In Batman: The Adventures Continue #9, the origin of Jason Todd is revealed, and a new meaning is given to the Red Hood in the DC Animated Universe. WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Batman: The Adventures Continue #9, by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton, Monica Kubina and Josh Reed, on sale now.
Marvel Comics reportedly has no work for Spider-Gwen co-creator Jason Latour following allegations sexual harassment. With accusations of sexual harassment against the artist/writer recently coming to light, Marvel Comics reportedly has no current plants to work with Spider-Gwen co-creator Jason Latour in the future. The Hollywood Reporter ran a piece detailing measures taken to halt
The original Marauders were a band of assassins hired by Mister Sinister. Should the X-Men invite these killers to Krakoa, which is for all mutants? WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Hellions #2, by Zeb Wells, Stephen Segovia, David Curiel and VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now. Dawn of X has introduced several changes to the
Deathstroke is a great mercenary, but two mistakes embarrass him in front of DC Universe heroes and cost him his mission. WARNING: The following contains spoilers from “Bad News” in Batman: Gotham Nights #14, by Tom Taylor, Daniel Sampere, Juan Albarron, Adriano Lucas and Tom Napolitano, as well as “The Killing” from Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #2 by John Layman,
A Six Chix comic tackling anti-mask rhetoric from a BLM perspective was pulled from some newspapers, with artist Bianca Xunise issuing a response. A new installment of the Six Chix comic strip designed to tackle anti-mask rhetoric during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the perspective of the Black Lives Matter movement has been pulled from
Blue Beetle and Booster Gold are an iconic and chaotic duo — but a trip to the beach in DC Cybernetic Summer could threaten all of reality. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the DC Cybernetic Summer story, “The Boys of Summer,” by Heath Corson, Scott Koblish, Hi-Fi and Carlos M. Mangual, on sale
Upcoming anime The Day I Became a God has released its first trailer and key visual along with new cast info! Hanae Natsuki will star as series protagonist Narukami Youta, the companion of Hina, played by Sakura Ayane. Other new cast members include Ishikawa Yui as Youta’s childhood friend Inazami Kyoko, Kimura Ryouhei as Youta’s
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, events all around the world are suffering cancellation after cancellation. You’ve probably noticed that many have now made the leap from offline to online, and figure exhibition TAMASHII Features 2020 is one of them! Held on July 4 and 5, TAMASHII Features 2020 showcased the amazing creations
Popular comedy anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, also known as DanMachi, has released its latest Season 3 key visual! The visual features new character Wiene being protected by Bell, with other important characters like Ais Wallenstein, Hermes, and Hestia in the background. It was also announced that
Popular comedy anime Osomatsu-san is returning for Season 3 this October! A teaser trailer for the new season features the six brothers’ voice actors: Sakurai Takahiro (Osomatsu), Nakamura Yuichi (Karamatsu), Kamiya Hiroshi (Choromatsu), Fukuyama Jun (Ichimatsu), Ono Daisuke (Jyushimatsu), and Irino Miyu (Todomatsu). Intercut with clips from the anime, it shows the cast revealing their
Japanese anime has taken the world by storm more than ever before. We conducted an interview with an anime production studio called MAPPA to find more about their passion about anime and their exclusive stories behind anime production. This is a large-scale project with the collaborative efforts of anime news websites throughout the world. These
Bandai Namco Entertainment is launching a new multimedia project centered around dance music, which will star three members of VTuber group NIJISANJI! Sukoya Kana, Sister Claire, and Hoshikawa Sara have been confirmed to voice Houou Karin, Seto Mitsuki, and Taiga Lucia, a trio of girls who have staked everything on dance music. Created with the
The twice delayed Violet Evergarden: The Movie has announced a new release date of Sept. 18! A trailer featuring the theme song, “WILL” by anisong singer True, was released along with the announcement. Adapted from the series of light novels by Akatsuki Kana, the franchise revolves around the titular Violet Evergarden, a former soldier who
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, a spin-off anime from the popular Inuyasha franchise, has announced additional broadcast details! In Japan, it will air on Yomiuri TV and Nihon TV every Saturday from 5:30 pm. Set in both the present day and the Sengoku era, the anime will follow Towa and Setsuna, the twin daughters of Sesshoumaru, and
Acclaimed director Yuasa Masaaki’s latest animated feature, INU-OH, has been selected for the Work In Progress Features program at this year’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival! Based on the novel by Furukawa Hideo Heike Monogatari Inu-Oh no Maki (The Tale of the Heike, Inu-Oh’s Episode), the movie tells the story of all but forgotten 14th
ATRI -My Dear Moments- and Adabana Odd Tales, the first two visual novels of Aniplex’s new ANIPLEX.EXE line have now launched on Steam in multiple languages including English! Written by If My Heart Had Wings’ Konno Asuta, ATRI -My Dear Moments- is set in the near future, in which much of the world is underwater
Action manga Tokyo Revengers is getting an anime adaptation to be broadcast in 2021! Written by Wakui Ken, Tokyo Revengers follows former delinquent (and now total loser) Takemichi. A day after learning that his middle school sweetheart and one true love Hinata has been murdered by the Tokyo Manji Gang, he is pushed off a
Upcoming two-part movie Sailor Moon Eternal is postponing its release date due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1 has been delayed from Sept. 11 to Jan. 8, 2021, while Part 2 is set to open on Feb. 11. A new teaser trailer has also been released with the updated release dates. In
Studio Ghibli has debuted its first visual and a series of stills for Aya and the Witch, its very first CG movie! Miyazaki Gorou, the son of Studio Ghibli co-founder Miyazaki Hayao, is directing the new feature. It is adapted from fantasy novel Earwig and the Witch, written by the late Diana Wynne Jones, whose
Upcoming anime The God of High School has released its latest key visual along with a trailer featuring the opening and ending theme songs! The key visual and trailer star protagonist Jin Mori (played by Tachibana Tatsumaru) with fellow competitors Han Daewi (Kumagai Kentarou), and Yoo Mira (Ohashi Ayaka). The trailer also showcases the series’
Popular anime Re:Zero will be back on the airwaves with Season 2 from Jul. 8! A key visual and trailer has been released, along with character settings. In addition to the key visual and trailer, the show has also released a series of character settings including: Otto Suwen (Amazaki Kouhei), Petra Leyte (Kouno Marika), Frederica
The series will be directed by Rodney Rothman ( Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ) and produced by Masi Oka, who also handled Netflix’s live-action Death Note movie. Original manga author Shirai Kaiu and illustrator Demizu Posuka issued comments via the franchise’s official Twitter Account, expressing their excitement for this new development. Beginning with the manga
Popular isekai franchise Re:Zero will be getting a spin-off game produced by Spike Chunsoft for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam this winter! Titled Re:Zero False King Candidate, the game will be created under original author Nagatsuki Tappei’s supervision with an original story. Players will be able to explore “what-if” scenarios based on Season 1 of
Popular anime Attack on Titan has released a trailer for its upcoming fourth season, titled The Final Season! MAPPA will be taking over to produce from Wit Studio, who handled the first three seasons. Hayashi Yuichirou is set to direct. Original author Isayama Hajime issued a statement thanking director Araki Tetsurou and WIT STUDIO for
The release of long-awaited Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie sequels will be postponed until spring 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The two-part “final chapter” was originally set to be released on Jul. 3 ( The Final ) and Aug. 7 ( The Beginning ). The former sees Kenshin face off against Enishi, while the
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has delayed the broadcast of its second season and spin-off anime Slime Diaries: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The first part of Season 2 will now air in Jan. 2021 with the second part following
The Saga of Tanya the Evil is getting a smartphone game spin-off! Produced in collaboration with Carlo Zen, the series’ original creator, the game will feature a new story inspired by the anime. It will be free to play on iOS and Android with in-app purchases and is currently accepting pre-registrations. The Saga of Tanya
Upcoming anime Jujutsu Kaisen has released its first key visual! The visual features protagonist Yuji and Sukuna, the “King of Curses”, standing in front of the Malevolent Shrine. Original author Akutami Gege has released an illustrated statement. Telling fans that he had gotten a sneak peak at storyboards from episode one, he also assured otaku
Voice actress Sakura Ayane is set to take the lead role of The Day I Became a God, the latest anime collaboration between Key, Aniplex, and P.A. Works. Sakura Ayane, who played Charlotte’s Tomori Nao, will voice, Hina, a young girl who becomes a goddess. Having seen the end of the world, Hina chooses a
Slice-of-life anime Non Non Biyori will be returning for a third season titled Non Stop in Jan. 2021! The recently released key visual features central characters Renge, Hotaru, Natsumi, and Komari in the midst of the lush countryside. The girls’ original voice actresses, Koiwai Kotori, Murakawa Rie, Sakura Ayane, and Asumi Kana, are set to