in exchange for the lives of Kirinji, Hikifune, and Nimaiya and wields her Bankai “Shatatsu Karagara Shigarami no Tsuji” to drive the Schutzstaffel, including Uryū, into a corner.

Meanwhile, Ichibe Hyosube confronts Yhwach and releases “Shirafude Ichimonji”, turning Yhwach into a fleeting and fragile black ant. With Yhwach and Uryu in a desperate near-death situation,...

Many non-Ghibli films draw inspiration from the studio, offering diverse themes treated with delicacy and correctness. Ghibli-esque films often mix reality with supernatural elements, exploring life decisions, loneliness, and family. Directors like Mamoru Hosoda and Makoto Shinkai create films that have the same appeal as the films of Studio Ghibli, offering emotional, visually stunning narratives.

There is no doubt that Studio Ghibli has amassed a huge following around the world, since its unique animation style, mesmerizing themes, and endearing stories beautifully convey the adventures of its characters, showing magical worlds and nostalgic situations that can warm the hearts of even casual viewers. However, Studio Ghibli only has a limited number of films, so after seeing them all, many fans are left with an empty feeling about what to watch next.

Fortunately, Ghibli isn't the only studio capable of making movies that stay with fans forever, since its influence has created...

Harry Potter remains the ultimate fan-favorite magical story of all time. The timeless masterpiece entertained fans for over a decade and continues to be a source of inspiration for all sorts of mediums. Although there arent stories exclusive to wizarding and magic in the anime world, several popular and new titles would definitely make viewers nostalgic.

Fans would be surprised by the sheer quality and quantity of stories in the anime world inspired by tropes like magical schools, wizards, and witches, just like in Harry Potter. Fortunately, if diehard Hp fans arent up for watching an eight-part film series to satisfy the nostalgia, they can tune into a few Harry Potter-esque anime series that are equally charming.

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Devil Fruits are the main power system in One Piece, and they typically fall into three categories. Logia-Type Devil Fruits give their users control over some type of element. Zoan-type Devil Fruit users can transform into an animal or mythological being. Paramecia-type Devil Fruits are the most common, and they offer a wide variety of superhuman abilities. One Piece fans have met many Devil Fruit users over the years, but the first ten users still stand out.

Most of the first ten Devil Fruit users still appear in the series in some way, but a few of them have not shown up in over a decade. Some of these users have become very powerful fighters, but others are still considered weak because they lack combat skill and Haki. The majority of these users possess Paramecia-type Devil Fruits, but there are some Logia users too. There is also a Mythical Zoan user.

Every anime fan has their ideal or number one waifu of all time. Perhaps a waifu of the month, with all the great series that come out every season. There has never been a shortage of beautiful and well-written characters, especially in the early anime of the 2000s and 2010s, with popular and highly-rated shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Naruto.

Gorgeous and driven characters are simply too difficult to keep out of mind. That is even more so if they show strength and persistence, both in will and physicality. There is no shame in having found a childhood dream girl in a 2D animated lady, nor is there any judgment in holding a flame for an exceptional heroine with an aesthetically pleasing character design.

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There are plenty of non-pirate organizations that made their debut in One Piece. While the majority of them were just fleeting, a few did leave a lasting impression on the fans. One of the aforementioned memorable organizations was Baroque Works: a bounty hunter group helmed by previous Warlord of the Sea Crocodile. Although it had been created earlier, this villainous group was headquartered in Alabasta at the time of their fall.

Like any other Warlord of the Sea organization, the overall bounty of the Baroque Works organization was frozen following its official initiation. As bounties can be a means of measuring individual capabilities, those with frozen bounties often tend to have a large disproportion between their bounties and abilities. Here are the bounties of every core Baroque Works agent ranked from lowest to highest.

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If monster-hunting professionals somehow found themselves in each other's universes, they would actually have an easy time learning a new combat system to fight a new breed of monster. The basic concept is the same, so if certain monster hunters ended up in Kaiju No. 8's bloody world, they would quickly rise to prominence in Division 3 under Mina Ashiro's watch. Certain other anime heroes would thrive in that kaiju world as well if they have the right weapons for the job.

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Ichigo Kurosaki Has Fought Giant Monsters Before Weapon of Choice: Zangetsu

Bleach protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki has spent more time fighting enemies his own size (such as his bitter...

The shonen action anime Bleach regularly expanded upon its combat system, with zanpakuto being just the start. When the anime first started, Ichigo Kurosaki had no powers except a basic zanpakuto, putting him at a disadvantage when he faced foes who could use things like shikai, bankai, and kido spells. The latter, in particular, can make any Soul Reaper far more flexible in battle beyond what their zanpakuto can do.

Ichigo never learned to use kido spells, but he did meet many characters who could, and some of them were enormously powerful with such magic. Starting in the fondly-remembered Soul Society arc, Bleach introduced its viewers to all kinds of kido spells used to protect the user, restrain a target, or deal immense damage to the enemy. Ten particular Soul Reapers stand out as the most potent kido users of all, combining kido with their zanpakuto or even martial arts...

The Spring 2024 anime season introduced anime fans to a brand-new half-other hero, 32-year-old Kafka Hibino. He is the star of Kaiju No. 8, an anime that approaches the kaiju genre in a fresh, amusing way. In Kafka's world, kaiju attacks are routine, and it's up to cleaners like him to remove a dead kaiju's remains from the city's streets. Then, true to his name, Kafka underwent a metamorphosis in bed, becoming a kaiju himself.

Thus, Kafka Hibino became both human and kaiju, a secret power that will help him finally realize his dream of becoming a kaiju hunter like his childhood friend Mina. This also means Kafka embraces the half-other anime trope a trope that many action and fantasy fans are now familiar with in shonen and some seinen anime. A half-other taps into a bizarre other power to get stronger, at the risk of their other half controlling them or going haywire.

The following contains minor spoilers for Bleach.

The hit shonen anime Bleach had a lasting impact on the manga/anime world as part of the big three. All three series feature memorable character designs that helped inspire future creators, and some of Bleach's best characters definitely left an impression on fans and manga artists alike. For example, it's quite clear to anime fans that Jujutsu Kaisen's Yuji Itadori is the new Ichigo Kurosaki, minus the punk tsundere attitude.

Some Bleach characters were ultimately forgettable, such as minor side characters like Chizuru and Loly Aivirrne, but a handful of other Bleach characters had such vivid designs, they easily stuck in fans' minds for years after their introduction. It's usually the best-written and most unique characters in anime like Bleach who leave such a lasting impression, often featured in fan art, memes, and fanfiction.

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Since 2012, Toho Animation has been producing some of the best and most loved anime. Owned by Toho Co., Ltd., Toho Animation has helped many great anime come to life, but the best ones have gained worldwide popularity and acclaim. These particular anime are filled with great stories, compelling characters, and spectacular animation.

Fans may know some Toho productions from memory, but some viewers may not know that several beloved anime that are the cornerstone for other animation companies were also backed by Toho. The anime that Toho helped produce are among the greatest stories and franchises thanks to all the hard work behind the scenes.

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Bleach creator Tite Kubo favors a remake of the franchise's popular anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot.

Via Tumblr, Reikorun translated hundreds of answers from Kubo's Q&a platform, Klub Outside, with the creator revealing his openness to a Bleach remake on multiple occasions. When asked, "Is there any possibility that the Bleach anime will be released to the world in the form of a full remake? I think that with current technology, it would be possible to depict the world-building more beautifully," Kubo replied, "There are no such plans, but I’d like to make that happen." Additionally, when asked, "If it were to come true, would you ever wish for a Bleach anime adaptation, which faithfully follows the original work, to be broadcast by way of a remake?" Kubo replied, "I think I would."

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Jujutsu Kaisen is a hugely popular shonen action anime with a small, but lovable cast of heroes, which includes protagonist Yuji Itadori and his sorcerer friends. Yuji is a likable male lead who feels fairly representative of other shonen heroes like One Piece's Luffy and My Hero Academia's Izuku Midoriya. That being said, Yuji's friends like Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki may also remind Jujutsu Kaisen fans of similar characters.

Nobara Kugisaki is one of shonen's best female characters. She's a tough, reliable, sympathetic, and independently-minded character who gladly supports Yuji while still being the star of her own jujutsu sorcerer journey. Nobara is a sharp-tongued but kind tsundere, a fearless fighter, and a great example of a compelling female friend and potential love interest for the protagonist. Anyone who is impressed by Jujutsu Kaisen's Nobara Kugisaki and her characterization will surely love a handful of other...

San Francisco, CA — May 28, 2023 —Viz Media, a world-leading producer of manga and anime, today announced Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2 based on mangaka legend Tite Kubo's manga will return to Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in select countries internationally on Saturday, July 8th, 2023.

Part 2 will premiere with episode one at 7:30 Am Pdt on Hulu, Star+ and Disney+ and the simulcast will have English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Italian subtitles. Viz Media holds worldwide rights (excluding Asia). Part 1 of the series is currently streaming in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Balkans, Baltics, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Venezuela.

The legendary Japanese anime series, Bleach, is based on the work of Tite Kubo. While featuring some unique and captivating story arcs, it still follows much of the timeline from its source material. Despite this simplicity, viewers may feel confused after watching specific episodes – but that’s all part of what makes the Bleach experience unforgettable!

Directed by Noriyuki Abe and written by Masashi Sogo and Natsuko Takahashi, Bleach film was an anime series that first premiered in 2004. This Japanese Shonen action fiction captivates viewers with its storyline following the narrative of Ichigo Kurosaki.

Bleach is available in TV Series, movies, OVAs, Specials, and Spin-Offs, and this blog post will focus on the Bleach Movies in order.

All the Bleach Movies

There are four Bleach movies and one live-action film, and we suggest you watch Bleach movies in order. You will surely fall in love with the movie’s amazing animation and unique storyline.