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The entire Naruto series has numerous cool fights. In fact, a part of its everlasting popularity is due to these fights alone. They are not only Studio Pierrot’s way of flexing their Sakuga, but they also tell a story, work as character development, and further enrich our understanding of this ninja world. And this is quite rare to find, even in modern anime.

However, among all those awe-inspiring fight sequences Naruto has, there’s one that stands out significantly more than the rest. It is the Sakura and Chiyo against Sasori fight. In fact, there are several reasons why this fight is revered as one of the greatest in the series, and here’s a rundown of all that, if you happen not to believe so.

The events following this fight marked Sakura’s character growth

The Akatsuki has always been a great threat to the plot of Naruto,...

Wind Breaker breaks away from the typical superpower-filled Shonen series to show high school delinquents who strive to be at the top. In a way, it could be compared to Tokyo Revengers but with none of the time-traveling complexities. Over the years, it has developed a niche audience.

However, with the anime debut of Wind Breaker, the series slowly began gathering a bigger fan base. With season 2 of the anime currently airing, more and more people are interested in how the plot progresses, and the author of the series has an important update for fans.

Wind Breaker’s author has already decided on how the manga will end

The Wind Breaker manga is currently in its Post-Battle Celebration Arc. The series has already received a strong response from fans both in Japan and overseas. And everyone wants to know how the story of Sakura Haruno will end. In the midst of it all,...

Afro’s Laid-Back Camp series has been one of the pillars of the iyashikei genre, as you probably know. This series provided people with a lovely, stress-free environment, giving them a way to escape their daily worries.

But, as we’ve reported, Afro’s other series, mono, was also adapted in anime format recently and the series was quite a hit among fans of the genre, despite being very short in its duration.

Now that the original anime finally premiered, we are happy to confirm that a dub is also on the way and that it is going to premiere on May 3, 2025. We can also confirm that the voice cast for the dub has been confirmed.

Related: ‘Laid-Back Camp’ Afro’s ‘mono’ Anime Confirms April Premiere Date

As you know, the original anime premiered on April 12, 2025, while the dub is going to premiere in a couple of days. We...

The first session of the Cinephoto Club will be on April 12, so don’t forget your camera! The upcoming TV anime mono , based on the four-panel manga series by Laid-Back Camp creator Afro, announced its April 12 premiere date today over on its X (formerly Twitter) account. Related: Mono Anime Reveals An Kiriyama Character Art and Trailer Ryota Aikei ( Jujutsu Kaisen assistant director) directs the mono TV anime at animation studio Soigne. Yoko Yonaiyama ( Ya Boy Kongming! ) writes the series composition and Takuya Miyahara ( Brave Bang Bravern! sub-character designer) provides the character designs. Houbunsha publishes the original mono manga in their Manga Time Kirara Carat seinen manga magazine. Yen Press releases an English version of the series, describing mono as such: The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become…Cinephoto Club! Now, club members Satsuki, An, and...

mono , an upcoming TV anime based on the four panel manga by Afro ( Laid-Back Camp ), has unveils a new trailer, new key art (below) and new information about the official ending theme song for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. mono Trailer halca performs the ending theme song for the series, which is entitled “Weekendroll” and which is sampled in the trailer (above). Houbunsha publishes the original mono manga in their Manga Time Kirara Carat seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Ryota Aikei directs the TV anime at animation studio Soigne. Yoko Yonaiyama provides the series composition, and Takuya Miyahara provides the character designs. mono key art Related: mono Anime Publishes Kako Komada Character Art and Trailer Yen Press describes mono : The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not,...

mono , an upcoming TV anime based on the four panel manga by Afro ( Laid-Back Camp ), has revealed a new piece of character art and a new character trailer, this time focusing on Kako Komada (voiced by Maki Kawase). The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan beginning in April 2025. Houbunsha publishes the original mono manga in their Manga Time Kirara Carat seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Ryota Aikei directs the TV anime at animation studio Soigne. Yoko Yonaiyama provides the series composition, and Takuya Miyahara provides the character designs. Related: Mono Anime Reveals Haruno Akiyama Character Art and Trailer Yen Press describes mono : The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become…Cinephoto Club! Now, club members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako are asked to be the main...

mono , an upcoming TV anime based on the four panel manga by Afro ( Laid-Back Camp ), has revealed a new piece of character art and a new character trailer, this time focusing on Haruno Akiyama (voiced by Reina Ueda). The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan in 2025. Houbunsha publishes the original mono manga in their Manga Time Kirara Carat seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Ryota Aikei directs the TV anime at animation studio Soigne. Yoko Yonaiyama provides the series composition, and Takuya Miyahara provides the character designs. Related: Mono Anime Unveils Sakurako Shikishima Character Art and Trailer Yen Press describes mono : The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become…Cinephoto Club! Now, club members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako are asked to be the main characters for...

Life as a ninja in Naruto is dangerous and can be life-threatening. Facing many trials and tribulations, the Konoha 11 are a group of young ninjas from the Hidden Leaf Village. Even though the show is focused around Naruto Uzumaki, the Konoha 11 serve as supporting characters in the beginning.

With their respective teams, they engage in battles with enemies that they encounter. Some of the Konoha 11 battles are the best in the series. Throughout the show, there are many fights that take place, but these are the best fights that each member of Konoha 11 was in.

Tenten Gets Her Chance To Shine Against Reanimated Kakuzu During The Fourth Great Ninja War, Tenten Shows How Powerful She Can Be

It's evident that Tenten didn't truly get the chance to shine in battle, but she put up a good fight against the reanimated Kakuzu. During the Fourth Great Ninja War, she stumbled upon the Bashosen,...

mono , an upcoming TV anime based on the four panel manga by Afro ( Laid-Back Camp ), has revealed a new piece of character art and a new character trailer, this time focusing on Sakurako Shikishima (voiced by Hikaru Tono). The series is scheduled to broadcast in Japan in 2025. Houbunsha publishes the original mono manga in their Manga Time Kirara Carat seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Ryota Aikei directs the TV anime at animation studio Soigne. Yoko Yonaiyama provides the series composition, and Takuya Miyahara provides the character designs. Related: Mono Anime Reveals An Kiriyama Character Art and Trailer Yen Press describes mono : The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become…Cinephoto Club! Now, club members Satsuki, An, and Sakurako are asked to be the main characters for...

mono , an upcoming TV anime based on the four panel manga by Afro ( Laid-Back Camp ), has published new character art and a new character trailer, this time focusing on An Kiriyama. Additionally, it has been revealed that voice actor Aoi Koga (Yui in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ) will play An in the anime series, which is scheduled to broadcast in Japan in 2025. Houbunsha publishes the original mono manga in their Manga Time Kirara Carat seinen manga magazine. Yen Press also publishes an English language version of the series. Ryota Aikei directs the TV anime at animation studio Soigne. Yoko Yonaiyama provides the series composition, and Takuya Miyahara provides the character designs. Related: Mono Anime Releases Protagonist Satsuki Amamiya Character Visual, Trailer Yen Press describes mono : The Photography Club is in danger of shutting down?! And the Cinema Club too?! Fret not, for they shall merge and become…Cinephoto Club!

In the realm of anime, no other female character is as hated as Sakura Haruno from Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. The series was full of fan-favorite characters, but she remains an exception to it, despite showcasing a ton of promise early on in the show.

Jiraiya. Credits: Studio Pierrot

Clearly, the idea of showcasing the real feelings of a woman and the constant need to rely on other characters to take charge of the situation made the fans detest her. However, the character received a glow-up in Naruto: Shippudden, as Kishimoto-Sensei decided to train her under Tsunade Senju, one of the three legendary Sannins of Konohagakure.

The Sannin is considered to be a legendary medical Shinobi, as her unmatched prowess and chakra control will not allow her comrades to die in a battle. However, it looks like her aide has surpassed her in prowess because she mastered the Byakugo Seal,...

Nijimen poll revealed fans love Sakura and Jolyne as top female characters from Weekly Shonen Jump. Sakura's character development and strength make her popular, while Jolyne's uniqueness stands out. Both Sakura and Jolyne share heroic qualities that resonate with fans, earning them the top spots.

Weekly Shonen Jump has produced many iconic and beloved women since its inception, and the two most popular female characters from the magazine are a bit of a surprise for a few reasons. However, they both deserve the popularity they have earned and have great reasons as to why they are beloved.

The Japanese news and media outlet Nijimen conducted a poll on the most beloved female characters from Shonen Jump, in which 2782 people participated. The poll was split between male and female voters.

The Japanese news site Nijimen ran a poll on the top 10 most favorite female Weekly Shonen Jump characters. They received 2782 votes.

Mono introduces a comedy-focused story with a tangible long-term goal for characters' actions through their interest in photography. Mono changes focus from Afro's previous work by exploring the complexities of photography, keeping slice-of-life elements while adding a new twist to its narrative. Afro's Mono provides a refreshing evolution in the slice-of-life genre with tangible stakes and goals, making it an absolute must-read manga, and setting the anime adaptation up for success.

Amid many iconic anime series in the slice-of-life anime genre, an upcoming top contender is Mono, which will be adapted by studio Soigne. While it shares similarities with one of the genre's kings, Laid-Back Camp, Mono's own strengths have given the series its own personality, and, more importantly, a structure that may improve upon what Laid-Back Camp began. Fitting, since both come from the same author, Afro.

Mono is a comedy-focused story, focused on a group of school girls who go out hiking,...

Crunchyroll has even more music videos on the site today, featuring theme songs from MAISONdes, Ryokuoushoku Shakai and more! And make sure to check out last month’s update ClariS, Shoko Nakagawa and more. Read on for the list of this month’s artists! Airi Suzuki Anonymouz feat. wanuka Creepy Nuts Durdn Haruka Fukuhara harumi (including the Giant Beast of Ars ending theme ) Ikimonogakari (including the Power of Hope: PreCure Full Bloom opening theme ) Kana-boon Lmyk (including the Fire Fighter Daigo: Rescuer in Orange ending theme ) MAISONdes feat. 4na, Mossa MAISONdes feat. Aimer, wanuka MAISONdes feat. aruma, Kakashi MAISONdes feat. Ema, Tanaka, Misumi MAISONdes feat. Pii, meiyo MAISONdes feat. Tani Yuuki, Kei Sugawara MAISONdes feat. Atashi, zumiTa MAISONdes feat. Kohana Lam, Zettakun MAISONdes feat. Hashimero, maeshima soshi MAISONdes feat. Riria, Yuki Nagumo MAISONdes feat. haruno, Aqu3ra MAISONdes feat. Aizawa, shikiura sougo MAISONdes feat. sorane, meiyo natori Nogizaka46 Reol ReoNa...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Ayaka Ohashi has started streaming her new music video " Flash Summit!!" Her well-known anime characters include Uzuki Shimamura in The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls , Saaya Yamabuki in BanG Dream! , and Vodka in Umamusume: Pretty Derby , The song was newly written/ composed by Unison Square Garden's bassist Tomoya Tabuchi as the lead track for her much-awaited fourth original album "Reflection" to release in Japan on March 27, 2024. It will have been three years since the release of her precious third original album "Wings" in December 2020. Ayaka Ohashi "Flash Summit!!" music video In addition to newly-recorded songs provided by Haruno, Bimi, Meg and R・O・N. her fourth album "Reflection" also includes her 11th single song "Be My Friend!!!" ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody opening theme) and 12th single song "Please, please!" ( Masamune-kun's Revenge R opening theme). "Be My Friend!!!" music video "Please,...

While many view the popularity of superhero narratives as a recent phenomenon, the first boom of heroic fiction dates back to the 40s and 50s. The tragedies of the 20th century made people across the globe seek reassurance in the superhero genre. In the West, the household names for all things superheroes are Marvel and DC, while, in Japan, this niche was taken by tokusatsu shows like Super Sentai and Kamen Rider. The contemporary revival of the superhero genre and its unprecedented explosion of popularity is rightfully credited to the MCU’s success.

Yet, high-budget blockbusters and Western comic books aren’t the only medium that rediscovered their interest in superpowered heroes. Anime and manga also participated in the superhero rage, producing countless stellar exemplars of the genre. Be it the classic tokusatsu rangers, series influenced by Western heroes, or modern reimaginings of the genre’s past trends, the world...

Since the announcement that Season 3 of Laid-Back Camp will be delayed until 2024, many fans are looking for similar series to pass the time until they can be reunited with Nadeshiko and company. Though no manga or anime will perfectly replicate the magic of Laid-Back Camp, there are plenty of great titles out there to enjoy.

Laid-Back Camp's sweet combination of outdoor enjoyment, cozy iyashikei vibes, and Cgdct ("Cute Girls Doing Cute Things") blends multiple genres effortlessly. Many anime titles include one or more elements of the same combination that keeps Laid-Back Camp fans coming back for more.

Related: Why Is Slice-Of-Life Anime So Appealing?

Mono

Mono is a four panel manga series created by Afro, the manga-ka behind Laid-Back Camp. Like Laid-Back Camp, Mono focuses on a group of high school girls enjoying the outdoors, though in this case, the girls are fans of photography rather than camping. Satsuki and An,...

Japan boasts one of the most robust and oldest film industries in the world, with historian Yomota Inuhiko dating its origins as far back as 1896. With visionary filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki among the industry's most recognizable names, Japan has produced some truly extraordinary films. Beyond sweeping historical epics and fantasy fare sharing the country's extensive folklore, Japan has produced a growing number of dramas that have stood the test of time.

From slice-of-life portraits across Japanese history to biting commentaries on society, Japanese dramas widely feature precision in storytelling and deliberate pacing to meditate on its themes. For decades, cinema has become a place for Japanese artists to question and subvert cultural norms directly while exploring and pondering existential themes. With that all in mind, here are the 15 best Japanese drama movies, from avant-garde pieces to animated films that delve into more humanist subject matter, showcasing different...

The Opening Ceremony for the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2022 was held at Line Cube Shibuya on June 7th (Tue). 9 awards were presented at the ceremony. U-25 Program, Shibuya Diversity Award, Biogen Award, Book Shorts Award, Amuse Musical Short Film Pitch Competition, Milbon Beauty Award, Save the Earth! Minister’s Award, the Ministry of the Environment & J-wave Award, and Global Spotlight Award.

Ssff & Asia received 5720 entries for the competitions including Official Competition supported by Sony from 126 countries & regions. The judges will select best short awards of each category: International, Asia International, Japan, Non-Fiction, and Animation among about 200 finalists. Grand-Prix is selected from winners of the Academy Awards Accredited 5 Competitions. Each winner will be eligible to the Oscar of the short film category next year and will be announced on June 20th at Meiji-Jingu Kaikan in Tokyo. Ssff & Asia 2022 has begun its screening from today till June 20th at Tokyo as well as Online Venue.