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Ultraman: Rising Anime Movie Review

Jun 19, 12:00

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Visually, the movie looks pretty solid as it takes some strong cues from the Spiderverse films with some stylistic flourishes. The iconic transformation is one of the coolest shots of the whole film. ― So some full disclosure here: I'm not exactly what one would call a tokusatsu expert. In general, my experience doesn't extend too far beyond watching early seasons of Power Rangers as a kid and watchi...

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Cheering for Gunma: Narenare -Cheer for you!- Anime Producer Hayato Kanno

Jun 19, 09:00 anime

We spoke with producer Hayato Kanno about the upcoming cheerleader-focused series and why Gunma prefecture was the perfect setting for the show. ― While there aren't many anime in the cheerleading genre, a handful have been made over the years. Some of the more notable series include 2018's Hugtto! Precure or 2019's Cheer Boys!!. In 2024, we're getting another cheerleading-related anime series, Naren...

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This Week in Anime - Is OEL Manga Really Manga?

Jun 18, 14:00

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Viz debuted its new Originals One-Shots comic program, making way for the age-old discussion of whether manga is a "style" or based on country of origin. ― Viz debuted its new Originals One-Shots comic program, making way for the age-old discussion of whether manga is a "style" or based on country of origin. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the...

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The Horizon Volumes 1-3 Manhwa Review

Jun 18, 12:00

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There's a sincerity about the story that goes a long way toward making this readable and engaging, even if dark dystopias aren't your preferred genre. ― It's not hard to see why JH's three-volume manhwa The Horizon has been nominated for an Eisner Award. Something about the series screams “critical darling” in that most literary ways – everything about its bleakness, its metaphors, and its late-break...

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Black Butler Manga Goes on Hiatus Before Heading to Climax

Jun 18, 09:25

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Creator Yana Toboso to conduct research, prepare for manga's climax ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's G Fantasy magazine announced on Monday that Yana Toboso's Black Butler manga is going on hiatus. In addition, the X/Twitter post included a statement from Toboso, stating that she will be conducting research and making preparations as the manga heads toward its climax. The...

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River's Edge Manga Review

Jun 17, 12:00

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For most of us who have lived through high school, the idea that it's "the best time of our lives" is a lie perpetuated by people who have forgotten high school. ― For most of us who have lived through high school, the idea that it's "the best time of our lives" is a lie perpetuated by people who have forgotten high school. Kyoko Okazaki's bleak single-volume story River's Edge is not interested in g...

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New Projects Bring New Opportunities for Kinema Citrus Anime Studio

Jun 17, 09:00

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The Made in Abyss anime studio is celebrating its 16th anniversary with two new anime projects, so we sat down with founder Muneki Ogasawara to discuss the studio's next moves. ― Founded in March 2008, Kinema Citrus is known as a pillar in the anime industry for producing high-quality, compelling series. The studio has carved a niche in the competitive anime industry with popular works like Made in A...

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Tokyo Revengers TV Anime Gets Sequel, Fairy Tale Mini Anime

Jun 16, 13:14