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Anyone who watched Toonami in the mid-2000s likely has a fever-dream-like memory of a bizarre show about a man who fought with his nose hair. But that wasn't just a dream--it was Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo was a 2005 series that parodied many shonen tropes. It had the strange premise of a world falling under the control of an emperor who hates hair, and sends out squads of goons to loot villages and shave everyone bald. The evil emperor is opposed by Bobobo, a rebel who fights using the "Super Fist of the Nose Hair."

Now, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is back after years of being incredibly hard to find, thanks to Toei Animation. However, fans will need to be quick if they want to enjoy the full series, as the bizarre Japanese comedy series will only be around for a limited time.

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A director behind Sailor Moon's most beloved '90s anime seasons just got his strangest creation unearthed from anime obscurity.

Hiroki Shibata -- an episode director and storyboarder for Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S, Sailor Moon Sailor Stars and Sailor Moon SuperS, as well as the main director for Sailor Moon S: The Movie and Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie -- also created Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. The absurdist gag comedy is about a warrior who fights evil using weaponized nose hair. Per an official post on X (formerly Twitter), Toei Animation will start streaming the complete Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo English dub for free on YouTube beginning June 28, finally giving this bizarre 2005 Cartoon Network series the attention it deserves.

Underrated Cartoon Network Anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Finally Comes to Streaming for Summer 2025 Get up! Stand up! Get your hair brushed and ready because Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo has been added to our Summer Weekend Splash lineup!

Despite not being the biggest sports fan out there, I find myself drawn to sports anime. Something about watching the characters and how their stories progress gets me every time. The friendships, the rivalries, the drama , the reminder that you’re allowed to have fun, everything about sports anime puts a smile on my face. So you can imagine how quickly my eyes lit up when I saw that there’s a board game about it. Let’s talk about Tournament Arc and meet the creators behind the game! Related: Kiana Mai Wants Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to Be a Magical Girl to Inspire Joy and Creativity Created by Skyler Badalament-Tirrell and Nile Matsuda, this husband and wife team has taken all the charm of sports anime and made a game where players get to create their own stories. Skyler (referred to as “Sky” in our interview...

A great anime comedy can always bring smiles to viewers' faces. The best titles in the genre can deliver satisfying gags and characters that keep people hungry for more. Characters from popular comedies like Kaguya-sama: Love is Warhave become iconic figures in the anime community for years. However, every so often, a great anime series can overwhelm its viewers with its gags.

Comedy series must always walk a fine line between balancing outrageous gags with their more quiet, dramatic moments. A series that leans too heavily into the same comedic gags can risk becoming stale if there isn't anything to break them up. It's fine for comedy anime to lean into being silly, but too much of it can steer fans away from the show. This might even lead to the series declining in popularity and losing its momentum.

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For every shōnen action manga series or 'by the numbers' isekai storyline, there's bound to be others that have the opposite problem. Plenty of manga will start with intriguing storylines that slowly unravel readers' brains as the characters and story beats become less consistent. Interesting characters from early chapters can become lost in the shuffle in the chaos of what's happening in the story. It contributes to readers being hit with the feeling that the manga they're reading can move too quickly.

However, these flawed stories can still fascinate in their own way. Sometimes, a reader may not want to read a story that makes perfect sense. Being able to turn their brain off and enjoy a chaotic story could fulfil in its own right. These series might not be easy to follow, but the amount of confusion they bring is still fascinating.

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Many anime have well-thought-out plots, full of intrigue and plot twists. Their stories are crafted by masters who want to leave an impact on manga and anime fans. However, just because many anime value their storytelling, the same cannot be said of every anime.

Other anime prefer to leave fans surprised and bewildered with random happenstances that make less and less sense the more the series progresses. While a good story is entertaining at times, sometimes fans prefer nonsensical fun that leaves them scratching their heads.

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In My Deer Friend Nokotan, Torako Koshi's ordinary high school life is thrown for a loop when she learns the transfer student, Noko Shikanoko, is actually a reindeer in human disguise. Together, they form the bizarre Deer Club where life is anything but normal. Torako may have wanted to live...

The stage play adaptation of Yoshio Sawai's surreal comedy manga series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, titled Cho Hajike Stage Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo , finally kicked off at Theater 1010 in Tokyo on October 23. The play is scheduled to perform 13 shows until October 31, and all the tickets have already sold out according to Ticket Pia . Ahead of the opening, the play's dress rehearsal was opened to Japanese media, and Enterstage and Oricon News have posted their video reports on YouTube. Enterstage Video Report Oricon News Video report Additionally, Kyodo Medias provided us photos from the first day of the play below. The main cast members include: Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo played by Sho Kato Beauty played by Haruka Kudo Heppokomaru played by Yuta Higuchi Hatenko played by Shunya Osawa (ORβIT) Tokoro Tennosuke played by Usagi (Longcoat Daddy) Softon played by Junya Komatsu Don Patch played by Takuo Inari (Gekidan Karagumi) Related: Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Stage Play Reveals Main...

Following the release of the Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo stage play key visual in July, the official website for the upcoming stage play adaptation of Yoshio Sawai's surreal comedy manga series, titled Cho Hajike Stage Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo , released visuals of its eight main cast members. Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo played by Sho Kato Beauty played by Haruka Kudo Heppokomaru played by Yuta Higuchi Hatenko played by Shunya Osawa (ORβIT) Tokoro Tennosuke played by Usagi (Longcoat Daddy) Softon played by Junya Komatsu Don Patch played by Takuo Inari (Gekidan Karagumi) Dengakuman (The cast has not been disclosed) Additionally, Riona Tatemichi , a stage play actress who has appeared in the Sailor Moon musical series (2014-2022) and Attack on Titan - the Musical (2023-2024), will play the role of Torpedo Girl. "I first encountered Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo when I was in the early grades of elementary school," said Tatemichi. "The manga had an impact on me even at a young age,...

The Elusive Samurai's animation impresses before the third episode, showcasing memorable visual spectacles. Early breakout character Suwa Yorishige delivers hilarious visual gags and fourth-wall-breaking jokes. The anime blends excellent visuals, humor, and historical elements to create a must-watch series.

Shonen Jump has done it yet again, with the most recent anime adaptation of its gorgeous manga, The Elusive Samurai, making a potent impression on Crunchyroll viewers. This is no surprise for fans of Yusei Matsui, given his acclaimed work on Assassination Classroom and Neuro: Spiritual Detective, and even contributions to classics like Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. But the anime elevates the already excellent manga to a grander stage, putting Tokiyuki Hojo's most prized talent, movement, on full display, with The Elusive Samurai being a must-watch without even needing the three-episode rule.

The Elusive Samurai began its run as part of the Summer 2024 anime season on Crunchyroll, releasing its first episode...

Masashi Kishimoto has invisibly toiled for years so we could receive a series as perfect as Naruto. Apart from the flawless story and characters, Naruto is also known for its art and battle choreographies.

The author of Naruto has left no stone unturned in his pursuit of adding depth to Naruto and his endeavors are truly admirable. In an interview, Kishimoto opened up about some specifically difficult artworks and his influences.

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In the interview with Kobayashi, Masashi Kishimoto was asked if the scene in which Pain first appeared was difficult given that the scene has a very complex background artwork. Masashi Kishimoto accepts that it was very difficult to draw the scene.

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The official website for the upcoming stage play adaptation of Yoshio Sawai's surreal comedy manga series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo , titled Cho Hajike Stage Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo , is updated today with a key visual featuring Sho Kato as the protagonist, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, for the first time. "I met Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo when I was a child and spent two days wondering if there would be a world where the balance of power in the world would be determined by the power of Hajike!" said Kato, known as Ryuichi Naruhodo in the Ace Attorney stage play (2019) and Siegfried Kircheis in the Legend of the Galactic Heroes stage plays (2018-2019). "Maybe it's because I had such a childhood... I had abandoned the concept of common sense in my daily life and went on my way to become a Hajikellist. Then I began to change my constitution to be liked by animals! In other words! If...

After the April Fools' Day joke on Twitter at midnight, Toei Animation officially announced for real today at noon that a stage play adaptation of Yoshio Sawai's surreal comedy manga series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is set to perform at the Theater 1010 in Tokyo in October 2024. The play's title is "Cho Hajike Stage Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo." The original manga series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2001 to November 2005, then was followed by its sequel Shinsetsu Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo from December 2005 to July 2007. Toei Animation's TV anime adaptation aired for 76 episodes from November 2003 to May 2005. Toei Animation's official English website describes the series: In the year 300X, an emperor rules the world. To prove his authority over the people, the emperor starts a "Hair Hunt", where he tries to take the hair of all of its citizens. The citizens are left in fear, but one man with a Golden Afro stands up…...

Anime is a versatile medium that's able to effortlessly tackle different genres, whether that's romance, action, horror, or even wild comedic tangents. Plenty of anime are full of comedic moments and even some of the medium's more serious series like Cowboy Bebop and Neon Genesis Evangelion still indulge in big laughs. However, there is also a special breed of comedic anime that delight in pushing boundaries and breaking reality to better service outrageous gags at an overwhelming pace.

Gag anime prioritize jokes above everything else, which often results in humor that must be seen to be believed. Gag comedy anime can be an acquired taste, but there are some wonderful and weird examples to check out.

Related: 10 Shonen Anime Jokes Fans Can't Believe Are Real

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Hundreds of new anime hit the airwaves every year and with so much content to explore it’s easy to get caught up with the most popular success stories instead of the messier misfires that don’t last. Every anime fan knows about Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Cowboy Bebop, but not all anime get to end on their own terms and fully finish their stories.

A number of factors can contribute to an anime’s cancelation whether it’s poor ratings, budgetary issues, or disagreements between the production studio and the broadcast network. However, a canceled anime is not always analogous to a bad anime. It’s unfair to completely write off these anime and even though they met early ends they’re still able to accomplish a lot and deserve to be seen.

Related: 12 Anime That Were Cancelled Before Their Stories Could Conclude Properly

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McM Expo/London Comic Con returns to ExCel London on 25th – 27th October. As well as hosting a galaxy of great sci-fi, movie, games, comics, anime and cosplay content, they’ve also got their usual huge line up of special guests – with more guests being added all the time! see www.mcmcomiccon.com for the latest London Comic Con news – but here’s a round-up of who’s been announced so far:

Red hot fantasy-noir show Lost Girl is coming to McM London Comic Com, with stars Ksenia Solo (Black Swan, Life Unexpected) and Rachel Skarsten (Transporter: The Series, Birds Of Prey) plus executive producer Jay Firestone (Andromeda, La Femme Nikita). Stars from hit sci-fi series Warehouse 13: Kelly Hu (Arrow, X-Men 2, The Vampire Diaries); Eddie McClintock (Bones, Desperate Housewives) and actor/director Saul Rubinek (Frasier, Curb Your Enthusiasm). The stars of new crime thriller By Any Means: Warren Brown (Luther,...

Fighting games have become popular on the Nintendo 3Ds with Super Street Fighter 4, Samurai Warriors: Chronicles and Dead or Alive: Dimensions hitting the handheld earlier this year and with Super Smash Brothers, BlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2 and Tekken to be released sometime in the future I thought that it would be a good time to reveal the top games that I think should be released for the console.

Thinking about the graphics, controls and features on the hardware, I looked at many fighting games and while I would like to see Guilty Gear, Ready 2 Rumble, Vs. Capcom, Killer Instinct, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Street Fighter Alpha and Virtua Fighter all come onto the 3Ds, I restricted myself to five.

If there is a fighting game that you would like to see be released for Nintendo’s console or have any opinions of the games listed, please feel free to comment below.

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Does the lack of ambient tracks on Lodger bother anyone else? Obviously after the brilliance of Low and “Heroes” the Eno/Bowie collaboration was starting to wane on Lodger, but the lack of ambient tracks makes it feel more like another transition record a la Young Americans to Station to Station. Except this time it’d be a transition to Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), which isn’t very similar to Lodger, from what I remember.

So welcome to This Week in Comics, which has nothing to do with David Bowie.

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-Ben Templesmith -It takes place in a town called Shotgun City -Templesmith: “So what is Choker? Well, for one thing, it’s sort of like Fell, but with it’s face ripped off and a bad dose of gonorrhea.” -It’s a hardboiled...