GogoSpoilerAnime Image courtesy of Crunchyroll © Crunchyroll Following a recent platform update, the Crunchyroll Store has removed all listings for physical manga and light novels. Print editions of Korean manhwa and Chinese danmei publications have also been taken down from the catalog. When contacted for further details, Crunchyroll declined to issue a statement. Back in July, … Read more
GKIDS has released an English-dubbed preview for cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood (known in Japanese as cocoon Aru Natsu no Shōjo-tachi Yori), the television adaptation of Machiko Kyō’s wartime manga, Cocoon. Image courtesy of GKIDS © Machiko Kyo (AKITASHOTEN) / NHK, NEP North American audiences will be able to see the film in theaters … Read more
© 久保帯人/集英社・テレビ東京・dentsu・ぴえろ Back when I was 12 years old, all I wanted from a battle shonen anime was pure, high-octane hype. As I grew older, my tastes expanded; I started craving deep storytelling, characters I could truly invest in, and layers of thematic metaphor. While I still appreciate those narrative depths in my 30s, my … Read more
Mobile Suit Gundam continues to dominate pop culture headlines by constantly expanding its massive anime empire with new timelines and universes. Earlier this year, the franchise pulled back the curtain on an entirely fresh universe set to debut in the upcoming series, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO. Beyond the small screen, the sci-fi giant is … Read more
Following a brief hiatus, early details and plot leaks for Blue Lock Chapter 357 have finally emerged. Last time around, fans watched Teddy Knight put England on the board first against Japan by executing a precise cut-in technique. Here is a breakdown of everything happening in the upcoming chapter. Fox Takes a Jab at Ego … Read more
A comprehensive feature by Bloomberg offers a rare glimpse into the current state and future of Studio Ghibli. True to form for the legendary animation house, the path ahead looks delightfully unplanned. Hayao Miyazaki continues to arrive at the office daily, the studio has no next feature in development, and leadership is entirely comfortable with … Read more
Historical fiction often finds its most compelling home in the pages of manga. While masterworks like Takehiko Inoue’s Vagabond and Fuyumi Soryo’s Cesare are notoriously difficult to bring to the screen, other period pieces have successfully transitioned into exceptional anime. Hits like Vinland Saga, The Rose of Versailles, and The Elusive Samurai have all proven … Read more
After achieving massive success with Slam Dunk, creator Takehiko Inoue shifted his brilliant storytelling and dramatic flair toward the intense, uncompromising world of wheelchair basketball. For fans trying to keep up with the series, tracking new installments can be a challenge. Because publication relies entirely on when Inoue finishes new material rather than a traditional … Read more
Given the immense popularity of the anime medium, game developers are constantly looking for ways to adapt beloved series into interactive experiences. While past anime-inspired video games have frequently missed the mark, enthusiasts of Jujutsu Kaisen have a unique project to anticipate, with developers aiming to pioneer an entirely fresh sub-genre. Since its television debut … Read more
Bandai has announced the retail launch of the Dragon Ball Super: Fusion World (FB-13) booster set for March 3, 2027. Marking the TCG’s third anniversary, this milestone expansion introduces an entirely fresh gameplay mechanic. Additionally, it features a record-breaking count of Leader cards for a Fusion World set, complete with eye-catching Super Alt-Art Leaders. Collectors … Read more