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Anime series such as Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Ah! My Goddess are heavily influenced by mythology, using mythological motifs in character names, designs, and personalities. Record of Ragnarok takes the concept of mythology to a whole new level, showcasing a Mortal Kombat-esque tournament between gods and mortal heroes from different mythologies. Vinland Saga draws inspiration from both history and myth, incorporating fictionalized versions of historical figures and incorporating the legacy and bloodline of King Arthur into its narrative.

Anime has been influenced by ancient stories in many ways, leading to some truly incredible anime series inspired by mythology. Anime heroes have undertaken quests, faced enemies, and wielded legendary weapons drawn from or inspired by traditional myths. Even character names and designs have been influenced by mythological motifs.

The nearly limitless scope of world mythology has allowed for anime adaptations of these mythological stories to take diverse forms. The...

(New York, NY)—Yen Audio is excited to announce the audiobook cast for Ishura, Vol 1. Available on 10/10/2023, the recording will feature Chris Guerro and Emily Bauer, both American voice actors who have previously voiced other anime series.

Ishura is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiso, with illustrations by Kureta. The series began publication on September 17, 2019 by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei publishing imprint. Ishura has been licensed for its first ever English release by Yen Press.

In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. They include a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts...