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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- continues to fly high at Japanese cinemas, giving theatergoers a taste of what's to come in the upcoming Universal Century series. Today, it's been announced that there's even more coming to the movie! Starting February 22, the theatrical release will include a special video after the main screening, showcasing what's coming next in the story. This new video will be shown at all cinemas in all formats—regular, IMAX, MX4D and 4Dx—although there is no word yet on whether this special footage will be included in screenings outside Japan. Related: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Anime Reveals New Cast Members The latest audience gift has also been revealed: an illustration card of Machu and Nyaan, drawn by animation character designer/chief character animation director Yumi Ikeda: Related: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Shares Some Spoilers in Post-Release Trailer Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is co-produced at studio khara,...

Encore Films announced on Feb 13, 2025, that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- anime film will be released in Indian theaters on Feb 28, 2025.

The film is a re-edited version of the first four episodes from the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX series.

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The film, which was released in Japan on Jan 17, made a strong debut, opening at #1 at the box office during its first weekend.

It sold 352,500 tickets and earned 599 million yen in its first three days.

Gkids has secured the North American theatrical distribution rights for the film, and will release it in the theaters there on Feb 28, 2025.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX series is co-produced by Studio Khara, famed for the Evangelion series, and Sunrise, the studio behind the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.

Kazuya Tsurumaki, who served as an assistant director under Hideaki Anno for Evangelion,...

This week on The Anime Effect: We share the anime characters we relate to most and recommend our favorite dubbed anime. Plus, Leah and Alex chat with actress Kimiko Glenn about her love of Ghibli films, how her broadway roots helped her in Hazbin Hotel and more! In our audio-exclusive episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world including the Anne of Green Gables anime adaptation, a collaboration between My Hero Academia and Captain America: Brave New World , and more! Episode 51 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 51 Summary In this week's news episode, LeAlec, Leah and Nick discuss a new Pokémon anime coming very soon, the latest on the live-action Gundam project,...

Premiering in 1998, Masami Tsuda’s Kare Kano (His And Her Circumstances) had all the elements of a successful adaptation. Gainax, fresh off the success of Neon Genesis Evangelion, took charge of the series, with Hideaki Anno directing the early episodes.

The anime captured the charm and emotional depth of Tsuda’s manga, offering a refreshingly honest look at teenage romance.

However, as the series progressed, cracks began to form.

The animation quality noticeably declined, episodes became more inconsistent, and by the final stretch, the show had lost much of its initial polish. Instead of a satisfying conclusion, Kare Kano ended in an unresolved state, frustrating viewers.

The reason? A behind-the-scenes struggle between Gainax and the manga’s creator.

The Rift Between Gainax and Masami Tsuda

One of the biggest issues that plagued Kare Kano’s production was a fundamental disagreement between Gainax and Masami Tsuda over the tone of the adaptation.

For more than two decades, fans of Spirited Away have speculated on the true nature of No Face, one of Studio Ghibli’s most mysterious and unsettling characters. However a recent confession reveals that No Face is neither a clear hero nor a villain, rather, it represents something deeper and something that represents society itself.

Hayao Miyazaki’s interpretation of No Face as a reflection of society | Credits: Studio Ghibli

Hayao Miyazaki, the famed filmmaker of Studio Ghibli, recently expressed his thoughts on the character, providing fans with much-needed insight into its true nature. No Face stands apart from traditional villains in animated films. It is not inherently evil, rather, it is lost, lonely, and desperate for connection. This distinction makes No Face a uniquely tragic figure one that mirrors the way societal pressures can shape individuals.

The symbolism of No Face: Hayao Miyazaki says it’s a reflection...

Following the United States premiere of the new 2K restoration as part of New York City’s Japan Society over the weekend, Hideaki Anno’s first live-action feature-length film, “Love and Pop,” is headed to North American theaters for the first time via GKids.

The movie, based on the novel by Ryū Murakami, was originally released in 1998 but never had a North American release. The new 2K restoration will be “presented with technical adjustments made to its format,” since it was originally captured by consumer-grade handheld digital cameras. The film will be released at the IFC Center in New York City starting Feb. 21 and at the American Cinematheque’s Los Feliz 3 starting Feb. 23. Additional markets will follow.

“Love and Pop” is described, in the official release as “radical in its stylistic approach to teenage ennui, taking to the seedy streets of Shibuya with handheld digicams, distorted lenses and a barrage of unconventional camera angles.

Anime and manga have become extremely popular in recent times. The global barriers have been broken, and people from all across the world are eagerly waiting to watch and read these works from Japan.

Nami from One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

Herein lies a problem: most of the manga are untranslated and in Japanese, and even the few that have translations available are not legally supplied in most countries. So, due to a massive demand for manga and no legal solutions, most fans have resorted to reading the works they like on pirated websites.

Why manga piracy is at an all-time high

The demand for anime and manga has never been higher, yet Japan’s lawmakers seem to be completely unaware of this matter. Hiroaki Morita, Representative Director of the Anti-Piracy Organization Abj (Authorized Books of Japan) has recently stated during a meeting that there is an estimated loss of...

Everything seemed like it was going well for the anime industry as many anime have managed to gather an unprecedented following across the world. It is shocking that anime, which was regarded as ‘cartoons,’ is now showing in theatres with millions in box office revenue.

Shinji from Neon Genesis Evangelion | Credits: Gainax

But a sudden call changed everything and revealed the deeper truth. The anime industry is in a massive crisis, and Hideaki Anno, the legendary creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, is the one raising the alarm.

The anime industry’s workforce crisis in Japan

During a recent session of the Manga Diet meeting held on January 30, Anno openly stated that the situation in the industry is horrible. Let us delve into why Anno says this when it looks like the anime industry is booming.

Asuka and Shinji | Credits: Gainax

There are barely any people left working in the industry due to the harsh conditions.

Studio Ghibli’s co-founder, Hayao Miyazaki, and Neon Genesis Evangelion’s creator Hideaki Anno are two of the biggest names in the world of anime. While one is an Oscar-winning director, the other is the creator of one of the biggest franchises that helped shape the anime industry by earning worldwide recognition and fame.

Hayao Miyazaki | Credit: Oscars YouTube channel

The two share a bond that might feel complex in the eyes of an outsider, but it is safe to say that they are the perfect definition of a mentor-student relationship. Miyazaki and Anno have worked together in the past and thus have developed a friendship where Miyazaki can say anything to Anno, and the creator of Evangelion can criticize Miyazaki’s works openly.

The perfect explanation of their relationship is seen through a video, which is going around the internet, where Miyazaki is seen taunting Anno while they are...

Image Credit: Aslak Junttu For those in the more extreme worlds of metal, thall is likely their favorite export from the Nordic countries. The syncopated, earth shattering riffs, coupled with the cold negative space, create an effect unlike any other in the genre. 2024’s standout thall act was undoubtedly the Swedish band Allt, whose album From the New World featured heavily on many “Top Albums of 2024” lists. He’s never really made public before, but guitarist Olle Nordstrom is a massive anime fan, which is precisely why you are seeing this interview on Crunchyroll News. Nordstrom was kind enough to sit down with me to talk through the recording process for the sensational new album, his love of Steins;Gate , and the push and pull of tension and catharsis in anime soundtracks that has captivated his creative mind. How is everything going on your end? It must be nice to...

The highly anticipated anime Lazarus is shaping up to be a must-watch. It’s directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, the mastermind behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo.

The series, animated by Mappa, will hit Japanese TV this April on TV Tokyo and other channels. There’s no word yet on when it will premiere on Toonami, but it’s already generating buzz and is expected to premiere later this year.

The latest teaser visual shows off five characters, all in striking blue tones:

The anime will feature an all-star cast, including Mamoru Miyano (Death Note), Maaya Uchida (Reincarnated as a Slime), Akio Ōtsuka (Ghost in the Shell), and Megumi Hayashibara (Evangelion). Adding to the excitement, jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington is composing the score, joined by musicians Floating Points and Bonobo.

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The year is 2052 – an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe. The reason for...

Gkids Films has dropped a fresh trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, which is set to hit American theaters on February 28. The clip teases scenes that dive into the lives and personalities of the main characters while highlighting intense action sequences from an underground mecha fight club.

This movie is a compilation of the first three episodes of the upcoming anime series and acts as the opening move in the promotional campaign for Gundam GQuuuuuuX. However, the airdate for the full series hasn’t been announced yet.

This new trailer shares similarities with one released earlier in Japan by Sunrise, the studio behind Gundam since its inception:

Related: ‘Gundam’: 20 Strongest Mecha Suits Ranked

Studio Sunrise put out its version following the Japanese debut of the film on January 17. Their trailer featured spoilers, including a shocking return of a major character, along with the opening theme by Kenshi Yonezu.

The theatrical preview version of the latest Mobile Suit Gundam anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, has claimed the top spot at the Japanese box office in its opening weekend.

Released on Jan 17, the film grossed 599 million yen and drew 352,500 attendees over its first three days, according to Kogyo Tsushin’s weekend attendance rankings.

The film is a re-edited version of the first four episodes from the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX series.

Related:

Gundam Watch Order: The Complete & Easy Guide To Watch The Mecha Anime Series!

Gkids has secured the North American theatrical distribution rights for the film, and will release it in the theaters there on Feb 28, 2025.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX series is co-produced by Studio Khara, famed for the Evangelion series, and Sunrise, the studio behind the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.

Kazuya Tsurumaki, who served as an assistant director under Hideaki Anno for Evangelion, is directing the series.

Ahead of the TV broadcast of the latest Gundam anime, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- was released in theaters across Japan on Friday (and next month in North America), editing a few episodes of the future TV anime into the feature-length format. To celebrate its first place in the weekend audience rankings and the release last week, a new trailer was released with some slight (read: very large!) spoilers set to "Plazma" by Kenshi Yonezu, the theme song for the feature. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Promotional Reel The 16th installment of the Gundam franchise was released in Japan on January 17 and has so far made 598 million yen (US$3.84 million) in the first three days of showings, with over 352,500 tickets sold, putting it at first place in the Japanese box office charts. Also announced today was the second-week theatrical gift, a Design Works setting book with the original production materials.

Regular Show has a lot of weird episodes, but the most bizarre and hilarious of them all arguably came from season 6. Although every Regular Show episode is built on nonsensical humor, the series never stopped being unpredictable. Things would escalate quickly in Regular Show, with most episodes going from Mordecai and Rigby doing their daily tasks to the park crew having to save the very fabric of reality.

Picking the weirdest Regular Show episodes is not easy, especially because, after a point, even the most nonsensical plotlines became business as usual for the Cartoon Network series. However, Regular Show season 6 managed to bend the rules of that universe even further with “Brilliant Century Duck Crisis Special,” a half-hour episode inspired by anime and Tokusatsu about giant robots made out of ducks and geese.

“Brilliant Century Duck Crisis Special” Is Regular Show’s Wildest Episode Mechas Fighting In Outer Space Over...

The official X account of Gkids announced that they secured the North American theatrical distribution rights for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a re-edited film version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime series.

The film is slated to premiere in North American theaters on Feb 28, 2025.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a brand new anime series in the Gundam franchise.

The series is co-produced by Studio Khara, famed for the Evangelion series, and Sunrise, the studio behind the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.

Kazuya Tsurumaki, who served as an assistant director under Hideaki Anno for Evangelion, is directing the series.

Yoji Enokido will handle series composition, co-writing the screenplay with Anno. Mechanical designs will be handled by Ikuto Yamashita.

Main cast members include:

Tomoyo Kurosawa as Amate Yuzuriha Yui Ishikawa as Nyaan Shimba Tsuchiya as Shuji Ito

The story of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX revolves around illegal Mobile...

Film distributor Gkids announced today that the company has acquired the North American theatrical distribution rights to Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , the theatrical re-edited episode version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV series. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- will release in North American theaters starting February 28, 2025. It was first released in Japan on January 17, 2025, following the initial announcement of the series . Related: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Trailer Reveals Kenshi Yonezu Theme Song Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is co-produced by studio khara, which handled the Evangelion movie series, and Sunrise, which has worked on the Gundam series since the first TV anime series in 1979. Kazuya Tsurumaki, who directed the Rebuild of Evangelion film series including the final installment Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time , serves as director, alongside series composition writer Yoji Enokido, character designer Take ( Pokémon ) and mechanical designer Ikuto Yamashita. Gkids describes Mobile Suit Gundam...

Animation company GKids has acquired theatrical rights for the North American distribution of “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.”

The film will be released Feb. 28 and is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki (“Evangelion”). Yoji Enokido (“Revolutionary Girl Utena”) is the film’s screenwriter and is joined by Hideaki Anno for the screenplay.

The official synopsis reads: “Amate Yuzuriha is a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. Under the entry name ‘Machu,’ she throws herself into fierce battle day after day, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. Then an unidentified Gundam mobile suit pursued by both the space force and the police appears before her, along with its pilot, a boy named Shuji. Now their world is about to enter a new era.”

“The outrageous combination of...

In one of the most entertaining titles of the previous season, the creators of “Blue Lock” managed to transfer the traits of the shonen category almost completely to a sports title about football. Expectedly, the second season continues in the same path, actually intensifying this approach even more.

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Following the elimination of the previous stage in the Blue Lock program, the participants are facing another, even bigger challenge, as the people in charge of the Japanese Federation, bothered by the ‘noise’ the program is making, want to pit them against Japan’s national u-20 team. Of course, in Blue Lock, another set of challenges takes place in order to determine the team that is going to compete against the official roster of the country, starting with Ego announcing the top six players and the format of the competition. In the series of matches following,...

Michael McFarland is a long-time voice actor and is best known for his work on English dubs of Japanese anime, including the legendary Dragon Ball series and other popular anime like One Piece, Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Master Roshi is a defining character in the Dragon Ball series | Credits: Toei Animation

Mike McFarland is the original English voice of Master Roshi and Yajirobe in Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z. He also voiced many more characters like Buggy the Clown in One Piece, Jean Kirstein in Attack on Titan, and Makoto Hyuga in the Neon Genesis Evangelion film series.

McFarland has recently landed in unexpected trouble with his health. As for whether it is to be a boon or a bane, that depends on the generosity of Dragon Ball fans who can help raise funds for the legendary actor.

What happened to Michael McFarland?

Michael...

Elon Musk is without a doubt, one of the most powerful figures in the modern world. Musk is an open person and has never been shy about his interests, be it about technology, space colonization, or even anime.

Elon Musk on Saturday Night Live | Credits: NBC

Over the past few years, Musk has revealed his favorite anime titles on X (Twitter previously) which included many anime classics like Death Note, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Fullmetal Alchemist, Princess Mononoke, and Ghost in the Shell. At first glance, these picks may seem like normal choices; those of any curious anime fan.

However, when taken as a whole picture, and considering that Elon Musk is a man who has wealth rivaling entire countries, the anime choices paint a surprisingly dark picture. A man as powerful as Musk, with incredible amounts of global influence with such a dark and depressing taste in anime, means that...

Modern advancements in writing and technology have greatly contributed to anime’s rise as a mainstream medium. While the current anime landscape has significantly boosted its popularity, older works still hold their unique charm.

Many iconic anime, including Code Geass, Ghost Stories, Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Samurai Champloo, and many more, are timeless classics. While studios achieved remarkable success with original anime in the 2000s and 2010s, they seem to struggle to capture the same magic with today’s original releases.

Luffy from One Piece, the face of Shonen Jump. [Credit: Toei Animation]

Not every older anime has aged well, but many classics remain worth watching, whether for their excellent writing or surprisingly enduring animation. One such gem is Ghost Stories, a classic that gained immense popularity, transcending borders with its hilarious English dub, which preserved its comedic essence despite the language barrier.

How the Ghost Stories English Dub turned...

How far would you take your love for your favorite anime? For one anime fan, the answer is quite impressive, because he transformed an entire home into a love letter to his favorite anime series. Through this action, a man named Shen Yuhao has proven once and for all that he is the #1 fan of the anime Crayon Shin-chan.

Slice-of-life anime Crayon Shin-chan is incredibly popular both in China and worldwide and is one of the longest-running anime, but no one adores the series more than Shen from Zhejiang Province in China. His accurate Nohara family inspired home that looks like it was pulled right out of the series is a wonder to behold, revealing just how much detail went into the impressive project.

One Anime Fan Transformed His Home Into a House From Anime, Crayon Shin-Chan Every Aspect of the Nohara Home Was Perfectly Replicated, so Visitors Can Step...

The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is preparing for its next major installment with Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, set to release in theaters in Japan on Friday, January 17th. This new film promises to explore fresh narrative and thematic territory while maintaining the iconic elements that have defined Gundam for decades. In a surprising turn of events, the project brings together Sunrise and Studio Khara, known for their work on Neon Genesis Evangelion, marking a significant collaboration between two seminal mecha anime.

The Mobile Suit Gundam series began in 1979 and has become one of the most influential mecha franchises in anime history. Combining intricate political narratives with dazzling mecha combat, the series has captivated audiences for decades, yet constantly reinvents itself. GQuuuuuuX continues this legacy with a fresh take on its core themes of war, humanity, and technological advancement. The film is directed by Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno’s protégé,...

The theatrical version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV anime, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , opens in Japan next Friday. In the meantime, a brief new trailer made its way online to show off more footage and reveal the theme song as "Plazma" by Kenshi Yonezu. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Trailer Related: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Advance Theatrical Edition Reveals Trailer, Visual Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX  is co-produced by studio Khara, which handled the  Evangelion  movie series, and Sunrise, which has worked on the  Gundam  series since  the first TV anime series  in 1979. The theatrical version will mark the first time for a Gundam anime to screen in select IMAX theaters in Japan. Kazuya Tsurumaki , who directed the  Rebuild of Evangelion  film series including the final installment  Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time , serves as the director, alongside series composition writer  Yoji Enokido , character designer  take  and mechanical designer...

If you happened to catch Misery Signals on their farewell tour, first of all I am extremely jealous. Not just because you got to see one of the most influential metalcore bands of all time, but you also got to see one of the best up and coming metalcore bands around, Trench. Trench brings the heavy and dark, and it may not be a surprise to learn how much of that is influenced, whether directly or indirectly, by the anime they watched growing up and still watch to this day. I chatted with vocalist Jay Breen about anime and how they were able to bring their influences to life in the video for “Divided Between New Skin.” Can you tell me a little about your anime journey? How it started and where you are now? Are there genres you gravitate toward? What is your favorite anime series or movie of all time?...

Kaiju No. 8 has become one of the greatest anime hits of recent years, reigniting the love among fans for these epic creatures. Kafka’s adventures while fighting massive monsters to save humanity have gained millions of fans all over the world in a surprisingly short amount of time. Nonetheless, this series is not the only beloved Kaiju-related franchise in existence, as Godzilla's iconic line of Kaiju redefined the monster genre.

As such, a collaboration between these two iconic series would not shock fans, and this is exactly what fans could expect in the future. In a now-deleted post from the official Godzilla X account, the main character from Kaiju No.8 can be seen, making fans believe that these two franchises could release a collaboration soon.

Kafka Invades Godzilla’s Social Media The Post Convinced Fans About a Future Collaboration

On January 1st, 2025, an X user by the name...

Netflix has become a power player in anime distribution; its streaming platform hosts classic series, simulcasts new ones, and it's even got a catalogue of anime produced in-house such as "Terminator Zero" (read our review), "Pluto" (we've also got a review for you), and many more.

Now, as of January 2025, a hole in the Netflix anime library has been refilled. "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood," which was taken off Netflix in North America back in January 2022, has returned to the platform.

"Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" is based on the original shonen manga by author Hiromu Arakawa, adapted into 64 anime episodes by series director Yasuhiro Irie and writer Hiroshi Onogi. The anime is set in a fantasy world modeled on early industrial Europe, but where alchemy is also the scientific law of the land. Two young alchemist brothers, Edward "Ed" Elric and his little bro Al (short for Alphonse), try to use alchemy to...

Neon Genesis Evangelion's original TV run has one of the most divisive and interpretive endings in anime history. Mixed responses to the series' finale would be directly responsible for the following film, The End of Evangelion, a fundamental reimagining of the 25th and 26th episodes of the series that provided a second ending. Of course, the follow-up film by no means lacked any of Hideaki Anno's trademark artistic flair, and the debate over which ending reigns supreme and how to interpret both has surged on for decades now.

Nonetheless, Evangelion's controversial endings have nothing on another masterful production of Hideaki Anno: an adaptation of the manga Kare Kano, short for "Kareshi Kanoji no Jijou", also known by its literal English translation of His and Her Circumstances. On its own, the manga is a romantic comedy with intriguing twists and turns. Anno's approach to the manga is noteworthy on several fronts,...

Warning: Spoilers for One-Punch Man Chapter #211 (Jp release)

One-Punch Man's latest chapter follows up the exciting twists on the Ninja Arc’s redraws, proving how the story has evolved from One’s original webcomic to focus on the imminent threat from God. Empty Void revealed that he had regained himself after absorbing Garou’s powers and that Blast knew about his wife's true identity, but Opm’s chapter 211 also gave a shocking revelation that not only opened the door to expanding the series’ world-building and finally enlightens the mystery of God, but also made evident how One-Punch Man takes inspiration from other classic animes.

Even though God’s motivations were unknown, his underlings' appearances suggested he wanted to eliminate humanity. But the vision that Void saw in the cube before taking God’s power 15 years ago shed light on the ominous being and revealed a big reference that confirms...

Monster, by Naoki Urasawa, is certainly a landmark in the history of Seinen anime. One can argue there’s nothing else that has managed to surpass its intricate storytelling and psychological depth yet. And now on the rise of popularity in anime live-action adaptations, out of all the other anime, Monster seems to have everything that would fit into such a perfect adaptation.

Kenma and Johan from Monster | Credits: Madhouse Studio

In fact, one of the most well-known filmmakers, Guillermo del Toro showed interest in adapting Monster into a live-action show, as some might already know that he has an immense enthusiasm for the anime medium in general. However, things apparently don’t always go as planned. Although Toro’s idea was put to a hard stop for a certain reason, he is still in search of a way to make it a reality.

What exactly happened to Toro’s initial idea?...

From Bugs Bunny to Spider-Man, cartoon characters don't age. The Simpsons family will never grow old while Marvel and DC Comics' stables of superheroes/villains remain trapped in the illusion of change. People drawn with a pencil and paper are frozen in an instant of time, and even when those images are animated together the characters rarely age. Rarely. The acclaimed mecha anime "Neon Genesis Evangelion," however, is not just a coming-of-age story, but it also reckons with how cartoons (and their fans) prefer to stay children.

Series creator Hideaki Anno helmed the original 1995-1997 run of "Evangelion" (26 episodes and a movie) after coming out of a depressive state. Anno's struggles became the characters'. Central protagonist Shinji Ikari has a responsibility to pilot a giant "Evangelion" cyborg, but he struggles with the Freudian "Hedgehog's Dilemma" (fear of getting close to others lest you hurt them or yourself) even more...

Naruto: Shippuden fans just received a big clue that its dub might be coming to streaming networks soon. For years, Naruto: Shippuden's dub has been exclusive to Adult Swim, which began airing the anime in 2014 following Naruto's stint on Toonami. A few months ago, in August 2024, Adult Swim finally aired the last episode of Shippuden's dub.

For over a decade, the latter half of Naruto's iconic journey has only been available at best via on-demand live TV services like Hulu's Live TV or Spectrum On Demand. Naruto lovers who subscribe to Crunchyroll, Netflix, or other networks would have been out of luck, and even on Hulu, the dub wouldn't be available on demand. The luck of those who love Naruto's English dub might be shifting, though, thanks to a tricky detail noticed by eagle-eyed observers.

Naruto: Shippuden Disappears From Adult Swim's Online Listings The Famous Saga Is...

In a year that saw two of the most popular manga series worldwide, Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia, to their conclusions, the most-read chapter of 2024 on Shueisha's Manga Plus service belongs to none other than Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man. Centering around the widely misunderstood Denji and his journey to becoming a hero, Chainsaw Man was the recipient of wide-spread acclaim long before it had an accompanying anime series. That success looks to continue into the new year, with the upcoming Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc sure to bring even more new fans to the story.

The most popular entry of the year, chapter #167, titled, "Super Smooch", is not one that anyone might have expected, however. In a series that offers some of the most chaotic and energetic fights in the shōnen genre, the winning chapter featured little action, in terms of combat, at least. Causing...

Despite officially ending in 2021 with the fourth and final film of the Rebuild of Evangelion series, Hideaki Anno's iconic franchise is still making waves among the passionate anime community. After announcing a wildly unexpected collaboration with McDonald's earlier this month, Evangelion has decided to fully lean into the wackiness of this partnership, releasing a promotional video that will leave fans speechless.

If seeing a "Mac Eva" was on your 2024 bingo list, congratulations, because you just won. Hyping up the upcoming release of three Eva-themed burgers in Japanese McDonald's, this video takes iconic scenes from the original anime and adds a new special flavor to them.

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Anime fans might recognize legends like Junji Ito or Akira Toriyama as the pioneers in their genres but the mecha anime genre has Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of the Mobile Suit Gundam series and Space Runaway Ideon. He’s a prominent rival of Hayao Miyazaki, often quite candid about his opinions on his works. However, what the anime community has noticed is Tomino tends to stick solely to the mecha genre, rarely steering away from it.

Mobile Suit Gundam. [Credit: Nippon Sunrise]

The director has begrudgingly admitted that his rivalry with Miyazaki has hindered his creativity and any hopes of progress in the industry. Within the mecha genre, he has few rivals that can compete against Mobile Suit Gundam but Tomino gets raw about not having it in him to explore other genres. This sentiment stems from insecurity that is unusual for such a great director but his explanation exposes how much he...

Robin Williams is an esteemed actor celebrated for his contribution to the Hollywood film industry. Be it John Keating in Dead Poets Society or Alan Parrish in Jumanji, Williams was a versatile character in every aspect.

Little do people know that Williams was obsessed with anime. In particular, he was drawn toward the cyberpunk genre as a whole be it Apple Seed or Ghost in the Shell. However, his film featured a cameo so iconic, that fans remember it to this date.

Asuka in a still from the anime | Credit: Gainax

The film featured a cameo of Neon Genesis Evangelion and its misaligned theme. The clip garnered an array of comments which are nothing short of hilarious. The misinterpreted essence coupled with the fan edit made it comical.

Interestingly, it sheds light on the disturbing and unsettling themes in the anime. As one of the revolutionary series in the mecha genre,...

Fans of the iconic Evangelion franchise will soon be able to enjoy a meal with their favorite characters, as McDonald's has announced a new collaboration with Hideaki Anno's masterpiece. Shinji and his allies will take a break from their fight against the angels to work with Ronald, hoping to create a meal that fans will love as much as the anime series.

The fast food giant announced this upcoming promotion via their official Japanese X (formerly Twitter) account, by posting an image of the characteristic alert kanji from the Third Impact. Further details have yet to be announced on social media, but various users have already published the expected date for this amazing collaboration to be released.

Neon Genesis Evangelion Will Soon Invade McDonald's Fans Cannot Wait For This Collab To Come Out pic.twitter.com/LytThTFktH— マクドナルド (@McDonaldsJapan) December 17, 2024

On December 17, 2024, the official Japanese...

Hayao Miyazaki is a perfectionist through and through, and Studio Ghibli movies are proof of his undeniable nature. And when you are a perfectionist, it is hard to look past the smallest of mistakes. Miyazaki is the same, as he constantly finds things that he hates about his projects.

It is due to his perfectionist nature that Ghibli has produced one international hit after another. But what happens when he is no longer involved in the creative process? Will he be able to accept new changes brought about by new-gen directors? Or will Miyazaki only focus on the things he could have done differently?

Hayao Miyazaki hated a Studio Ghibli movie scene due to its resemblance to Neon Genesis Evangelion Princess Mononoke | Credits: Studio Ghibli

A Reddit post highlights the perfectionist nature of Hayao Miyazaki with a behind-the-scenes shot from the production process of a Ghibli movie. In the post,...

Much like live-action movies and TV, the question of the single best anime, or the single most popular anime, is a complicated one. For many people, the anime that made them fans of the medium will always have a special place in their heart. That goes double for shows with a high number of episodes, because that kind of commitment must mean the series is good, right? There's also the unfortunate fact that older titles aren't easily accessible and therefore not widely known unless you track down a very expensive physical copy or pirate it. For instance, "Neon Genesis Evangelion" is widely considered one of the best works of anime ever, but it was virtually unwatchable until a few years ago when Netflix licensed it, meaning you were unlikely to find it in many top anime lists.

All this is to say, it's both surprising and expected that the best...

Next month, the latest installment of the iconic Mobile Suit Gundam franchise premieres. Judging by the promotional material, the mecha at the story's core is a far cry from the classic Gundams that fans may be used to from past installments of the beloved series. Instead, its design bears a striking resemblance to one of the lanky mechs from Neon Genesis Evangelion, a similarity that might leave longtime Gundam fans doing a double-take.

As announced on the new movie's official @G_GQuuuuuuX X account, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX – Beginning will premiere in Japan on January 17, 2025. The film is an edited compilation of select episodes from the TV series. Currently, no international release dates have been announced for either the movie or the TV series.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion's Rei Ayanami is an insanely popular character, enough so that she essentially created an entire archetype of anime characters in the form of the emotionless girl. However, series creator Hideaki Anno nearly forgot she existed while making the series, and didn't seem to consider her too highly at all.

Rei is introduced early in Evangelion, but in her first appearances, she's gravely injured and unable to really communicate. It takes quite a while for fans to get to know who Rei is as a character, and her complicated role within the story certainly didn't help matters. Despite this, many fans found themselves drawn towards Rei from the moment she appeared. There's just something about Rei's character that is instantly appealing, at least to a certain group of fans. Even Shinji is struck by seeing Rei for the first time, and she ends up being a motivating...

As previously reported , ahead of the premiere of the new Gundam TV series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in near future, a theatrical version using re-edited episodes, titled Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , will screen in Japanese theaters on January 17, 2025. The anime's official website has released a trailer and key visual for the advance theatrical edition. The anime is a co-production work by khara and Sunrise, so the tagline attached to the visual reads: "khara x Sunrise. Dreams intersect." And the anime's official X (formerly Twitter) has also confirmed that the film will also screen in select IMAX theaters in Japan, which is the first time in the history of the Gundam anime franchise. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Trailer Key visual Related : New Gundam Anime Series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Announced from Studio Khara and Sunrise Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is co-produced by studio Khara, which handled the Evangelion movie series,...

The iconic series, Mobile Suit Gundam is often considered the foundation of the Mecha anime genre, and it has further expanded since then. However, despite its growing popularity, mecha anime is often perceived as formulaic, characterized by giant robots as tools of war and lengthy battles revolving around technological innovations.

Suzaku’s Lancelot from Code Geass | Credit: Studio Sunrise

Yet, Code Geass challenges this stereotype, presenting itself similar to a mecha anime but delivering a storyline that transcends the genre’s conventions.

Although the Knightmare Frames play a crucial role in Code Geass, they are far from the centerpiece of the story. In fact, since the beginning of its creative process, Code Geass deliberately distances itself from the label of a traditional robot anime, reframing the role of the machines entirely.

Knightmare Frames in Code Geass: Tools or Symbols?

Mecha anime has a long-standing tradition of emphasizing the centrality of robots in its narratives.

Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most widely acclaimed and influential anime series ever. Brainchild of the legendary Hideaki Anno, the series has spawned several films following the controversial ending of the TV anime, made unfathomable amounts of profit, and changed the mecha genre forever. The only element of the show more iconic than the towering and stylish Evangelion Units are the children that piloted them.

Shinji, Asuka, and Rei are characters as instantly recognizable as they come, and Neon Genesis Evangelion drags them through both triumphant mecha warfare and psychological torture. The series, which advertises itself as a run-of-the-mill action anime before evolving into something entirely different by its end, has been critiqued, discussed, dissected, and enjoyed for nearly 30 years. Of Evangelion's original 26 episodes, nearly all feature moments which have become permanently ingrained in the minds of fans. Some, however, stand out among the rest.

"Asuka Strikes!

Atlus has long been known for its beloved Persona series, so when it announced the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the initial assumption was that it would bear similarities to its previous games. However, the developers surprised everyone and opted for a radically different setting: a medieval high fantasy world with unique combat mechanics.

The game presents a stark contrast to the studio’s previous titles. | Image Credit: Atlus

After the game’s release on October 10, which received a positive response from the community, many began to wonder what drove the developers to pivot in such a different direction. As it turns out, the decision was deeply influenced by advice from Ikuto Yamashita, a key figure in Japanese anime history and the designer behind Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Advice That Shaped Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Fantasy World

In a recent interview with Polygon, Katsura Hashino shared insights into how he and his team...

Studio Khara and Sunrise have announced a brand new anime series in the Gundam franchise, titled Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.

This marks the first joint project between the two studios, with Kazuya Tsurumaki, who served as an assistant director under Hideaki Anno for Evangelion, directing the series.

Yoji Enokido will handle series composition, co-writing the screenplay with Anno. Mechanical designs will be handled by Ikuto Yamashita.

A teaser and key visual were revealed to commemorate the announcement.

The main cast members for the anime have also been revealed. Check them out below:

Tomoyo Kurosawa as Amate Yuzuriha Yui Ishikawa as Nyaan Shimba Tsuchiya as Shuji Ito

The story of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX revolves around illegal Mobile Suit dueling competitions known as “Clan Battles.” High school girl Amate Yuzuriha, who lives peacefully in a space colony, encounters Nyann, a girl who is a war refugee.

This meeting leads her to...

Gundam info, the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise's official portal news site, announced today that a new TV anime series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (pronounced as "Geeku-akusu") is now in the works. The news was also during the "Gundam Conference Winter 2024" stream. The TV anime series is scheduled to air in Japan on the Nihon Television Network stations in the near future. Ahead of the TV premiere, a theatrical version using re-edited episodes, titled Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , will screen in Japanese theaters on January 17, 2025. Check out the special announcement trailer below: The anime's official website and X (formerly Twitter) also opened with a teaser visual drawn by mechanic designer Ikuto Yamashita . Teaser visual Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is co-produced by studio Khara, which handled the Evangelion movie series, and Sunrise, which has worked on the Gundam series since the first TV anime series in 1979. Kazuya Tsurumaki , who directed the...

Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion remains a cornerstone of the anime world ever since its release in the 1990s. A lot of anime fans went in expecting a quirky mecha anime, but by the end, they were likely questioning their life choices. The show explores the complex relationships between humans and beings referred to as “Angels” and “Gods”.

Neon Genesis Evangelion | Credits: Gainax

Neon Genesis Evangelion, debuting in 1995, remains one of anime’s most influential franchises, shaping the mecha genre and the medium itself. Nge heroes are imperfect, multifaceted individuals, each taking on a uniquely challenging role to save the world and themselves from destruction.

Though some fans may adore the Nge cast, many others find the characters’ extremely flawed personalities annoying or unlikeable. Asuka Langley Soryu, one of the most influential yet heavily criticized characters in the series, embodies these extreme flaws that provoke backlash among fans. But is the hate truly justifiable?...

A cumulative total view numbers of the music video for "The Cruel Angel's Thesis" ("Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze" in Japanese), the opening theme song for the 1995-1996 TV anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion , has finally surpassed 100 million on YouTube. Japanese record company King Records' official X (formerly Twitter) announced the news on November 20. Singer Yoko Takahashi originally released "The Cruel Angel's Thesis" from King Records' Star Child label as her 11th CD single on October 25, 1995. Along with the success of the anime, the song also became a huge hit, and 29 years after the single was released, it remains not only a symbolic song of the Evangelion series, but also has a high level of popularity and recognition in Japan and abroad. The full music video for "The Cruel Angel's Thesis” featuring various visuals and memorable scenes from the anime started streaming on YouTube on June 20, 2018, when the maxi-cd single...