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Shogakukan Announces Novelus A New App for Translating Japanese Light Novels Using AI
Japanese publisher Shogakukan has announced it will launch a new smartphone app called ‘Novelus’ in the United States and Canada by the end of 2024. The app will use AI to translate Japanese light novels into English, aiming to reduce translation costs by 50%. This will increase the number of available works and make them more accessible to English-speaking readers. The initial lineup for Novelus will include titles like the “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” spinoff, “Too Many Losing Heroines!”, and…
Netflix Gears Up for Sakamoto Days with Release of Manga’s 18th Volume and Live-Action Trailer
Yuto Suzuki’s “Sakamoto Days” manga has reached its 18th volume release in Japan. To commemorate this achievement, the Shonen Jump YouTube channel has launched a special live-action trailer. This trailer presents a unique battle between an assassin and a part-time convenience store worker, cleverly highlighting the superior noise-canceling features of a pair of headphones. The short film stars Saori Izawa, known for her stunt work in the Kingdom films, playing the part-time clerk. She enjoyed the experience, especially wearing the…
Studio J.C. Staff Reveals Character Visuals for One Punch Man Season 3
The third season of One Punch Man has introduced a new character visually, highlighting Tatsumaki, also known as “Terrible Tornado,” a formidable S-Rank Hero ranked 2. This reveal follows previous character visuals of Saitama, King, Genos, and Tatsumaki’s sister, Fubuki. The latest artwork, crafted by character designer Shinjiro Kuroda, showcases the high quality fans have come to expect. The animation for the upcoming season is being handled by Studio J.C. Staff, with Tomohiro Suzuki in charge of series composition, and…
Honey Lemon Soda Manga to Premiere as Anime in 2025, Key Visual and Cast Revealed
The upcoming anime adaptation of Mayu Murata’s Honey Lemon Soda manga has revealed its key visual, main cast, and first promotional video. This announcement aligns with “Honey Day” in Japan, an event celebrated on August 2. Voice actress Kana Ichinose and manga author Mayu Murata will attend a special stage event for the anime at the “Ciao Fes x Ribon Mirai Festa Girls Comic Fes 2024” on August 11 at the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D. The anime is scheduled…
Kodansha Manga Awards Stirred by Chiikawa Nomination Controversy
The 48th Kodansha Manga Awards ceremony on July 31, 2024, stirred controversy with the nomination of Chiikawa in the General category. The General category had many nominees, including Oshi no Ko, Darwin’s Incident, Nagatan to Ao to: Ichika no Ryoricho, Bokyou Tarou, and Medalist. Chiikawa, known for its simple and minimalist style, drew attention and debate. Koji Kumeta, the creator of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, expressed confusion, asking, “Who included ‘Chiikawa’ in the General category?” Kumeta pointed out the difficulty in comparing…
Hideaki Anno’s Leg Injury Forces Cancellation of August Events
Acclaimed animator and director Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, has suffered a leg injury that has left him hospitalized. He will now spend some time recuperating, with all upcoming scheduled appearances being canceled as a result. Following a compound fracture in his left leg, Anno will be hospitalized “for a while,” according to Khara’s official website. The full statement, released on July 31, reads, “Hideaki Anno had been scheduled to appear at…