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Answerman - How Much Control Do Japanese Producers Have Over Dubs and Subtitles?

Jun 26, 14:00

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The subtitle changes in Netflix's version of Neon Genesis Evangelion have fans searching for answers. Could Khara have made the call? ― Bill asked: There have been a lot of people talking about translation differences in the Netflix version of Evangelion, with both the dub and the subtitles. How much control does Japan have when American companies make the translations and the dubs? As much as they ...

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15 Years of Samurai Champloo

Jun 26, 13:00

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Back in 2004, Cowboy Bebop director Shinichiro Watanabe unleashed Samurai Champloo, a boldly anachronistic mashup of Edo Japan and early 00s hiphop. How does it hold up, 15 years later? ― Shinichiro Watanabe has long been considered one of anime's leading creative voices, with his distinctive flair almost always recognizable, regardless of his role. Whether he is directing, storyboarding, writing, cr...

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REVIEW: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

Jun 26, 12:00

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This film brings all the major themes and characters of Rascal's greater story full circle in a hilarious and tear-jerking climax. Kim Morrissy has the full details on this movie from its theatrical run in Japan. ― Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai was a sleeper hit last year. The anime told a surprisingly thoughtful story about relationships and problems of growing up through the lens of su...

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This Week in Anime - Wise Man's Grandchild Goes Off the Rails

Jun 25, 14:00

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The upcoming summer season promises to deliver a plethora of new isekai series, but what about this season's underdog in the genre? Nick and Steve explain why this other-world story didn't need to be told. ― The upcoming summer season promises to deliver a plethora of new isekai series, but what about this season's Wise Man's Grandchild? This week, Nick and Steve explain why this other-world story d...

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My Hero Academia GN 19

Jun 25, 12:00

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MHA embraces the scholastic side of its premise for the first time in many volumes, in the lead-up to the U.A. school festival. Nick Creamer has the details. ― My Hero Academia has expanded in a variety of new directions in the wake of its post-All Might turning point, from its increasing focus on adult heroes to its broader emphasis on how law and justice work in a superheroic society. But in the co...

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Fans won't want to miss KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World of Tres-!

Jun 25, 04:57

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Reunite with beloved music and worlds from the KINGDOM HEARTS series with KINGDOM HEARTS –World of Tres-, a brand-new concert that's currently touring around the world. ― The ultimate KINGDOM HEARTS official symphonic concert tour has started! Following the acclaimed release of KINGDOM HEARTS III video game and its unforgettable ending, fans can reunite with beloved music and worlds from the KINGDOM ...

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Shelf Life - June 24, 2019

Jun 24, 13:00

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MEGALOBOX, the throwback saga celebrating the legacy of Ashita no Joe, finally comes to blu-ray along with a plethora of other anime, manga, and video games in this week's full release rundown! ― Welcome to Shelf Life, covering every week's new releases in anime, manga, and Japanese games! We've got some big-name anime titles coming out on disc this week, including the third season of Overlord and t...

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High School DxD Hero BD+DVD

Jun 24, 12:00

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Between its action, fanservice, and big hooks for future story arcs, this fourth season provides a largely satisfying dose of not-so-clean fun. Theron Martin has the details on this special edition release stuffed with extras. ― For those who did not follow the series weekly, Hero is a little different from previous installments in the DxD franchise, in that it does not start where High School DxD Bo...

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Another World's Zombie Apocalypse Is Not My Problem! eBook

Jun 23, 12:00