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The upcoming theatrical anime film As One published a new trailer today. The film, which serves as a prequel to the 2018 Square Enix arcade game Starwing Paradox , begins its theatrical release in Japan on August 22. As One Trailer Related: As One Anime Movie Releases New Trailer Featuring Ruki Theme Song Kobuno Shizuno directs As One at animation studios Honoo and StudioGOONEYS. Shatner Nishida, Kana Matsui and Masaya Honda provide the script while Yoshiyuki Sadamoto provides the character designs and Ippei Gyoubu provides the mechanical designs. The story of the film is described (in translation) as follows: Present-day Earth. Yoh, a high school student who aspires to become a musician, is troubled by his parents' opposition and his bandmates' relationships, and is undecided about his future. One day, as Yoh walks through a Shibuya intersection, a voice echoes in his brain, “Help!" and he is enveloped in a white light. Meanwhile,...

The official website for the upcoming sci-fi anime feature film As One released a new trailer featuring the theme song "Meguriboshi." Ruki Shiroiwa , a member of the Japanese boy band JO1 who voices the male protagonist of the film, Yoh, sings the theme song under the artist name Ruki . Shiroiwa wrote, composed and self-produced the song. As One Movie New Theme Song Trailer The site also posted a main visual for the film featuring the male protagonist, Yoh, and the main heroine, Rako. The tagline reads: "When his song resonates, their 'destiny' is starting to move." Main visual Related: JO1 Member Ruki Shiroiwa Voices Lead Role in As One Anime Movie As One is set to release in Japan on August 22, 2025 . Kobun Shizuno ( the Case Closed/Detective Conan film series) serves as director, alongside character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and mechanical designer Ippei Gyoubu . In addition to Ruki Shiroiwa as Yoh,...

In addition to JO1 member Ruki Shiroiwa as the male protagonist, Yoh, the official website for the upcoming sci-fi anime feature film As One announced four more main voice cast members today. Haruka Shiraishi (Reiko Kujirai in Kowloon Generic Romance ) voices Rako, a young girl who lives as a robot mechanic on the floating planet Meguriboshi in space. Shunsuke Takeuchi (Alexander Yamato in King Of Prism ) voices Vigo, a member of the Purgard team whom Rako looks up to like an older brother. Yoko Hikasa (Mio Akiyama in K-on! ) voices Kizana, a mysterious researcher who holds the key to the story, and Ryuhei Maruyama is cast as Leroy, Rako's father. Maruyama is a 41-year-old member of Starto Entertainment's male idol group Super Eight (formerly known as Kanjani Eight), and this is his voice acting debut role. "I am happy to have had the opportunity to experience something that I...

The official website for the upcoming sci-fi anime feature film As One announced today that Ruki Shiroiwa , a member of the Japanese boy band JO1 , will voice the male protagonist of the film, Yoh. This is his first voice acting role. The film's distributor Gaga's official YouTube channel is now streaming a short clip to introduce Shiroiwa's voice as Yoh for the first time. Shiroiwa's comment on the official X (formerly Twitter) reads: I am Ruki Shiroiwa, and I will play the protagonist Yoh in “As One.” I heard that they saw my solo music video work “Himawari” and asked me if I would be a good fit for the protagonist, Yoh. I was very surprised, but I was also very happy because I love watching anime myself. Even before my appearance was revealed, I saw the release of information about the film and was nervous that so many...

The official website for the upcoming sci-fi anime feature film As One released a teaser trailer today, announcing the film's theatrical release date in Japan of August 22, 2025 . As One Anime Movie Teaser Trailer The site also revealed that Ippei Gyoubu will work on the mechanical designs for the film. The previously announced staff includes director Kobun Shizuno ( the Case Closed/Detective Conan film series) and character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Gyoubu is best known for his mechanical design works for recent Gundam anime series, including Gundam - Reconguista in G (2014-2015), Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans (2015-2017), and Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury : Present-day Earth. Yoh, a high school student who aspires to become a musician, is troubled by his parents' opposition and his bandmates' relationships, and is undecided about his future. One day, as Yoh walks through a Shibuya intersection, a voice echoes in his brain,...

A new sci-fi anime feature film As One was announced today, set to release in Japan in summer 2025. The film's official website and X (formerly Twitter) opened, revealing early concept art and two image board visuals. The film is based on Square Enix's arcade game Starwing Paradox , which originally released in Japan in November 2018. It will serve as a prequel to the game's story, taking place 20 years before the game. Kobun Shizuno , known for his directorial works for the Case Closed/Detective Conan film series, serves as the director. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, of Neon Genesis Evangelion and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time fame, works on character designs. The characters will be totally renewed from the game. Image board visuals "This film is a prequel leading up to the epic story of the original game, which tells a story that will deeply immerse not only the fans who went wild at the arcade,...

Shaman King officially has a new series in the works. Hiroyuki Takei's Shaman King is a cult classic shōnen which has over time received two sequels in Shaman King: Flowers and Shaman King: The Super Star. The series stands as one of the most unique battle shōnen available today, in part due to Takei's interest in nonviolence and Buddhism. It follows the story of a shaman boy, Yoh Asakura, who fights to become Shaman King—effectively a god—alongside his young fiancée, renowned spirit medium Asakura Anna.

The series has an undeniable charm, tracing Yoh and Anna's steps as they gather a troupe of friends (flesh and spirit alike), eventually taking the confrontation with Yoh's brother, Hao, as a priority. Shaman King has maintained a steady following since its initial debut in 1998. Starting with the sequel series, Shaman King Flowers, focus has shifted to Yoh and Anna's son, Hana.

With spirits playing such a prominent role in Japanese culture, it's no wonder that many fans want to know what the best anime about ghosts are. The supernatural occupies a popular spot in pop culture for good reason. Audiences love to explore the world of the occult, whether to get some good, old-fashioned scares or out of genuine interest. Whatever the reason, ghosts and spirits are never far away from the entertainment industry.

Some of the most iconic anime in history deal with the supernatural. Stories like Death Note and Jujutsu Kaisen take audiences into the dangerous world of the supernatural in a way that's both fun and easily accessible. Sometimes the ghosts are friendly allies in the protagonist's battle; other times, they are the cruelest of villains, but that's what makes them fascinating. The best anime about ghosts show how truly diverse stories about the restless dead can be.

Adapted from “Thirteen Cold-Blooded Eagles”, a wuxia novel written by Chin Hung and scripted by Ni Kuang, this is undoubtedly one of Sun Chung's best works and Shaw Brothers' all-time best sword fighting movie not directed by Chang Cheh or Chu Yuan. The story is a simple tale of revenge and awakening; however, its twists and turns are told mostly in flashbacks.

Yoh Yi Hung (Ku Feng) is the cruel leader of the Iron Boat Clan who takes in orphans and trains them to become highly skilled killers to do his dirty work of terrorizing and killing people. Since only the very strong can endure his strict training, he's left with only thirteen surviving disciples, the appropriately named “Thirteen Cold-Blooded Eagles”.

The movie only concentrates on one disciple, Chik Ming Sing (Ti Lung) or the Black Eagle whose weapon of choice is the three-sectioned staff. Thirsty and hungry when we first meet him,...

This summer, the boys of the Tsukiuta franchise bounce back in Rabbits Kingdom The Movie . Today, the full trailer for the upcoming film has been released, showing more of the movie's fantasy action: Related: Rabbits Kingdom The Movie Announces New Release Date, Additional Voice Cast Members Advance tickets are still on sale, with each wave introducing a new purchase bonus. The latest is Rabbits Kingdom The Movie ~Prologue~ , a 50-minute drama CD featuring the film's two leads. The CD will be available as part of an advance ticket package at Animate and Animate mail order stores across Japan. Related: Rabbits Kingdom The Movie Releases Teaser Trailer, Theme Song Lyric Video Rabbits Kingdom The Movie is scheduled to premiere in Japan on June 14: The Black Rabbit Kingdom and the White Rabbit Kingdom — Two different worlds existing side by side. The two worlds, which were supposed to be a "pair," had never met,...

The proper implementation of the concept of legacy is a challenging affair in Shounen manga, as is seen in some of the immensely popular titles like Naruto and Dragonball Z. Most often, the weight of the fan favorite iconic characters burdens their legacy immensely, thereby hindering their growth as individual characters. Thankfully, that’s not the case in Shaman King: Flowers, a spin-off and sequel to the original Shaman King created by Hiroyuki Takei, that focuses on the future of the series by charting the journey of Hana Asakura, the son of legendary shaman duo Yoh Asakura and Anna Kyoyama. The series relies on the world-building established in the original series but doesn’t let go of the sense of individuality it has managed to create for itself.

The first twelve episodes of Shaman King: Flowers mainly work as an introduction to Hana’s world, bringing in new characters—legacies...

The caper or heist film is one of the sub-genres of action that has a lot to offer thematically and stylistically if done correctly. If we think back to “To Catch a Thief” or even the “Oceans”-series, the world these stories show are a reflection of a society based on materialism and property, with the thieves sharing the same obsession as the owners of the object they want to steal. On the other hand, given its potential to be an ensemble piece, the caper/heist feature also offers actors the chance to shine. Steve Yuen's “The Moon Thieves”, the director's third feature, tries to combine the two aspects of the genre, but fails to offer some depth to its otherwise intriguing premise.

The Moon Thieves is released exclusively in UK cinemas by Central City Media

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The official website for Rabbits Kingdom The Movie , the forthcoming anime feature film from the Tsukiuta franchise, has released a 30-second teaser trailer. The franchise's 10th anniversary film was originally set to release in December 2023, but has been moved to the early summer of 2024 due to various reasons. Its new release date is now set for June 14, 2024. Rabbits Kingdom The Movie teaser trailer Additionally, a lyric video for the film's theme song, "Rabbits Kingdom -Versus-" performed by the franchise's 12 main voice cast members, is now streamed. The Cd single of the song will be available on May 31, 2024. "Rabbits Kingdom -Versus-" lyric video Synopsis: The Black Rabbit Kingdom and the White Rabbit Kingdom — Two different worlds existing side by side. The two worlds, which were supposed to be a "pair," had never met, perhaps by a twist of fate. The situation remained unstable and incomplete. Hajime, the young king of the Balck Rabbit Kingdom,...

Featuring "Turn the World" by Nana Mizuki ( Tomodachi Game Op) and "Dear Pantalei" by Sumire Uesaka ( TenPuru Ed), respectively, the creditless versions of supernatural action anime Shaman King Flowers ' opening and ending theme sequences are now available to watch below. Related: Chained Soldier TV Anime Unleashes Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the sequel manga by Hiroyuki Takei, Takeshi Furuta ( Double Decker! Doug & Kirill ) directs Shaman King Flowers at studio Bridge, with series composition by Shoji Yonemura, character designs by Mayuko Yamamoto and music by Yuki Hayashi ( My Hero Academia ). Netflix aired the first Shaman King anime reboot in 2021 and 2022. Kodansha USA, which publishes the manga's official Shaman King Flowers English version, describes the series: The action returns in this brand-new sequel to Shaman King! Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement.

For some, life is a series of chance meetings with historical consequences. Little Brother, the trio comprised of rapper/singer Phonte, rapper Big Pooh, and (formerly) producer 9th Wonder met on the campus of North Carolina Central University and went on to craft one of rap’s most beloved catalogs. Their story was chronicled in the recently released documentary, May The Lord Watch, currently available on YouTube. The film was crafted by Travis “Yoh” Phillips and Holland “vacayvacayvacay” Gallagher of documentary studio Rap Portraits — whom Phonte connected after meeting Gallagher...

The anime community has spoken -- Naruto's married couples rank as the fan base's all-time favorite pairings.

According to a recent survey by Japanese news site Numan, fans deemed Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno to be the best married couple in all of anime. Pulling in at a close second are Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga. These results are significant, as they show that Masashi Kishimoto's approach to married romance holds up even when compared to other popular series. The third and fourth place winners are Yoh Asakura and Anna Kyoyama from Shaman King and Loid and Yor Forger from Spy x Family, respectively, followed by pairings from the likes of Bleach, Sword Art Online and Fullmetal Alchemist, among others.

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New York, NY—At their Anime NYC 2023 panel, manga subscription service Azuki announced 10 new series coming to the service, including two new exclusives translated and published by Azuki. The Azuki exclusives — slow-burn teen romance Our Aimless Nights by Mori Kou and irreverent teacher-student comedy You're So Sloppy, Hotta-sensei by Mao Nakada — will launch in early 2024 only on Azuki. Azuki also added eight series and one-shots from Media Do International Inc., MediBang!, and Star Fruit Books — A Devotion That Changes Worlds, My Sadistic Boyfriend, Who Wants to Play, Garuda, Immoral, A Long Stay, Split Story, and I'll Quit Travelling… All eight are available to read right now. Synopses of the 10 series and one-shots are included below:

Our Aimless Nights by Koumori: Cheerful, energetic high school girl Chika and shy, reserved boy Kazuya couldn't be more different. But they have a secret: every Wednesday after 9Pm they meet outside the convenience store where Kazuya works.

Shaman King: Flowers has released a new trailer for its upcoming anime series adaptation, also revealing an official release date.

The video offers fans a glimpse of the Shaman King sequel, with the trailer including snippets of Shaman King: Flowers' animation and a sample of the show's theme song, "Turn the World." The opening is notably once again performed by well-known singer and voice actor Nana Mizuki, who is set to reprise her role as Tamao Tamamura in the upcoming series.

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Much of the old cast from Shaman King are similarly expected to return for Shaman King: Flowers, which is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 9, 2024. A previous trailer announced voice actors Megumi Hayashibara, Katsuyuki Konishi and Minami Takayama are set to reprise their roles as Anna Asakura, Amidamaru and Hao Asakura, respectively. Yoko Hikasa,...

The majority of anime series are adapted from manga, and in most cases, the anime does a good job of following its source material. There are times when an anime airs while its manga is still ongoing, and this usually causes the anime to introduce filler episodes. In certain cases, the anime will tell an original story instead. Fortunately, there are several great anime series that can be watched because their respective manga have now ended.

Many of the most popular anime fall into the Shonen category, and they usually become popular because they feature a lot of action. That being said, the best anime will always stand out because they have great characters and stories.

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Shaman King Is The Perfect Blend Of Action, Comedy, and Fantasy Manga Run: June 30,1998 - August 30, 2004

Shaman King returned in 2021 with an anime that followed the manga, and it benefits from having high-quality animation.

Welcome to this review of Impact Wrestling, which is the very special Multiverse Untied 2 show, featuring Impact going head to head with New Japan Pro Wrestling – just as they did earlier this year! The show opened with a “Countdown” match that saw Joe Hendry, Yuya Uemura & Heath defeat Rocky Romero, Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi And Digital Media Champion Kenny King defeat Yoshinobu Kanemaru! With that out the way, let’s get into the review…

Match #1: Chris Sabin def. Yoh, Frankie Kazarian, Bushi, Kevin Knight, Rich Swann, Mao & El Desperado The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:

It’s every man for themselves as all eight competitors engage in a lockup. Knight scores an early two count with a running splash to Yoh. Sabin his a top rope missile dropkick to Knight. Desperado and Mao work together as they take out Knight with double team offense. But there can only...

Shaman King: Flowers, the sequel to the 2021 anime reboot of Shaman King, has released its first trailer.

On YouTube, the King Amusement Creative official channel uploaded the first official footage of the Shaman King: Flowers anime. Based on the manga by series creator Hiroyuki Takei, Shaman King: Flowers continues the adventures of the Asakura family. 13-year-old Hana Asakura, the son of Yoh and Anna Asakura, is growing up to be a rude and lazy kid. However, Hana's boredom with everyday life starts to change when members of the branch Asakura Family challenge him and his dad for control of the main house.

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The Shaman King: Flowers anime trailer also revealed the show's new and returning voice cast. The main cast are Yōko Hikasa as Hana Asakura, Katsuyuki Konishi as Amidamaru, Sumire Uesaka as Alumi Niumbirch, Shun Horie as Yohane Asakura,...

It’s Monday so you know what that means, it’s time for our weekly review of Aew: Rampage! This week’s show, which broadcast from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, features Excalibur, Tony Schiavone, Chris Jericho and Chris Jericho on commentary. Now let’s get to the review…

Match #1: United Empire & Swerve Strickland def. Chaos & Yoh The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Swerve vaulted off the ropes and kicked Chuck, backing him off. Chuck created distance with a dropkick. Trent tagged in and he and Chuck hit tandem offense on Swerve. Trent backed up Fletcher with chops to the chest. Fletcher fired back with a back body drop. Trent scored with a half and half suplex. Rocky tagged in and he and Trent hit double jumping knee strikes to Fletcher. Swerve planted Yoh with a rolling flatliner. Ospreay nailed Rocky with a spinning backbreaker. Cobb grabbed a...