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John Wick’s ‘Impossible Task’ Comes to Life in Bold New Anime Prequel
A new anime movie set in the John Wick universe is in development, offering fans a fresh look at the story behind John Wick’s infamous impossible task, which led him to retire from his life as an assassin. Director Chad Stahelski, who has helmed all four films in the John Wick series, confirmed that the upcoming film will serve as a prequel, explore events that occurred before the first movie. He emphasized that the anime format will allow for a…
MLB World Series Delays Debut of One Piece’s Revamped Fish-Man Island Arc
The release of the new Fish-Man Island Saga in One Piece has encountered a delay, shifting its debut date. Originally scheduled for October 27, 2024, the anime’s launch had to be postponed due to coverage of the MLB World Series. The official announcement confirmed that fans will now get to see the first episode on November 3, 2024, in Japan. Meanwhile, international viewers won’t have to wait much longer, as Crunchyroll will stream the series simultaneously with its airing. The…
The Apothecary Diaries Returns: Season 2 Teaser Confirms January 2025 Premiere
A live stream celebrating the anniversary of the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) revealed some exciting news, including a key visual and a teaser video. It was announced that the second season of the anime will premiere on January 10, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. JST (9:00 a.m. EST) on Nippon TV’s FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT. This season is set to air for two consecutive cours, meaning it will run for about six months. Fans can also look…
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Anime Film Look Back Set for Global Premiere on Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video has announced that it will stream the anime film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back one-shot manga starting November 7, 2024, worldwide (November 8 in Asia due to time differences). The film first premiered in Japan on June 28, where it quickly became popular, ranking #2 in ticket sales during its opening weekend and earning $1.4 million. After its debut in Japan, the film was screened in North America by GKIDS in early October, bringing in around…
Kowloon Generic Romance Is Set to Have Exciting Anime and Live-Action Versions Coming in 2025
Jun Mayuzuki’s manga Kowloon Generic Romance is set to receive both a TV anime and live-action movie adaptation, with both scheduled to premiere in 2025. This is an exciting development for fans of Mayuzuki, who is also known for her previous work After the Rain. In the anime adaptation, Haruka Shiraishi will be lending her voice to the character Reiko Kujirai, while Tomokazu Sugita will voice Hajime Kudo. Meanwhile, in the live-action movie, Riho Yoshioka will portray Reiko, and Koshi…
Nobuyo Oyama, Iconic Voice Behind Doraemon for a Generation, Dies at 90
Nobuyo Oyama, the renowned voice actress most famous for portraying Doraemon in the beloved anime series Doraemon, passed away on September 29 at the age of 90. Her death was announced by her agency, Actors Seven. Doraemon is one of Japan’s longest-running anime, and Oyama played a key role in its success. She voiced Doraemon from April 1979 until March 2005, marking her contribution to the anime’s 25-year anniversary before the main cast was replaced. Following Oyama’s death, only Michiko…