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‘The Million-dollar Pentagram’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Detective Conan Film, 16th of All Time in Japan

The film’s official website announced the other day that “The Million-dollar Pentagram” had earned a cumulative 91.57 million USD from 10.06 million ticket sales during its 52-day run through June 2 in Japan. It has already become the highest-grossing film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise and the 16th top-grossing film of all time released in Japan, surpassing Makoto Shinkai’s 2019 film “Weathering With You.” The 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, “Case Closed: The…

Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Lands On Netflix For U.S. Viewers

Netflix has commenced streaming all 75 episodes of “Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting” in North America, along with the series’ additional 76th episode. Viewers can enjoy the series in both English subbed and dubbed formats, while Episode 76 is available only with English subtitles. Animated by the acclaimed studio Madhouse, with direction by Satoshi Nishimura, the arrival of “Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting” on Netflix marks a significant triumph for North American fans. Joining the series were fellow fighting anime…

Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Anime Delayed To 2025 Due To Production Issues

Originally slated for release on June 27, 2024, the highly anticipated anime series “Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho” has been postponed. The production committee cites “production delays” as the reason behind the setback and announces that the series will now premiere in 2025, airing for two consecutive cours. The team expressed their apologies to the fans for any inconvenience caused and extended their gratitude for their understanding and support. The original “Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho”…

Beastars’ Orange Studio To Announce A New Mystery Anime Project

Orange Studio, known for its stellar CG animation in series like Trigun Stampede and Beastars, is gearing up for an exciting new anime project announcement. The studio has carved out a niche with high-quality productions such as Land of the Lustrous and Godzilla Singular Point. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting news of what’s next from Orange, especially after the recent revamp of the classic Trigun series. Anime Expo 2024 has revealed its schedule, setting the stage for Orange Studio’s anticipated…

Ufotable Has Used Fillers To Expand On Characters And Short Story Arcs in Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer season 4 has shown significant growth across its characters, both major and minor. It’s not just Tanjiro’s development that’s being highlighted, but also those characters whose roles initially seemed forgettable due to their brevity. Ufotable, especially, has taken these smaller roles and expanded them into something more substantial. Muichiro Tokito is the latest example after Tengen Uzui. Using filler material for character growth is a challenge Ufotable has taken head-on in adapting short story arcs into full-fledged episodes…

Fans Want Team Attacks For Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero To Make The Game Lore Accurate

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero marks the eagerly anticipated return of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series, last seen in 2007. Fans, hyped by teasers and trailers, are eagerly speculating on what the game will deliver. On the game’s subreddit, one fan expressed a desire for Team Attacks to enhance the game’s lore authenticity. They highlighted the absence of simultaneous attacks using both teammates in past titles, a feature present in games like Tenkaichi Tag Team. Excitement on the subreddit grew as…