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Mysterious Disappearances Volume 1 Manga Review

Jun 4, 12:00

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Mysterious Disappearances' first volume probably won't blow you away. But how it plays with urban legend and classic Japanese literature hopefully hints at more interesting usages to come. ― What does the original manga version of Mysterious Disappearances offer that the anime does not? Nipples. Specifically, Sumireko's nipples, in both adult and child forms. (Notably, in her youngest form, they're l...

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This Week in Anime - A Tale As Old As Time: Subs or Dubs?

Jun 4, 10:00

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We're taking the age-old argument and updating it for the simulcast era! Is getting a dub now a mark of an anime's overall quality? Are sub-only fans gatekeeping? ― We're taking the age-old argument and updating it for the simulcast era! Is getting a dub now a mark of an anime's overall quality? Are sub-only fans gatekeeping? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this c...

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My Hero Academia Enters 'Epilogue;' Author States Manga Will Continue for 'A While' as it 'Returns to its Title'

Jun 4, 08:21

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Manga's 424th chapter released on Monday ― Editor's Note: The second paragraph of this article discusses spoilers for the previous chapter of My Hero Academia manga. Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia manga entered its "epilogue" with the 424th chapter in this year's 27th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on Monday. Horikoshi additionally mentioned in the author comments for this latest...

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Sega's Like A Dragon Games Get Live-Action Series on Amazon in October (Updated)

Jun 4, 00:29

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Ryōma Takeuchi stars as Kazuma Kiryu in 6 episodes debuting in batches on October 25, November 1 ― Amazon announced on Tuesday that it is producing a six-episode live-action series based on Sega's Like a Dragon (Ryū ga Gotoku) action game series titled Like a Dragon ~Beyond the Game~ (Ryū ga Gotoku ~Beyond the Game~). The episodes will debut on Amazon Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories...

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Twin Star Exorcists Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

Jun 4, 00:00

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Manga launched in November 2013, final arc started in November 2020 ― The July issue of Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine revealed on Tuesday through a comment by manga creator Yoshiaki Sukeno that his Twin Star Exorcists manga will end in three chapters. If there are no delays, the manga will end in September. Sukeno had stated in October 2020 that the manga was starting its final arc in November 2020. S...

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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 1 Anime Review

Jun 3, 12:00

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On the surface, there's nothing remarkable about A Returner's Magic Should Be Special, but somehow, the execution manages to rise above all its basic tropes and clichés. ― Writing off A Returner's Magic Should Be Special would be very easy. On the surface, there's nothing remarkable about it: a standard magic academy, a basic time loop story, and characters whose names are way too on the mark. But so...

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Ghibli Park's Newest Area Brings Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service to Life

Jun 3, 09:00 events

Inside this massive new area are locations pulled straight out of Ghibli films. ― Late last year, we went down to Ghibli Park in Aichi prefecture to explore its recently opened Princess Mononoke area. This year, we see the addition of a new area to the experience-driven theme park: The Valley of Witches. Inside this massive new area are locations pulled straight out of Ghibli films Howl's Moving Cast...

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Lupin III's 1st Fujiko Voice Actress Eiko Masuyama Dies at 89

Jun 3, 03:13

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Masuyama also originated Cutie Honey role ― Aoni Production announced on Monday that voice actress Eiko Masuyama died on May 20 due to pneumonia. She was 89. Her close relatives held a private service. Masuyama was born in Tokyo on April 22, 1936. She began her career alongside the roots of Japanese animated television with the first Astroboy (Tetsuwan Atom) series. She then originated the role of Fu...

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T・P BON Season 1 Anime Series Review

Jun 2, 12:00

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T・P BON embodies the spirit of classic sci-fi adventure like almost no other recent anime. ― I adore classic sci-fi, especially when it involves time travel and grand adventure. T・P BON embodies the spirit of classic sci-fi adventure like almost no other recent anime. Based on a 1978-1986 manga by Doraemon co-creator Fujiko F. Fujio, this ultra-shiny modern adaptation from studio BONES and director M...

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Kengan Ashura Season 1 Part 1 Anime Series Review

Jun 1, 12:00