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Angel’s Egg 1985 Anime Returns in 4K at Manchester Animation Festival 2025
The Manchester Animation Festival announced that it will screen the 4K remaster of Mamoru Oshii and Yoshitaka Amano’s 1985 anime Angel’s Egg (Tenshi no Tamago) during its 2025 festival. The event runs from November 9-13 at the HOME complex and other venues across Manchester, United Kingdom. This 4K version had its world premiere at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival’s Cinéma de la Plage on May 20, 2025, delighting fans and critics alike. Other International Screenings The remastered film has…
Tamon’s B-Side Anime Announces Additional Cast Members and Insert Song Ahead of Premiere
The official website for Tamon’s B-Side (Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?) recently streamed the anime’s first promotional video, revealing additional voice cast and staff members. The video also previews the insert song “Supernova” performed by the in-story idol group F/ace, generating excitement among fans ahead of the series’ premiere in January 2026. Manga Background and Recognition Created by Yuki Shiwasu (Takane & Hana), the manga debuted in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine in October 2021 and is based on an earlier one-shot.…
Anime and Manga Face Rising Calls for Cultural and Historical Sensitivity
In recent years, the anime and manga community has found itself facing recurring debates about cultural and historical insensitivity. Fans have become more vocal about how certain names, symbols, or references in popular series can unintentionally bring up painful memories or disrespectful associations. What once might have been overlooked or brushed aside is now sparking wide discussions online, with many arguing that creators and publishers need to take greater care in how they handle references to history and culture. One…
AI in Anime Sparks Debate Over Artistry, Jobs, and the Future of Animation
The rise of artificial intelligence in creative industries has sparked a global debate, and anime is no exception. In recent months, discussions have spread among fans about how much AI technology may already be creeping into the production process of their favorite shows. From speculation about coloring and backgrounds to concerns about whether AI might eventually be used for key animations, the topic has stirred both curiosity and fear. At the heart of the debate is a single question: will…
One Punch Man Director Warns Fans Season 3 May Not Match Season 1
The director of One Punch Man has spoken out about the pressure and criticism surrounding the long-awaited third season of the anime. In a recent discussion, he admitted that Season 3 will likely not reach the level of quality that Season 1 achieved. While his honesty drew both support and disappointment, the bigger issue at hand has been the wave of online harassment aimed at the staff, something he directly addressed and pleaded with fans to stop. Season 1 of…
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Film Faces Early Fan Criticism
The announcement of the Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc film has sent waves of excitement across the anime community. This arc, often praised by manga readers as one of the most emotional and impactful parts of the story, is finally getting its animated adaptation. However, alongside the enthusiasm, a noticeable wave of criticism has already begun to form. Some fans have expressed concerns about the pace of the adaptation, the marketing strategy being used, and whether the film will truly capture…