Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder and director Takahata Isao, renowned for works like Grave of the Fireflies, The Tale of Princess Kaguya and Only Yesterday, passed away at a hospital in Tokyo on Apr. 5. Takahata was born in Ujiyamada (currently Ise), Mie prefecture on Oct. 29, 1935. His first venture as a director was the
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Arrange a meet-and-greet with your favorite light novelist with this new Nendoroid of the talented Yamada Elf from Fushimi Tsukasa’s Eromanga Sensei! Elf is more than ready to grace her adoring fans with her presence, wearing her trademark lolita dress adorned with all sorts of frills and ribbons, plus her ribbon hairband! Quite the expressive
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The TV anime adaptation of Violet Evergarden reaches its conclusion this week with episode 13. However, according to an announcement made via the show’s official Twitter account, it won’t be the last we see of the Auto Memory Dolls as an entirely new anime project is currently in the works. Adapted from Akatsuki Kana’s popular
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Dr. Evil has returned to the spotlight, only this time not as Austin Powers’ arch-nemesis bent on world domination, but as the latest official ousted from the Trump Administration. Mike Myers reprised his iconic role Wednesday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as Dr. Evil shared his post-White House plans, with a tell-all book
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It’s been a long and bumpy road, but an adaptation of Y: The Last Man, the acclaimed comic by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, is finally heading toward television. Deadline reports FX has ordered a pilot written by Michael Green (American Gods, Blade Runner 2049), who will serve as showrunner with Aida Mashaka Croal
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A new collaboration between Detective Conan and watch brand INDEPENDENT will have time-conscious fans considering a watch upgrade as four models are now available for preorder via Premico Online Shop. The four models are themed after four main characters: Kudou Shinichi, Mouri Ran, Akai Shuichi, and Furuya Rei. There’s no mistaking their high quality with
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Sean Gordon Murphy’s Batman: White Knight has flipped the mythos of Batman, painting the Joker as the hero and the Caped Crusader as the antagonist, with the romance between Joker and the first Harley Quinn right smack dab in the middle. Now, Murphy — who is pulling double duty as writer and artist — is celebrating this romance in the
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Now that DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has featured a young Barack Obama, the show may set its sights on his successor: Donald Trump. Asked whether or not the series would be up for tackling Trump, executive producer Phil Klemmer seemed interested in the idea. “Um… I think you just guaranteed it,” Klemmer told TVLine with
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Titan Comics will publish an English translation of McCay, Thierry Smolderen and Jean-Philippe Bramanti’s 2017 French graphic novel fictionalizing the life of acclaimed cartoonist and animator Winsor McCay. An influential creator, McCay is probably best known for his strip Little Nemo in Slumberland. The immensely influential comic, which ran from 1905-14 and again from 1924-26, has
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Warner Bros.’ upcoming Justice League Dark film has lost two directors, but it may have gained five new oddball characters in the process. According to a new rumor, the latest draft of the film’s script includes cameo appearances by Detective Chimp, Doctor Fate, Black Orchid, Pandora and the Phantom Stranger at the Oblivion Bar. ThatHashtagShow
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Veteran New Mutants artist and celebrated comics creator Bill Sinekiewicz has shared some promotional artwork to accompany the release of FX’s Legion Season 2. The sophomore outing of the X-Men-based television series, centered on his co-creation, David Haller/Legion, debuted April 3 on FX. Take a look at Sienkiewicz’s impressive illustrations, which artistically render the central
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Most people know about Studio Ghibli and its famous animated films that feature delightful characters, unforgettable storylines, and breathtaking scenery. Some may have watched every single film (perhaps twice or even three times), but not many know that numerous scenes found in the films are based on real locations in Japan. For those who have
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Fate/Grand Order’s Avenger Class Servant Jeanne d’Arc (Alter) dances up a storm in this elegant 1/7th scale figure! Sculpted by Nakamayan (Max Factory), the figure is inspired by Jeanne’s appearance in the Subspecies Singularity I: Isolated Demonic Realm: Shinjuku storyline as seen in FGO Project 1.5: Epic of Remnant. Elegantly posed, the figure fully captures
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The stage adaptation of Suzuki Nakaba’s popular fantasy manga The Seven Deadly Sins has released its very first visual along with the main cast and performance dates. Naya Takeru will play the protagonist, Meliodas, with Nogizaka46’s Umezawa Minami as Elizabeth Liones. Other cast members so far confirmed include: Arisawa Shoutarou as Ban, Hasegawa Kasumi as
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Today, Wonder Woman (1975) star Lynda Carter received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During the ceremony, Patty Jenkins — who directed 2017’s blockbuster hit Wonder Woman — honored Carter with a speech. “It was Lynda’s portrayal of Wonder Woman that made me fall in love with her because her Wonder Woman made
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On FX’s Marvel-based Legion, Amber Midthunder plays Kerry Loudermilk, one half of the body-sharing Kerry/Cary mutant who’s counterpart is a middle-aged white man, played by Bill Irwin. The two share a body and sensory experiences, though Kerry can exit Cary when she chooses. In contrast to Cary’s more passive nature, Kerry’s aggression and physical prowess
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