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Over the past few years, tons of new Shonen series have premiered that have reminded fans of older shows that they have grown up watching. Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover is one that fans have grown attached to because it reminded them of their favorite series. Though some call it a lack of creativity for the Shonen viewers, it is a blend of everything exciting.

Yami Sukehiro and Yuno in Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. Credits: Studio Pierrot

Moreover, in the recent turn of events, where Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia fell from the grace of heaven due to its mediocre ending, Tabata-Sensei’s magnum opus soared in popularity. Part of the series’ fame goes to the epic rivalry between Asta and Yuno, which some believe to be the best in the new-gen Shonen series.

While the two characters share a fierce rivalry with each other,...

Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover has been built on the reputation of negativity and backlash, where it was even called the cheap copy of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. However, the series has transcended criticism, becoming the best Shonen series of the next generation. Part of the series’ popularity was when Tabata-Sensei jumped ships from Shonen Jump to Jump Giga, which changed everything for the better.

Asta and Yuno. Credits: Studio Pierrot

With immense popularity and a global fan following, the series received an anime adaptation. The series’ fame skyrocketed to another level, thus becoming the most popular anime of 2020, and it only went upwards after that. The quality content, which consisted of a gripping storyline, a long list of three-dimensional characters, and alluring animation, added to its charm.

However, when the anime made a film in 2023, titled Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, it featured one trait that the...

The official X account of Sakamoto Days anime unveiled three new cast members who will voice the characters Nagumo, Shishiba, and Osaragi on Oct 16, 2024.

Checkout the newly announced voice cast and their character PVs below:

Natsuki Hanae as Nagumo

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“Hello! This is Nobunaga Shimazaki, the voice of Shin!

I’m super happy that my buddy Hanae-kun will be playing the role of Nagumo!

Nagumo seems hard to figure out, laid-back and mysterious, but he’s also bright and mischievous.

I’m really looking forward to seeing how Hanae will bring his unique style to this fun role!

I’m counting on you, superstar voice actor!!!

That’s all from me, Nobunaga Shimazaki… or rather, this was written by Natsuki Hanae, the voice of Nagumo, in disguise (evil smile).“

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Hayami Saori as Osaragi

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“From the moment I read the original work for the audition, I was drawn...

As part of Geeked Week 2024, Netflix released a new announcement video for the highly anticipated anime Sakamoto Days on Sep 19, 2024.

However, the latest video has left fans underwhelmed as it doesn’t feature any new footage. Instead, it simply reuses content from the first teaser, which was initially released on July 31, 2024.

With only three months remaining until the anime’s scheduled release, fans had hoped to see more updated visuals or story details in this new clip.

The lack of fresh content has sparked disappointment, with many taking to social media to express their frustrations.

The absence of new footage has also sowed seeds of doubt about possible production delays or issues.

However, Sakamoto Days is a part of Jump Festa 2025’s Blue Stage. So, hopeful fans can look forward to seeing new information released during the event. There is nothing stopping the studio and production staff from releasing new...

An anime adaptation that many people have been waiting for will finally be coming out soon. However, not as soon as this year. It'll be released on Netflix at the top of 2025 in January. We're talking about the anime adaptation of the hit Japanese manga series Sakamoto Days.

Sakamoto Days is an upcoming Netflix anime based on Yuto Suzuki's manga of the same name. Tms Entertainment, the same animation company behind popular anime such as Dr. Stone and Baki, is signed on to produce and animate the adaptation. In addition, Masaki Watanabe, who is known for helming the anime series Kado: The Right Answer, will direct.

The anime will revolve around the legendary ex-hitman Taro Sakamoto, who finds his peaceful life as a family man disrupted when adversaries from his past come seeking revenge. In order to ensure his and his beloved family's safety, Sakamoto is forced to come...

The official X account of the upcoming Sakamoto Days anime unveiled six new cast members that will be voicing the characters Shin Asakura, Lu Shaotang, Aoi Sakamoto, Hana Sakamoto, Heisuke Mashimo, and Piisuke.

Checkout the newly announced voice cast and their comments below:

Nobunaga Shimazaki as Shin Asakura

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I’m Nobunaga Shimazaki, and I’ll be voicing Asakura Shin. Recording has already begun, and I’m having so much fun with every episode. I’m really looking forward to going to the recording studio. I, the unworthy Nobunaga Shimazaki, will do my best for Sakamoto Days and Sakamoto! Please look forward to it!

Ayane Sakura as Lu Shaotang

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I will be voicing Lu. I’ve had the opportunity to unleash the Chinese girl dialogue that I seem to have genetically imprinted. I’ll do my best to not get lost among the unique members. Please enjoy the dangerous...

"A legendary hitman-turned-shopkeeper!" Netflix has revealed a fun first look teaser for a Japanese anime series called Sakamoto Days, arriving for streaming worldwide starting in January 2025. This is based on the already beloved manga of the same name, and is produced by Tms Entertainment & manga publisher Shueisha in Japan, with Masaki Watanabe (of "Battle Spirits") directing. Legendary ex-hitman Sakamoto bands with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins to secure a peaceful life with his beloved family in this long-awaited anime adaptation. Taro ends up becoming a "plus sized" man living in a small town. Many of his former rivals & partners do not believe that he has truly left the business and show up in hopes of taking him out. Barred from killing, Sakamoto must find creative ways to subdue his enemies and prevent them from bringing harm to his family, his store, and the small town he resides in.

Let's talk shop. Ahead of a January 2025 premiere, the official website and accounts for the much-anticipated Sakamoto Days comedy anime today revealed six cast additions to accompany Tomokazu Sugita's performance as Taro Sakamoto, as follows: Shin Asakura voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Hayato in Wind Breaker ) Lu Shaotang voiced by Ayane Sakura (Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Aoi Sakamoto voiced by Nao Toyama (Rin in Laid-Back Camp ) Hana Sakamoto voiced by Hina Kino (Akira in Train to the End of the World ) Heisuke Mashimo voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Toma in Wind Breaker ) Piisuke voiced by Miyari Nemoto (Sazanka in In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki ) Short character introduction videos were also released. Related: Sakamoto Days Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2025 Based on the manga by Yuto Suzuki, Masaki Watanabe ( Bartender ) directs Sakamoto Days at studio Tms Entertainment, with series composition by Taku Kishimoto ( Blue Lock ) and character designs...

Ahead of an October 2024 broadcast, the official website and accounts for the upcoming Acro Trip anime revealed a brand-new key visual and three additional cast members, along with details about the magical girl series' opening and ending songs. Inori Minase, the voice of Berry Blossom, will perform "Fragum" for the opening song, joined by KanoeRana ( Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night Op) with "Reversible Baby" for the ending song. The newly announced cast joining leads Miku Ito, Inori Minase, Kengo Kawanishi and Nobunaga Shimazaki are as follows: Baryu Omizo voiced by Shotaro Morikubo Kokoa voiced by Miharu Hanai Tsuki voiced by Chiharu Sawashiro Baryu Omizo Kokoa Tsuki Related: Acro Trip TV Anime Reveals Cast, Visual and Teaser Trailer Based on the manga by Yone Sawata, Ayumu Kotake directs Acro Trip at studio Voil, with series composition by Shinichi Inozume, character designs by Toshie Kawamura and music by Technoboys Pulcraft Green-fund.

From Terminator-eyed strikers to flame-wreathed shots on goal, no bombast is too much in this feature-length extrapolation of Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s popular series

Like Squid Game meets Shaolin Soccer, this feature-length extrapolation of Muneyuki Kaneshiro’s popular manga and anime set in a football training academy treats the beautiful game like an epic showdown between demonic forces or a Kurosawa-esque assault on a mountain fortress. Terminator-eyed strikers, flame-wreathed shots on goal, players zoning out in an amniotic limbo; no bombast is too much when hammering home Blue Lock’s key message: a star centre-forward must have an almighty ego.

The head coach is even called Jinpachi Ego. In trying to identify a unique attacking talent for the Japanese national team at the elite Blue Lock academy, he is unimpressed by the close-knit bond between the two final recruits: rich kid Reo (voiced by Yuma Uchida) and his diffident schoolmate Nagi...

It’s official, the Season 2 of anime series “Wind Breaker” will land on Crunchyroll in 2025.

The anime streamer announced the news on Thursday, the same day “Wind Breaker’s” Season 1 finale aired in Japan. The English dub for the first season will arrive exclusively on Crunchyroll on July 11.

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The series is based on the original manga created by Satoru Nii, and the animated television show is produced by CloverWorks (“Spy x Family”). “Wind Breaker” was directed by Toshifumi Akai (“Fate/Grand Order -Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia-“) with series composition and screenplay written by Hiroshi Seko (“Attack on Titan Final Season,” “Chainsaw Man,” Jujutsu Kaisen”).

Here’s Crunchyroll’s synopsis of the series below:

Welcome to Furin High School, an institution infamous for its population of brawny...

No Longer Allowed in Another World , an upcoming TV anime based on the dark comedy isekai fantasy manga, has revealed a new trailer, a new collaboration visual with Bungo Stray Dogs (below), and several new cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on July 9, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the summer 2024 anime simulcast lineup . The new cast members include: Wolff voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Hayato Suo in Wind Breaker ) Wolff character visual Suzuki voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto (Marius in The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids -A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero's Party- ) Suzuki character visual Kaibara voiced by Daisuke Ono (Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler -Public School Arc- ) Kaibara character visual Yuriko voiced by Konomi Kohara (Mei in Hell's Paradise ) Yuriko key visual Sengoku voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Takamichi Hotaka in Kaiju No. 8 ) Sengoku character visual The original...

Bushiroad's card-battling media mix series Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez returns for its second season on July 6. In advance of the premiere, we have a slew of new character illustrations—as well as performing artists confirmed for the new season's opening and ending themes. Check out the cast coming this season: Pictured above are: Akina Myodo: Toshiya Miyata (returning) Kuon Akiawa: Nobunaga Shimazaki (Seishiro Nagi in Blue Lock ) Yuna Saionji: Yuzuki Watase (Miiko Takeshita in D4DJ All Mix ) Kyohma Kurosaki: Masaaki Mizunaka (Keisuki Baji in Tokyo Revengers ) Senka Kanae: Izumi Kitta (Cordelia Glauca in Tantei Opera Milky Holmes ) Jinki Mukae: Daiki Yamashita (Deku in My Hero Academia ) Hikari Myodo: Eri Yukimura (returning) Sybilt : Rie Kugimiya (Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist ) Related: Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez Season 2 Anime Begins Broadcasting on July 6 We also have titles and artists for the show's two new themes. VTuber boy band Strawberry Prince will be performing the opening theme,...

Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura: How And When To Watch The New Netflix Anime Film? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The biggest anime crossover of the year is here! Get ready to witness an epic showdown between the ferocious fighters of Baki and Kengan in the upcoming Netflix film, Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura.

The movie pits the characters of the two manga series against each other, to decide who is the strongest fighter of them all. Excited for the high-stake battle? Here is how and when you can watch Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura.

Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura Release Date

Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura will be released on Thursday, June 6th, 2024. The film will be available exclusively on Netflix, so you will need to subscribe to the streaming platform if you haven’t already. Netflix offers a ‘standard with ads’ $6.99 monthly plan, along with a standard ads-free $15.49/month and a premium $22.99/month plan.

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability , an ongoing TV anime based on the series of isekai fantasy light novels, is entering a new story arc and has revealed a new key visual (below), a new trailer and new cast members for the series, which is currently broadcasting in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll. The new cast members include: Jade voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Arnold Hein in 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! ) Jade and Nobunaga Shimazaki Galilea voiced by Tomokazu Sugita (Superbia in Brave Bang Bravern! ) Galilea and Tomokazu Sugita Talia voiced by Satomi Akesaka (Loa in Summoned to Another World for a Second Time ) Talia and Satomi Akesaka Crow voiced by Takuma Nagatsuka (Toma in Summoned to Another World for a Second Time ) Crow and Takuma Nagatsuka Babylon voiced by...

The Netflix Anime official YouTube channel has started streaming a main trailer for Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura , an upcoming crossover film between two martial arts-themed manga series — Keisuke Itagaki's Baki and Yabako Sandrovich (story) and Daromeon's (arts) Kengan Ashura . The clip features the film's opening theme song "Fly High" performed by four-member Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! (known as Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders in Japan). And it was also confirmed that the ending theme "Don't Stay" is provided by three-member hip-hop dance and vocal group Lead . Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura main trailer Atarashii Gakko! Lead The three matchup cards depicted in the film were also announced as follows: 1st match: Yoroizuka Saw Paing (CV: Nobuyuki Hiyama) from Kengan Asura vs. Kaoru Hanayana (CV: Takuya Eguchi) from Baki 2nd match: Kurea Raian (CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) from Kengan Asura vs. Jack Hanma (CV: Kenta Miyake) from Baki 3rd...

We already know that the Bluelock The Movie -Episode Nagi– will be released very soon, on April 19, 2024, in Japan and that the movie will be getting an international release, thanks to Crunchyroll, starting from June 28, 2024. Now, with the premiere date so close, we, naturally, know a lot about the movie, and we have to say that we actually did expect the release of a final trailer around this time, and we can confirm that the trailer is finally out and that we are going to bring it to you as you might have expected.

Bluelock The Movie -Episode Nagi- will continue the anime adaptation of one of the most popular sports manga titles in recent years. Focusing on football (soccer), Bluelock became a massive hit after its first season, and while we’re still waiting for a confirmation of a second season, the series will continue.

As we have said,...

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...

Sports anime and manga series generally do quite well in Japan, although they are not as popular in the West as some other shounen titles (just look at Haikyuu!! or Slam Dunk), but there are some exceptions. One of the most recent ones is the football (soccer)-centered manga series Bluelock by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura. Published since 2018, the manga currently has 28 collected volumes and is still ongoing.

On top of that, a 24-episode anime adaptation was produced in 2022, becoming one of that year’s major and most popular titles. The anime series has been renewed for a second season, but that is not all, as it has been confirmed that the spin-off manga, Bluelock Movie -Episode Nagi-, will also be adapted in the form of a movie, which is set to come out on April 19, 2024 in Japan.

The movie is projected to be a big hit,...

Anime fans got the surprise of a lifetime after Netflix announced a crossover between two of the greatest fighting anime. On June 6, 2024, Netflix is going to release Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura. Both of these anime are famous for their absolute brutality and showcase proper and intense fights that can make even non-anime fans stick to the edge of their seats.

Everyone was blown away by the news and could hardly wait for the crossover to hit the screens. Fans have a lot of expectations from Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura and have flooded social media with posts suggesting how great of an announcement it is. They even brought classic crossovers and crossovers they would like to see into a comparison debate.

Fans Compare Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura To Goku vs. Superman Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura

Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura has put forth the idea of multiple crossovers in the future.

The Baki and Kengan Ashura series both have enough brutal fights on their own, but what if we mashed 'em together like so many flying fists? That's a question the Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura anime aims to answer, and the crossover slobberknocker is officially set to hit Netflix on June 6, 2024.  Billed as a Netflix film, the collaboration was announced during Netflix's AnimeJapan 2024 stage event, and it will have Baki Hanma voice actor Nobunaga Shimazaki and Tokita Ohma voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki returning in their respective roles. Toshiki Hirano picks up from the Baki and Baki Hanma anime series as director, with Atsuo Ishino on the script. Check out a teaser trailer and visual below. Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura Teaser Trailer   Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura key visual Related: Kengan Ashura Anime Season 2 Part 2 Reveals August 2024 Release, Teaser Trailer, Visual Baki Hanma is the latest anime series to adapt the long-running,...

The bases are fully loaded for upcoming baseball anime Boukyaku Battery , which today unveiled a fourth character trailer and visual set for Junpei Chihaya, voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki, ahead of an April 2024 broadcast. Junpei Chihaya character visual Junpei Chihaya character visual Related: Boukyaku Battery Anime Releases Aoi Todo Character Trailer, Visuals Based on the manga by Eko Mikawa, Boukyaku Battery is being directed by Masato Nakazono ( Chainsaw Man episode director) at studio Mappa, with series composition by Michiko Yokote, character designs by Hitomi Hasegawa and music by Tomoki Kikuya and Hiroko Yamasaki. As previously reported , the story of Boukyaku Battery follows Haruka Kiyomine and Kei Kaname, a pair of young baseball players who set the field afire as an unstoppable pitcher / catcher battery in middle school. Although they were scouted by elite sports schools all over Japan, the two instead enroll in an ordinary high school in Tokyo, because Kei...

First announced in November 2022, upcoming fantasy comedy anime Acro Trip is now well on its way to a 2024 premiere after unveiling a key visual and teaser trailer today. Key Visual Four main cast members were also confirmed, as follows: Chizuko Date voiced by Miku Ito (Kokkoro in Princess Connect! Re:Dive ) Chroma voiced by Nobunaga Shimazaki (Shido in Date A Live ) Berry Blossom voiced by Inori Minase (Misaki in Dead Mount Death Play ) Mashiro voiced by Kengo Kawanishi (Gen in Dr. Ston E ) Chizuko Date Chroma Berry Blossom Mashiro Related: 17 Essential Magical Girl Anime on Crunchyroll Based on the manga by Yone Sawata, Acro Trip is being directed by Ayumu Kotake at studio Voil, with series composition by Shinichi Inozume, character designs by Toshie Kawamura and music by Technoboys Pulcraft Green-fund. As previously reported , the story follows normal middle-school girl Chizuko Date—a Niigata-area otaku who's a fan of real-life local magical girl Berry Blossom.

The official website of AnimeJapan 2024 revealed the line-ups for its main stages, Red, Blue and Green, on Jan 19, 2024.

AnimeJapan 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 23-24, 2024.

An overview of the stages can be viewed below:

Red & Green Stage: Closed stage with assigned seating. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Blue Stage: Open stage with assigned seating for seated viewing near the stage front. Entry requires both an entrance ticket and a stage viewing ticket. Limited free viewing at the rear due to space constraints.

Check out the complete timetable of AnimeJapan 2024 stages below:

Red Stage AnimeJapan 2024 Line-up: Date: March 23, 2024 Timings (Jst)Event NameMembers attending09:15 – 09:50Suicide Squad ISEKAIAnna Nagase, Yuuichirou Umehara, Reigo Yamaguchi, Jun Fukuyama and more10:25 – 11:00Mushoku Tensei: Jobless ReincarnationYumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kayano, Yuuki Takada, Yuiko Ohara11:35 – 12:10i☆Ris the Movie – Full Energy!

The anime adaptation of Hajime Komoto's Mashle: Magic And Muscles manga has officially returned for Season 2! With The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc upon us, it's time to take another look at everything from the series' streaming details on Crunchyroll to the cast, staff, trailers and beyond. Watch Mashle: Magic And Muscles on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Where Can I Watch Mashle Season 2? Mashle Characters: Who is in Season 2 of the Anime? Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Staff Watch Mashle Season 2 Official Trailers Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Key Visuals Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Synopsis Mashle Season 2 Anime Additional Information Where Can I Watch Mashle Season 2? The Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 anime will officially come to Crunchyroll on January 7, 2024. Where can I watch? You can watch the anime on Crunchyroll! Release Date: January 7, 2024 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the...

The anime sports arena is buzzing with anticipation as details emerge about the upcoming ‘Bluelock: Episode Nagi‘ prequel film, slated for a spring 2024 release. In a captivating reveal, fans were treated to a tantalizing new teaser visual, hinting at the dynamism and excitement the movie promises to deliver. Most intriguingly, Subaru Kimura, celebrated for his portrayal of Todo in ‘Jujutsu Kaisen,’ will be joining the cast.

He’s all set to bring to life Ryo Nameoka, a pivotal character described as the squad’s original leader who challenges soccer prodigies Nagi and Reo in their high school soccer debut. Kimura’s genuine excitement was palpable in a recent interview where he shared his eagerness to delve deep into this mysterious character’s persona.

Diving deeper into the film’s core, ‘Bluelock: Episode Nagi’ provides an enriched backstory to the already renowned ‘Blue Lock’ soccer manga. Crafted by the imaginative minds...

"High Card", the new anime TV series, starring Rie Takahashi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Daisuke Ono, Yuuichirou Umehara, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Nobunaga Shimazaki and Tomokazu Seki, is now streaming on Crunchyroll:

"...after discovering that his orphanage was on the brink of closing due to financial stress, 'Finn', who was living freely on the streets, set out for a casino with the aim of making a fortune. However, nothing could have prepared Finn for the nightmare that was awaiting him. 

"The world order can be controlled by a set of 52 X-Playing cards with the power to bestow different superhuman powers and abilities to the ones that possess them. 

"With these cards, people can access the hidden power of the 'buddy' that can be found within themselves. There is a secret group of players called 'High Card'...

"...who have been directly ordered by the king of 'Fourland' to collect the cards that...

HoneyWork,s also known as Haniwa, is an independent music circle, and the creator of Confession Executive Committee. The franchise is one of the group’s major projects. Although existing as a Vocaloid circle since 2010, it was not until 2014 that they made their professional debut with Zutto Mae Kara Suki Deshita. Many of their most popular songs were done with Vocaloid, but over time, their discography included human singers more often, with a Vocaloid version of the song as an alternate cover. Their repertoire also includes demos for certain vocal synthesizers, as well as collaborations with major musical artists such as Sphere and Nogizaka46. Lip×Lip is a virtual idol duo consisting of teen idols Yujiro and Aizo (voiced by Kouki Uchiyama and Nobunaga Shimazaki respectively). Beginning in 2016 with their debut song “Romeo”, the duo have since gone on to provide music featured in the Confession Executive Committee franchise. In-universe,...

Find your own power in an action-packed world of magic with Black Clover: Season One, Part One – on DVD & Blu-ray Combo Pack August 20th.

Embrace a world of magical action and adventure from the pages of Japan’s iconic Weekly Shonen Jump with the summoning of anime favourite Black Clover Season One Part One, available from August 20 as a DVD and Blu-ray combo pack, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Based on the manga series by Yūki Tabata, Black Clover invites viewers to a world where magic is commonplace and almost anyone can conjure spells, except for young orphan Asta. Mocked for his inability to use magic and living in the shadow of his genius rival Yuno, Asta was disheartened when the annual grimoire ceremony appeared to leave him without a tome of his own. While defending Yuno from a thief however, Asta is gifted the legendary five-leaf clover grimoire,...

Embrace a world of magical action and adventure from the pages of Japan’s iconic Weekly Shonen Jump with the summoning of anime favourite “Black Clover Season One Part One”, available from August 6 as a DVD and Blu-ray combo pack, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Based on the manga series by Yūki Tabata, “Black Clover” invites viewers to a world where magic is commonplace and almost anyone can conjure spells, except for young orphan Asta. Mocked for his inability to use magic and living in the shadow of his genius rival Yuno, Asta was disheartened when the annual grimoire ceremony appeared to leave him without a tome of his own. While defending Yuno from a thief however, Asta is gifted the legendary five-leaf clover grimoire, with its power of Anti-Magic giving him the strength he needs to charge towards his dream of becoming the most powerful mage in the land,...

Netflix is going all in on anime as they add the eagerly anticipated Godzilla movie and 12 other projects to their slate of upcoming programming. Deadline says in addition to the series the network is also overseeing the development of Cannon Busters, Devilman Crybaby, B: The Beginning, and Knights Of The Zodiac: Saint Seiya just to name a few.

The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.

Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!

Cannon Busters

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Your Name Review Your Name (2016) Film Review, a movie directed by Makoto Shinkai, and starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryo Narita, Aoi Yuki, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kaito Ishikawa, Kanon Tani, Masaki Terasoma, Sayaka Ohara, Kazuhiko Inoue, Chafurin, Kana Hanazawa, Yuka Terasaki, and Takashi Onozuka. Coming from Japanese director Makoto Shinkai, Your Name tells the story [...]

Continue reading: Film Review: Your Name (2016): A Beautifully-Told Tale About Comet-Crossed Lovers...

I had no idea what to expect upon sitting down to Your Name and the first few minutes definitely had my head spinning. We’re ushered in via the voiceover narration of two high schoolers we’ve yet to properly meet in Mitsuha (Mone Kamishiraishi) and Taki (Ryûnosuke Kamiki). They speak about dreams as a rare comet shoots across the blue sky. It’s cryptic, beautiful, and utterly fascinating—a subdued tone easing us in before a kinetic collage of vignettes without context replaces it, a Radwimps rock anthem blaring about love. This shift to music video interlude proves jarringly abrupt; its culmination marked by Mitsuha awakening from slumber a wonderful splash into the deep-end of this anime’s high concept romantic fantasy.

My disorientation continued because this girl didn’t seem herself. Without warning, logic, or exposition beyond those opening lines of esoteric prose, we suddenly realize the person...