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It's a tale as old as time: an innocent girl is bullied by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Not this time, though! The comedy manga My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked will become an anime, bringing to life a wholesome twist on the fairy tale trope. Production on the upcoming series was revealed today via a teaser trailer and visual, depicting young protagonist Miya surrounded by her (seemingly) wicked stepfamily: My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Teaser Trailer My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Key Visual Related: A Tale of the Secret Saint Anime Releases 1st Teaser Trailer An official website and X (formerly Twitter) account have also opened. So far, the only cast member to be announced is Kujira as Teru, the threatening-looking stepmother with a heart of gold. Kujira also voice Teru in the promotional video for the manga's first print volume. To celebrate the announcement, original manga...

Good-looking characters are interesting, becoming the norm in anime. When you see the appearance of a character, you can tell how important they are. If they are good-looking and have unique features, they are more likely to be a major character, rather than if they look plain.

This is a rule of storytelling: you make the key characters stand out so they feel more impactful. But One is an exception to that rule. His works, Mob Psycho 100 and One Punch Man, introduce seemingly regular dudes and have them evolve into standout characters through the narrative alone.

One Wanted Mob’s Design to Stay Unimpressive

It is always a mystery box when an anime adapts a popular manga. What comes out could be a masterpiece, or a season-long tragedy (cue The Beginning After The End). This is why One wanted to make sure the anime doesn’t change Mob’s design.

The official website for singer Ado revealed a collaboration project with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves , the latest entry in Snk's Fatal Fury fighting game series. Snk's official YouTube channel has started streaming a collaboration music video featuring Ado's 2022 song "Freedom." The music video personifies the cellular level of excitement felt by the player during battles in the Fatal Fury game, synchronizing the game characters with the characters in their internal world. Popular illustrator Teru designed The Player, while Yorugata was in charge of the inner world characters. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves x Ado Collab Music Video "Freedom" was originally included in Ado's first full album "Kyogen" released in January 2022. "Freedom" Original Music Video Related: Masami Obari Directs Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Music Video All of the earlier Fatal Fury anime is available on home video from Discotek Media and streaming on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll...

Since its debut, My Hero Academia has become one of the most prevalent shōnen titles to date. The series caught the attention of fans worldwide with memorable characters, high-stakes action, and its layered narrative. Its global appeal helped bring about a renewed wave of superhero-centric anime and manga, and sets a high bar for what to expect from such stories.

Shy stands out from the others among the new generation of anime and manga shaped by that legacy. Created by Bukimi Miki, the series channels the same heroic spirit as My Hero Academiawith a lingering exploration of vulnerability and striving to be the best you can be. With a heartfelt narrative and eye-catching action, Shy carries the torch forward in a way that is both compelling and fresh.

Shy Just Hit a Major Milestone Shy Is Generating Remarkable Growth and Is Steadily Gaining More Recognition

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We're at a point where US and Japanese pop culture are reciprocating a level of influence on each other. The history and development of anime were influenced by classic American cartoons from the Golden Age of Animation. In the years that anime has exploded in popularity in North America, major US productions have been notably influenced by anime — The Matrix was publicly stated to be influenced by '90s anime movie Ninja Scroll and the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender owes an obvious stylistic debt to anime techniques and storytelling conventions.

With that in mind, it's hardly surprising that there are several anime and manga series that have clearly been influenced by the US superheroes coming from Marvel and DC Comics — and other smaller publishers, too. There are several stand-out superhero anime and manga series. For fans of the comic book heroes from Marvel and DC, these anime shows are sure to be particularly enjoyable.

Kodansha has some big releases coming later this year. The publisher announced omnibus editions for Yuki Urushibara's Mushishi ; Minetaro Mochizuki's Dragon Head ; and Koma Warita, Riku Tsuchida, Zag and Toei Animation's Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir . The Mushishi manga will be collected in new hardcover omnibuses with an original translation and new cover art. Dragon Head will also have a new translation and will be spread across four 2.5-in-1 omnibus books. The Miraculous omnibus will collect all three volumes in a single large-size edition. All three are due out in Fall 2025. Dragon Head by Minetaro Mochizuki Synopsis: Teru and his high school class are on the train ride home from a school field trip when a catastrophic something derails their train and leaves them buried beneath tons of rubble. When Teru comes to, all his friends and teachers are lying lifeless in a hellish heap of bloody carnage.

This article contains spoilers for Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Part 8.

Jojo's Bizzare Adventure tells a generation-spanning tale of good versus evil. But, at the end of Part 6: Stone Ocean, the universe underwent a whole reboot. The entire cast was changed, and so too was the setting, timeline, and narrative philosophy of author Hirohiko Araki, who was now more interested in even more experimental storytelling. This new Jojo's Bizarre Adventure universe featured a story titled Jojolion.

This new continuity would receive its own Josuke Higashikata and introduce a new variation of the Higashikata family and their strangeness. Unlike the previous Higashikata family from part 4, Diamond is Unbreakable, this one is far more expanded with multiple generations coming into play.

Generation 1: Norisuke Higashikata I and Teru Higashikata Norisuke Was Introduced in Steel Ball Run Chapter 40: Silent Way, Part 1

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Norisuke was an egotistic Japanese man born in 1846 with great pride.

Some like it hot… and others like it cold. Whichever way you take your romantic-comedy anime, each extreme end of the climate spectrum are united in adoration for their respective regions. As such, following the premiere of Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying 's anime adaptation earlier today in Japan, Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! author Kai Ikada shared an official commemorative illustration featuring characters from both series. The anime adaptation of Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! aired in Winter 2024 and is streaming on Crunchyroll . Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! x Okitsura Illustration Related: Roundup: Slither Your Way into 2025 with Over 150 Anime New Year's Visuals and Illustrations Based on the web manga by Egumi Sora, Shingo Tanabe directs Okitsura: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying under the...

My Hero Academia concluded its manga and is set to conclude its anime in 2025. The story captured the hearts of fans worldwide with its rich world-building, lovable characters, and intriguing villains that propelled the story forward. As the final act wraps up, fans have been left searching for their next big superhero fix to fill the void Deku and the class of 1-a left after a nearly ten-year run.

Another superhero manga, Shy, offers a fresh and heartfelt twist to the superhero genre that will entice fans of My Hero Academia. Created by Bukimi Miki, the storyline follows Teru Momijiyama, a socially awkward teenager who was also chosen to be Japan’s superhero representative. For fans missing the blend of action and heart that made My Hero Academia so special, Shy is a perfect series to check out.

Shy Shows Off How A Socially Awkward Hero Can Shine Teru Momijiyama...

Naoto Kawashima is a film director, writer, and actor from Japan, born in 1990. He graduated from Nihon University College of Art, and is affiliated with the production company GunsRock. His debut, “Takasaki Graffiti”, premiered in Japan in 2018, and “Welcome Back” was nominated for the Competition 1-2 Award at the 40th Warsaw International Film Festival.

On the occasion of the world premiere of his second full-length film, “Welcome Back”, at the Warsaw International Film Festival, he talks about his career, the film industry in Japan and other topics.

Can you tell me why and how you became a filmmaker?

Everything began thanks to my mother. She loves movies, and we used to go together to a video rental shop. That’s how I started watching various films, and from that time it was kind of obvious to me to choose this career. Although at the start I was thinking of becoming a producer,...

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Studio Ghibli films are renowned for their enchanting worlds, rich characters, and deeply emotional narratives that captivate audiences worldwide. These films are beloved by children and adults alike. However, despite their critical acclaim and beloved status, several storylines in these films have elements that are questionable or lack clear explanations.

From the unclear rules governing Kikis magical abilities in Kikis Delivery Service to the true nature of the Forest Spirit in Princess Mononoke, these elements are puzzling or inconsistent. These ambiguous plot points leave viewers with lingering questions and a sense of incompleteness, which is, in some cases, crucial for the film.

Updated by Christy Mathew on November 3, 2024: Studio Ghibli movies are heartfelt and beautifully depict the stories of several characters. The studios have made many films, but some tend to have certain questionable aspects. This list consists of questionable storylines...

Boxing seems to be a compelling topic in Japan lately, as another filmmaker, after Takashi Miike with “First Love” (2019) or Sho Miyake with “Small, Slow But Steady” (2022), decided to use it as a background to tell a story. Naoto Kawashima is a film director, writer, and actor, whose feature debut, “Takasaki Graffiti”, premiered in Japan in 2018. However, his second film, “Welcome Back”, was presented to a broader audience, as it was nominated for the Competition 1-2 Award at the 40th Warsaw International Film Festival.

Teru (Kaito Yoshimura) and Ben (Yugo Mikawa) grew up together and consider themselves brothers. Teru is a boxer with the chance to win the rookie of the year title, while Ben is his biggest fan. In the decisive match, Teru loses to Kitazawa (Yoshinori Miyata), which results in his retirement from boxing. Ben, unable to accept it, picks up Teru’s gloves and heads to Osaka to fight Kitazawa.

Shy is a superhero anime that lives up to its namesake. When I saw that it featured a superhero who had social anxiety, I thought it was truly an interesting premise. Now that the show has concluded, did it deliver upon my expectations? Let’s Jam! The Story Teru was chosen to be Japan’s hero. Most of the major countries have at least one person who is chosen to be their hero […]

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After a slower episode #5, Shy episode #6 is expected to pick up the pace and continue the series' exciting action. Episode #5 of Shy served as a training arc for Teru, focusing on her character development and emotional growth. It beautifully showcases the series' emphasis on emotions and will likely continue in episode #6.

Shy episode #6 will probably pick up the pace after episode #5 gave the series a deserved breather. Episode #5 kept things pretty slow, but it was a welcome change of pace after weeks of nonstop action and had a lot of great character moments for its lead and other members of the cast. All in all, there was a lot that episode #5 did right, and it leaves a lot to be excited about for episode #6.

What Time Shy Episode #6 Releases

As with previous episodes, Shy streams exclusively on Crunchyroll, which can be accessed either through their website, their app, or Amazon Prime.

Shy episode #4 did a great job of concluding the conflict of the previous episode and providing plenty of development for old and new characters alike. It did a lot to add to the continuing charm of the series, and that creates a lot of excitement for episode #5’s release.

What Time Shy Episode 5 Releases

As with previous episodes, Shy streams exclusively on Crunchyroll, which can be accessed on their website and through their app. Episode #5 should premiere on Crunchyroll on Monday, October 30, at 9:00 Am Pacific Time (Pst) and 12:00 Pm Eastern (Est) in the United States and at 5:00 Pm British Summer Time (BST) in the United Kingdom.

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What Happened In Shy Episode 4?

Shy episode #4, “A Heartless Person”, showcased Shy and Stardust’s fight, where Shy, even after unlocking her fire powers, couldn’t hit...

While appearing to be part of the superhero genre, the latest conflict in Shy – currently streaming on Crunchyroll – is patterned after traditional Magical Girl anime. It's both an interesting move and an excellent way of standing out among its peers.

Teru Momijiyama anxious nature might not make her typical superhero material, but it's also perfectly in line with what makes a good Magical Girl. By presenting one story as another – and vice versa – Shy taps into two very different audiences without scaring either off. With superhero stories growing in popularity, it's a welcome breath of fresh air that keeps it from feeling mandated to follow formula.

Related: Shy Episode 3 Release Date & Time

Shy Emphasizes Action & Emotion

Within two episodes, Shy has handled the basic duties of heroines from both genres: saving babies from burning buildings and rescuing corrupted classmates from their emotional turmoils. In fact, many of Shy's stylistic choices...

Episode #4 of Shy is almost here, and it will see the titular protagonist put to the test against fellow hero Stardust. Compared to the first two episodes, Shy episode #3 was a lot slower with its story, but that served as a nice cooldown from how intense the previous episodes were. Even with that, however, there was plenty of great development to be found in episode #3, and a lot of great content has been set up for its immediate follow-up in episode #4.

What Time Shy Episode #4 Releases

As with previous episodes, Shy streams exclusively on Crunchyroll, which can be accessed on their website and through their app. Episode #4 should premiere on Crunchyroll on Monday, October 23, at 9:00 Am Pacific Time (Pst) and 12:00 Pm Eastern (Est) in the United States and at 5:00 Pm British Summer Time (BST) in the United Kingdom.

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Warning: Spoilers for Mob Psycho 100, Season 3, Episode 11The final episodes of Mob Psycho 100 have seen Mob's power growing out of control, leading to destruction on a massive scale like the series has never before seen. Things have taken a turn for the worse, however, as even the one person most likely to get through to Mob--his brother--has failed.

While Mob (whose real name is Shigeo Kageyama) was busy contemplating the fact that his crush was planning to move away, he noticed a child about to be hit by a car. Leaping into action, Mob pushed the boy away in time, but was hit by the car himself instead; lying unconscious on the pavement, the manifestation of Mob's psychic abilities took control of his body to see to it that he made it to the meeting spot on time--regardless of whatever destruction he might be leaving in his wake.