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Ultraman: Rising Set for World Premiere at Annecy Film Festival
Netflix revealed on Monday that Ultraman: Rising, the highly anticipated Ultraman CG animated feature film produced in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, will have its world premiere at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 12, preceding its streaming debut on June 14. Alongside the film’s debut, a “Making Of” panel will feature director Shannon Tindle, co-director John Aoshima, art director Sunmin Inn, VFX supervisor Hayden Jones, and composer Scot Stafford on June 13. The Annecy International Animation Film…
“My Boyfriend in Orange” Manga Resumes Serialization in June Issue
In the upcoming June issue of Kodansha’s Dessert magazine, it was announced on Wednesday that Non Tamashima’s manga “My Boyfriend in Orange” (Moekare wa Orange-iro) will resume serialization starting from the magazine’s next issue on May 24. The manga had been on hiatus since August 2022 due to Tamashima’s expected childbirth that fall, with plans to resume serialization in the winter of that year. Kodansha USA Publishing is responsible for digitally publishing the manga in English, providing the following synopsis:…
Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s Anime Directorial Debut With “A New Dawn”
Illustrator and director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya is set to helm a new anime film titled “A New Dawn,” tentatively scheduled for a 2025 theatrical release in Japan. The project is a collaborative effort between ASMIK Ace and French studio Miyu Productions, known for their work on “Ghost Cat Anzu.” This marks Shinomiya’s debut as a feature-length director, with the film centering on a 330-year-old fireworks factory facing imminent eviction. “A New Dawn” follows the narrative of three young individuals who have…
Masashi Kishimoto’s Surprising Insights on Sakura and Rock Lee
In a recently unearthed interview from 2016, Masashi Kishimoto, the creative genius behind the iconic Naruto manga, engaged in a candid conversation with the North American division of Shonen Jump. Among the myriad of topics explored, Kishimoto found himself taken aback by the unexpected popularity of two seemingly unassuming characters within the series. During the interview, Kishimoto fielded questions ranging from the inspiration behind his characters to the challenges of balancing his role as a manga artist with family life.…
Beyond Animation: Former MAPPA Executive’s New Anime Endeavors
Makoto Kimura, esteemed executive director, rights management maestro, and prolific producer at Studio MAPPA, made waves earlier this month with news of his retirement. But this wasn’t a farewell to the industry; rather, it marked the dawn of a new era as Kimura revealed his brainchild: Blue Rights, an anime planning company poised to redefine the entertainment landscape. Blue Rights isn’t your average studio. Led by Kimura as the representative director, it’s a hub of innovation set to explore a…
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: A Showdown of Underdog Teams Hits North American Theaters
Crunchyroll delighted fans by streaming the English-subtitled trailer for “Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle,” the first installment in the highly anticipated two-part sequel film project. The film follows the journey of Shoyo Hinata, who joins Karasuno High’s volleyball club with dreams of emulating his idol, the legendary “Little Giant.” Teaming up with his former middle school rival, Tobio Kageyama, Hinata faces off against their formidable opponents from Nekoma High in the eagerly awaited “Dumpster Battle.” International fans are eagerly anticipating screenings…