• November 24, 2024

Interview: My Deer Friend Nokotan Author Oshioshio

Hearing about your favorite anime from the people who made it is always a treat. Not only does this give us an insight into part of the creative process and lore that we may not have gotten otherwise, but it also shows the work in a different light. The odder the show is, the more…

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Hookah Haze Review: Great Looking Let Down

Hookah Haze puts us in the shoes of a dying protagonist, who with 14 days left to live gets to open a hookah lounge and fulfill his dream. We get to prepare waterpipe for our customers, build relationships with them, and get to know their stories. Does it sound familiar? It sure does, as the…

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Blue Lock Season 2 Episode 1 Review

Amidst the criticism over its recent trailer, Blue Lock Season 2 episode 1 was a premiere that fulfilled its role as a good setup for what’s to come story-wise. Outside of that, and a surprisingly great use of the soundtrack, the season premiere was simply that—a season premiere. Nothing more, nothing less. Expectations I would…

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Hideaki Anno Announces New Space Battleship Yamato Movie

Hideaki Anno revealed that a new Space Battleship Yamato theatrical project is in the works at today’s 50th-anniversary screening that he organized. Anno revealed that Khara, his studio, acquired rights for the franchise and the soundtrack and that he is now able to create a new work. He decided to keep the details a secret…

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Negative Positive Angler Episode 1 — Fishing Saves

If you’re like me, the opening to Negative Positive Angler episode 1 probably caught you off guard. Usually, there’s a trigger warning for that kind of content. But Crunchyroll said, “Nope, not today.” And that probably put a lot of people in a forlorn mood. But the initial shock aside, I could not be more…

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MM2, Studio Ghibli Sign 5-Year Partnership to Re-Release Films in Southeast Asia

Singapore-based media and entertainment company mm2 Entertainment and Studio Ghibli have signed a five-year partnership to re-release some of the studio’s films across Southeast Asia cinemas. The countries that would benefit from this partnership include Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia, and Brunei. The deal encompasses 21 Studio Ghibli titles, including Miyazaki’s Spirited Away,…

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New Yorkers Need to Check Out Kodansha House

We had the chance to check out Kodansha’s immersive manga pop-up Kodansha House and it was a lovely experience. The event opened to the public on October 4th and is located in SoHo at 45 Grand Street, open from Wednesdays to Sundays from 12 pm to 9 pm throughout October. The location is pretty impossible…

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On the Movements of the Earth

The new anime by Studio MADHOUSE, Orb: On the Movements of the Earthhad a dual-episode premiere on Saturday, showcasing what might possibly be an early Anime of the Season candidate. The Fall 2024 lineup is undoubtedly stacked with many great series, including Trillion Gamewhich is another series animated by Madhouse that’s from the creator of…

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Mission: Yozakura Family Announces Season 2

Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 anime has been officially announced following the finale of the first season. Studio SILVER LINK was in charge of the animation, and the anime ran for a total of 27 episodes. It is streaming on Hulu in the US and Disney+ worldwide. You can watch the Season 2 announcement trailer below. Mission:…

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Oshi no Ko Announces Season 3

Following the premiere of its Season 2 finale in Japan, Oshi no Ko announced that the anime is getting a Season 3. A visual was also released and in the final episode, Mamoru Miyano was credited as Hikaru Kamiki and Hina Kino as Tsukoyomi. Studio Doga Kobo (Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie) animated the first two…

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