Ahead of its theatrical release tomorrow in Japan, anime film trapezium unveiled a brand-new trailer today that highlights the dreams and challenges of four wannabe idols from the north, south, west and east of Japan, along with MAISONdes' ( Urusei Yatsura ) theme song for the film. Character trailers were also released for the film's core ensemble, Yu Higashi, Kurumi Taiga, Ranko Katori and Mika Kamei. Related: Trapezium Anime Film Posts First 3 Minutes Ahead of Release Based on the novel by Kazumi Takayama, trapezium is directed by Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). As previously reported , the story follows high school student Yu Higashi, a teenager who has sworn off social media and hobbies, pledging to keep her head down and not seek a...
- 5/9/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The upcoming trapezium anime film adaptation of Kazumi Takayama’s 2018 novel of the same name starts to shape the world by posting the first three minutes of the feature today to drum up excitement ahead of its May 10 release in Japan. The preview also features the theme song for the film “Nanmonai” produced by MAISONdes, sung by VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei and features sakuma. Related: Trapezium Anime Film Releases Main Trailer with Key Visual, Cast Announcements Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) directs the trapezium movie at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). The film releases in Japan on May 10 with no international date confirmed. Source: Comic Natalie...
- 4/24/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Get ready for more hustle and bustle at Easton Magic Academy, because Mash is punching in for another English-dubbed season of Mashle: Magic and Muscles ! The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc commences on Crunchyroll from Saturday, March 23 , starring the below cast members. Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 English Dub Cast Mash voiced by Aleks Le (Zenitsu in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ) Lance v oiced by Stephen Fu (Noé in The Case Study of Vanitas ) Finn voiced by Brian Anderson (Sousaku in Pretty Boy Detective Club ) Lemon voiced by Anjali Kunapaneni (Kiruko in Heavenly Delusion ) Dot voiced by Ben Diskin (Haida in Aggretsuko ) Ryoh voiced by Sean Chiplock (Nero the Sable in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ) Orter voiced by Alan Lee (Nico Vorgell in Undead Unluck ) Kaldo voiced by Zeno Robinson (Junpei Iori in Persona 3 Reload ) Sophina voiced by Cristina Vee (Ran in Heavenly Delusion ) Renatus voiced by Darius Johnson...
- 3/22/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
On the final day of the Niigata International Animated Film Festival, an award and closing ceremony was held to celebrate the films entered into competition over the past week, with the judges making their selection and announcing the winners on Wednesday night in Japan. Mari Okada's latest film Maboroshi was awarded the festival's Kabuku Award , which the festival committee describes below: The Kabuku Award is given to a work that is not constrained by conventional values, but challenges and creates something novel and innovative. Kabuku is an old Japanese verb, from which the word Kabuki is derived. The award derives from the term ‘kabuki-mono’, which was used around the 16th century (the Samurai period) to refer to those who dressed or acted in flamboyant ways that deviated from the norm. Director Mari Okada after accepting the award (Image via Comic Natalie ) This award marks the second for the film...
- 3/20/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
The official Twitter for Netflix Japan released a new key visual for the upcoming anime adaptation of Rising Impact, based on The Seven Deadly Sins author Nakaba Suzuki's Shonen Jump golf-themed manga series. The key visual features the protagonist, Gawain Nanaumi, and Lancelot Norman alongside other unique golfers featured in the show. The anime series' streaming schedule was also announced , with the first season streaming on Netflix starting June 22, with the second season following on August 6. Teaser trailer Related: Nakaba Suzuki’s Rising Impact Golf Manga Gets Anime Adaptation Hitoshi Nanba ( Golden Kamuy ) directs the anime adaptation with Michihiro Tsuchiya ( Bakuman ) as the screenwriter. Character design is led by Kiyotaka Oshiyama ( Chainsaw Man ) and the music is composed by Masaru Yokoyama. Lay-duce will handle the animation production. The voice cast includes: Gawain Nanaumi voiced by Misaki Kuno Lancelot Norman voiced by Yumiri Hanamori Kiria Nishino voiced by You Taichi...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
The official site and social channels for the upcoming trapezium anime film adaptation released a new main trailer today ahead of its May 10 premiere, alongside a new key visual and cast additions. The new trailer features the film's main theme "Nanmonai feat. Hoshimachi Suisei, sakuma." Additional cast members announced include JO1 member Shoya Kimata in the role of Shinji Kudo, and Japanese comedian Teruyoshi Uchimura in the role of Shuichi Itami. Shoya Kimata as Shinji Kudo and Teruyoshi Uchimura as Shuichi Itami Based on the 2018 novel by Kazumi Takayama, Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) directs the trapezium movie at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). Sources: Official Site , Comic Natalie...
- 3/18/2024
- by Humberto Saabedra
- Crunchyroll
Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night is an upcoming original anime created by Jelee, whose premiere is set for April 6, 2024, in Japan. AMC Networks has now officially confirmed that the highly-anticipated series will be available internationally through Hidive, which will stream the series exclusively on its platform starting on April 6, as we have said. On top of that, Hidive will also organize the American premiere of the series at Anime Boston 2024, which is to be held on March 29, 2024, and will show the first two episodes of the series. So, American fans, if you’re in Boston at the end of the month, you know where you have to go!
Jelee created Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night as an original anime, with the producers officially summarizing the plot as follows:
Shibuya is a city full of identity. It is here on Shibuya’s late night streets that illustrator Mahiru Kozuki,...
Jelee created Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night as an original anime, with the producers officially summarizing the plot as follows:
Shibuya is a city full of identity. It is here on Shibuya’s late night streets that illustrator Mahiru Kozuki,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
By Ben Warnock
In only their fourth theatrical film production, anime juggernauts Studio Mappa team up with legendary screenwriter Mari Okada of “Toradora!” fame to create a haunting allegory for the indecision of adolescence in “Maboroshi”. The feature won the award for Best Animation Film at the Mainichi Film Awards and was picked up for global distribution by Netflix.
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When a mysterious explosion occurs in a small factory town, time becomes frozen as its residents find themselves trapped and unable to age within its confines. Masamune Kikuiri is a high-school student who witnesses the explosion alongside a group of his friends and soon finds himself at the centre of the mysterious events happening in the town. Approached by classmate Atsumi Sagai, he is tasked with helping to look after a feral girl who is not a part of their world...
In only their fourth theatrical film production, anime juggernauts Studio Mappa team up with legendary screenwriter Mari Okada of “Toradora!” fame to create a haunting allegory for the indecision of adolescence in “Maboroshi”. The feature won the award for Best Animation Film at the Mainichi Film Awards and was picked up for global distribution by Netflix.
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When a mysterious explosion occurs in a small factory town, time becomes frozen as its residents find themselves trapped and unable to age within its confines. Masamune Kikuiri is a high-school student who witnesses the explosion alongside a group of his friends and soon finds himself at the centre of the mysterious events happening in the town. Approached by classmate Atsumi Sagai, he is tasked with helping to look after a feral girl who is not a part of their world...
- 3/11/2024
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Ahead of a May 10 theatrical release in Japan, anime film trapezium today announced that its four main cast members — Asaki Yuikawa, Hina Yomiya, Reina Ueda and Haruka Aikawa — will meet in the middle to perform ending theme song "Hoi Jishin", with lyrics by ex-Nogizaka46 member Kazumi Takayama and musical arrangement by Masaru Yokoyama. The song itself appears in the original novel penned by Takayama. Additionally, it was revealed that the quartet will perform another song titled "Naritai Jibun" for the film. Related: Trapezium Anime Film Casts Haruka Aikawa as Mika Kamei Based on the novel by Kazumi Takayama, trapezium is being directed by Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). MAISONdes ( Urusei Yatsura ) is providing the film's theme songs. As previously reported , the...
- 2/26/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Cast announcements for upcoming anime film trapezium are coming from all directions! Representing the north is Mika Kamei, a first-year student who works as a volunteer teaching children, who will be voiced by Haruka Aikawa (Koma in Otaku Elf ) when the film releases in Japanese theaters on May 10 . Mika Kamei character design Related: Trapezium Anime Film Adds Reina Ueda as Ranko Katori Based on the novel by Kazumi Takayama, trapezium is being directed by Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). MAISONdes ( Urusei Yatsura ) is providing the film's theme songs. As previously reported , the story follows high school student Yu Higashi, a teenager who has sworn off social media and hobbies, pledging to keep her head down and not seek a boyfriend in...
- 2/22/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
Ahead of a May 10 theatrical release in Japan, the upcoming trapezium anime film announced the addition of its second main cast member, Hina Yomiya (Anna in The Dangers in My Heart ) as Kurumi Taiga — a new friend of protagonist Yu Higashi, voiced by Asaki Yuikawa. Kurumi Taiga character design Related: Rascal Does Not Dream Anime to Adapt University Arc Based on the novel by Kazumi Takayama, trapezium is being directed by Masahiro Shinohara ( Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai episode director) at studio CloverWorks, with a script by Yuko Kakihara ( The Apothecary Diaries ), character designs by Rio and music by Masaru Yokoyama ( Horimiya ). MAISONdes ( Urusei Yatsura ) is providing the film's theme songs. As previously reported , the story follows high school student Yu Higashi, a teenager who has sworn off social media, hobbies, pledges to keep her head down and not seek a boyfriend in her quest to become a professional idol.
- 2/16/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
The anime adaptation of Hajime Komoto's Mashle: Magic And Muscles manga has officially returned for Season 2! With The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc upon us, it's time to take another look at everything from the series' streaming details on Crunchyroll to the cast, staff, trailers and beyond. Watch Mashle: Magic And Muscles on Crunchyroll! In This Guide Where Can I Watch Mashle Season 2? Mashle Characters: Who is in Season 2 of the Anime? Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Staff Watch Mashle Season 2 Official Trailers Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Key Visuals Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 Anime Synopsis Mashle Season 2 Anime Additional Information Where Can I Watch Mashle Season 2? The Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 anime will officially come to Crunchyroll on January 7, 2024. Where can I watch? You can watch the anime on Crunchyroll! Release Date: January 7, 2024 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the...
- 1/7/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
The wonderful trilogy based on the homonymous manga series by Yuki Suetsugu reaches its ending and its climax in the third part, in a one of the best adaptations of the recent years.
Chihayafuru 3 is screening at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival
The story of this part takes place 2 years after the second one, when Chihaya is now a high school senior. Her problems, however, seem to be more and more significant, as they surpass the borders of Karuta. The search for new members is more imminent than ever, since a number of the former ones are in their last year in high school. Even more, the new arrivals seem to care more for her and Taichi’s looks than the actual game. Both Chihaya and Taichi also have to think about the future outside of the game, while Taichi’s parents pressure him to quit Karuta in order to...
Chihayafuru 3 is screening at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival
The story of this part takes place 2 years after the second one, when Chihaya is now a high school senior. Her problems, however, seem to be more and more significant, as they surpass the borders of Karuta. The search for new members is more imminent than ever, since a number of the former ones are in their last year in high school. Even more, the new arrivals seem to care more for her and Taichi’s looks than the actual game. Both Chihaya and Taichi also have to think about the future outside of the game, while Taichi’s parents pressure him to quit Karuta in order to...
- 6/17/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Netflix is going all in on anime as they add the eagerly anticipated Godzilla movie and 12 other projects to their slate of upcoming programming. Deadline says in addition to the series the network is also overseeing the development of Cannon Busters, Devilman Crybaby, B: The Beginning, and Knights Of The Zodiac: Saint Seiya just to name a few.
The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.
Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!
Cannon Busters
Created, directed and executive produced...
The Godzilla and Saint Seiya grabs really show that Netflix is working to grab their Western audience who loves anime, but with competitors like Crunchyroll and Funimation (who was recently bought by Sony) in the mix, who knows if they'll be able to compete on that front. Time will tell, but the addition of so many projects seems promising for the future of anime on the platform.
Below you'll find details photos and some trailer for the anime projects that Netflix has picked up!
Cannon Busters
Created, directed and executive produced...
- 8/2/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Fans of Gundam will be happy to hear Toonami announced a recent acquisition of a series for its lineup later this year! Looks like Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans will make its debut sometime soon on Toonami! Here's a description:
The series will take the closest-ever look in Gundam’s 35-year history at the bonds and clashes between its protagonists and the drama of their growth to adulthood, telling the story of a band of young boys and the changes their own maturation spurs in the “Gundam”.
Led by Anohana director Tatsuyuki Nagai and written by Mari Okada, Iron-blooded Orphans will feature an all-star staff of mechanical design by Naohiro Washio, Kanetake Ebikawa, Ippei Gyoubu, Kenji Teraoka, and Tamotsu Shinohara, with character concepts by Yu Ito designed for animation by Michinori Chiba and music by Masaru Yokoyama.
It's been awhile since we've seen a Gundam show on American television so I'm hyped for this!
The series will take the closest-ever look in Gundam’s 35-year history at the bonds and clashes between its protagonists and the drama of their growth to adulthood, telling the story of a band of young boys and the changes their own maturation spurs in the “Gundam”.
Led by Anohana director Tatsuyuki Nagai and written by Mari Okada, Iron-blooded Orphans will feature an all-star staff of mechanical design by Naohiro Washio, Kanetake Ebikawa, Ippei Gyoubu, Kenji Teraoka, and Tamotsu Shinohara, with character concepts by Yu Ito designed for animation by Michinori Chiba and music by Masaru Yokoyama.
It's been awhile since we've seen a Gundam show on American television so I'm hyped for this!
- 5/12/2016
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
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