It’s official: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has exceeded all predictions, storming into theaters over the weekend with unprecedented success. Not only did the highly anticipated film outperform expectations domestically, but it also clinched the title of this year’s highest-grossing opening, surpassing even Dune: Part 2. Variety reports that Godzilla x Kong: The New…
Studio J.C.Staff studio (One Punch Man 2, Toradora, DanMachi) will produce an animated trailer commemorating the 10th anniversary of the WIXOSS trading card game. The PV, titled and stylized as selector loth WIXOSS, will be released in the spring of 2024. Readers can check out the special announcement trailer below: selector loth WIXOSS anime by…
In the Solo Leveling anime, Jinwoo embarks on his character journey after facing a near-death experience and receiving a second chance at life. While the anime has been saturated with isekai and reincarnation narratives, Jinwoo’s tale bears a striking resemblance to a classic series deeply rooted in gritty realism. Fans familiar with Naoki Urasawa’s work…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!: it’s like My New Boss Is Goofy, but actually gay. It would be easy to glibly write this series off that way, and there are distinct similarities between the two, not the least of which is that both series explore the bonds between men…
April Fools’ Day has arrived in Japan, and with it a slew of April Fools’ posts from official anime social media accounts. Here’s some of them. (The article may be updated with more posts after the initial time of publication.) OSHI NO KO Makes Kana Arima A Sushi no Ko After becoming the promotional model…
KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! is a beloved Japanese light novel series that has been adapted into an anime. It centers on Kazuma Satou, a typical high school student who meets an embarrassing demise and finds himself offered a chance for rebirth in a fantasy realm. Opting to bring along the goddess Aqua,…
© 佐竹幸典・講談社／「魔女と野獣」製作委員会 Flashbacks can be tricky. By deviating from its storytelling norm, a work runs the risk of losing sight of its core strengths and appeal. I’ve also already praised The Witch and the Beast for keeping its characters’ origins an open question. Ashaf’s and Guideau’s personalities and relationship are strong enough to stand on…
Mashle: Magic and Muscles concludes its second anime season, accompanied by a unique celebration from its creator. Debuting last year, the anime garnered attention for its refreshing approach to magical school narratives, highlighted by the sheer strength of its protagonist. Though Hajime Komoto’s original manga series concluded earlier, the anime breathes new life into the…
A new Sgt. Frog (Keroro Gunsou/Sgt. Keroro) anime project has been announced. While the timing is suspect (it’s April Fool’s Day in Japan), the announcement post’s hashtag assures readers that, yes, this is happening. Further details will have to wait, but for now, there is a promotional video celebrating the 20th anniversary of the anime….
One Piece enthusiasts are abuzz with excitement as the stage is set for the much-anticipated Final Saga of the original manga series. Recently, the curtain was drawn back to reveal the emblematic Jolly Roger logo representing the newly formed Cross Guild. This revealing comes hot on the heels of the conclusion of the Wano Country…