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This Week in Anime - Visual Novels Aren't A Joke
Now that the Type-Moon's visual novels have a new lease on life in English, Lucas and Steve look at other great entries in the medium. Visual novels aren't just April Fool's jokes!
― Now that the Type-Moon's visual novels have a new lease on life in English, Lucas and Steve look at other great entries in the medium. Visual novels aren't just April Fool's jokes! Disclaimer: The views and opinions exp...
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Novel 19 Review
Between Bell and Lyu's near-disaster in the Dungeon, Freya's abduction of Bell, and the war game between Hestia and Freya Familias, it's almost inevitable that the arc that tries to calm things back down would feel a little underwhelming.
― It's never easy to come down from an epic on the scale of the last couple of arcs of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon. Between Bell and Lyu's near...
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Manga Review
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name is a nice twist to the typical isekai villainess story.
― It's an old saying that you can choose your friends but not your family. But what do you do when your family steals your friends? That's the situation Ichika finds herself in as part of her isekai experience, and not necessarily in the way you're thinking. (Or would be thinking, had you not read the ti...
Mermaid Prince Manga Review
Ozaki's take on the aquatic beings is a fascinating blend of horror and fantasy imagery. The mermaid is equally beautiful and terrifying, and that sums up Mugi's feelings about his new situation and the creature.
― There's a bittersweet quality to most of Kaori Ozaki's works, at least those translated into English – Immortal Rain, The Gods Lie, and The Golden Sheep – and Mermaid Prince is no exceptio...
Kimi ni Todoke - From Me to You Season 3 Anime Series Review
With excellent performances from both English and Japanese returning casts and cleaner character designs and animation, this is a worthy follow-up and one that was worth waiting for.
― To say that it's been a long wait for the anime continuation of Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You might be an understatement. To put it in perspective, last spring, Viz started publishing the soft sequel to the original m...
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With You and the Rain Comedy Manga Gets 2025 TV Anime
Kō Nikaido launched manga in August 2020
― Kodansha announced on Wednesday that Kō Nikaido's With You and the Rain (Ame to Kimi to) manga is inspiring a television anime adaptation that will premiere in 2025. Kodansha also unveiled a teaser visual for the anime. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga digitally in English, and it describes the story: If it looks like a dog and acts like a dog ...
Hunter x Hunter Manga Resumes in Weekly Shonen Jump on October 7
Manga's 38th volume ships on September 4; manga will not follow weekly serialized format
― Shueisha announced in its "Jump Press" livestream on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga will resume in Weekly Shonen Jump in this year's 45th issue on October 7. The manga went on hiatus in January 2023, citing health issues for the author. Shueisha stated at the time that it consulted with T...
Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch Manga Gets TV Anime
Ryōta Suzuki, Rina Kawaguchi star in April 2025 series
― This year's 38th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga is inspiring a television anime that will debut in April 2025. The magazine also revealed the show's cast, including: Ryōta Suzuki as Morihito Otogi
Rina Kawaguchi as Nico Wakatsuki
Tomori Kusunoki as Nemu Miyao
Kōhei Am...
BLUELOCK Season 2 Anime Reveals Title, New Visuals
14-episode new season debuts on October 5
― The staff for the second television anime season based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed the title for the new season on Sunday. The new season is titled BLUE LOCK vs. U-20 JAPAN. The staff also revealed a new visual. The new season will have 14 episodes, and "will focus on the match between BLUE LOCK and the U-20 Nati...
Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hōgen Sugite Tsurasugiru Anime's Video Highlights Main Cast
Takeo Ōtsuka, Akari Kitō, Fairouz Ai star in January 2025 anime
― The official website for the television anime adaptation of Egumi Sora's Okinawa de Suki ni Natta Ko ga Hōgen Sugite Tsurasugiru (The Dialect of the Girl I Fell in Love With in Okinawa is too Difficult to Deal With) manga began streaming a promotional video for the anime on Wednesday. The video highlights the three main characters Teru...
With You and the Rain Comedy Manga Gets 2025 TV Anime
Kō Nikaido launched manga in August 2020
― Kodansha announced on Wednesday that Kō Nikaido's With You and the Rain (Ame to Kimi to) manga is inspiring a television anime adaptation that will premiere in 2025. Kodansha also unveiled a teaser visual for the anime. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga digitally in English, and it describes the story: If it looks like a dog and acts like a dog ...
Fushigi Yûgi Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Exhibition
Over 250 pieces on display
― While there were many great manga series from the 1990s, shōjo manga entered a sort of renaissance. Shōjo manga series found their way into the hearts and minds of readers of all ages and genders. Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon is one of the first that comes to mind, but prior to Sailor Moon was Yuu Watase's Fushigi Yûgi. Fushigi Yûgi is still beloved by fans around the wor...
Amazon Prime Video Announces Secret Level Series Set in Video Game Worlds
Armored Core, Mega Man, PAC-MAN, more featured
― Amazon Prime Video announced Secret Level, an adult animated anthology series from the LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS creative team, with a teaser trailer on Tuesday. The series debuts on December 10. The service describes the series as being set in the world of numerous video game franchises including Armored Core, Concord, Crossfire, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus...
Oops, AI Named This Girl 'Latina' in Kiraku Kishima's New Novel
The Ossan Newbie Adventurer author asked AI for common names of women from South America
― One difficult aspect of creating a story is naming the characters, especially fantasy and science fiction names or names from cultures the author isn't familiar with. Such was the case for light novel author Kiraku Kishima (The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Back to the Battlefield: The Veteran Heroes Return to the F...
Blue Box Manga Takes 1-Week Break
Manga continues on September 2
― This year's 38th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump revealed on Monday that Kōji Miura's Blue Box (Ao no Hako) manga will take a break in next week's issue. The magazine's 40th issue will publish the next chapter on September 2. Shueisha's MANGA Plus service publishes the manga in English digitally, and describes the story: Taiki Inomata is on the boys' badminton...
Tribe Nine Game Streams 'Re:Re:Re:' Trailer
3D action RPG launches for iOS, Android, PC
― Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games revealed during the gamescom Opening Night Live stream on Tuesday a new "Re:Re:Re:" trailer for the Tribe Nine project's 3D action role-playing game. The game will launch for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games released the game's global beta test earlier this month. The project's anime premiered in Januar...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game's Trailer Reveals Mai Shiranui, April 24 Release
Rebecca Rose, Ami Koshimizu voice returning character
― SNK unveiled on Tuesday during gamescom Opening Night Live stream that its upcoming new fighting game Fatal Fury City of the Wolves will launch on April 24, 2025. The trailer also reveals that Mai Shiranui will join the lineup. Rebecca Rose and Ami Koshimizu voice the character in English and Japanese, respectively. English Japanese Other return...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl Manga Ends in 3rd Volume
Final volume ships on October 10
― Kadokawa is listing the third compiled book volume of Seishun Buta Yarō wa Yume-Miru Shōjo no Yume o Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl), the manga adaptation of the sixth volume of Hajime Kamoshida's Seishun Buta Yarō (known in English as Rascal Does Not Dream) light novel series, as the final volume. The volume will ship on October 10. Eranto illustr...
Monster Hunter Wilds Game's 3rd Trailer Reveals Lala Barina, Scarlet Forest
Also: Windward Plains Apex Predator Rey Dau
― Capcom unveiled on Tuesday during the gamescome Opening Night Live stream a new trailer for its Monster Hunter Wilds game. The video reveals the new monster Lala Barina and the new location Scarlet Forest, as well as the Windward Plains Apex Predator: Rey Dau: The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2025. CAPC...
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Game's Trailer Reveals Ultimate Gohan, Super Buu
Buu saga characters join game launching on October 11
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming on Tuesday during gamescom Opening Night Live stream a new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, and it reveals Ultimate Gohan and Super Buu from Dragon Ball Z's Buu saga: The game launches on October 11 for PlayStation 5, Xb...
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Tasuketsu - Fate of the Majority #6 [rate]
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This Week in Anime - Visual Novels Aren't A Joke
Now that the Type-Moon's visual novels have a new lease on life in English, Lucas and Steve look at other great entries in the medium. Visual novels aren't just April Fool's jokes!
― Now that the Type-Moon's visual novels have a new lease on life in English, Lucas and Steve look at other great entries in the medium. Visual novels aren't just April Fool's jokes! Disclaimer: The views and opinions exp...
Persona 3 Reload Game's DLC Trailer Reveals Joker Battle
"Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC launches on September 10
― Atlus unveiled a new trailer during gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday for the upcoming Persona 3 Reload game's "Episode Aigis -The Answer-" DLC, and it reveals a challenge battle against Persona 5's protagonist Joker. The DLC is the third part of the game's Expansion Pass collection of DLC and will launch on September 10. The DLC includ...
Street Fighter 6 Game's Trailer Reveals Terry Bogard's September 24 Release Date
Gameplay trailer previews Fatal Fury crossover character
― Capcom revealed a new gameplay trailer for Terry Bogard, the new DLC character for its Street Fighter 6 game, during the gamescom Opening Night Live stream on Tuesday. The video reveals Terry's September 24 release. Terry Bogard is a crossover character from SNK's Fatal Fury fighting game series, and is the second character for the game's Yea...
Delico's Nursery Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, Premiere
Derick Snow, Kieran Flitton, more star in dub on Wednesday
― Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that it will begin streaming the English dub for Delico's Nursery, a television anime based on Kenichi Suemitsu's TRUMP 2009 stage play, on Wednesday. The dub cast includes: Derick Snow as Dali
Kieran Flitton as Gerhard
Ryan Negrón as Henrique
John Burgmeier as Dino
Dani Chambers as Angelico
Linda K Leonard ...
Anime Limited Will Distribute Vinyl Soundtrack for Evangelion 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon a Time
Three-disc Vinyl LP from Milan Records is due to ship on October 25
― Anime Limited will distribute Shiro Sagisu's soundtrack for the film Evangelion: 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon A Time as a Vinyl album containing three twelve-inch discs. The Vinyl LP was released by Milan Records, and the expected shipping date is October 25. The track listing is as follows: DISC I 1. paris 2. if a cause is worth dying fo...
Pacific Rim Gets Prequel Series by Legendary Pictures
Netflix's Pacific Rim: The Black anime debuted in April 2021
― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Monday that Legendary Pictures is developing a Pacific Rim prequel series as part of a first-look television deal with filmmaker Eric Heisserer (Shadow and Bone, Arrival). Heisserer and fellow Chronology founder Carmen Lewis will be responsible for developing IP-driven projects for the studio...
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Novel 19 Review
Between Bell and Lyu's near-disaster in the Dungeon, Freya's abduction of Bell, and the war game between Hestia and Freya Familias, it's almost inevitable that the arc that tries to calm things back down would feel a little underwhelming.
― It's never easy to come down from an epic on the scale of the last couple of arcs of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon. Between Bell and Lyu's near...
Live-Action Happy of the End BL Series Reveals Theme Song in New Trailer
THE SPELLBOUND perform '2Colors feat.JESSE(RIZE/The BONEZ)' theme song for September 2 series
― The official website for the live-action series of Ogeretsu Tanaka's Happy of the End boys-love manga started streaming a new trailer, which reveals and previews the series' theme song "2Colors
feat.JESSE(RIZE/The BONEZ)" by THE SPELLBOUND, on Tuesday. The theme song is co-written by THE SPELLBOUND and Jes...
Tower of God Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
I understand what the creators were hoping to accomplish. However, that's not enough to make me accept it on a logical or emotional level.
Hare Tokidoki Buta Novels Author Shiro Yadama Dies at 80
Yadama's novels inspired 1988 Fair, then Partly Piggy anime film, 1997 Tokyo Pig TV anime
― The official website of publishing company Iwasaki Shoten announced on Tuesday that author Shiro Yadama died on July 14 due to old age. He was 80. A private family funeral was held in accordance to Yadama's wishes. The announcement stated that Yadama had been in poor health since this spring, but still respond...
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No Longer Allowed In Another World #7 [rate]
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The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies #7 [rate]
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Live-Action One Piece Series' 2nd Season Will Cover Up to Drum Island
New cast members to be announced from Wednesday-Friday
― The official X/Twitter account for the second live-action season of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga posted a message from Oda. Oda stated that the second season will cover the story up to the Drum Island arc. This will include Loguetown, Reverse Mountain and Twin Cape, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island. He also revealed that new cast ...
MONOGATARI Series: OFF & MONSTER Season ‒ Episode 6.5
Don't let the .5 in the title fool you. This isn't a recap episode. Rather, it's Shinobu's origin story told as a fairy tale—one with a striking visual style.
Voice Actress Atsuko Tanaka Dies After Almost 1 Year Battle with Unspecified Illness
Tanaka voiced Motoko Kusanagi in Ghost in the Shell, Harumi Kiyama in A Certain Scientific Railgun, Ōmurasaki no Omae in YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
― Voice actor Hikaru Tanaka announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account that his mother, voice actress Atsuko Tanaka has died on Tuesday, after one year of fighting an unspecified illness. She was 61. いつもお世話になっている皆様へ pic.twitter.co...
Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils Opening Theme Song, October 1 Debut
Momoiro Clover Z perform "Yawaku Koishite ~Zutto Bokura de Iraremasu yō ni~" opening song
― The official website for the television anime of Marcey Naito's Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister (Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi) manga revealed on Tuesday the anime's main promotional video and October 1 premiere. The video reveals and previews the opening theme song "Yawaku Koishite ~Zutto Bokura de Irarem...
Narenare -Cheer for you!- ‒ Episode 7
It feels like we've come a long way from the promise of the first couple of episodes—and I'm no longer confident that it'll be able to turn things around.
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! ‒ Episode 6
The actual events this week all feel appropriately mundane and reasonable, making the relationships and situations more palatable in terms of realism.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1116
I think I can count on one hand the number of people in the world who don't enjoy Buggy, Mihawk, or Crocodile in some capacity, so this was a huge win in my opinion.
1st 3 Episodes of DAN DA DAN Anime Screens at AniManGaki in Malaysia on August 24-25
Anime will premiere in Japan in October
― Muse Asia announced on Saturday that it will screen the first three episodes of the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga at the AniManGaki convention in Malaysia on August 24-25. The series will premiere in Japan in October on TBS and MBS's Super Animeism TURBO programming block. Netflix will stream...
Negative Positive Angler Original Fishing Anime Unveils 3 More Cast Members
Rio Tsuchiya, Hiroshi Tsuchida, Masashi Sugawara join cast of October series
― Kadokawa announced three more cast members for its original fishing anime Negative Positive Angler (NegaPoji Angler) on Tuesday. The newly announced cast members are: Rio Tsuchiya as Kozue Nishimori, a part-time worker at Every Mart and a beginner in fishing Hiroshi Tsuchida as Machida, Every Mart's store manager who suffe...
Macross 7's FIRE BOMBER Band to Release 1st New Song in 12 Years
Deculture.
― One of anime's greatest fictional bands is undoubtedly Fire Bomber from Macross 7. With the power of the Sound Force, the four members of the band — Basara Nekki, Mylene Flare Jenius, Ray Lovelock, and Veffidas Feaze — fend off the series' antagonists. But unlike the pop idol music from the first Macross story, Fire Bomber is a hot-blooded rock band. To this day, the band's songs are bel...
The Quintessential Quintuplets' 2nd Goto Pazu Story Game Delayed to October 31
Game originally slated for September 26 release
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of MAGES.' Gotōbun no Hanayome: Goto Pazu Story 2nd, the second Gotōbun no Hanayome: Goto Pazu Story console game in The Quintessential Quintuplets franchise, announced on Tuesday that the game's release date ihas been delayed to October 31, to further improve its quality. The game was originally slated for Se...
Netflix to Add Grave of the Fireflies Anime Film
Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli's film available on Netflix on September 16
― Netflix announced on Monday that it will add the late Isao Takahata and Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies anime film on September 16. The film is based on late author Akiyuki Nosaka's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. The story follows a brother and sister's struggle to survive in the waning months of World Wa...
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools ‒ Episode 7
Things happen – scenes occur, conversations are had and meals are eaten – but there’s no real conflict to speak of.
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture ‒ Episode 9
I sigh, because the pacing just doesn't allow for any time to work through her feelings in any meaningful way.
Live-Action Cells at Work! Film Announces 9 More Cast Members
Shota Sometani, Kyōko Fukada, Ainosuke Kataoka, SEKAI NO OWARI's Fukase, more co-star in December 13 film
― The staff for the live-action film of Akane Shimizu's Cells at Work! (Hataraku Saibō) manga announced nine more cast members on Tuesday. The new cast members include (top row, left to right):
Shota Sometani as Helper T Cell
Rihito Itagaki as Red Blood Cell
Ryo Kato as Senior Red Blood Cell
Seis...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 ‒ Episode 66
This episode is mostly about Rimuru's mistakes, either those he has already made or is currently making.
Nintendo Museum to Open on October 2
Kyoto museum to feature games, interactive exhibits, gallery of past products
― Nintendo announced during the streamed "Nintendo Museum Direct" presentation on Tuesday that the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto will open on October 2. Shigeru Miyamoto also hosts a tour of the museum's various facilities in the video. The game director guides the viewer through each floor of the building. The first floor featu...
Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction ‒ Episode 12
This week's episode is all about one thing: how Kadode and Ouran deal with the impending end of the world.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 7
Despite a couple of minor letdowns, this episode made for a pretty good transition into the next arc as a whole.
'Anyway I'm Falling in Love With You' Manga Gets Stage Play
Play opens in February 2025 in Tokyo, Osaka
― Haruka Mitsui's Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. (Dōse, Koishite Shimaunda. or KoiShima) manga is inspiring a stage play adaptation in Tokyo and Osaka in February 2025. Manami Igashira will star as the main character Mizuho Nishino. Members of the AmBitious group Rion Ouchi, Leo Nagaoka, Rikuto Ura, and Yoshitaka Taro are playing the four main boys. ...
2.5 Dimensional Seduction ‒ Episode 7
My issue is that it turns out Mayuri is also a huge cosplay fan, is deeply involved in the scene herself, and is already a super fan of Ririsa in secret.
One Piece, Berserk, Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Rank on NYT August Bestseller List
Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, Kentarou Miura's Berserk Deluxe, and Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early August. One Piece volume 106 ranked at #4, Berserk Deluxe volume 1 at #6, and Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 at #13. The 38th volume of My Hero Academia ranked at #2 on July's list. The 10th volume of Kaiju No. 8...
VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream ‒ Episode 7
It works to simply see Awa out on a date with one of her many girlfriends, and the face game alone in this bit drives up the funny factor.
Fantasy Life i Switch Game Delayed Again Indefinitely
Level 5 to reveal new release timing during online event this summer
― Level 5 announced on Monday that it is delaying the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time game for Nintendo Switch indefinitely. The game was originally scheduled to launch on October 10, following several delays. The company will reveal more details about the new release timing during the "LEVEL5 VISION 2024 TO THE WORLD'S CHI...
Silent Hill 2 Remake Game's Trailer Previews Story
Game launches for PS5, PC on October 8
― Konami began streaming a story trailer for the Silent Hill 2 game remake on Monday: The game will launch on October 8 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. While Konami initially stated that the Silent Hill 2 remake will be a PS5 exclusive for 12 months, the game's Steam page lists it with an October 8 release date, the same as the PS5 version. Bloober Team's (L...
The Elusive Samurai ‒ Episode 7
Fubuki offers another layer of personality to Tokiyuki's crew of retainers that will surely make future adventures with them that much more enjoyable.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered Game Gets International Version Physically/Digitally
Game with additional language options, Special Editions launches early next year
― Square Enix announced on Monday that its Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered game is getting an international version with both a digital and physical release through Red Art Games. Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International will feature French, German, Italian and Spanish text, in addition to Japane...
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Spice & Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf #20 [rate]
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Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Game's Character Trailer Previews Chad
3D arena fighting game launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed on Monday a new English character trailer for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, a new 3D arena fighting game for the Bleach franchise for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer introduces the abilities of Chad (Yasutora Sado): In the game, players use attacks to cut do...
Wistoria: Wand and Sword ‒ Episode 6
Sion is the Asuka Langley Soryu of Wistoria—which means that this episode made me like the jerk a lot more than I did last week.
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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer #7 [rate]
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The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store Screening in Dublin on Sunday
Screening will be at Irish Film Institute at 4.15 p.m.
― There will be a screening of The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store at Dublin's Irish Film Institute (map) on Sunday August 25 at 4.15 p.m. The film is the anime of Tsuchika Nishimura's manga. The screening is part of "Family Fest 2024." The Irish Film Institute is also currently screening Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro, in the subtitl...
Final Fantasy XVI Game Gets PC Release on September 17
Game to launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store
― Square Enix began streaming a "Deliverance" trailer for its Final Fantasy XVI game on Monday, and it reveals that the game get a PC release via Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17: Square Enix released the game in June 2023 for PlayStation 5 as a PlayStation console exclusive until December 31. Square Enix describes the game: An epic dark ...
Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero Anime Reveals English Dub Cast
Joe Daniels, Brittney Karbowski, more star in dub debuting on Tuesday
― HIDIVE revealed on Monday the English dub cast for the television anime of Toufu's Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero (LV1 Maō to One Room Yūsha) manga: Joe Daniels as Max Brittney Karbowski as Demon Lord Olivia Swasey as Anego
John Swasey as Captain Galmoff/Hayward Jack Stansbury as Demetrius Cyrus Rodas as Demon Lord of Yore ...
Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin ‒ Episode 7
As I’ve enjoyed the show’s relatively chill vibes, I haven’t been super attached to anyone in the cast, so Kokorowa’s hidden jealousy has immediately elevated her to its most interesting character.
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name Volume 1 Manga Review
In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name is a nice twist to the typical isekai villainess story.
― It's an old saying that you can choose your friends but not your family. But what do you do when your family steals your friends? That's the situation Ichika finds herself in as part of her isekai experience, and not necessarily in the way you're thinking. (Or would be thinking, had you not read the ti...
Capcom x Tokiwaso Collide For Unique Exhibition
The progenitor for modern manga and modern fighting games come together.
― One of the most iconic locations in manga history is the Tokiwaso apartment. Built in 1952, the apartment was home to the godfather of modern manga, Osamu Tezuka, and some of his contemporaries. Almost like a dormitory, these trailblazers of modern manga pushed the boundaries of what manga could accomplish both narratively and...
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Shy #19 [rate]
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket App Launches for iOS/Android on October 30
Trailer streamed for TCG app
― The Pokémon Company International announced during the 2024 Pokémon World Championships on Sunday that the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app will launch for iOS and Android devices on October 30. The company unveiled a trailer: The app allows users to open two free digital booster packs for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) everyday. Users can collect digital cards...
My Hero Academia Season 7 ‒ Episode 151
Watching Deku quite literally shine brighter than All Might ever could is as stunning a pay-off as you could want.
DAN DA DAN Anime's 3rd English-Subbed Promo Video Unveils Ending Theme Song Artist, October 3 Premiere
Creepy Nuts perform opening, ZUTOMAYO perform ending
― The staff of the television anime of Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" manga began streaming on Tuesday the third promotional video with English subtitles, and it reveals the ending theme song artist and October 3 premiere. The video also previews the opening theme song "Otonoke" by hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts. S...
No. 6 Novels Get Stage Musical Adaptation in November
Novels also inspired manga, anime
― Nelke Planning announced on July 26 that writer Atsuko Asano and illustrator Hinoki Kino's No. 6 novels are inspiring a stage musical adaptation that will run in Tokyo from November 8-17 and in Osaka from November 22-24. The musical will star Hikaru Imamaki as Sion and Kazuki Furuta as Nezumi (Rat). The staff revealed more cast members on Monday, including: Iroha K...
Metaphor: ReFantazio Game Reveals English Dub Cast
Caleb Yen, Stewart Clarke, Kristin Atherton, Alejandra Reynoso, more star
― Atlus announced on Monday the English dub cast for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Atlus and Studio Zero's first full-scale fantasy role-playing game: Caleb Yen as Protagonist
Stewart Clarke as Strohl
Kristin Atherton as Hulkenberg
Alejandra Reynoso as Gallica
Phillipe Spall as Heismay
Emma Ballantine as Junah
Emily Burnett as Eupha
Da...
Shonen Jump Launches Next Generation Battle Manga Award With Bleach, My Hero Academia, Black Clover, Jujutsu Kaisen Creators as Judges
Tite Kubo, Kohei Horikoshi, Yūki Tabata, Gege Akutami judge contest with publication/money as prizes
― Shueisha announced on Monday the "Jump Next Generation Battle Manga Award," which is a one-time award that seeks the next era of battle manga for Shonen Jump. The competition will accept entries from both professionals and amateurs from October 1-January 20. Four Shonen Jump authors Tite Kubo (Bleac...
YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master ‒ Episode 15
The only thing more dangerous than not understanding the slaughter is neglecting to ask who benefits from it.
Masakazu Ooi's Oku-san Manga Ends on September 17
Manga launched in 2009
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Shonengahosha's Young King Ours GH magazine announced on Friday that Masakazu Ooi's Oku-san manga's final chapter will publish in the magazine's November issue on September 17. The magazine first announced on July 16 that the manga will end in two chapters. The manga tells the story of Kyōko Okita, also known as Oku-san, who just m...
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Mayonaka Punch #7 [rate]
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Mashle, Dr. Stone: Stone Wars, 5 More Anime Get Indian Language Dubs
Crunchyroll also streams Hindi dubs of Mushoku Tensei, Assassination Classroom, Horimiya; Hindi, Tamil, Telugu dubs of Bluelock, Banished From the Hero's Party
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream Indian language dubs of complete seasons of seven anime titles. The company will stream: The Tamil and Telugu dubs of Mashle: Magic and Muscles The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, ...
SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary ‒ Episode 6
Who among us hasn't made a poor choice regarding something we enjoy?
Monster Hunter Wilds Game Streams 13 Weapon Overview Videos
Weapon overviews for Heavy Bowgun, Insect Glaive, Gunlance, Hunting Horn, Long Sword, Charge Blade, Light Bowgun, Sword & Shield, Switch Axe, more stream for upcoming 2025 game
― The official YouTube channel for CAPCOM's long-running Monster Hunter action game series added 13 new weapon overview videos for the franchise's newest game Monster Hunter Wilds, adding one new video every day. Heavy Bowgun ...
Hunter x Hunter Manga Resumes in Weekly Shonen Jump on October 7
Manga's 38th volume ships on September 4; manga will not follow weekly serialized format
― Shueisha announced in its "Jump Press" livestream on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga will resume in Weekly Shonen Jump in this year's 45th issue on October 7. The manga went on hiatus in January 2023, citing health issues for the author. Shueisha stated at the time that it consulted with T...
Quality Assurance in Another World ‒ Episode 7
These mad debuggers come across as threatening as a troupe of hammy community theater actors out on a day trip to the Renaissance Faire.
Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Ends in 5 Chapters on September 30
Manga launched in 2018
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga revealed on Monday that the manga will end in five chapters. The manga's final chapter will publish in this year's 44th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on September 30. 【#呪術廻戦 完結まであと5話】『呪術廻戦』は9月30日（月）発売の週刊少年ジャンプ44号で最終回を迎えます最終第271話まで、応援よろしくお願いいたします！ pic.twitter.com/dkOwjyb9XQ— 呪術廻戦...
Naoko Yamada, Science Saru's Garden of Remembrance Anime Short Film Reveals Main Promo Video, August 30 Japan Streaming Date
Short film recently screened at Anime Expo in July
― The official website for Naoko Yamada's Garden of Remembrance original anime short film revealed on Monday its main promotional video and its August 30 streaming debut in Japan. The anime will start streaming on August 30 at 10:00 a.m. JST on Amazon Prime Video's Anime Times channel, Lemino, ABEMA, d Anime Store (also on the Amazon branch of d Anim...
Pseudo Harem ‒ Episode 7
This episode was just plain evil.
"The Most Notorious 'Talker' Runs the World's Greatest Clan" Anime Reveals 5 New Cast
Yoshiki Nakajima, Kaede Hondo, Akihiro Tajima, Seiji Maeda, Kaori Maeda join cast of October anime
― The official website for the television anime of Jaki's The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan (Saikyō no Shienshoku "Wajutsushi" dearu Ore wa Sekai Saikyō Clan o Shitagaeru) novel series revealed five new cast members on Monday. The newly announced cast are: Yoshiki Nakajima as Lo...
Beyblade X Now Available on BBC iPlayer
Platform has 24 episodes of the new Beyblade series available.
― UK Anime Network The BBC iPlayer website is now streaming 24 episodes of the anime of Takara Tomy's Beyblade X project, in English only. These episodes are described as "Available for over a year." ADK Emotions NY and T-Licensing have described the anime's story: Amateur Blader Robin Kazami finds himself out of a team when he is ditched...
Ani-One Asia Streams SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary Anime in India
YouTube channel also streams The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human
― Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel began streaming SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary, the television anime of Honobu Yonezawa's Shōshimin mystery novel series, in India for free on July 6. The YouTube channel is also streaming the television anime of Ryousuke Hata, original character designer Kuma, and manga artist...
The First Slam Dunk Film Passes Avatar to Become #12 Highest-Grossing Film Ever in Japan After Revival Screening
Film has earned 16.22 billion yen
― The First Slam Dunk, the anime film of Takehiko Inoue's Slam Dunk basketball manga, has now earned 16.22 billion yen (about US$111 million) after revival screenings that started last weekend. The film has now surpassed James Cameron's 2009 Avatar film to become the 12th highest-grossing film in Japan ever. The film has sold 11.19 million tickets. The film last had ...
Anpanman's Latest Film Earns 670 Million Yen in 50 Days, Becomes Highest-Grossing in Franchise
Soreike! Anpanman: Baikinman to Ehon no Lulun sold 520,000 tickets from June 28-August 16
― The Japanese entertainment website Eiga.com reported on Monday that Soreike! Anpanman: Baikinman to Ehon no Lulun (Baikinman and Lulun of the Picture Book), the 35th film in the Anpanman franchise, has sold 520,000 tickets and has a gross earning of 670 million yen (about US$4.58 million) in its 50 days of scr...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Anime's 1st, 2nd Seasons Get Indian Language Dubs
Mahō no Princess Minky Momo: Yume o Dakishimete also streams in India
― Crunchyroll added the Hindi dub of the complete first and second seasons of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) television anime on Wednesday. It also added the Tamil and Telugu dubs of the second season of the anime on the same day. Additionally, Crunchyroll added the first 15 episodes of...
Haikyu!! Manga Gets New Gekidan 'Haikyu!!' Stage Play in May 2025
Former Shōyō Hinata stage actor, 1st Gekidan 'Haikyu!!' director Kenta Suga returns to direct new play
― The official website of Gekidan 'Haikyu!!,' the latest stage play based on Haruichi Furudate's Haikyu!! manga, revealed on Monday that a new stage play will run in May 2025 in Tokyo and Osaka, and revealed a teaser video and visual. Kenta Suga, who played Shōyō Hinata in the seven Hyper Projection...
My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Cumulative Earning Exceeds 2.38 Billion Yen
Film sold 1.65 million tickets as of Sunday
― My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next (My Hero Academia: You're Next), the fourth anime film in the My Hero Academia franchise, has sold 1.65 million tickets and earned a cumulative total of approximately 2.38 billion yen (about US$16.38 million), as of Sunday. The film's staff also started streaming a new trailer featuring the film's ending theme song ...
Generative AI Used for Background Coloring in Anime
The backgrounds are still originally sketched by humans
― The discussion over generative AI has been raging for the past few years. Many of the issues surrounding the technology revolve around how it can be used to disrupt traditionally creative endeavors such as acting, art, and writing, among others. The Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) paper reported on Thursday on how some anime studios (and manga s...
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Game Streams Trailer Highlighting Character Leafa
Fighting game launches in early 2025 for PS5/4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a character trailer video highlighting Leafa for its Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream game, on Friday. Bandai Namco Entertainment America revealed a trailer on Thursday for "Kirito the Hero," a 2D survival game available in the Premium Edition of Sword Art Online: Fractured Day...
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Light Novels Reach 5 Million Copies
Light novels set feat as first in Kadokawa's Sneaker Bunko imprint's romantic comedy stories' history
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of writer Sunsunsun and artist Momoco's Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian (Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san) light novel series revealed on August 13 that the series has exceeded 5 million copies in circulation (including i...
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom Anime Film Moviegoers Get Bonus Text Story
New story written by Kugane Maruyama, illustrations by so-bin
― The staff for Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (Gekijōban Overlord Sei Ōkoku-hen), the new film project for the Overlord anime, revealed on Sunday theatergoers can receive two new text stories from original light novel author Kugane Maruyama as an admission bonus. Fans can receive two volumes of the "Katze Heiya no Yūrei-sen" (The Ghost Ship...
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc #6 [rate]
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A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring #8 [rate]
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Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch Manga Gets TV Anime
Ryōta Suzuki, Rina Kawaguchi star in April 2025 series
― This year's 38th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Kenta Shinohara's Witch Watch manga is inspiring a television anime that will debut in April 2025. The magazine also revealed the show's cast, including: Ryōta Suzuki as Morihito Otogi
Rina Kawaguchi as Nico Wakatsuki
Tomori Kusunoki as Nemu Miyao
Kōhei Am...
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Narenare -Cheer for you!- #7 [rate]
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Mermaid Prince Manga Review
Ozaki's take on the aquatic beings is a fascinating blend of horror and fantasy imagery. The mermaid is equally beautiful and terrifying, and that sums up Mugi's feelings about his new situation and the creature.
― There's a bittersweet quality to most of Kaori Ozaki's works, at least those translated into English – Immortal Rain, The Gods Lie, and The Golden Sheep – and Mermaid Prince is no exceptio...
Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Anime's 1st Video Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs, October 1 Debut
Yō Taichi, Akira Sekine, Kouji Seki, Seiji Maeda join cast of October 1 anime
― The staff for the television anime of Tsukikage and Chyko's Let This Grieving Soul Retire! (Nageki no Bōrei wa Intai Shitai: Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyō Party Ikusei-jutsu) light novel series revealed more cast members, the theme song artists, a new visual, and the October 1 premiere date during a live-streamed announce...
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories #6 [rate]
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VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral after Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream #7 [rate]
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Tower of God #7 [rate]
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The Irregular at Magic High School: Shizoku Kaigi-hen Manga Adaptation Ends on September 18
Hazumi Takeda's adaptation of original light novel series' arc launched in 2020
― The September issue of Square Enix's G Fantasy magazine revealed on Saturday that Hazumi Takeda's manga adaptation of the Shizoku Kaigi-hen (Master Clans Conference) arc of Tsutomu Satou's The Irregular at Magic High School light novel series will end in the magazine's next issue on September 18. The Shizoku Kaigi-hen a...
'Good Bye, Dragon Life' Anime Reveals New Trailer, Ending Theme, More Cast
EverdreaM performs ending theme "Kimi to Mita Keshiki"
― DMM Pictures revealed a new trailer for the television anime of author Hiroaki Nagashima, illustrator Kisuke Ichimaru, and character designer Kurono's Good Bye Dragon Life. (Sayonara Ryūsei, Konnichiwa Jinsei) novels on Sunday, along with the ending theme song, and two new cast members. EverdreaM will perform the ending theme song "Kimi to Mita...
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Chibi Maruko-chan #1443 [rate]
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'Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!' Anime's Special Edited Compilation Theater Screenings Start on December 13
Special edited compilation includes episodes not depicted in TV anime
― The "Cherry Magic Summer Fest" event on Sunday revealed that the Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! (30-sai Dōtei da to Mahō Tsukai ni Nareru Rashii) anime's special edited compilation screening will start on December 13 in Japan, and also revealed a teaser visual: The Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Vi...
Tower of God Season 2 Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Chiharu Sawashiro, Tatsumaru Tachibana join cast
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Tower of God anime revealed two new cast members on Sunday. The new cast appeared in the second season's seventh episode. Chiharu Sawashiro as Karaka, an FUG member Tatsumaru Tachibana as Yuje, a young man who wears a formal suit and works for Mazino The new season debuted on July 7. Crunchyroll is st...
Mission: Yozakura Family Anime Casts Kenji Nojima
Nojima appeared as Mizuki in episode 20 on Sunday
― The official website for the anime of Hitsuji Gondaira's Mission: Yozakura Family (Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen) manga confirmed a new cast member on Sunday. Kenji Nojima joins the anime's cast as Mizuki, a member of the Nijibana Rainbow Flowers and a poison user. The character appeared in the anime's 20th episode on Sunday. Kenji Nojima as Mizuki...
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword #6 [rate]
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BLUELOCK Season 2 Anime Reveals Title, New Visuals
14-episode new season debuts on October 5
― The staff for the second television anime season based on Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's BLUELOCK soccer manga revealed the title for the new season on Sunday. The new season is titled BLUE LOCK vs. U-20 JAPAN. The staff also revealed a new visual. The new season will have 14 episodes, and "will focus on the match between BLUE LOCK and the U-20 Nati...
Media Blasters Releases Live-Action Hentai Kamen Film on BD in N. America on September 10
BD release of 2013 film adaptation of Keishuu Andou's manga to feature new English dub
― Media Blasters is listing a Blu-ray Disc release of the live-action HK/Hentai Kamen film for release on September 10. The release will feature a new English dub. Media Blasters describes the film's story:
Kyosuke (Ryohei Suzuki) has inherited his late detective dad's strong sense of justice and while he tries his...
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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest #7 [rate]
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Mission: Yozakura Family #20 [rate]
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Live-Action Koi o Shiranai Boku-tachi wa Film Streams New Clip
Film premieres in Japan on August 23
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action film of Minami Mizuno's Koi o Shiranai Boku-tachi wa (we don't know love yet.) manga started streaming a new movie clip on Sunday. The clip shows the character Taichi Senami (as played by Sōya Igari) analyzing the complicated love diagram involving him and the other five characters. The film's staff a...
Ninja Scroll The Series U.K. Collector's Blu-ray Released on Monday
Also Blu-rays of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Reborn as a Vending Machine I Now Wander the Dungeon and standard Blu-ray of the first season of Tower of God
― On Monday August 19, MVM will release a Collector's Blu-ray of Ninja Scroll The Series, containing art cards. This is the 13-episode television anime series, first aired in 2003, which was the sequel to the 1993 Ninja Scroll cine...
K Manga Adds When Arika Went Missing Manga
Writer Moyashi Fujisawa, artist Kumakuzu's 2022 manga launches in English
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Kodansha's K MANGA service announced on Thursday that it has added writer Moyashi Fujisawa and artist Kumakuzu's When Arika Went Missing (Watashi no Arika) manga in English. Additionally, K MANGA announced on Saturday that it has added Anashin's How I Met My Soulmate manga. Kodansha USA Publishing is also releasing the manga...
Man Accused of Swapping Gundam Model Kit Box Covers in Akihabara Shop
And he threw out the model out of guilt
― With a model for nearly every mobile suit featured in the franchise at different build levels, there's a Gundam plastic model or gunpla for almost everyone. However, some stores that carry gunpla models do not seal the boxes, making it possible for buyers to swap box covers and illicitly buy a model at a lower price point. And that very thing allegedly happen...
Shaman King The Super Star Manga Resumes on August 24
Manga moves to Magazine Pocket service after Shonen Magazine Edge magazine ended publication last year
― The X (formerly Twitter) account for Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service announced on Saturday that Shaman King: The Super Star, Hiroyuki Takei's new arc for his Shaman King manga, will begin a new serialization on the platform on August 24. Takei launched the manga in Shonen Magazine Edge in May 2...
Chinese-Animated Series 'A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized' Season 2 Reveals Opening, Teaser, Additional Cast
Takuma Nagatsuka, Momo Sakurai join cast of October anime
― The official website for the Chinese-animated series adaptation of Kaisei Enomoto's A Herbivorous Dragon of 5,000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized (Yowai 5000-nen no Sōshoku Dragon, Iware Naki Jaryū Nintei) novel series announced new cast members on Saturday, the opening song, and revealed a new teaser for the show's second season. Fukurow no...
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One Piece #1116 [rate]
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Wonderful Precure! #29 [rate]
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Live-Action Golden Kamuy Series Casts Kazuki Kitamura
KItamura to play prison warden
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the live-action adaptations of Satoru Noda's Golden Kamuy manga announced on Saturday that Kazuki Kitamura is joining the cast of the live-action series Golden Kamuy -Hokkaido Irezumi Shūjin Sōdatsu-hen- (Golden Kamuy: The Battle for the Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoners Arc). Kitamura plays Inudō, the warden of Abashiri Prison ...