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One of the best superhero movies of the year is finally headed to a streaming home.Before James Gunn's Superman hits theaters this July, one of the best recent Batman movies is set to start streaming very soon and could give fans a superhero fix while they wait.

Currently, all eyes are on the arrival of Gunn's Superman, but fans also have an eye on the upcoming appointment of a new Dark Knight. However, that still seems to be some way off, so perhaps the time is just right for fans to double down on the DC action with a Japanese anime film that features The Dark Knight up against the Justice League, and has been wowing critics. Read the official plot description below:

Following his return to present-day Gotham City, Batman returns to feudal-era Japan to face off against a mysterious new threat – the Yakuza League – formed...

Warner Bros. Discovery today announced that the DC anime sequel Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League will stream exclusively on Max (soon to be called HBO Max) on Thursday, July 3.

A sequel to the globally celebrated 2018 anime film Batman Ninja, this original feature once again reimagines DC’s legendary Dark Knight through the lens of Japanese anime, blending iconic characters with bold storytelling and visually stunning animation.

Following his return to present-day Gotham City, in Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, Batman returns to feudal-era Japan to face off against a mysterious new threat – the Yakuza League – formed from the warped remnants of his greatest allies.

He arrives to find a world where the Yakuza war with each other, and brutality reigns without honor or humanity. Fans can expect high-octane action, bold visuals, and fresh twists on beloved DC heroes and villains in this wholly original tale.

Directed by Jumpei Mizusaki and Shinji Takagi,...

The shojo anime genre has been around for decades and has provided fans with some of the best series. Fan favorites like Fruits Basket and Yona of the Dawn have led many viewers to try other shojo properties as well. Newer fans typically go for more recent anime, but some old gems are just as good (if not better) than a lot of the current shojo anime series.

The best older shojo anime give audiences a feeling of nostalgia, from more fantastical plotlines to an “exaggerated realism” animation style. They also portray a wider breadth of surprisingly empowering female characters for the time of their creation. Shojo anime nowadays are great, but these lost diamonds should not be kept in the dark, either.

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Military fiction might not be the most common anime genre, but it is a prevalent one. Some of these are just as outlandish as other anime works, while others are far more grounded. Using tactics and wartime aspects, these anime recreate the most brutal aspects of war, and some of its most neglected elements.

Many military anime are part of major subgenres such as mecha and even the popular isekai anime genre, while others are firmly in more realistic settings and explore concepts from a Japanese perspective. Best of all, most of these can easily be streamed and may even be part of continuing franchises.

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While everyone loves a good fantasy film series or franchise, there's no question that Hollywood movies have become more and more reliant on the idea of sequels in recent years. Massive franchises like Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean dominate box offices to the point that out of the 10 highest-grossing fantasy films of all time, every single one is either part of a film series or a remake of an older movie.

That isn't to say that sequels are bad, but there is a certain power to a movie that doesn't need a sequel. Fantasy films that stand alone and tell complete stories can be far more satisfying to watch than ones that are clearly putting far more energy into establishing franchise potential than into crafting a compelling narrative. And, of course, there are fads like Disney's avalanche of 90s direct-to-video sequels, with their shoestring budgets and disappointingly outsourced animation.

Jugram Haschwalth is the Sternritter Grandmaster, making him one of the strongest Quincy in Bleach. Yhwach views Jugram as his other half because he is a Quincy who can give power to others. As a result, Jugram acquires The Almighty whenever Yhwach sleeps. The Almighty allows Jugram to see into the future, which means he can foresee attacks and dodge them perfectly. As a result, Jugram can defeat strong and notable Bleach characters.

Jugram can defeat many Soul Reapers and a few of his fellow Sternritter. He can also defeat a former Espada. Jugram is a master swordsman, and he possesses a powerful Schrift of his own. The Balance allows Jugram to manipulate and redistribute misfortune, and his shield can amplify this power by absorbing misfortune. With this power, Jugram can transfer any injuries or negative effects to his opponents, while also bypassing their defenses.

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Nintendo may be well known for their work in the video game market, but this company does more than just make amazing games. They've also made their share of anime from time to time based on the video games their fans know and love.

Everything from Super Mario Bros. to Animal Crossing has received its own adaptation, many of which many fans have glossed over. Those fans should give Nintendo's other works a chance, especially if they are fans of those video games too. Nintendo may be a pro at making video games, but they're not half bad at making anime either.

Marth Journeys to Save His Kingdom in Fire Emblem Mystery of the Emblem Brings This Classic Prince to Life

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem is a 1996 adventure fantasy anime based on the Super Famicom game of the same name. The adaptation consisted of two Ova episodes, each about thirty minutes long.

The sheer length of some of the most famous anime series can be something of a turnoff for newcomers, leading some fans to wonder what the best short anime are. Friends may enthusiastically recommend Naruto, One Piece, or The Legend of Galactic Heroes, but those shows, classics that they are, have hundreds of episodes, making them something of a time commitment, to say the very least.

Maybe a viewer is new to anime and isn't sure that they want to sink that much time into a single piece of media, or maybe they're a longtime fan who simply doesn't have the time or patience to sit through another 70 episodes until they finally reach the story arc their friends keep raving about. Luckily for those pressed for time, anime has a lot of excellent shorter shows that aren't held back by their length, coming in at 13 episodes or less. The best...

Still going strong since the 1990s, the Yu Yu Hakusho franchise remains incredibly popular in terms of merchandise. Now, the latest pop-up corner event for the brand will feature all-new images that give a more "traditional" look at the characters.

Now taking place in Japan, a new event at the Ikebukuro eeo Store features several Yu Yu Hakusho products in eight different categories. Depicting the characters in both classical and seasonal aesthetics, the store and its online venue are the only places to get these official products, although fans worldwide are enjoying a look at the new artwork. With the brand about to turn 25 years old, this literal throwback line is the best way to look through the ages.

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Science fiction manga isn't as common as fantasy-based manga, and this can be seen in popular shonen works alone. Most of these verge closer to the fantasy genre, though sci-fi lends itself a bit better to darker stories. This is especially the case with some of the best examples of the genre.

Some of the darkest sci-fi manga are harsh, takes on the mecha genre, while others do the same for space travel and space operas. Many of them are grounded with all too human protagonists, all while using science fiction concepts to showcase the depravity of mankind. Body horror is also quite present in these works, proving that losing autonomy is the darkest idea of all.

Planetes Is Dark In Its Mundane Nature Created by: Makoto Yukimura

The space-based series Planetes takes place in a future where satellites and debris are a constant threat to planet Earth, requiring different means of disposal.

When it comes to the anime medium, no genre is more popular than shonen. Initially targeted toward the male teenage demographic, shonen anime has become an international phenomenon that now appears on millions of TV screens around the world, due in large part to its ability to consistently spawn hit series like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and Demon Slayer.

Although there is plenty of variety in the shonen genre, one thing that is part of almost every single major shonen franchise is high-stakes action, and as a result, the medium's most popular characters often undergo substantial power-ups. These power-ups have spawned some of the most iconic moments, scenes and narrative developments in anime history, cementing their status as one of the most important tropes in shonen media.

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One of the biggest trademarks of anime is its proclivity for intense action, leading to some of the greatest actions movies of all time. While many great shows have nothing to do with the genre, many of the biggest anime in history have been ones that have had a heavy focus on action, whether it be grounded in reality or the fantastical.

Feature-length anime films are often when animators are given complete time and freedom on a project, and that often leads to anime movies focused on action, which takes their stories and animation to incredible levels, especially if they were part of an ongoing franchise, and being some of the best things to watch in the entire medium. This has always been the case for old and new movies alike, with a few taking it far enough to be some of the best action-centric anime films for fans to watch.

Despite ending decades ago, Yoshihiro Togashi's Yu Yu Hakusho franchise continues to be one of the most iconic anime brands of all time. This continues to this day, with a major Japanese shopping site that caters to fans around the globe now offering several collectibles based on the series using some exclusive new artwork.

The new Yu Yu Hakusho collection from Amnibus features different acrylic collectibles such as cards and stands. Yusuke, Kurama and the rest of the gang are on display, with some of the items available only as preorder bonuses. The items are currently available to be ordered individually or as a set, with Amnibus offering international delivery via the Buyee shipping service.

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Pernida is one of Yhwach's Royal Guards, making it one of the strongest Quincy in Bleach. It may consider itself a Quincy, but Pernida is actually the sentient Left Arm of the Soul King, which governs evolution. As a result, Pernida can rapidly evolve to adapt to any situation or ability. The Compulsory allows Pernida to inject its nerves into a target, using them to rapidly destroy the person's body within seconds. Pernida can destroy many notable Bleach characters with this Schrift.

Pernida can destroy many Captain-level Soul Reapers who possess powerful Shikai and Bankai. Pernida values Quincy above all else, but if it were forced into a corner, it can easily destroy several Sternritter with The Compulsory. It can also obliterate a former Espada who specializes in close-range combat.

Ikkaku's Melee Oriented Fighting Style Plays Right Into Perninda's Hands A Future Lieutenant Who Has Already Achieved Bankai

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Shnen is one of the most popular genres in anime. It's a genre targeting boys and young men, featuring amazing fights, awesome world-building, and some of the best friendships around. While it might not seem so, friendships are huge in shnen anime. Most protagonists have a best friend they can rely on, helping to push them to new heights. Some of the best friendships in shnen aren't between the protagonist, but between two other characters who have each other's backs no matter what.

To be a good friendship in shnen, the two characters need to trust each other completely. They need to be able to rely on each other, and they also need to be able to push each other. A good friend knows their friend's limit, but also believes in them enough to help them surpass their limits too.

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Crunchyroll is home to some of the season's biggest anime, with the streaming service hosting major hits both new and old. Alongside recent successes that are part of the Fall 2024 anime lineup, it's also now home to an underrated science-fiction classic from two decades ago.

Planetes is one of the finest sci-fi manga ever written, with the anime adaptation being just as revered. Featuring a much more "blue collar" look at the genre, the hard science-fiction anime originally aired from 2003 to 2004. Now available through Crunchyroll in two ways -- one of them for the very first time in North America -- the series, animated by Sunrise is a must-watch to explore the more everyday aspects of space exploration.

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Tomura Shigaraki, born as Tenko Shimura, is one of the tragic and complex villains of the hit anime My Hero Academia, feared for his devastating quirk of decay. Failed by a society that promised to save him and a family who was meant to love him, Shigaraki wishes for nothing more than to see the world rot and revel in the destruction he creates.

Voice actor Eric Vale is the man responsible for translating the very soul of Shigarakis spite into English, but aside from Shigaraki, Vale has also lent his talents to a myriad of series, both new and old, that many fans are sure to recognize. Vales incredibly versatile voice has built him a long and successful career as the vocal persona of many iconic characters throughout anime.

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At the Bats in Translation: “Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League” and “Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios” Video Presentation and Panel event today at New York Comic Con 2024, a new trailer was released for the upcoming Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League feature-length anime, revealing the rest of the voice cast for the Yakuza League, a Japanese-style spin on the Justice League. Additionally, the new trailer announced Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League will be released in 2025 straight to digital and Blu-ray. Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League - Nycc 2024 Trailer Filling out the ranks of the Yakuza League and beyond are: Green Lantern voiced by Ayane Sakura (Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia ) Aquaman voiced by Akio Otsuka (Blackbeard in One Piece ) The Flash voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama (Ikkaku Madarame in Bleach ) Wonder Woman voiced by Romi Park (Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist ) Ra's al Ghul voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji (Silver Fang in...

The latest season of The Thousand-Year Blood War is on its way, which means Bleach will once again dominate the anime landscape. The Thousand-Year Blood War is filled with new abilities and great action, and there are quite a few iconic character moments. That said, several Bleach characters were criminally underused during the Thousand-Year Blood War.

Most of the characters who were underused in the Thousand-Year Blood War are Lieutenant-ranked Soul Reapers who did very little or who were practically non-existent during the conflict. A few former Captains, a powerful Quincy, and a former Espada were underused as well. Some of these characters played significant roles in earlier arcs, while others had valid reasons for wanting Yhwach defeated.

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Yu Yu Hakusho's Hiei comes to life once more in a breathtaking new sculpture from Kotobukiya. The updated figure is being released internationally -- great news for fans of the Yoshihiro Togashi-created franchise.

Per retailers such as BigBadToyStore, acclaimed action figure and toy developer Kotobukiya has officially released its new "Yu Yu Hakusho ArtFX J Hiei 1/8 (Version 2) Scale Figure." The statue stands at 9.65 inches tall and is the latest addition to Kotobukiya's acclaimed Art J line of non-articulated anime figurines. The sculpture features Hiei from Yu Yu Hakusho's "Dark Tournament Saga" and sees the diminutive demon calling upon his powerful Dragon of the Darkness Flame technique in the heat of battle.

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Shojo anime are produced for adolescent girls and young adult women. The stories tend to be pulpy and fun, but also portray some realistic themes like self-actualization, family dynamics, and social struggles. Shojo anime spans across many genres, from magical girl to historical to supernatural.

No matter how complex shojo plots get, they tend to be very character-driven and focus on personal development. There are many popular kinds of character types in shojo romance, like the tsundere love interest who is surly to everyone else but has a soft spot for the person they love. Even stock character types have plenty of development in well-written shojo.

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Shoto Todoroki is a major protagonist in the mainstream anime series, My Hero Academia, adapted from the famous manga by Kohei Horikoshi. He is a fan favorite, being voted the third most popular character in the fandoms popularity poll. In the English dubbing of the anime, Shoto is portrayed by veteran voice actor David Matranga.

Matranga, being a well-seasoned player in the world of voice acting, has landed several previous roles throughout his career. Quite a few of them have been major characters from rather popular series, like Clannad and Attack on Titan, which means the beloved Shoto Todoroki shares his voice with a number of significant figures in the anime universe.

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The Netflix Anime official YouTube channel has started streaming a main trailer for Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura , an upcoming crossover film between two martial arts-themed manga series — Keisuke Itagaki's Baki and Yabako Sandrovich (story) and Daromeon's (arts) Kengan Ashura . The clip features the film's opening theme song "Fly High" performed by four-member Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! (known as Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders in Japan). And it was also confirmed that the ending theme "Don't Stay" is provided by three-member hip-hop dance and vocal group Lead . Baki Hanma Vs Kengan Ashura main trailer Atarashii Gakko! Lead The three matchup cards depicted in the film were also announced as follows: 1st match: Yoroizuka Saw Paing (CV: Nobuyuki Hiyama) from Kengan Asura vs. Kaoru Hanayana (CV: Takuya Eguchi) from Baki 2nd match: Kurea Raian (CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) from Kengan Asura vs. Jack Hanma (CV: Kenta Miyake) from Baki 3rd...

Yu Yu Hakusho is a relatively short series compared to most other famous battle shonen, but series author Yoshihiro Togashi still packed in tons of unforgettable characters. Characters like Yusuke and Hiei are among the most famous anime heroes, while the likes of Younger Toguro and Shinobu Sensui rank among the most notorious villains.

The voice actors who brought the cast of Yu Yu Hakusho to life are equally iconic as the characters themselves. Legendary talents such as Christopher Sabat and Laura Bailey did some of their earliest work on Yyh's English dub.

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As a whole, the shojo demographic is known for its dramatic stories and swoonworthy romance. Most series are slice-of-life and tend to center around a high school love story starring a hopeless romantic heroine. However, there are plenty of shojo titles that break this mold, and many of them are surprisingly action-packed.

From magical girls to historical adventures to even mecha stories, shojo anime come in a wide variety of forms, often with strong female protagonists in a leadership role. These types of series have been around for decades, stemming back to the early days of the demographic, with titles like Sailor Moon, Revolutionary Girl Utena, and The Rose of Versailles. Though they’re often a rarity, action shojo series are usually some of the best, most groundbreaking titles in the demographic and are praised for years to come.

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The Gurren Lagann movies -- Childhood’s End and The Lights in the Sky Are Stars -- are coming to U.S. theaters in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Gurren Lagann anime.

Aniplex USA posted a preview trailer on its YouTube channel in anticipation of the theatrical run, exciting many fans of the original series who never had the opportunity to see either film on the big screen. Childhood's End was initially released in Japanese theaters in September 2008, while The Lights in the Sky are Stars was released in April 2009. At Anime NYC, both films were announced for North American screenings in both subbed and, for the first time, dubbed format.

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The History of Gainax's Gurren Lagann

Gurren Lagann, also known as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, first premiered in April 2007 and ran through September 2007, releasing a total of 27 episodes.

Link has always been a character of few words, so it almost seems like a joke to say he's had 11 voice actors voice him over the years, but it's absolutely true. We're talking from the time Jonathan Potts first gave the character a speaking role in 1989's The Legend Of Zelda television series, all the way to Breath Of The Wild. Here are some facts on these voice actors who landed the gig of the century as they net money just grunting and screaming their way through a game. 

The Most Prevalent Actor In The Franchise Is Sachi Matsumoto

I guess we should say actress, as the female Matsumoto is known for her voicing of "Toon Link" in the Legend Of Zelda franchise. In total Matsumoto has voiced the character in 8 games, and only two of those games are canon (Windwaker and Phantom Hourglass). Hilariously enough, Matsumoto has voiced the...