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Attack on Titan Finale Surpasses Venom for #1 Box Office Debut
One year after the epic conclusion of Attack on Titan, the franchise continues to make waves, this time on the big screen. MAPPA’s Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK has achieved remarkable success, debuting at the top of Japan’s domestic box office. With a gross of approximately 249 million yen (around US$1.6 million) and 175,000 viewers in just its first three days, the film overtook Venom, which had previously claimed the number one spot. The box office triumph comes as…
Hayao Miyazaki Reveals His Most Personal Struggle in New Trailer: “My Brain Is Broken”
A newly released trailer for Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, a documentary about the making of Miyazaki’s latest Academy Award-winning film The Boy and the Heron, reveals intimate insights into the revered director’s creative journey. The film, distributed by Madman Films in Australia and New Zealand, explores the personal struggles Miyazaki faced during production. The documentary highlights Miyazaki’s connection to the story, which he described as autobiographical, drawing from his own experiences growing up in rural Japan after fleeing Tokyo…
The Real Reason Why You Can’t Find Your Favorite Manga Site Anymore
Google’s latest Transparency Report has highlighted how major copyright holders, particularly VIZ Media, are playing a crucial role in shaping the digital through their takedown requests. With the aim of informing the public about the extent of copyright infringement in Google Search, the report shows that VIZ Media, a significant U.S. manga publisher, has authorized a staggering 305 million URLs to be removed from Google’s search results. These links came from 49,906 domains, underlining how a small number of sites…
What Happened To DeMar DeRozan? Everything To Know
DeMar DeRozan was forced to exit the Sacramento Kings’ 127-104 win over the Phoenix Suns on November 13, 2024, due to lower back tightness. DeRozan, who had been a key player for the Kings, particularly in clutch moments this season, played just 17 minutes in the first half, scoring 2 points on 1-of-2 shooting. He did not return for the second half and was ruled out shortly after halftime. Despite the injury, the Kings are optimistic that DeRozan will be…
Sakamoto Days to Premiere January 11, New Video Highlights Two-Part Anime Series
The upcoming Sakamoto Days anime, based on Yuuto Suzuki’s manga, has released its main promotional video and key visual, showcasing the energy and action fans can expect. This preview, which includes the anime’s theme song, Hashire Sakamoto (Run, Sakamoto), by singer-songwriter Vaundy, reveals both the January 11 TV premiere in Japan and confirms the anime’s run across two cours. While the anime will debut on TV Tokyo and related networks in January, its Netflix release is set for later that…
The Shiunji Family Children Anime Teases Fans with Complete Character Lineup
The upcoming anime The Shiunji Family Children, based on Reiji Miyajima’s manga, has stirred excitement with the reveal of its latest character visual, featuring Kotono Shiunji, voiced by Kana Ichinose. Kotono’s introduction wraps up a week of daily character visuals for each of the Shiunji family’s younger members, building up to the anime’s anticipated premiere in 2025. Directed by Ryoki Kamitsubo, known for Hidamari Sketch, and produced by Doga Kobo, this series is positioned to capture viewers with its mix…