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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime Unveils 4 New Cast Members The website for the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest anime revealed four new cast members. The anime will start in July. The new cast includes Mugihito as Elefseria, Yuichiro Umehara as Mercphobia, Yōko Hikasa as Karameel, and Sayumi Suzushiro as Touka. Some of the original cast members from the previous Fairy Tail series will return. The director of the original series, Shinji Ishihara, is now the chief director. The new anime is directed by Toshinori Watanabe at J.C. Staff. Atsuhiro Tomioka supervises the scripts, and Yurika Sako designs the characters. The story follows Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and their friends as they embark on the challenging "100 Years Quest." This adventure takes them to new places with new enemies to face. The Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest manga is a sequel to the original Fairy Tail series, with Hiro Mashima providing the storyboards and Atsuo Ueda illustrating. The manga is published by Kodansh...

Live-Size Kaiju No. 8 Statue (Temporarily) Erected at Tokyo's Tachikawa Station Japan's known for its punctual trains and beautiful stations. Sometimes, these stations host events that go unnoticed. One such event is the Kaiju No. 8 collaboration at Tachikawa Station on the Japan Railways Chūō Main Line. The collaboration was announced on April 26 and runs until June 30. Masaya Fukunishi, the voice of Kafka Hibino, appeared at the station on April 27. The highlight is a life-sized statue of Kaiju No. 8 at Tachikawa Station, unveiled when Fukunishi became the ceremonial One-Day Manager at the Kaiju No. 8 store there. The statue was displayed from April 26 to 29. After that, it will move to different places: May 1 - 10: Pop Up Shop in Kotobukiya Tachikawa May 11 - 19: Isetan Tachikawa second floor May 27 - June 2: Green Springs second floor June 8 - June 16: Takashimaya Tachikawa S.C. first floor Fans can enjoy life-size character panels, flags, and a virtual stamp rally. Complet...

Murai in Love Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals More Cast, Ending Song Artists, October TV Debut The anime for "Murai in Love" manga released its first trailer. It will start airing in Japan in October. The trailer also introduced new characters and revealed the ending song by Yabai T-Shirt Ya-san. Some new characters include Kiriyama, played by Kōhei Amasaki, Hirai by Haruki Ishiya, and Yamakado by Masaya Matsukaze. Hōchū Ohtsuka will be the narrator. The show will premiere exclusively on Disney+ this fall. The main cast includes Kengo Takanashi as Murai, Yōko Hikasa as Ayano Tanaka, and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Hitotose. The anime is directed by Yoshiki Yamakawa and scripted by Susumu Yamakawa. Ruka Kawada is in charge of music, and Jin Aketagawa is the sound director. The story follows Murai, a high school student who falls for his teacher, Tanaka. When Tanaka rejects him, Murai transforms himself into her favorite game character to win her over. The manga, created by Junta...

Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation Code Fairy Manga Ends on May 24 n the next issue of Kadokawa's Gundam Ace magazine on May 24th, Shūei Takagi's Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation Code Fairy manga will come to an end. Takagi started the manga in December 2021. Kadokawa released the first volume in July 2022 and the third volume on September 26th. The Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation Code Fairy game came out digitally in November 2021 with the first and second volumes, and the third one in December 2021. Each volume had five episodes. This single-player action game is based on Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. Masayoshi Tanaka designed the characters, and Kyoshi Takigawa handled the mechanical design. Toshikazu Yoshizawa directed, produced, and storyboarded the game. Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 launched for PS5 in January and for PS4 in October 2019.

Tekken 8 Game Reveals DLC Character Lidia Sobieski in Season 1 Trailer Bandai Namco Entertainment of America told us in a new video for the Tekken 8 game that Lidia Sobieski is going to be the second extra character you can get, and they showed us a plan for season 1. It says they're going to fix some things in the game in spring to make it fairer, add a mode where you can take pictures in summer, and in autumn, they'll update the story. They're also thinking about adding a cool mode called "Ghost vs Ghost" and "Online Practice." Eddy Gordo joined the game on April 4 as the first extra character. He was in Tekken 3 before. But if you got the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition of the game, you could play with him on April 1. Tekken 8 came out on January 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. It had 32 characters when it started. In February, they said they sold more than 2 million copies of the game all over the world! The story of t...

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Manga Enters Hiatus So, in this special magazine called Big Comic Superior, they said that the Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt comic is taking a little break. But don't worry, it will be back in the 14th issue on June 28th. This isn't the first time it's taken a break. It took a two-month break in December 2022, and then another short one in January. The person who draws the comic, Yasuo Ohtagaki, had to stop drawing back in September 2018 because his hand was hurting. But he started drawing again in December of that year. He said his left hand was bothering him, so he has to change the way he draws to make sure it doesn't get worse. The comic has been around for ten years now! And last year, for its birthday, there was even a special show about it at Gundam Base Tokyo. Ohtagaki has some plans too. He said at a special event last October that he wants to keep making the comic for another five or six years. He also said in February 2022 that...

Anime with a Heart! "A Few Moments of Cheers" Donates to Earthquake-Stricken Town! Calling all anime fans with a soft spot for heartwarming stories and real-world kindness! Buckle up, because the upcoming original anime film, A Few Moments of Cheers (Sūfunkan no Yell) , is bringing a double dose of joy. Not only does it promise to be a feel-good watch, but it's also donating a portion of its earnings to a very worthy cause! Cheers for Hope: Donating to Reconstruction Efforts The filmmakers behind A Few Moments of Cheers have announced that they'll be donating a part of the film's profits to support reconstruction efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture. This northern Japanese prefecture was struck by a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day this year, leaving behind a trail of destruction. A Film with Local Roots The decision to donate holds special significance because Ishikawa Prefecture is also the setting for A Few Moments of Cheers. The film's ...

Calling All Otaku Abroad! Your Favorite Anime Jams Are Ranked by International Fans! Attention, anime fans around the world! Ever wondered which fire tracks and emotional ballads resonate most with your global counterparts? Wonder no more! A recent Japanese TV special lifted the veil on the TOP ANIME SONGS, AS CHOSEN BY FOREIGN FANS! That's right, this special polled a whopping 1,740 anime enthusiasts from across the globe, and the results are in! Get ready to sing along, reminisce about epic battles, and maybe even discover a hidden gem you haven't heard before! More Than Just J-Pop: A Celebration of Anime Music Anime music is a genre all its own. From heart-pounding opening themes that set the stage for epic battles to soul-stirring ballads that perfectly capture a character's emotions, these songs become an integral part of the anime experience. This special highlights the power of music to transcend borders and unite fans across the world. The Countdown Begins: Will Yo...

Demon Whisperer Departs! Shin Megami Tensei Artist Kazuma Kaneko Makes Shocking Exit from Atlus! The world of Shin Megami Tensei (SMT) is shrouded in demons, dark pacts, and... shocking personnel changes! Legendary character designer Kazuma Kaneko , the artist behind iconic demon designs like Jack Frost and Pixie, has officially left Atlus, the studio he called home for over 35 years. But fear not, demon tamers, for Kaneko is setting his sights on a new adventure at Colopl, a mobile game developer! A Farewell to the Demon Painter Kaneko's departure marks a significant shift for the SMT franchise. For decades, his distinct artistic style and penchant for the grotesque have been synonymous with the series. From the menacing smirk of Lucifer to the adorable fluffiness of Jack Frost, Kaneko's demons have transcended the digital realm, becoming beloved (and sometimes terrifying) pop culture icons. What Does This Mean for SMT? The big question on every SMT fan's mind: what do...

Mumbai Calling! All Your Pop Culture Dreams Come True at Comic Con 2024! Attention cosplayers, gamers, movie buffs, and anime enthusiasts! Get ready to unleash your inner geek, because the biggest celebration of pop culture in India is back – it's Mumbai Comic Con 2024! Mark your calendars for April 20th and 21st , because this weekend is all about uniting fandoms, geeking out over your favorite characters, and scoring some epic loot! Suit Up and Show Off! Mumbai Comic Con is a haven for cosplayers. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or a cosplay newbie, this event is your chance to strut your stuff in your meticulously crafted costumes. From iconic superheroes to fantastical anime characters, let your imagination run wild and prepare to be amazed by the creativity on display. Beyond the Costume: A Celebration of All Things Pop Culture But Comic Con is about more than just costumes (although those are pretty awesome). This event offers a smorgasbord of pop culture goodness....

Move Over, Big Guy! Godzilla Loses Throne as Spy Family Sneaks Up on Box Office Charts Move over, monstrous titans, there's a new family in town, and they're taking the box office by storm! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surrendered its crown, dropping to #3 in its fourth weekend, while the much-anticipated anime film, SPY×FAMILY Code: White , debuts at a respectable #5. Godzilla's Reign Ends, But the Fight Goes On! After dominating the box office for three weekends in a row, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has seen its reign come to an end. While it still sits comfortably in the top 3 grossing films, the drop to #3 suggests moviegoers might be seeking out fresh cinematic experiences. Family Matters: SPY×FAMILY Makes a Stellar Debut Capitalizing on the ever-growing popularity of anime, SPY×FAMILY Code: White has landed a solid #5 spot in its opening weekend. This is a promising debut for the film, and it could potentially climb the charts in the coming weeks, espe...

Isagi Yoichi on Fire! BLUELOCK Anime Film Blazes onto Charts at #2! Calling all football fanatics! Buckle up, because the highly anticipated anime film, BLUELOCK -Episode Nagi- , has scored a major win, debuting at #2 on the Japanese box office charts after just 3 days! That's right, the film raked in a whopping 463 million yen (roughly $3.8 million USD) , proving that the world of BLUELOCK is taking anime by storm. From Humble Beginnings to Box Office Brilliance BLUELOCK started out as a manga, captivating readers with its intense portrayal of a ruthless training program designed to create the ultimate Japanese striker. The story follows Isagi Yoichi, a talented but undisciplined footballer, who gets thrown into the cutthroat world of BLUELOCK in his quest to become the best. The Anime Takes the Field The success of the BLUELOCK film is a testament to the growing popularity of the anime adaptation. The series has captured the essence of the manga's action-packed story and dra...

Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Blasts Off with New Trailer! Calling all fans of the strange and surreal! Brace yourselves for a double dose of alien weirdness, because the second trailer for the Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime film has just landed, and it's even more bizarre and captivating than the first! This two-part anime adaptation dives headfirst into the lives of two ordinary high school girls, Koyama and Nakagawa, whose world gets turned upside down when a gigantic spaceship descends upon Tokyo. But here's the twist: these girls seem completely unfazed by the alien invasion, choosing to focus on their everyday routines amidst the chaos. Part 2 Trailer: Prepare for Mind-Bending Mayhem! The new trailer offers a glimpse into the second part of the film, which is set to premiere in Japan on May 24th. Get ready for a sensory overload as the trailer throws cryptic imagery, trippy animation sequences, and glimpses of the film's unique cast of...

Detective Conan Movie Smashes Records with Monstrous Opening Weekend Move over, Sherlock Holmes, there's a new detective in town – and he's a shrunk-down kid with a knack for solving mysteries! Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th film in the long-running franchise, has absolutely shattered box office records in Japan with a jaw-dropping 3.3 billion yen (roughly $21.7 million USD) earned in its opening weekend! Conan Cracks the Code on Success This isn't just another case for Detective Conan; it's a milestone moment. The Million-dollar Pentagram has officially secured the title of highest-grossing opening weekend in the entire Detective Conan franchise history! That's a testament to the enduring popularity of the series and the insatiable appetite of fans for more Conan-shaped mysteries. What Fueled This Record-Breaking Debut? Several factors seem to have contributed to the film's phenomenal success. Firstly, The Million-dollar Pentagr...

Yohohoho! Live-Action One Piece Swings into Awards Glory at 2024 Writers Guild Awards! ©Eiichiro Oda, Tomorrow Studios, Netflix Ahoy there, Nakama! Prepare to celebrate, because the live-action adaptation of everyone's favorite pirate adventure, One Piece , has just snagged a prestigious award! That's right, the series set sail onto the stage at the 2024 Writers Guild Awards and walked away with a shiny trophy in the "Children's Episodic, Long Form and Specials" category. Romance Dawn Sets the Course for Success The winning episode? None other than the series premiere, aptly titled "Romance Dawn" . Writers Matt Owens (known for shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and Steven Maeda clearly impressed the judges with their ability to capture the spirit of Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga in live-action form. More Than Just Treasure: A Toast to the Writers This award is a major win for the entire One Piece live-action team, but it especially shines a light ...

Did Your Favorite Anime Just Get a Reboot? Here's the Shocking Truth! The anime world is swirling with rumors and announcements guaranteed to make your jaw drop! From beloved classics getting a modern makeover to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, buckle up for a whirlwind of news you won't want to miss. 1. Cowboy Bebop: Ballad of a Space Cowboy Rides Again (But Not How You Think) Remember the iconic space crew of the Bebop? Well, get ready for a whole new adventure (sort of)! Netflix has announced an animated spin-off series titled "Cowboy Bebop: A Syndicate Story." This new series will delve deeper into the criminal underworld explored in the original, focusing on a young woman named Faye Valentine navigating the treacherous world of syndicates. While it's not a direct sequel, this spin-off promises to capture the same neo-noir vibes and thrilling action that made the original a classic. 2. Is My Hero Academia Getting a Live-Action Adaptation? Here's Wha...

You Won't Believe What's Happening to These Beloved Anime Franchises (And One New Must-Watch!) Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of anime news! From classic series making long-awaited returns to shocking announcements that'll leave you speechless, we've got everything a true anime fan needs to know. So, grab your favorite snacks, settle in, and get ready to be amazed! 1. Berserk Slashes Back with a Release Date (Finally!) Fans of the dark fantasy masterpiece Berserk have endured years of agonizing hiatus. But fear not, strugglers! A beacon of hope has emerged from the darkness. The official Berserk Twitter account recently announced that the manga will resume serialization on [Date to be announced] . This news comes alongside a stunning color page showcasing Guts' never-say-die spirit. Does this signal a return to form for the series? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: Berserk's return is a cause for celebration! 2. Durarara and Baccano! Poised ...