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Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Art World Tales still stayed at first place in the Japanese box office in its sixth weekend of release. The 44th theatrical film from the Doraemon anime franchise earned 181 million yen (1.26 million Usd) on 142,000 admissions during the last weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . That marked a 44 percent drop from its previous weekend but was enough to keep the film in first place for six consecutive weeks. Among Doraemon films released since 2000, Nobita's Art World Tales has now become the one to stay in the number one spot for the longest in Japan, along with the 39th film Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration in 2019. After 37 days of release, Nobita's Art World Tales had earned a cumulative of four billion yen (27.93 million Usd) on 3.4 million admissions. It has also become the seventh top-grossing film in the franchise since 2000, surpassing the 33rd film Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum , which...

Japanese singer Hiroji Miyamoto (rock band Elephant Kashimashi vocalist) has released a music video for "over the top," the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Trillion Game . The song released digitally on January 10 as his first solo theme song work for a TV anime series. Hiroji Miyamoto "over the top" Music Video Trillion Game Cour 2 Creditless Opening Video Message from Hiroji Miyamoto: The original manga Trillion Game had a tremendous impact on me. It is a man who believes in victory, who fights for victory. Such primordial thoughts were depicted so straightforwardly and nakedly. I also motivated myself to create this "over the top," the fastest in my life. Along with them, I stand up for victory, too, with that in mind. I hope you love my song “over the top” as much as you love Trillion Game. Hiroji Miyamoto artist photo Related: Singer-Songwriter imase Shares...

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Art World Tales , the 44th theatrical film from the Doraemon anime franchise, earned 576 million yen (3.86 million Usd) on 467,000 admissions in its second weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . While it was a 18 percent week-on-week drop, the numbers were still enough to keep the film at number one in the Japanese box office following its first-place debut last weekend . The film's two-week gross of 1.4 billion yen (9.38 million Usd) earned from the 1.14 million ticket sales was 116 percent of the previous 43rd film, Doraemon: Nobita's Earth Symphony , which earned 4.31 billion yen (29 million Usd) during its total domestic run in 2024. The live-action film adaptation of Hatsuharu's romantic comedy manga series A Girl & Her Guard Dog opened in 305 theaters across Japan on March 14 and made a third-place debut with 182 million yen (1.22 million Usd) on 133,000 admissions. The film ranked fourth in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 3.72/5.0 based on 589 reviews.

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Art World Tales , the 44th theatrical film from the Doraemon anime franchise, opened in 383 theaters in Japan on March 7 and made a first-place debut in its first weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha. The film beat the award-winning American musical fantasy film Wicked , which ranked second in its opening weekend in Japan with 519 million yen (3.54 million Usd). The Doraemon franchise's 45th-anniversary film earned 703 million yen (4.78 million Usd) on 571,000 admissions between Friday and Sunday, which was 107 percent of that of the previous 43rd film, Doraemon: Nobita's Earth Symphony , released in March 2024 . Meanwhile, the film ranked third in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 4.16/5.0 based on 931 reviews. The Trillion Game live-action feature film based on the manga series written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami went to fifth in its fourth weekend, down two spots from last weekend . The film's official website confirmed that...

After holding the number one spot for two consecutive weekend since its opening, the Trillion Game live-action feature film dropped two positions to third in its third weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The sequel film to the 2023 TV drama based on the manga series written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami brought in 145 million yen (1.02 million Usd) over the three-day weekend with 112,000 admissions, another 50.35 percent week-to-week drop. The film's official X (formerly Twitter) confirmed the movie now has a 17-day cumulative of 1.44 billion yen (9.52 million Usd) earned from 1.05 million ticket sales. In its sixth weekend, the live-action film adaptation of Kengo Hanazawa's action manga series Under Ninja jumped up four positions to fifth place. It is the movie's second-highest weekend ranking, following its third-place position in its opening weekend of January 24-26 . The film's official X reported last Wednesday it has already surpassed the one billion yen mark in 33 days after release.

After making a first-place debut last weekend , the Trillion Game live-action feature film earned an additional 292 million yen (1.96 million Usd) on 204,000 admissions in its second weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . While it was a 52.6 percent week-to-week drop, the sequel film to the 2023 TV drama based on Riichiro Inagaki and Ryoichi Ikegami's manga remained in first place on the weekend box office charts. Its total domestic gross is now 1.2 billion yen (8.01 million Usd) earned from 860,000 ticket sales as of February 24. Advance theatrical screenings of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- , the re-edited episode version of the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV series, jumped up three positions to fourth in its sixth weekend. The possible reasons for the rise in the rankings include a new video shown beginning on February 22 after the main screening showing special footage, as well as new audience gifts and IMAX, MX4D and 4Dx screenings starting.

The Trillion Game live-action feature film opened in 345 theaters in Japan on February 14, 2025, earning 616 million yen (4.06 million Usd) on 438,000 admissions in its first three-day weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The latest film is a sequel to the 2023 TV drama based on the manga series created by Riichiro Inagaki (story) and Ryoichi Ikegami (art). Trillion Game made a first-place debut at the weekend box office and beat the latest entry from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America: Brave New World, in second place, which earned 463 million yen (3.01 million Usd) in its opening weekend in Japan. Meanwhile, the movie ranked fifth in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 3.79/5.0 based on 823 reviews. Gekijouban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyou no Gunshi (translated to "Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Strongest Strategist of the Dokutake Ninja Squad”) went up one position to fifth as it entered its ninth weekend. The film has sold...

The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter imase is now streaming a music video for his 21st digital single song "Egoist," which is featured as the ending theme for the ongoing second cour of the TV anime Trillion Game . imase "Egoist" Music Video The music video was directed by Udo, an up-and-coming video director who also previously directed the music video for "Nagisa" and "Metro City" . The theme of the video is "to bring out imase's expressions of joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure, which no one has seen before yet." "The theme of this video is 'Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Pleasure in Life," said Udo. "This project was conceived in the aim of bringing out more of imase that no one has seen yet. Please pay attention to the changes in imase's facial expressions as he goes through a life of ups and downs. He gave it his all on the...

Trillion Game continues its high-stakes challenge in the new anime season! Today, we've got a creditless opening and ending for the series's second cour, following Haru and Gaku as they continue chasing their goal of one trillion dollars. Check out the new opening, set to "over the top" by Hiroji Miyamoto: Trillion Game Creditless Op Related: Trillion Game Anime Reveals Cour 2 Trailer, Cast and Theme Songs And the new ending, set to "Egoist" by imase: Trillion Game Creditless Ed Related: Trillion Game Anime Unveils Cour 2 Key Visual Yuzo Sato ( Police in a Pod ) directs Trillion Game at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Ryunosuke Kingetsu ( Soaring Sky! Precure ), character designs by Kei Tsuchiya ( The Gene of AI ) and music by Takuro Iga ( Oshi no Ko ). The series is based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki ( Dr. Stone ) and Ryoichi Ikegami. Crunchyroll describes the story: Old schoolmates Haru and Gaku...

Haru and Gaku still have a ways to go on their journey to a trillion dollars! The series picks up where it left off with its second cour on January 9, and a new visual hints at what's to come for the winter season. Check out the new visual, with Haru and Gaku once again front and center: Trillion Game Cour 2 key visual Related: Trillion Game Anime Reveals Cour 2 Trailer, Cast and Theme Songs Yuzo Sato ( Police in a Pod ) directs Trillion Game at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Ryunosuke Kingetsu ( Soaring Sky! Precure ), character designs by Kei Tsuchiya ( The Gene of AI ) and music by Takuro Iga ( Oshi no Ko ). The series is based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki ( Dr. Stone ) and Ryoichi Ikegami. Crunchyroll describes the story: Old schoolmates Haru and Gaku will do anything to achieve success. And success to them means earning a trillion dollars!

It's double or nothing for Trillion Game , as the money drama anime today unveiled a brand-new trailer for the series' second half ahead of its commencement on January 9, 2025 . More cast and theme song details were also announced. Hiroji Miyamoto performs "over the top" for the new opening song, while imase ( Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You Season 3 Op) performs "Egoist" for the ending song. Trillion Game Cour 2 Trailer The newly announced cast members are as follows: Toru Hebijima voiced by Toshihiko Seki Sumeragi voiced by Masaki Terasoma Akari Shirotora voiced by Lynn Kunugi voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda Related: Trillion Game English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki ( Dr. Stone ) and Ryoichi Ikegami, Yuzo Sato ( Police in a Pod ) directs Trillion Game at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Ryunosuke Kingetsu ( Soaring Sky! Precure ), character designs by Kei Tsuchiya ( The Gene of AI...

Amidst the turmoil for a huge earthquake and a terrorist attack by a religious sect, Tokyo citizens are startled by the news of several dead bodies which seem to have been turned upside-down. In no time, the case becomes an urban legend on social media, with some users claiming sightings of people with strange mutilations roaming around. One of them is Runa, a schoolgirl who has mastered the art of hiding fireweapons inside her body, determined to save her sister from her kidnappers. On her track is also Hachi, a former yakuza who feels that the woman’s disappearance is connected to the mysterious metamorphosis that more and more people are undergoing. Traces will thus lead them to Jun, a self-proclaimed doctor who has made a horrific deal to make his dreams come true, uncovering a bigger scheme than they expected.

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The official website for the upcoming Trillion Game live-action feature film released a main trailer today featuring the theme song "Sby" performed by the nine-member male idol group Snow Man . The group previously provided "Dangerholic," the theme song for the prequel TV drama in 2023. Ren Meguro , one of the group members, also plays one of the two protagonists of the series, Haru Tennouji. Trillion Game Live-Action Movie Main Trailer Snow Man artist photo The movie's official accounts also shared a main poster visual introducing the main cast members. Main poster visual The original Trillion Game manga series written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami is serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior magazine since December 2020, releasing nine tankobon volumes in Japan to date. Viz Media will releases the manga's English edition . As a sequel to the TV drama that aired for ten episodes from July to September 2023, the Trillion Game...

The official website for the upcoming Trillion Game live-action feature film released a second teaser trailer today. The movie is set to release in Japan on February 14, 2025 . Trillion Game Live-Action Movie Second Teaser Trailer In addition to the previously announced cast , the new clip introduces six more returning cast members from the 2023 TV drama series: Toru Hebijima played by Kosuke Suzuki Kazuyoshi Kunugi played by Kenjiro Tsuda Tadanori Nagase played by Terunosuke Takezai Shingo Sakura played by Yoshitaka Hara Kazuma Kokuryu played by Jun Kunimura Fuka Mizuki played by Akari Akase Related: Trillion Game Live-Action Film Teaser Trailer Announces Release Date As a sequel to the TV drama, the Trillion Game feature film will tell a completely original story. The "Trillion Game Company," which has become one of the largest corporations in Japan, takes on a new venture: the development of Japan's first casino resort. Inagaki, the story writer of the original manga,...

Time to make some money moves, as the English dub of drama anime Trillion Game begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Thursday, October 17 ! Here's the lucrative cast and crew for Episode 1: Trillion Game English Dub Cast Haru voiced by Cody Savoie Gaku voiced by Chase Kloza Kirika voiced by Katelyn Barr Interviewers voiced by Campbell Cooley, Bryan Massey, Jacob Browning Trillion Game English Dub Crew Voice Director: Jason Lord Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Heather Walker Mixer: Andrew Tipps Engineer: Victor Acosta Related: My Deer Friend Nokotan English Dub Drops on Crunchyroll Tomorrow Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki ( Dr. Stone ) and Ryoichi Ikegami, Yuzo Sato ( Police in a Pod ) directs Trillion Game at studio Madhouse, with series composition by Ryunosuke Kingetsu ( Soaring Sky! Precure ), character designs by Kei Tsuchiya ( The Gene of AI ) and music by...

The five-piece Japanese rock band Klang Ruler today released a music video for their new song, "Unbelievable," on their official YouTube channel . The song will be included in their upcoming digital EP "Unbelievable EP" to release on December 25, and featured as the ending theme for the fall 2024 TV anime Trillion Game . Klang Ruler "Unbelievable" Music Video Klang Ruler made their major debut from Universal Sigma in 2021, and "Unbelievable" is their first anime theme song work. "I have been following 'Trillion Game' since its serialization started, so when I first heard about this offer, I simply could not believe it... It has been my favorite manga so much so that I recommended it to others (laughs)," the band posted comments on their official website in August. "Every time I catch a glimpse of the friendship between Haru and Gaku, my heart is filled with excitement. I am happy to...

The anime adaptation of Trillion Game is looking to win big in the fall anime season, and today we know exactly when the game begins: October 3 . The news comes via the show's new two-minute-long trailer, featuring a look at new characters and a sample of both theme songs for the upcoming series. Have a look: Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Introduces Haru Tennoji in New Character Trailer As featured in the new trailer, the opening theme for the series is "Beat the odds" by boy band &Team. Jpop band Klang Ruler performs the ending theme, "Unbelivable." Additionally, four new characters join the fray, comprising a video game company in crisis. Sakura: Voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Isami Ao in Brave Bang Bravern! ) Futaba: Voiced by Sayaka Senbongi (Marcille in Delicious in Dungeon ) Nanamori: Voiced by Rikuya Yasuda (Mullin in As Miss Beelzebub Likes it .) Ogura: Voiced by Yuuki Shin (Iharu Furuhashi in Kaiju No.

The official website for the upcoming Trillion Game live-action feature film released a new teaser trailer today announcing the movie will release in Japan on February 14, 2025 . A teaser visual featuring the two protagonists — Haru Tennouji played by Ren Meguro and Manabu "Gaku" Taira played by Hayato Sano — was also released. The two reprise their roles from the 2023 TV drama series. The tagline reads: "Fight Until You Win." Teaser Visual In addition to Meguro and Sano, three more cast members returning from the TV drama were also announced: Mio Imada as Kirika Kokuryu Riko Fukumoto as Rinrin Takahashi (a super serious and reassuring supporter of Haru and Gaku) Koji Kikkawa as Kazuki Kedouin (a shrewd investor who sees through Haru and Gaku's abilities and invests in them) (from left) Koji Kikkawa, Mio Imada, Riko Fukumoto Related: High-Rolling Live-Action Film Trillion Game Releases New Photo and Super Teaser The Trillion Game feature film,...

The Trillion Game manga will be cashing in on the fall 2024 anime season, with an adaptation set to premiere in October. Today, we're getting to know Haru Tennoji, one of the stars of the series. Haru is voiced by Takeo Otsuka. Check out his performance in this new character trailer: Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Premieres in October 2024 Related: High-Rolling Live-Action Film Trillion Game Releases New Photo and Super Teaser The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and published by Shogakukan in their Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An English language version is currently in-development from Viz Media. Yuuzou Satou directs the TV anime at animation studio Madhouse. Ryunosuke Kingetsu provides the series composition, Kei Tsuchiya provides the character designs, and Takurou Iga provides the music. Viz Media describes Trillion Game : Haru and Gaku become the first Japanese people in the...

Earlier this year, it was announced that seinen manga Trillion Game would be getting a live-action film adaptation in 2025. Today, we get a closer look at the world of the film, including a new photo of the main cast and a "super teaser" showing scenes in progress. As previously reported, the film will see Ren Meguro (of idol group Snow Man) and Hayato Sano returning from the Trillion Game TV drama reprising their roles as Haru and Gaku, respectively. The new photo above advertises their upcoming film outing. Check out the "super teaser" for a look into the film in progress: Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Premieres in October 2024 The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An anime adaptation is also in the works, set to premiere later this year. An English...

Trillion Game , an upcoming TV anime based on the seinen manga of the same name, has revealed a wealth of new information including additional cast members, key staff, a new trailer, and a new key visual. The series will broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Broadcasting System and other stations beginning in October 2024. The new cast members include: Kirika Kokuryu voiced by M・A・O (Ruri Matsuri in The Fire Hunter ) Kirika Kokuryu character visual Kazuki Kedoin voiced by Hiroki Tochi (Baek Yoonho in Solo Leveling ) Kazuki Kedoin character visual Rinrin Takahashi voiced by Yuki Tanaka Rinrin Takahashi character visual The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and published by Shogakukan in their Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An English language version is currently in-development from Viz Media. Yuuzou Satou directs the TV anime at animation studio Madhouse. Ryunosuke Kingetsu provides the series composition,...

“Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There's just one problem—Mifuyu hates books! But when a thief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she's left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself…by entering the very stories she despises! With the help of the mysterious Mashiro, will she be able to restore her great-grandfather's collection and save her town from a magical doom?” (Yen Press)

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Trillion Game , a popular seinen manga, is being adapted into a live-action film that will be released in 2025. The film features cast and staff from the 2023 Trillion Game live-action TV drama: Yoshiaki Murao directs the film while Daisuke Habara write the script. Additionally, actors Ren Meguro (of idol group Snow Man) and Hayato Sano will reprise their roles as Haru and Gaku, respectively. Related: Trillion Game TV Anime Reveals Key Visual and More The original Trillion Game manga is written by Riichiro Inagaki, illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, and serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior seinen manga magazine. An English language version is currently in-development from Viz Media, who describe the series: Haru and Gaku become the first Japanese people in the 21st century to enter the billionaire’s club! Gaku reflects on when he first met Haru, and their unorthodox path to success. Source: Comic Natalie...

Viz Media revealed its slate of new releases and acquisitions that will launch starting in Fall of this year, with the biggest acquisition in the new Eiichiro Oda one-shot Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece , which features all of the legendary creator's early work prior to his best-known work. The full slate is featured below. Kaiju No. 8: Exclusive on the Third Division (Light Novel) by Naoya Matsumoto and Keiji Ando Description: Get an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of kaiju-fighting heroes Kafka, Reno, Kikoru, and Hoshina, in a new light novel! Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite (Manga) by Julietta Suzuki Description: Modern vampire Hina sets out from Romania to live out her otaku dreams in Japan! Her new neighbor, Kyuta, looks just like her anime crush. Can she convince him to be friends? Trillion Game (Manga) by Riichiro Inagaki and Ryoichi Ikegami Description: Haru and Gaku become...

The official website of Shogakukan announced the winners for the 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards on Jan 18, 2024. The winning titles will receive a bronze statuette and a prize of 1 million yen.

Checkout the winners below:

Sousou No Frieren by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe

The Elusive Samurai by Yusei Matsui

Suji de Asobo. by Murako Kinuta

Trillion Game by Riichirou Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami

Titles that are selected for the 69th instalment of the award is based on those published in magazines, tankobon (collected volumes), web media, and other platforms since Jan 1, 2023.

The selection process involved gathering recommendations from judges, manga artists, critics, magazine/newspaper editors, relevant cultural organizations, bookstore personnel, and general readers. After aggregating these recommendations, collective evaluations and discussions take place to select the nominated works for each category.

The Shogakukan Manga Award is one of Japan’s major manga awards, and is sponsored by Shogakukan Publishing. It has been...

The official website of Shogakukan revealed a list of nominees for the 69th Shogakukan Manga Awards on Dec 7, 2023. A total of 12 manga have been nominated across various genres for the award this year, and for the first time ever there is no category wise division.

The winning works will be announced on Jan 18, 2024.

Here is a list of manga that have been nominated:

1. Unmei no Makimodo Shi – All Great Achievements Require Time by Futa Kimura

2. Kyo kara Papa wa Kami Desu. by Mitsuki Teramoto

3. Sousou No Frieren by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe

4. The Elusive Samurai by Yusei Matsui

5. Suji de Asobo. by Murako Kinuta

6. Black Girls Talk by Maki Makino

7. Shujinkou Nikki by Yuu Yoshinaga

8. Ice Castle Wall by Kocha Agasawa

9. Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead by Haro Aso, Kotaro Takata

10. Trillion Game by Riichirou Inagaki, Ryoichi Ikegami

11. Shojiki Fudosan by Akira Otani, Mitsuhiro Mizuno, Takeshi Natsuhara

12. Ya Boy Kongming! by Yuto Yotsuba,...

In exciting news for anime fans, the popular Trillion Game manga is finally making its debut on the small screen with a brand-new anime adaptation.

Written by Riichiro Inagaki, best known for Eyeshield 21 and Dr. Stone, and illustrated by Ryoichi Ikegami, known for his work on Crying Freeman, the Trillion Game manga's upcoming anime adaptation is set to debut on the streaming platform Kadokawa, which has shared a special illustration and a trailer to celebrate the announcement.

Related: Dr. Stone: New World Drops a New Trailer and Release Date

The 20-second clip featured many of the first volume's illustrations depicting what's in store for viewers. The manga's story revolves around the protagonists, Haru and Gaku, who decide to go on a quest. While Haru is confident, quick-witted and fearless, Gaku is a shy and awkward computer geek, the two ultimately form a solid friendship.

Fast-forward a few years, Gaku,...

While countless projects enter Hollywood only to be forever condemned to Development Hell, a few swirl around the River Styx long enough to eventually rise to the surface and escape into production. For example, Latino Review says that Tim Burton has dug up his long-intended adaptation of Mai The Psychic Girl, a violent manga by Kazuya Kudo and Ryoichi Ikegami. Burton has been pursuing and developing the property for ages, and even had an eye on Winona Ryder to star back in the 90s. In the...