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Into the Spider-Verse Producer Assures Fans Of No Generative AI Being Used During Animation
With the success of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Sony Animation is making it clear that they won’t be using AI-generated animation in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Chris Miller, the series producer, recently responded to a fan’s concern about the use of generative AI, stating definitively that it won’t be used and emphasizing their commitment to creating new visual styles that are unique in CG animation. This decision follows remarks from…
The Haikyuu!! Movie Post-Credits Might Just Be An Insane Foreshadowing Attempt
The latest installment of Haikyuu!! is currently screening in theaters across the United States, and it features a crucial post-credits scene hinting at the anime’s ending. Following its release in Japan earlier this year, this first of two planned feature films is finally making its way to fans in North America, offering a peak into how the series will begin its final arc. Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle picks up right after the events of the TV anime’s fourth season, focusing…
Kaiju No. 8 Creator Reveals What Franchise Inspired His Widely Loved Anime
The anime industry is abuzz with excitement as the spring season reaches its peak, with standout hits emerging as summer approaches. One of the prominent series capturing attention is Kaiju No. 8, praised for its animation quality and pacing. It seems the series’ creator, Naoya Matsumoto, found inspiration for Kaiju No. 8 in an unexpected place—Godzilla. In a recent interview, Matsumoto revealed that Godzilla, the legendary monster, played a pivotal role in shaping Kaiju No. 8. Specifically, Matsumoto credited the…
Scavengers Reign Has Been Released After Its Original Run Was Cut Short
Scavengers Reign has made its Netflix debut, bringing new hope for the animated series after its original run with Max in 2023 was cut short. Despite initial success among animation fans, Warner Bros. Discovery chose not to proceed with further episodes, effectively canceling the project. However, a recent non-exclusive streaming deal with Netflix has revived the series, with the potential for a second season depending on its reception on the platform. It was reported that there’s interest in renewing Scavengers…
Fans Have Gone Wild Over The Much Anticipated ‘Bed-Head’ Kenma From The Haikyuu!! Movie
Haikyuu!! is currently making waves in theaters with its latest installment, Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle has just released its first official clip. The movie picks up right where the TV anime’s fourth season left off, showing the much-anticipated Nationals match between Karasuno and Nekoma high schools. This showdown, eagerly awaited by fans of Haruichi Furudate’s original manga, serves as the first half of the anime’s planned grand finale. Following its premiere in Japan earlier this year, Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle…
Manga Illustrator Erika Ikeda Admits to Tax Evasion in Fukuoka Court
Erika Ikeda, the manga illustrator behind The Apothecary Diaries, known by her pen name Nekokurage, confessed to income tax evasion during her first trial at the Fukuoka District Court on May 31, 2024. She admitted to evading approximately 47 million yen in taxes by not reporting her income over several years, with Presiding Judge Yuko Takeda overseeing the case. After acknowledging the charges, Ikeda explained, “I was planning to file a consolidated tax return for several years.” The prosecution highlighted…