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An all-new feature film from the Sgt. Frog (known as Keroro Gunsou in Japan) anime series is set to release in Japan in the summer of 2026. This film will be produced as the previously-reported 20th anniversary project of the anime. The film's official website opens today, with a "super" teaser trailer below. Related: Sgt. Frog Launches New Anime Project for 20th Anniversary The site also announced that Yuichio Fukuda , best known for his directorial works for live-action film adaptations of popular Japanese manga, such as Gintama , The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. , Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku , Saint Young Men , Kyo kara Ore wa! , and most recently, Under Ninja , serves as general director on his own screenplay. Fumitoshi Oizaki , who has worked on the Sgt.Frog anime series as character designer since the first TV series in 2004, serves as director alongside character designer Satoshi Koike . Bn Pictures works on anime production.

The official website for the Sunrise anime series Yoroiden Samurai Trooper ( Ronin Warriors or Samurai Troopers in English) announced that the anime's anniversary screening event will open at the Shinjuku Piccadilly theater in Tokyo on June 11, 2025. The original TV anime series Yoroiden Samurai Trooper aired for 39 episodes from April 1988 to March 1989, followed by three Ova series from 1989 to 1991. A Blu-ray box to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary was released in December 2018 . 37 years after the original broadcast in Japan, the event will screen three selected episodes from the TV series. Takeshi Kusao , the voice of one of the protagonists Ryo Sanada, and Hideo Okamoto , the original designer of the yoroi gears (the battle suits in the series), will join the event for the stage greeting. The 3,500-yen ticket will be available on Ticket Pia from May 5 to 28. Samurai Troopers Anime Blu-ray Box Trailer Related: Samurai Troopers Turns 30 with Bd Box and...

A highly acclaimed fantasy epic, The Wheel of Time first gained popularity as a book series by Robert Jordan. Its ambitious scope, intricate world-building that brings together elements of traditional fantasy, mythology, and even science fiction, and engaging plot established The Wheel of Time as a classic of modern fantasy - the series gaining even more popularity with its TV adaptation for Amazon Prime.

Stellarly capturing the timeless allure of high fantasy narratives while still deviating from its conventions in creative ways, The Wheel of Time was an expected success, with a third season set to premiere in March 2025. However, those eager to adventure through riveting fantasy worlds to prepare for The Wheel of Time’s return might want to turn their attention to anime - a medium uniquely rich with outstanding fantasy narratives.

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The official website for Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback , the upcoming 28th feature film in the Detective Conan/Case Closed anime franchise, released a new trailer and main visual today. The trailer shows Kogoro Mori, one of the main characters in the film, sleeping amidst the sound of a snowstorm. Then, when the words " Sleeping Promotion" change to "Non Sleeping Promotion," he loosens his tie, opens one eye, and awakens. Featured in the trailer are the voices of Hiroaki Hirata — who plays Kogoro's former colleague, Wani, who holds the key of the film's story — and Takeshi Kusao , who is newly cast as Toru Amuro / Rei Furuya in place of Toru Furuya, are revealed for the first time in the film series. Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback New Trailer The tagline of the main visual reads: "A sleeping memory (case) awakens." Main Visual The site also posted the following message from Kogoro Mori: Ladies and gentlemen,...

This ariticle contains spoilers for the One Piece manga.

Gol D. Roger is the catalyst to One Piece's story. He's the first person in known history to reach the island at the end of the Grand Line. To do so, Roger gathered a talented crew who sought to turn the world upside down with him. Every member of the crew who's been featured in the story thus far has been exceptional in some way. The legacy of the Roger Pirates is something all of them carry, even if it's as much of a danger as a source of pride.

Unlike Monkey D. Luffy, Gol D. Roger had far more than 10 members on his crew. The Oro Jackson held 32 canon crewmates and 2 children on board. While most of these characters have names, only a few of them have come up in either the anime or manga thus far. All 4 of...

The 1990s was a landmark decade for the anime medium, as it saw anime gain a foothold among viewers around the world. Many of the biggest works from this era are still revered to this day, be it among those who grew up watching them or newer anime fans who've gone back to enjoying the classics. While everyone knows about Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon, there were several other great anime released in the '90s that didn't get nearly as much attention.

The 1990s had many hits that developed the anime medium in pivotal ways, continuing the artistic energy of the 1980s while also laying the groundwork for anime becoming more internationally mainstream. These included overlooked mecha classics and fantasy works that were right out of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. While they might not have been as memorable as other anime from that time, these classics can still be revisited today.

Pony Canyon announced on Nov 28, 2024, that the second season of Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc anime is scheduled to release on Jan 12, 2025.

It was also revealed that Netflix will stream the new season worldwide weekly from Jan 13, 2025.

Season 2 continues the saga with the second stage of the battle, which unfolds at the Tottori Sand Dunes, pitting the allied forces of Seigi and Akuma, including Kinnikuman, against the Perfect Large Numbers Corps, including Nemesis.

A newly released key visual featuring Nemesis and Robin Mask was also released along with the announcement.

The visual also highlights prominent members of Seigi Chojin, including Ramenman, Warsman, and Brocken Jr.

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Season 1 of Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc aired from July 7 to Sep 22, 2024, with Netflix licensing it for streaming worldwide weekly starting on July 8 of the same year.

Staff of the anime includes:

Director: Akira Sato Assistant Director: Jun Soga Series Composition：Makoto...

Dragon Ball Daima is the latest and final anime in the franchise to be written by creator Akira Toriyama, so hopes are high on all fronts among fans to have a nostalgic experience for the viewers. With the Dragon Ball franchise entering its 40th Anniversary in 2024, the series explores much of what's already been told before moving into new territory, along with some returning names in its voiceover. The voice cast of Dragon Ball Daima is sure to please fans with particularly long-serving stars reprising their famous roles, including Masako Nozawa and Stephanie Nadolny returning as Goku.

Given how much attention is being given to the project, Dragon Ball Daima's choices in voice casting is no surprise, but still a welcome development for viewers feeling especially wistful knowing it's Toriyama's parting gift to the franchise. Those wishing for a new series to stoke their hearts for a new adventure...

Dragon Ball fans in the U.S. will soon have the opportunity to add an exclusive new Vegito figurine to their collection thanks to an upcoming release at this year's New York Comic Con in October.

An early preview of the merchandise was recently revealed on the Dragon Ball official website, which also includes details about where specifically the figure will be located at Nycc. As seen in Dragon Ball Super, this Vegito figure ascends to Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan -- currently the strongest (canon) form of Vegito to date. While this fusion is generally too powerful for Goku and Vegeta to maintain for long, his appearance fighting against Fused Zamasu was certainly memorable. Sculpted by S.H. Figuarts, the item looks to capture some of Vegito's overwhelming aura.

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Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc continues to beef up its roster, introducing its second wave of Perfect Large Numbers. Today, five new cast members were announced: From left to right, the new additions are: Nemesis: Takeshi Kusao (Trunks in the Dragon Ball series) Grim Reaper: Junichi Suwabe (Undertaker in Black Butler ) Marvellous: Yoshihisa Kawahara (Katsumi Orochi in Baki ) Jak Chi: Shinobu Matsumoto (Kashiwade Aoki in Knights of Sidonia ) Polarman: Takashi Matsuyama (Rurio in Hozuki's Coolheadedness ) Related: Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Anime Previews Episode 0 in New Trailer Also known in English as Ultimate Muscle , the original Kinnikuman manga by Yudetamago has been serialized since 1979 in Shueisha publications such as Weekly Shonen Jump, Weekly Playboy , and Shu Play News . Akira Sato directs Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc at animation studio Production I.G. Makoto Fukami provides the series composition, Hirotaka Marufuji provides the character designs, and Yasuharu Takanashi provides the music.

The latest installment in the Dragon Ball franchise, Dragon Ball Daima, is just around the corner. Through all the trailers and promotional material that's been released for the upcoming anime, numerous familiar characters, as well as some new ones, have been confirmed to be present in the series. In some cases, their specific roles in the series have even been teased.

Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo and other members of the Dragon Team are confirmed to appear in Dragon Ball Daima. However, while they're being joined by fresh faces like Glorio and Panzy, some of their closest allies are yet to be seen in any trailers or promos.

Dragon Ball Daima Features Almost All the Franchise's Biggest Heroes One Dragon Ball Staple is Conspicuously Absent from Daima

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The Dragon Ball franchise encompasses 30 years of different series. These are every Dragon Ball series in chronological order.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sgt. Frog (known as Keroro Gunsou in Japan) anime, Bandai Namco Pictures announced the launch of a new animation project and released a special trailer alongside the news release. Details of the new project have not yet been revealed, but the clip confirms that the five original voice cast members will also return. Sergeant Keroro voiced by Kumiko Watanabe Private Second Class Tamama voiced by Etsuko Kozakura Corporal Giroro voiced by Jouji Nakata Sergeant Major Kururu voiced by Takehito Koyasu Lance Corporal Dororo voiced by Takeshi Kusao Despite the announcement on April Fools' Day, the official Sgt. Frog Twitter account confirmed the news using the hashtag "For real" (#本当). Key visual The original Sgt. Frog manga by artist Mine Yoshizaki is serialized in Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine since 1999. The manga's first TV anime adaptation started airing in Japan in April 2004 until...

Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball has influenced countless other shonen series and the heroic adventures of Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan have inspired an entire generation. Dragon Ball initially began in the ‘80s, but it’s found ways to keep its narrative going and stay relevant with each passing decade.

Dragon Ball is rich in powerful warriors, suspenseful showdowns, and fantastical transformations that all follow the same narrative. However, the exaggerated franchise has divided itself into separate series that all have slightly different agendas and priorities. Each Dragon Ball series has different advantages and drawbacks, even if they all contribute to the greater whole. However, there’s still passionate debate over which Dragon Ball anime is best and why it’s superior to its similar peers.

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Goku has always been the character in Dragon Ball with the greatest latent potential, and he has finally gotten closer than ever to unlocking that potential with his latest Beast transformation. While he has still never had to show his full power thus far, Akira Toriyama has suggested that Beast Gohan is even beyond the power of Goku and Vegeta's latest Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego transformations in the Dragon Ball Super manga.

As strong as Goku and Vegeta have become, placing Gohan at an even higher level than them means that he has decidedly become one of anime's most powerful characters. There are plenty of super strong characters in anime, but most of anime's strongest heroes and villains alike would fail to put up a fight against Gohan's Beast form in Dragon Ball Super.

Dragon Ball Super

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Dragon Ball Super is a highly praised manga series that continues the Dragon Ball franchise. It takes place between the end of Dragon Ball Z and the 10-year time skip. The series introduces new characters like Goku Black and Dr. Hedo, along with returning favorites like Goku, Vegeta, and Beerus. There are also new and powerful forms for the characters. Getting into Dragon Ball Super can be confusing, especially with the anime's release history. It is recommended for newcomers to start with the manga and consider the movies as extras.

Dragon Ball is a franchise that needs no introduction, being one of the most instantly recognizable anime and manga series ever created. However, for many fans, Dragon Ball Super, especially its manga incarnation, remains a mystery, as despite being highly praised, getting into it can often seem overwhelming due to the nature of its release and its confusing links to the original Dragon Ball canon.

For a long time, anime shows have been praised for their ability to capture complex topics like martial arts down to their essence. There have been several action anime series over the years that have succeeded in every way possible, giving viewers an exhilarating experience. Shows like Naruto, The God of High School, Dragon Ball, and Hajime no Ippo are among the finest examples. However, even amid these strong contenders, there remains an underdog: the Baki franchise.

Baki Hanma is based on a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki. After the manga ran for eight years straight, from 1991 to 1999, various anime shows were released, including Baki the Grappler and Baki Hanma. With the first season, "Baki Hanma: Son of Ogre," being released in September 2021, delivering the franchise's trademark relentless action, many fans were expecting a second season of the highly successful anime. With that in mind, here's everything...

Crunchyroll, the ultimate anime destination worldwide, announced today that tickets for Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the newest film in the global anime blockbuster franchise, are now on sale in the United States and Canada at Fandango.com. The film will be available in both English dub and subtitled and will arrive in more than 2500+ theaters in North America on August 19. The film will also be released in select U.S. based IMAX® theaters. Tickets are also now on sale in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Ticket-on-sale dates and openings for global territories are available at http://2022dbs-global.com/.

Crunchyroll and Toei Animation also unveiled a new trailer this afternoon, treating both fans attending Comic-Con International to a new, special exclusive look at the upcoming film.

“Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” also took center stage at the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con International, when special guest of honor from Japan,...

More riches are coming exhibitors’ way, particularly during the late summer dry period, as Crunchyroll and Toei Animation are releasing the next Dragon Ball movie, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, on Aug. 19 in the U.S. and Canada at 2,300 theaters and select Imax venues.

The only other new wide release in theaters at that time is Universal’s Idris Elba movie, Beast. Super Hero is getting a further global blast around the world at the same time.

These Crunchyroll movies are big one weekend cash cows, whereby all the fans come out in one swoop. Rival studios marvel at how Crunchyroll pulls this off, largely without a national TV campaign; dialing into and engaging their fanbase to leave the house. The last Dragon Ball Super: Broly posted a 6-day MLK opening of 22.3M, yet finaled at 30.7M. Worldwide, the pic did 115.7M.

Logline for Super Hero: the Red Ribbon Army...

The summer box office will get a helping of Dragon Ball action with with Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

On Tuesday, Crunchyroll and Toei Animation revelead that the latest film in the beloved anime franchise is set to hit theaters globally in the coming months. Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, distributed by Sony Pictures Enteretainment and Crunchyroll, marks the first globally-distributed theatrical release for the anime hub. The anime film, available with both subtitles and dubbed, will come to theaters across the globe in all continents, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, excluding Japan where it will debut on June 11.

Here’s the official synopsis of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero: “The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Son Goku. Individuals, who carry on its spirit, have created the ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. These two Androids call themselves...