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The third season of the wildly popular One-Punch Man is right around the corner. The series is returning after six years, and the entire anime industry has been waiting for it to finally make a comeback because of the fame and recognition that the anime adaptation of One’s masterpiece has received ever since it was first released way back in 2015.

One-Punch Man is one of the very few anime series that managed to make the anime industry mainstream. The global popularity and the love that the series has received are reflected even today and continue to inspire others. However, when One first got the news that his manga was being adapted into an anime series, he was extremely terrified.

In fact, he once revealed that he was not sure whether the anime adaptation of One-Punch Man would work out or not. And now the anime has proven itself to...

Anisong singer Konomi Suzuki announced on her official X (formerly Twitter) on May 5 that she will sing "Finisteller" (exact spelling not yet known), a new theme song for the ongoing spring 2025 TV anime Summer Pockets . Suzuki has also been involved in singing songs for the visual novel series on which the anime is based since 2018, with the novel's opening theme song "Alkatale" and ending song "Lasting Moment" also being used as the first theme songs for the anime. Kai and Shinji Orito , who worked on "Alkatale," are also involved in "Finisteller" as lyrics writer and music composer, respectively. Singer-songwriter Ryo Mizutsuki also works on the music and arrangement along with Orito. It is unknown when this song will be released or which episode of the anime it will be used from as of this reporting. Summer Pockets Creditless Opening Video Summer Pockets Creditless Ending Video Related: Summer Pockets Anime Premieres...

There are very few stories in the entertainment industry that have stretched out as long as Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, which started way back in 1997. The series has been going on for almost 30 years with the anime starting in 1999. However, even after going on for so long, it looks like the story will be dragged for a few more years before it reaches the finish line.

While fans are happy to get a continuous dose of One Piece, dragging the series for almost 30 years might not have worked so well for the creators. In fact, there are a few of them who have sadly passed away before even finding out the conclusion of the series. Most of these are voice actors who have offered their voices for the characters from One Piece.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

There is an entire list of One Piece voice...

In 1988, Studio Ghibli released Grave of the Fireflies -- a heartbreaking war film set during WWII in Japan. Recently, Studio Ghibli president and producer Toshio Suzuki recounted when his team showcased the movie to one of Japan's foremost critics, a moment he now looks back on as one of the "happiest" times of his life.

Per Oricon and PR Times, Studio Ghibli recently unveiled two special teaser visuals for an event titled "Takahata Isao Exhibition: The Man Who Planted Japanese Animation." Starting June 27, this exhibition will commemorate Isao Takahata's prolific animation career, which produced renowned works like Anne of Green Gables (1979), Only Yesterday (1991), Pom Poko (1994), The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013) and many others. In addition to Heidi from Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974), one of the teasers depicts a heartwarming visual of Setsuko and Seita, the young protagonists of Grave of the Fireflies. While addressing the upcoming exhibition,...

Sakamoto Days anime aired the season finale last week, leaving fans divided. While some were content with the series, others were left disappointed. It wasn’t much of a finale as some pointed out. What we do know is that the first season remains a mxied bag for the most part.

Truly, it was a seesaw of expectations, and Tms fumbled majorly. From animation to visuals, it was pretty rustic compared to the manga’s well-detailed art. To add to that, the makers are returning with Cour 2 in July 2025, but it seems like the studio has a plan up its sleeve.

Shin in a still from Sakamoto Days anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

In other words, the series has a secret sauce for the upcoming second season, which might overturn the first season’s criticism. It might potentially undo all the mistakes if the makers choose to address the problems. The pitfalls are a huge hindrance,...

Hayao Miyazaki has been on the verge of retirement plenty of times already. The Studio Ghibli director first announced his retirement in 1997 and three more times after that over the course of two decades. But as we all know, none of these attempts have been successful.

Everytime, the creator has gone back to the drawing board and come up with more and more creative ideas. Fans expected that after The Boy and the Heron, Miyazaki’s latest film, he would finally be ready to retire. But he is nowhere near done yet because the creator’s head is already swarming with ideas.

The Boy and the Heron is no longer Hayao Miyazaki’s last movie The Boy and the Heron isn’t Hayao Miyazaki’s final movie | Credits: Ghibli

When The Boy and the Heron was announced, it was supposed to be the last Hayao Miyazaki film. But the director...

Fans of Hayao Miyazaki's 1984 film Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind have been whispering about a possible sequel for some time. However, newly-surfaced comments from the renowned director and his industry colleague, Hideaki Anno (Neon GenesisEvangelion), suggest that a Nausicaa continuation is still a long way off, if it's ever coming at all.

As reported by French anime blogger Catsuka, Hayao Miyazaki and Anno, who famously served as a key animator for Nausicaa, recently met together at Miyazaki's "Butaya" office in Tokyo. On X (formerly Twitter), Studio Khara (Rebuild of Evangelion films) featured a photo from this meetup, which depicts Anno beside a clean-shaven Miyazaki. According to Catsuka, Anno made a reference to the potential Nausicaa sequel that Ghibli fans began speculating about back in 2023, although not a good one for fans still hoping to see a follow-up movie someday. "He's [Anno] happy to see Miyazaki in good health,...

Studio Ghibli and Disney are two of the most influential animation studios in history, but their worldviews are as disparate as night and day. Disney has built a global empire by taking its beloved characters and turning them into billion-dollar franchises, whereas Studio Ghibli has deliberately shied away from over-commercialism.

A still from Hayao Miyazaki’s film Princess Mononoke. | Credit: Studio Ghibli

This stark contrast is no accident as Ghibli’s reluctance to mass merchandise is a deliberate choice to preserve the artistic integrity of its films even at the cost of lost profit. In a recent interview, Toshio Suzuki, co-founder and former producer at Ghibli, disclosed some of the lesser-known studio regulations that will blow your mind.

Studio Ghibli’s reluctance towards merchandising

In an interview with Yahoo! News, Studio Ghibli’s co-founder and former producer Toshio Suzuki opened up about the studio’s approach to limit Ghibli’s beloved characters from being over-commercialized.

You and I Are Polar Opposites , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga by Kocha Agasawa, has revealed a teaser trailer and art as well as key staff members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in January 2026. You and I Are Polar Opposites Teaser Trailer Takayoshi Nagatomo directs the TV anime at animation studio Lapin Track. Teruko Utsumi provides the series composition and serves as animation producer, Mako Miyako provides the character designs and Naho Kozono serves as assistant character designer and chief animation director. You and I Are Polar Opposites teaser art Related: You and I Are Polar Opposites Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2026 Shueisha serialized the original You and I Are Polar Opposites manga from May 2022 – November 2024 in their Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine, and the series has been published as seven collected volumes in Japan to date. Viz Media also publishes an...

Fat isn’t always funny as it can be edgy, and Sakamoto Days is a perfect example of that. The Hitman series is a perfect blend of comedy, action, and romance, but what makes it so unique and special is the protagonist himself. He protects, attacks, and gets everyone’s back, but there’s another upside to it.

Taro Sakamoto in a still from the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

It isn’t romance that makes Yuto Suzuki’s series offbeat; it is his conceptualization of a fat assassin. The beloved Assassin hitman is a flab and fab character who is edgy in every single way. He may have indeed redeemed Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “big fat joke” and here’s why.

Sakamoto Days overturned the ‘Fat Thor’ joke

One thing that makes Sakamoto Days a class apart from other series is its action, which will often remind viewers of John Wick.

Sakamoto Days made quite a splash when its anime was announced, to the point that most fans waited with bated breaths for the adaptation. And when it was announced that Tms would animate it, they weren’t too happy about it and were rather skeptical for the most part.

With Solo Leveling, however, that isn’t the case because of several reasons. Mainly because the anime is hailed for its animation and quality, which is top-tier in every way. But also, A-1 Pictures understood their assignment pretty well, and the upcoming episode is proof of that.

Sakamoto stops Son Hee with a knife | Credit: Tms Entertainment

The second season is all set to overdo the first season in more ways than one, be it animation or pacing. But what has most fans stoked up is an upcoming fight that will showcase the studio’s brilliance in every sense. It is probably the most anticipated fight,...

Historical manga can still seem fantastical even in a world grounded in realism. Where they lack in the expansive world-building a fantasy series may have, the sense of realism convinces readers that these events truly could have happened. To make sure this happens, of course, one needs a strong protagonist.

Unlike different genres, the protagonist here is functioning during a period in history and, as such, is the reader's eyes and ears within that world. The challenges they may face within a historical manga could be influenced by the time, politics, and social status. The skills these protagonists need are not based on powers or magic, but on wit, communication, and human strength. Not only do these protagonists have to be physically strong, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Emma Won't Let Being a Maid Stop Her from Achieving Her Goals A Historical Romance Manga by Kaoru Mori

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After the critical and commercial success of “Sanshiro Sugata”, Akira Kurosawa would continue his work creating propaganda features for the Japanese government. Faced with a system which would not hesitate to censor anything not fitting to its ideology, he gave in and searched for opportunities to inject his own style, vision and themes into whatever subject matter he would find. In his sophomore feature “The Most Beautiful” he would tell the story of a group of female volunteer workers at an optics factory, which can be seen as a “morale booster”, as Kurosawa himself had called his second feature, but also explored themes such as humanity and camaraderie.

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In order to enhance production, the heads of East Asia Optics in Hiratsaku increase the quota for their male workers 100 percent and for their female staff 50 percent. Convinced they can work just as hard as the men,...

Hundreds of thousands of manga have been released across countless genres, ensuring every fan can find something that resonates with them. However, some series stand out as a cut above the rest—must-reads that every manga fan deserves to experience at least once.

These incredible manga feature stellar storytelling, beloved characters, and beautiful art. From fantasy to realism, romance to action, each series brings something unique to the table. While they may differ in style and genre, they all have one thing in common: they set the standard for what makes a truly unforgettable manga.

Yona of the Dawn's Rich World-Building & Great Female Main Lead Make it Worth the Read Read on Viz Media; Manga Status: In its Final Arc

Yona of the Dawn is an epic fantasy romance by Mizuho Kusanagi. The series follows the princess of the Kouka Kingdom, 16-year-old Yona, as her cousin Su-won kills her...

It’s not every day that Eiichiro Oda publicly praises some other studio, but it seems like that’s exactly what happened last week! After his recent meet-up with Studio Ghibli’s co-founder the other day, Oda left absolutely impressed by the studio’s atmosphere.

Ponyo, directed by Hayao Miyazaki | Credit: Studio Ghibli

He couldn’t help but be vocal about this experience, so it must have been significant even for him. This is even more important judging on the rather harsh working conditions in other competing studios within the industry. That’s why, Oda’s heartfelt comment holds much more value than one can think of.

Oda wholeheartedly praises Studio Ghibli’s working atmosphere! Chihiro and Haku in a still from the film | Credits: Studio Ghibli

Eiichiro Oda, the man, the myth, the legend behind the global sensation manga and anime series One Piece, recently commented on how much...

In 1988, Studio Ghibli released My Neighbor Totoro -- a film that captured the heart of a generation and helped turn the studio into a household name in Japan and abroad. As a tribute to the movie's legacy, Ghibli is releasing a stunning "Image Board" collection, which includes the first Totoro concept art ever created.

Per PR Times, Iwanami Shoten's Complete Collection of Hayao Miyazaki Image Boards is a multi-volume series that collects 219 early concept and production drawings created by the titular director. Volume 3, titled Hayao Miyazaki Image Board Collection 3: My Neighbor Totoro, will be released worldwide on March 5, with Kinokuniya US handling the book's publication in North America. In addition to dozens of never-before-seen Totoro sketches and storyboards, this release contains the image that, according to Studio Ghibli President Toshio Suzuki, ultimately led to the making of My NeighborTotoro.

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Osaka Asian Film Festival (Oaff) today announces a first selection of films from across its programme ahead of the 20th edition, to be held from March 14 to 23, 2025.

Confirmed today were the Special Opening Film, a Special Presentation, and 13 shorts in the Indie Forum and Spotlight sections and 4 short entries in the Taiwan, Thailand and Hong Kong special programs. Also announced were the 8 titles in the Housen program.

Special Opening Film: Soldier of Love

The festival leads with Soldier of Love, by Farkhat Sharipov. Known recently for stories focussed on social issues looking at the darker side of Kazakh society, he has turned his talents to a musical drama, featuring the music of legendary Kazakh pop icons A’Studio. The film explores the pressures of fame on a talented musician and the wife who waits for him.

Part entertainment, part morality tale, what makes this familiar story so refreshing is that...

A running gag in the anime community is the fact that, despite announcing his retirement several times over the last few years, Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki is still actively working as a film director. Recently, a group of passionate animation students in France collaborated to make a short explanation about why the critically acclaimed filmmaker refuses to leave the industry.

Per Catsuka, a YouTube Channel called Chrispy Animations recently uploaded "Miyazaki" -- a 15-second "mini-film" that follows the director as he tries to adopt new hobbies such as gardening, cooking and table tennis. However, he cannot seem to master any of them. After a tedious series of failures, the video shows Miyazaki returning to his work with a sigh of resignation. The animation was initially posted on Instagram by Christopher Carter (@chris_carter_art), one of the animators who was involved with the project. Cbr readers can check out...

By now everyone should know The Ring (2002) is a remake of Ring (1998). Less known is the fact that Hideo Nakata’s momentous film was not the first on-screen appearance of the vengeful Japanese ghost who spreads her curse by video — in 1995, Fuji Television aired its own take on Sadako Yamamura’s story. Of course, this made-for-tv version has since been overshadowed and, in some circles, dismissed. Yet for all its many odd decisions, Chisui Takigawa and Jōji Iida’s collaboration still follows its source material a good deal more closely than subsequent films, particularly where its spectral antagonist is concerned.

Those new to Ring ’95 (also known as Ring: Kanzenban or Ring: The Complete Edition on home video) will immediately notice its protagonist is not a female divorcée and single mother, but rather a married man. Indeed, like in Kōji Suzuki’s ‘91 novel, the main character here is a male reporter named Kazuyuki Asakawa.

Hayao Miyazaki, the iconic filmmaker behind Studio Ghibli, has long been recognized for his meticulous storytelling and profound philosophical themes. From My Neighbor Totoro to Spirited Away, his films have made an everlasting impression on the world of animation.

Ponyo by Hayao Miyazaki. | Credit: Studio Ghibli

However, behind the scenes of his filmmaking career, there exists a lesser-known story about how one of his personal ambitions was sacrificed for the sake of a project that would later divide audiences. For instance, Miyazaki wanted to revisit Ponyo, however, the Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki convinced him to pivot to The Wind Rises instead.

Steering Hayao Miyazaki toward The Wind Rises

During an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences event of 2014, honoring Oscar-nominated animated films, Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki revealed the shocking fact saying Miyazaki had initially planned to make a sequel to Ponyo, one of his most emotionally complex films.

Nature as a theme and as a character sits at the very core of Hayao Miyazaki‘s films, many of which deal with the complex interdependence between humanity and the natural environment (the very meaning of the word ecology) – not to mention their destructive relationship. This is what Léo Favier’s French documentary discusses, although not always as directly, as rigorously or as thoroughly as one might wish.

“Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature”, a made-for-tv documentary, is very standardized in its formal approach to its subject matter: a traditional voiceover tells audiences about the Japanese director, his life and works, while the comments are illustrated with shots and scenes from his numerous movies. At other times, various experts are interviewed on camera to share their thoughts about Miyazaki and the way he approaches nature in his films. The fact that the documentary was first shown at the 2024 Venice Film Festival has...

Studio Ghibli is often idolized as the best anime studio in Japan. Ghibli fans hero-worship Hayao Miyazaki and cannot tolerate any kind of criticism regarding the popular director. However, very few of them know the reality of Studio Ghibli.

Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki | Credits: Studio Ghibli

Ghibli might be better than the average anime studio in Japan and has continued to wow audiences with its quality, animation, and capturing storylines. But what lies underneath the revered name, is a cruel work environment, take it from an ex-Ghibli staff and an industry veteran, Hirokatsu Kihara.

Those who work at Ghibli leave soon, never to return Ghibli’s toxic work culture is exposed by ex-staff member who worked on Kiki’s Deliver Service | Credits: Studio Ghibli

In an interview with Dazed, Hirokatsu Kihara expressed some of his spicy opinions regarding Studio Ghibli. Kihara was the production coordinator of Nausicaä of the...

Sakamoto Days isn’t a run-of-the-mill hitman series in any case. With peak action scenes and character development, it outclasses most shonen anime in more ways than one.

It stands as one of the most awaited anime adaptations of 2025. And while the trailer garnered a mixed bag of reviews, fans may have been wrong to throw brickbats for this very reason.

Taro Sakamoto in a still from the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

While the first trailer seemed underwhelming to most readers, the final teaser had fans eating their words. It is the constant seesaw of expectations that leaves readers on the fence regarding the animated adaption.

But most of all, Tms may have exposed itself to a risk regarding its recent move. This may prove detrimental to the series in the long run, especially with its viewership and reception.

Sakamoto Days’ trailer had critics eating their words

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Sakamoto Days is jumping on the bandwagon of the new-age anime with its cult popularity. The hitman-themed series has gained traction for its riveting yet unconventional plot and an outlandish protagonist. It is a step away from conventional shonen storytelling.

This also ties well with the mangaka’s positioning of characters in his series. Apart from Taro, Yuto Suzuki’s introduction of Shin as a “handsome” character isn’t merely for aesthetic purposes.

Taro Sakamoto in a still from the anime | Credit: Tms Entertainment

Interestingly, the clairvoyant character has more depth and gravitas to his character. To the point that most readers deem him the second protagonist alongside Taro. But most of all, he is far-fetched from the good-looking second lead stereotype.

Above all, Suzuki went above and beyond in his conception of the deuteragonist. Despite his good looks, he adds substance and depth which is often overlooked. Moreover, this...

Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by the already seasoned directors Hayao Miyazaki, who'd earned his bones at Toei, and Isao Takahata, who'd worked alongside him. With them was producer Toshio Suzuki, who, as Animage magazine editor, helped Miyazaki introduce "Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind" to Japanese manga fans. While the manga wouldn't be completed until 1994, Suzuki encouraged and assisted Miyazaki in completing the film, which led to the founding of Ghibli.

Of the 24 films Studio Ghibli has produced to date — including "Nausicaa," which may have been a Topcraft and Toei production but wouldn't exist without Ghibli's founders — few are a total failure. Even the controversial Goro Miyazaki films have gleams to them that might shine brighter if he didn't have his father's massive shadow over him. But nor can a list say that they're almost all number ones, because that's not fun to debate. These rankings are subjective but...

Koucha Agasawa’s You And I Are Polar Opposites manga has been confirmed to get an anime adaptation set to premiere in January 2026.

Lapin Track will be animating the series.

Agasawa marked the anime announcement with an exclusive celebratory illustration and a message. Check them out below.

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“You and I are Polar Opposites is officially getting an anime adaptation!! Suzuki and Tani will move and talk… really? The broadcast is still some time away, but I’m more excited than anyone! I hope it will be a ‘super cute’ anime that will delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.“

More details on the anime are yet to be revealed.

You and I Are Polar Opposites is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kocha Agasawa. It was originally published as a one-shot in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ service in January 2021, before being serialized in the same website from...

You and I Are Polar Opposites , a romantic comedy manga by Kocha Agasawa, is being adapted into a TV anime that will broadcast in January 2026. Animation studio Lapin Track ( Undead Murder Farce ) will provide the animation production for the series. An official home page and an illustration celebrating the announcement by original manga author Kocha Agasawa (above) have also been published. At the time of this reporting, no further details about the series (such as the cast and the staff) have been revealed. Related: Goodbye, Eri, Akane-banashi and Others Nominated for 16th Manga Taisho Awards Shueisha serialized the original You and I Are Polar Opposites manga from May 2022 – November 2024 in their Shonen Jump+ digital manga magazine, and the series also has been published as 7 collected volumes in Japan to date. Viz Media releases an English language version of the series , and describes it as follows: Suzuki’s a high school girl in love,...

Following the success of the first season of Tower of God , Akira Suzuki was named director of the second season. Alongside the climbing through further trials of the tower, this would mark Suzuki's directorial debut. Crunchyroll News took the time to ask him a few questions ranging from his feelings on what it’s like to follow up on such a popular show, his interpretation of the story of the manhwa, to his methodology regarding the construction of Tower of God ’s trademark adventure sequences and more! To start off, how did you become attached as director in the second season of Tower of God , and how did you feel to get that offer? Akira Suzuki: This is my directorial debut. The Answer Studio, which I work for, approached me about getting involved with this series when I was finished with my previous project. I was happy to accept it,...

Ever since Dandadan premiered, the anime has been a total rage. The series has become a cultural phenomenon in most aspects. This is evident through memes, vines, and TikToks.

But most of all, it truly lives up to its much-deserved hype amidst the top giants including the big three of Shonen. There is, however, a new series in the block which is set to rival Jump’s magnum opuses.

Okarun ina still from the anime | Credit: Science Saru

With its teaser, Sakamoto Days looks more than promising in many aspects. Be it animation or score, the series is set to notch up the standards of Shonen in every way possible. This also points to the beginning of an era of new-age anime.

Sakamoto Days is set to sweep fans off their feet with its teaser

From its premise to well-written characters Sakamoto Days is a complete treat. Visually, several fans...

Sakamoto Days is officially premiering January 11, 2025, and theres a gorgeous new trailer to go along with that reveal. Sakamoto Days stars the eponymous Taro Sakamoto, a man who was once the worlds greatest assassin suddenly forced back into action after years of retirement; the premise takes clear inspiration from the John Wick franchise, and the action is similarly great in its creativity and overall craft.

Netflix's Sakamoto Days is one of the most hotly anticipated new anime of 2025, and theres finally new information for people to go on. A new trailer has just been released, and in addition to how perfectly the mangas signature action was brought to life, Sakamoto Days new trailer revealed that the anime will premiere on January 11, 2025, and will run for two non-consecutive cours, with the second cour starting in July of the same year.

Sakamoto Days Stuns In Spectacular New Trailer Anime Series By...

A new trailer for Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron -- a recently released but still somewhat undiscovered documentary film -- highlights the struggles that revered Studio Ghibli animator and director Hayao Miyazaki underwent in the creation of his latest Academy Award-winning movie, The Boy and the Heron.

Madman Films, an independent film distributor in Australia and New Zealand, posted the new trailer on YouTube. The video highlights the documentary film's insight into Miyazakis personal connection with the film. Miyazaki previously stated that the film was an autobiography of sorts, drawing on his experience growing up in rural Japan after fleeing Tokyo during World War II. The main character of the film, Mahito, is based somewhat on Hayao Miyazaki as he came of age.

Related "Movies Have Entered a New Era": Studio Ghibli President Lavishes Praise on New Wartime Fantasy Film

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Japanese director Shinzo Katayama's upcoming live-action film, Lust in the Rain, has captured the imaginations of prominent anime and manga creators across the country. Recently, Studio Ghibli president Toshio Suzuki joined the myriad of industry veterans that have commended Katayama for his ambitious new work.

Lust in the Rain is based on a short manga created by nationally renowned cartoonist and essayist Yoshiharu Tsuge. Comic Natalie provides a brief summary of the story: [The comic and film] depicts the strange life of Yoshio, an unsuccessful manga artist who lives in a poor neighborhood in Kitamichi [Japan]. One day, he is called in to help move with Inori, a self-proclaimed novelist, and there he meets Fukuko, who has recently been divorced, and is fascinated by her. Soon after, Imori and Fukuko move in with Yoshio and the three begin a strange life together..." After the release of the latest trailer, Comic Natalie published Toshio Suzuki's comments about the upcoming film.

"I'm losing my way for the first time." Miyazaki & Suzuki! One more final official trailer has debuted for a documentary film called Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, a fascinating making of inside look at Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron film. This originally premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of their special gala presentation for an Honorary Palme d'Or for Miyazaki-san + a few of his shorts. Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is a two-hour doc film version of the behind-the-scenes TV series following animation master Miyazaki spend years crafting the animated film The Boy and the Heron, which also won the Oscar earlier this year. Japan's Nhk TV originally aired another version of this doc called 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli. This final "Cannes version" is a "two-hour window into the heart of Hayao Miyazaki's creative process. The documentary film follows six long years of...

Dandadan is an awesome new shonen anime that began airing in October 2024. The series follows Okarun and Momo Ayase, a boy possessed by a ghost and a girl with psychic powers respectively. Though Okarun believed in aliens but not ghosts, and Momo believed the opposite, a chance encounter with the otherworldly caused the two to team up and become fast friends.

The anime is releasing one episode a week, so eager fans of Dandadan may be at the edge of the seat once they're finally caught up. In order to make the wait for the next weekly episode a little less painful, here are ten anime with fun supernatural twists that fans of Dandadan can watch in the meantime.

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More than 40 production staff associated with the Godzilla films throughout the years took to the stage at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

The fest held a Godzilla remastered 4K Digital screening and a day-long “Godzilla Fest” to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the original 1954 film.

88-year old Yoshio Suzuki, who worked as an assistant sculptor on the original film, shared his experiences on a panel alongside Oscar-winner Yamazaki Takashi, writer and director of Godzilla Minus One.

The remastered digital version of Godzilla had its world premiere at the Berlinale earlier this year.

Suzuki first worked on the 1954 Godzilla film as an 18-year old.

“I was a first-year sculpture student at Tama Art University and was looking for work as I was short on cash,” said Suzuki. “My classmate, Yoshio Tsuburaya, told me that his uncle was making a movie called Godzilla and suggested that I try to work on that set.

Hideaki Anno is a prolific director in the anime world. You might know him from his most celebrated creation, the Evangelion franchise. While the director is surfing his successes with one hit film after another, it seems that his one dream production is far from his control.

Anno was previously involved in the animation of Studio Ghibli’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Thus, he has always wanted to remake the movie on his own terms. There have also been rumors that the director wants to create an anime series out of the source material left out during the movie’s creation.

Hideaki Anno Wants to Create a Live-Action Adaptation of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind A still from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Credits: Studio Ghibli

Toshio Suzuki is one of the founding members of the world-renowned Studio Ghibli. The former president of...

Made in the midst of his run of feverish, postmodern genre films at Nikkatsu, Suzuki Seijun’s Tattooed Life is something of a snapshot of the more patient, probing works that the filmmaker made in the 1980s and beyond. It starts, though, at a frenzy, with yakuza hood Tetsu (Takahashi Hideki) set up from the jump by his bosses to carry out a hit on a rival that’s also meant to sacrifice him as a patsy. His brother, the sensitive and soft-spoken artist Kenji (Hananomoto Kotobuki), ends up killing the other yakuza to save Tetsu, forcing both to flee from both rival gangs and their own superiors, who are seeking to tie up loose ends. Further double-crosses follow as the brothers are conned by gangsters and everyday charlatans making false promises of safe passage to Japan’s Manchuria colony.

The brothers do eventually make it to Manchuria, where they...

In July 2023, Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron -- a film about a young boy who finds himself lost in a mysterious fantasy world -- premiered in Japanese theaters. Now, Max has released a new documentary film about Heron's seven-year production period and the "intricate dance of friendship and deception" between director Hayao Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki.

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, a two-hour feature directed by prolific Ghibli documentarian Kaku Arakawa, is streaming now on Max for viewers in North America. Wtk, an X (Twitter) page dedicated to prominent anime-related releases, spotlighted the film's debut, which arrived without much active promotion on social media or other advertising channels. Earlier this year, Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The film's trailer, along with a brief synopsis, are featured on the festival's official website.

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The 18th-century yakuza underworld of Katô Tai’s Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza is defined by stringent codes of honor that inevitably lead to bloodshed. Even men like Tokijiro (Nakamura Kinnosuke), a gambling drifter with no allegiances, are easily caught in the yakuza’s web of violence, as they must often provide a service (typically murdering a rival clan member) in exchange for lodging and a hot meal. Indeed, even as Tokijiro actively strives to live a pacifistic live, death follows him from the opening scene, during which a trio of thieves challenge him at the beach, to the final one, in which he’s forced to head off against a former protégé (Okazaki Jiro) looking to kill him merely to impress the clan he recently joined.

Early on, when Tokijiro refuses a deadly mission given to him by his hosts, this shirking of responsibility still leads to needless death—that of his current protégé,...

Japanese rock band Blue Encount has released a special collaboration clip featuring the opening theme song for the Rising Impact anime, "gifted," on Netflix Anime official YouTube channel . The video shows not only footage from the golf-themed anime's Season 1, but also plenty of footage from Season 2, which just began streaming on August 6, and directly conveys the lyrics of "gifted," inspired by the world view of the anime and the emotions of the characters. Related : Rising Impact Golf Anime Releases Season 1 Trailer Featuring Theme Song by Blue Encount Blue Encount was formed in 2004, and has provided theme songs for Gintama , Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans , My Hero Academia , and Mix Meisei Story . "gifted" released digitally first on June 22, and its CD single will be available on September 11. CD jacket Blue Encount artist photo The first season of the anime adaptation of Rising Impact, based on The Seven Deadly Sins...

Sakamoto Days has confirmed the anime will be streaming on Netflix in January 2025. The anime series is shaping up to be a highly anticipated Winter 2025 release. Sakamoto Days' acquisition proves Netflix is expanding its anime library.

Shonen Jump's hit action comedy Sakamoto Days has just confirmed that it will be coming to a major streaming platform, adding to the anticipation surrounding its release. Announced back in May 2024, Sakamoto Days' upcoming anime adaptation has already caused quite a buzz among fans of the series and now fans will be able to stream it on one of the biggest streaming platforms when it drops.

According to a post of X by the anime's official handle, Sakamoto Days will be streaming on Netflix when it releases in January 2025. The announcement mentions the series will also be streamed on other platforms, though more on this is yet to be revealed.

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A familiar demonic seductress has made a surprising cameo appearance in one of the funniest anime series of the Summer 2024 season. Fan-favorite character Rias Gremory from High School DxD recently stepped out of the spiritual realm of Kuoh Academy and into the digital world of anime VTubers.

The official Japanese social media account for High School DxD on X (formerly Twitter) has shared a hilarious clip from the latest episode of VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream. The clip in question comes from Episode 4, which focuses on VTuber streamer Awayuki Kokorone watching her genmates live streams while recovering from a brutal physical workout from playing a video game parody of Ring Fit Adventure. One of the streams Awayuki stumbles upon is of supporting character Hareru Asagiri raging over an anime-themed collectible card game.

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Yu Yu Hakusho is a staple of shonen anime and a series that has defined the ever-popular tournament arc. It’s also steeped in mythology and religion, most notably Shintoism, Buddhism and Taoism. I’ve already covered the mythological, historical and religious influences through the Saint Beasts arc in Part 1 . Here, I’ll be going through the Dark Tournament arc, which certainly has its fair share of fascinating origins to uncover. Get ready for martial arts, historical figures, folk heroes and a tiny peep at Norse mythology! Drunken Fist Martial Arts Yusuke’s very first fight in the Dark Tournament is against Chu. Team Rokuyukai’s leader fights using a unique style: drinking alcohol until drunk, then using that state to his advantage in a fight. This is based on a real-life fighting style called Zui Quan . Zui Quan — also known as Drunken Boxing or Drunken Fist — may be best...

Welcome to this week’s review of Aew Dynamite: Blood and Guts, which was broadcast from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. We’ve got Excalibur, Taz and Tony Schiavone on commentary, so let’s get into the review!

Match #1: Ftw Championship Match – Chris Jericho def. Minoru Suzuki The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:

Jericho chopped at Suzuki and Suzuki fired back, not backing down. Suzuki invited Jericho to chop him again and Suzuki laughed it off. Suzuki blistered Jericho’s chest with left handed chops. Jericho served up chops of his own as the fans chanted “Chop forever! Chop forever!” It was a total chop fest as both men stood there and chopped one another. Jericho finally had enough and hit a lariat on Suzuki. Suzuki baited Jericho in and applied a flying arm bar. Jericho was bleeding from the chest! Suzuki grabbed a steel chair and whacked Jericho across the back.

What Is Sensei's Unique Skill in No Longer Allowed in Another World? Abilities Explored - Main Image

The priest Annette initially thinks Sensei is weak due to his depressing stats, but as the plot unfolds, what exactly is Sensei’s unique skill as an otherworlder in No Longer Allowed in Another World? Here’s what we know so far!

Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for the No Longer Allowed in Another World series, so proceed with caution.

How Strong Is Sensei in the?

Sensei is unlike any other isekai anime protagonist who wants to take on the role of hero and save the world.

He is not physically overpowered, as his stats are incredibly depressing, having low Hp, mana, and even level, much to Annette’s surprise.

His entire body is also extremely poisoned, most likely because of his habit of consuming sleeping pills like a delicious snack.

The Look Back anime movie continues to dominate the Japanese box office since its release on June 10, 2024. Now, the head of Studio Ghibli and producer of films such as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and The Boy and the Heron, has weighed in on the critically acclaimed anime movie based on the one-shot story by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man.

According to Comic Natalie via Crunchyroll, Toshio Suzuki, the chairman and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, commented on the Look Back animated movie currently playing in Japan. Suzuki said, "For whom is the work for? The answer lies within the film." While intentionally vague, Suzuki is acknowledging the creator-driven spirit of the film, as Look Back follows two young girls on their journey to become manga artists. Of course, with this being the work of Fujimoto, things are never as straightforward as they may seem.

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Studio Ghibli is often considered synonymous with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, director of the studio's best movies. Many would argue Miyazaki's works are some of the best animated movies ever, so it's natural that he casts a shadow over the studio he helped build.

However, the studio actually has multiple founders: the late director Isao Takahata, producer (and current studio chairman) Toshio Suzuki, and Yasuyoshi Tokuma. The latter's company Tokuma Shoten offered the foundation for Ghibli and was the studio's parent company from 1985 to 2005.

Miyazaki was already a prolific animator pre-Ghibli and acquainted with Suzuki and Takahata. The three first made a movie together in 1984: "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind." Miyazaki directed, Takahata produced, and Suzuki was the one who first connected Miyazaki with Tokuma Shoten. As a bonus, composer Joe Hisaishi (who went on to be Ghibli's in-house composer) also scored "Nausicaä."

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Following the teaser visual release yesterday , Tms' official anime YouTube channel is now streaming a teaser trailer for the upcoming second season of the TV anime The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse. Related : The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Anime Season 2 Reveals Premiere Date, New Teaser Visual Nakaba Suzuki , the original author of the Seven Deadly Sins manga series, joined Anime Expo 2024 as an official guest at the panel on July 5 for the Four Knights of the Apocalypse anime. The first season of the TV anime adaptation of Four Knights of the Apocalypse , a sequel to Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins manga series, aired for 24 episodes from October 2023 to March 2024 and streamed on Netflix worldwide. Maki Odaira ( Pokémon Journeys ) has directed the series at Tms Entertainment. The second season is set to premiere on October 6, 2024. Nakaba's manga is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly...

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the TV anime The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse announced that its upcoming second season is scheduled to premiere in Japan on October 6, 2024 . Additionally, a new teaser visual for the second season featuring a confrontation between the three main characters — Percival, Tristan and Arthur — was also released. Teaser visual Nakaba Suzuki , the original author of the Seven Deadly Sins manga series, will join Anime Expo 2024 as an official guest. A panel for the Four Knights of the Apocalypse anime will be held on July 5 to provide the latest information on its second season. Related: The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 2 Anime Continues the Adventure in October 2024 The first season of the TV anime adaptation of Four Knights of the Apocalypse , a sequel to Suzuki's The Seven Deadly Sins manga series, aired for 24 episodes from October...

Kadokawa anime's official YouTube channel has started streaming a new trailer for the Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Witch's Re:surrection RPG featuring the theme song " Resurrection" sung by anisong singer Konomi Suzuki . Suzuki has performed theme songs for the Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- franchise since its TV anime first season's opening theme "Redo" in 2016, and will also sing the upcoming third season's opening theme, "Reweave." Konomi Suzuki Related: Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Witch's Re:surrection RPG Trailer Jumps into Battle Tappei Nagatsuki's Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- isekai fantasy light novel series will celebrate its 10th anniversary with this new RPG, Re:zero -Starting Life in Another World- Witch's Re:surrection . The game allows players to enjoy a full-fledged RPG experience in a vast field with characters from the series. Under the supervision by the original author, it depicts an all-new story based on the theme of "Witch's Re:surrection,...