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The official YouTube channel for enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa has started streaming a music video for his new song "Party of Monsters." As reported , the pop tune was released under the unit name "Hikawa Kiyoshi with t.komuro" featuring J-pop artist and producer Tetsuya Komuro as director by request from Hikawa, and is now used as the ending theme for GeGeGe no Kitaro: My Favorite GeGeGe Generation , a special program to air selected episodes from past GeGeGe no Kitaro TV anime series. In the music video, Hikawa (Kiina.) shows off fierce dance performance with many "monster dancers" under the theme of "Monsters' Party." He said, "This is the first time I have danced so much in an original song (laughs). I am very happy that Komuro-san contacted me and said, 'I got goosebumps!' I hope a wide range of people will listen to this song and dance to it as much as they want.

The official X (formerly Twitter) for GeGeGe no Kitaro: My Favorite GeGeGe Generation , an upcoming TV program to air selected episodes from past GeGeGe no Kitaro TV anime series, announced that enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa will sing the ending theme song "Party of Monsters" for the program. The song will be released under the unit name "Hikawa Kiyoshi with t.komuro." J-pop artist and producer Tetsuya Komuro serves as director by request from Hikawa. CD jacket This is the third time Hikawa has performed a theme song for the GeGeGe no Kitaro anime series: First was the opening theme "GeGeGe no Kitaro" for the TV anime's sixth season in 2018-2020, followed by the third ending theme "Mienkeredomo Orundayo" for the same season. "I am very happy to get the offer for the ending theme again this time," said Hikawa. "I am also very happy that Tetsuya Komuro, who gave us...

Gōshō Aoyama is best known as the author of the long-running Detective Conan manga series, but fans of Aoyama will know that he has written other works as well, among which is the popular samurai manga Yaiba.

We have reported how a new Yaiba anime series is premiering on April 6, 2025, and the producers have already revealed a series of new information about the upcoming series, but there is still room for more.

Namely, the producers have confirmed that -otoha- will perform the anime’s ending song, which is going to be titled “Pineapple Tart.” No video has been released as of the time of writing.

Related: ‘Yaiba: Samurai Legend’ Releases English-Subtitled Trailer Ahead of Premiere

As for the anime, we can confirm that Takahiro Hasui will be directing the anime at Wit Studio. Touko Machida will be in charge of the series scripts, while Yoshimichi Kameda will serve as the...

As you probably know by know, Yaiba: Samurai Legend is premiering on April 5, 2025, and the fans are excited. Created by Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama, Yaiba is a very funny and interesting samurai story that fans love.

This new anime will bring a fresh take on the popular Y∀Iba series, which follows the titular Yaiba Kurogane in his quest to become a samurai in a modern world, as he knows basically nothing else.

This is not the first Y∀Iba anime adaptation, but this one promises to refresh the series and add something to Aoyama’s already wonderful world.

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In light of that, we are happy to share the official trailer for the upcoming anime with English subtitles:

The anime will star Minami Takayama as Yaiba Kurogane, Manaka Iwami as Sayaka Mine, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Takeshi Onimaru,...

Wit Studio -- best known for animating Attack on Titan Seasons 1-3 and co-animating Spy x Family -- might have just found its next big hit inan upcoming Netflix anime series. The powerhouse production company's adaptation of Gosho Aoyama's late-'80s manga, titled Yaiba: Samurai Legend, has been officially announced for an April streaming arrival on the platform.

Viewers across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand will soon be able to take in the newest take on the cult classic, as Netflix and Hulu have secured distribution rights for Yaiba: Samurai Legend. Hulu will only stream the series in select areas, but both platforms will receive episodes on the first day following their airing on Japan's Nippon TV.

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Yaiba: Samurai Legend packs an impressive track record. It's the second time Aoyama's source material...

GeGeGe no Kitaro: My Favorite GeGeGe Generation , an upcoming TV program to broadcast selected episodes from past GeGeGe no Kitaro TV anime series, announced on March 14 that singer Ado will sing the opening theme song for the program. The iconic "GeGeGe no Kitaro" theme song has been used since the TV anime first season in 1968. Ado is a Kitaro fan, knowing the series since childhood and read a illustrated yokai encyclopedia in her youth. "Whenever I hear the clattering sound of geta, I would get excited and say, 'Kitaro and his friends are coming for me!' she said. "Now that I am an adult, I am really honored to sing 'Gegege no Kitaro.' I will sing it with all my might." Ado's version of "GeGeGe no Kitaro" is now featured in the program's teaser trailer below. GeGeGe no Kitaro: My Favorite GeGeGe Generation Teaser Trailer Additionally, the...

2025 marks 10 years since the passing GeGeGe no Kitaro creator Shigeru Mizuki. And in honor to celebrate Mizuki's continued influence, a series of new projects will kick off this year. Fans in Japan can enjoy rebroadcasts of classic Kitaro episodes, followed by the return of the stage show this summer. Fuji TV and other stations will first broadcast GeGeGe no Kitaro: My Favorite GeGeGe Generation starting April 6. The weekly feature will welcome the many voice actors who have played Kitaro over the decades, each choosing their own favorite episodes to discuss: GeGeGe no Kitaro voice actresses The lineup includes: Masako Nozawa (Series 1-2) Keiko Toda (Series 3) Yoko Matsuoka (Series 4) Minami Takayama (Series 5) Miyuki Sawashiro (Series 6) Toko Yatabe, the character designer for the film The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe has drawn a new illustration for the upcoming feature, showing Mizuki's studio and Kitaro as he has appeared across the many seasons.

Many of the longest television series ever made are anime. Despite the average anime only lasting 12–13 episodes, there are others with hundreds, or even thousands, of episodes. These beefy anime series are popular battle shonen anime, like One Piece and Naruto, anime targeted towards little kids, like Doraemon, or both.

There are countless great anime that are less than 30 episodes, but sometimes it's nice to spend years watching a series with well over 300 episodes. In certain cases, an individual anime that may not be particularly long on its own compensates with several sequel series. Whether someone is a fan of action, comedy, romance, or any other genre, there's likely a long-running anime catering to their tastes.

One Piece is the Biggest Adventure Anime of All Time One Piece is 1122 Episodes Long and is Still Ongoing

When most fans think of long-running anime, their brains first turn to One Piece. Famous...

With the widespread popularity of anime series on the rise, many new stories brimming with dynamic characters and imaginative worlds debut every day. However, not all anime series recognize when to bow out gracefully. Some anime, whether motivated by commercial success or wish to increase their popularity, continue on well past their prime, outstaying their welcome and setting the conclusion up to end poorly.

A few signposts exist as red flags to warn audiences the anime will most likely end on a satisfactory note. From excessive filler episodes to poorly integrated new characters, these signs highlight the common pitfalls an anime series could fall into if it flirts with the idea of continuing on past its welcome.

Excessive Filler Episodes Detract From the Main Story Example Anime: Naruto

Filler episodes can undoubtedly serve a purpose when used appropriately in an anime series, such as giving the series space to develop...

In the world of animation, anime has been one of the medium’s most prolific and revered contributors both domestically and overseas. Recent years have skyrocketed anime’s acclaim in the mainstream, changing its worldwide perception from a self-contained pop culture niche to a booming international phenomenon appreciated on a global scale.

No metric showcases anime’s flourishing popularity better than the box office success of its feature films. While many standalone anime features, like Your Name and Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, have had remarkable runs on the big screen, it’s the medium’s most prominent franchises that got anime to its current heights of popularity. Some of the highest-grossing anime films of all time are parts of beloved long-running series - and serve as outstanding exemplars of what makes their franchises so favored.

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The latest Detective Conan episode wrapped up with an unexpected treat—a crossover video announcing that Shin Samurai-den Yaiba, a brand-new anime based on Gōshō Aoyama’s Yaiba manga, is officially set to premiere on April 5.

The show will air on Ytv, Ntv, and affiliated networks across Japan at 5:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. Edt), leading directly into Detective Conan at 6:00 p.m. (5:00 a.m. Est). With this, the ‘Gōshō Aoyama Hour’ programming block is born!

Before the TV debut, fans will get an early look at the first three episodes. March 13 marks the day when Shin Samurai-den Yaiba will hit 10 Toho Cinemas locations. This special screening won’t just feature the episodes—it also includes a discussion with series creator Gōshō Aoyama, director Takahiro Hasui, and character designer Yoshimichi Kameda.

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The story follows Yaiba Kurogane,...

Few anime franchises (if any) are more iconic than Akira Toriyama's flagship series, Dragon Ball. The beloved shonen manga debuted all the way back in 1984, and by the end of the decade, it had spawned two of the most popular anime adaptations — Dragon Ball & Dragon Ball Z — of all time.

From 1986 to 1996, Dragon Ball & Dragon Ball Z aired on Fuji TV, and by the end of the 20th century, the adventures of Son Goku had spread their roots around the world. However, Dragon Ball was far from the only notable series that came out during this 10-year window; in fact, there were many iconic series that aired during the same window as Akira Toriyama's seminal work.

Rurouni Kenshin Helped Define the 1990s Aired: January 10, 1996–September 8, 1998

Of all the anime to debut in the 1990s, few have had a bigger impact on the anime medium than Rurouni Kenshin. Nobuhiro Watsuki...

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.

Studio Ghibli movies represent a generation of anime watchers who have grown up encased in the wholesome aura of emotionally stirring stories. Being a treasure trove of masterful storytelling, artistic visuals, and deeply impactful films, Studio Ghibli is every anime fan's best bet to be introduced to a stunning universe. One of the reasons why Ghibli movies will make viewers fall in love with the wondrous world of anime is because its stories are perfect for all ages and genre lovers.

These films have a certain maturity, charm, and profoundness that resonate with the audience, especially young adults who can relate to their concept of personal growth and moral dilemmas. From exploring the impact of familial bonds to learning one's worth, these Studio Ghibli gems are perfect for new anime fans.

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The final weekend of 2024 witnessed a significant upswing in China’s box office, with Gengxi Pictures’ “Big World” leading the charge by grossing $28.2 million (RMB200 million), according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.

Directed by Yang Lina, the film stars Jackson Yee as Chunhu, a young man with cerebral palsy who assists his grandmother, portrayed by Diana Lin, with a stage play while preparing for college exams. It won the audience award at the Tokyo International Film Festival earlier this year.

In second place, “Octopus With Broken Arms,” released by As One Production, earned $21.6 million over its two-day opening weekend. Directed by Jacky Gan, the film features Xiao Yang as Zheng Bingrui, a wealthy businessman whose daughter, Tingting, is kidnapped during a holiday celebration. Tong Liya portrays Li Huiping, Tingting’s teacher, and Duan Yihong plays police officer Zhang Jingxian, who leads the investigation into the kidnapping. The narrative...

The anime industry is revered for its vivid storytelling and new ideas that send shockwaves across the internet, from Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball to Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, and new-gen series like Dandadan have elevated its allure in recent years.

Monkey D. Luffy. Credits: Toei Animation

Despite such glory, the industry tends to get overshadowed by a glaring issue surrounding its female voice actors in particular. It is quite ironic for the industry to showcase strong and empowered voices, as voice actors tend to have a different reality to see for themselves as compared to their male colleagues.

However, these archetypes and limitations of some women in the industry have become synonymous with the iconic characters that they have voiced. Their talent and service to the industry have been so commendable that even Crunchyroll’s Vice President has become vocal about their contribution.

Emiko Iijima sheds light on...

Studio Ghibli has long crafted beautiful movies full of fantastic casts and vibrant landscapes. Though fans may debate what makes these movies as amazing as they are, one of the biggest reasons fans keep coming back is the creative characters growing as people throughout the story. A Studio Ghibli movie couldn't exist without its relatable cast of characters.

While many Studio Ghibli characters have their story properly concluded by the end of the film, there are others still whose tale could continue if a sequel film was ever made. There are other side characters who never had a chance to have their story told, pushed aside by the movie's protagonists. These Studio Ghibli characters still have a story to be told, if they are ever given a chance to tell their tale.

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Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous animation companies in the world and the source of some of the industry's greatest films and narratives. With each fantastic tale comes a set of beloved characters, a feat that Studio Ghibli never fails to present in each of their works. From Howl's Moving Castle to Ponyo, there is truly a film for any fan of anime to enjoy.

The characters of Studio Ghibli remain some of the most renowned characters in animation, several often appearing on merchandise today. However, there are many characters that remain the best of the best, even among the fantastic roster presented in each film. Each character is unique in their own way, from their personal growth to the narrative that follows them.

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Kiki's Delivery Service was first released in 1989, and for 35 years, it's been an underrated contribution to the iconic filmography of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki. Often considered the best coming-of-age anime and movie by the studio, Kiki's Delivery Service follows the young witch Kiki as she strikes out into the unknown and eventually finds her sense of purpose. When watching Kiki today, it's easy to slip back into the movie like a warm hug and let it envelop you in its comfort. However, that's not to say that the movie doesn't have deeper themes and an enduring message.

Kiki's Delivery Service

Director Hayao MiyazakiRelease Date July 29, 1989Studio(s) Studio Fuga, Nibariki, Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Studio GhibliWriters Hayao MiyazakiCast Rei Sakuma, Mieko Nobusawa, Minami Takayama, Keiko Toda, Kappei YamaguchiRating GRuntime 103 MinutesGenres Family, Animation, Fantasy

Accompanied by her cat Jiji, one of Studio Ghibli's best animal companions, Kiki leaves...

The previously announced new anime adaptation of Case Closed author Gosho Aoyama's Yaiba manga today released a brand-new visual and a teaser trailer, spotlighting the remake's new but also familiar main cast and sharp animation from a star-studded production staff lineup. A release date for the now-titled Shin Samurai-den Yaiba ("True Samurai Legend Yaiba") series was not announced at the time of writing. Teaser Visual The anime's main cast is as follows: Yaiba Kurogane voiced by Minami Takayama (original voice actress) Sayaka Mine voiced by Manaka Iwami (Akane in Oshi no Ko ) Takeshi Onimaru voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya (Reiner in Attack on Titan ) Yaiba Kurogane Sayaka Mine Takeshi Onimaru Related: Turn of the Century: The Classic Anime Getting Modern Makeovers Based on the Gosho Aoyama manga that ran from 1988 to 1993, Takahiro Hasui ( Mob Psycho III ) directs the Yaiba anime remake at Wit Studio, with series composition by Toko Machida...

The classic 1989 anime movie Kiki's Delivery Service turned 35 years old on July 29, 2024. Just in time for the epic celebration, the official Studio Ghibli store is once again selling its prized "Naughty Jiji" vase, but now with an updated look.

Donguri Sora, the official online store for Studio Ghibli, is selling a flower vase modeled after the films lovable feline, Jiji. This home decor has the adorable cat sitting down in a little coffee mug with his legs playfully up. The flowers bloom upward from Jiji, grabbing the full attention of the black cat. A stylistic design of a black cat, recreating the iconic scene from the film where Jiji finds a mug on a shelf featuring a lookalike cat, is plastered on the vase. This item is currently on sale for 4,620 yen (US$31.42).

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Trinity CineAsia has acquired UK and Ireland distribution rights to Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram, the year’s biggest film at the Japan box office to date, in a deal with animation studio Tms Entertainment.

The animated crime caper will receive a theatrical release on September 27, marking the film time that a feature in the hugely successful Detective Conan franchise has opened in UK and Irish cinemas.

The film was released in Japan on April 12 and spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the box office, earning $97.5m from more than 10.8 million admissions. This comfortably places it as...

There are so many anime that it can be hard to choose what to watch. With seemingly innumerable genres, there is something for everyone and every mood. However, when boredom strikes, it can be all the more challenging to decide what anime would be enough to pull someone out of their ennui.

Thankfully, plenty of anime have unique aspects that make them perfect for combating boredom. Loud comedies, quiet mysteries, and non-stop action anime are all great shows for the most apathetic viewers. No matter the mood someone wants to set, theres an anime that is certain to engage cynical audience members.

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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi's iconic Ranma 1/2 series will receive an anime reboot -- this time, by Jujutsu Kaisen's popular studio Mappa. The upcoming Ranma 1/2 remake has now revealed its release date, cast, staff, key visual and first trailer.

Via the official Ranma 1/2 website, Takahashi's popular martial arts rom-com manga, first serialized in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday, will be adapted by the popular studio Mappa, whose titles include Yuri!!! on Ice, Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen. The Ranma 1/2 reboot will premiere on Oct. 5, 2024, with the first trailer, key visual, staff and cast now revealed. Readers can watch the new trailer and check out the information below.

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Kiki's Delivery Service is a delightful Studio Ghibli film with a relatable and charming story of a young girl coming into her own. Osono plays a motherly role in Kiki's life, offering protection, guidance, and a listening ear for Kiki to confide in. Kiki's hesitation to ask Osono for help or advice reflects her struggle with insecurities, feeling ashamed to burden others with her feelings.

Kikis Delivery Service is one of the most delightful Studio Ghibli films. The central story of a young girl coming to her own is relatable as it is charming. However, there is one scene in the film that is more devastating than people might realize.

When Kiki is sick after spending a night in the rain, Osono takes care of her. She makes Kiki some oatmeal and gives her a compress for her head. But just as Osono is about to leave, Kiki begins to ask something before saying,...

The Detective Conan movie franchise has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing a total of 100 million viewers in Japan. This remarkable feat is attributed to the 27th film in the series, “Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram,” garnering over 6.44 million viewers and 9.2 billion yen in just 18 days.

In doing so, Detective Conan becomes the third franchise in Japan to achieve the feat of 100 million tickets sold after Doraemon and Godzilla.

Distributor Toho highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasizing that reaching 100 million with the 27th film is the fastest record in history.

“The number of 100 million people is close to Japan’s population and is truly a remarkable achievement worthy of being called a national work. In addition, surpassing 100 million people is a record following the movies ‘Doraemon’ and ‘Godzilla’ series, but surpassing it with the 27th instalment is the fastest record in history!“

To celebrate this landmark occasion, a commemorative video has been released,...

The official website for Gekijouban Nintama Rantaro Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyou no Gunshi ( Nintama Rantaro the Movie: The Strongest Strategist of the Dokutake Ninja Squad ), a new feature film from the long-running Nintama Rantaro anime franchise, has posted a 30-second first teaser trailer revealing footage from the film for the first time. Nintama Rantaro is based on Sobe Amako's slapstick comedy manga series Rakudai Ninja Rantaro . Its story involves ninja trainees who enter a ninjutsu academy with the aim of becoming first-class ninja. The original manga ran in the Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun for 33 years from April 1986 to October 2019. The manga's TV anime adaptation began airing in 1993, and its latest 32nd season is now airing on Nhk E-television every Monday through Friday. Dokutake Ninja-tai Saikyou no Gunshi is the anime series' first feature film in 13 years since Ninjutsu Gakuen Zenin Shutsudou no Dan ( Ninjutsu Academy: All Hands on Deck! Chapter ) in 2011. It...

Famous for its surreal genre-mashing and cross-gender casting, “Summer Vacation 1999”'s (1988) cultish elements recall the beginnings of shonen-ai (boy's love), one of many queercoded creative spaces that have been veiled for heterosexual enjoyment. Before our time of identity politics and labels, representations of gender and sexual fluidity wove itself into existence by sheer will and unquenchable desire. Today, in the restored catalogs of festivals such as Queer East, we look back in celebration, but also with a mixed sense of wonder, empathy and relief. In Shusuke Kaneko's futurist romantic-mystery, three boys reel from the return of their supposed-dead schoolmate to their countryside boarding school, igniting tensions and unrequited desires. “Summer Vacation 1999” breathes life into a depiction of queer spaces as innocent, fleeting and beautiful, forever scarred into memory.

Summer Vacation 1999 is screening at Queer East Festival

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Detective Conan’s 27th feature film, titled Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Signpost, has achieved an remarkable milestone as it has become the top anime film opener of 2024, raking in an impressive 960 million yen on its opening day and drawing over 630,000 viewers.

This was revealed by distributor Toho during a special stage greeting event at Toho Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo on April 13, 2024.

The film released on April 12, 2024, in 515 theatres across Japan.

The film surpassed the opening day numbers of the 26th feature film, which was the first film in the series to surpass the 10 billion yen mark in revenue, with a significant 112% increase.

The film’s voice cast, including Minami Takayama, Va of Conan Edogawa and Kappei Yamaguchi, Va of Kaito Kid, expressed their amazement at the film’s phenomenal opening.

“900 million… What is it? It was a weekday, right!?,” exclaimed Takayama.

“630,000 people on the first day… I’m surprised. This...

NewFest and the Brooklyn Academy of Music (Bam) have announced the fourth annual lineup for their “Queering the Canon” retrospective film series, this year subtitled “Besties.”

This year’s lineup of films screening at Bam in downtown Brooklyn (April 11 – 15) includes a 4K restoration of Rose Troche’s lesbian classic “Go Fish,” the world premiere of the 4K restoration of Brian Sloan’s queer romantic comedy “I Think I Do,” 35mm screenings of Gus Van Sant’s “My Own Private Idaho” and F. Gary Gray’s “Set It Off.” The “Go Fish” screening will be accompanied by a Q&a with Rose Troche in person along with star Guinevere Turner.

The repertory series was created by NewFest, co-curated by NewFest’s Nick McCarthy (director of programming) and Kim Garcia (technical director and programmer), and is presented in partnership with Bam.

The event will also include a panel discussion, “Best of the Besties,...

Shaman King: Flowers has released a new trailer for its upcoming anime series adaptation, also revealing an official release date.

The video offers fans a glimpse of the Shaman King sequel, with the trailer including snippets of Shaman King: Flowers' animation and a sample of the show's theme song, "Turn the World." The opening is notably once again performed by well-known singer and voice actor Nana Mizuki, who is set to reprise her role as Tamao Tamamura in the upcoming series.

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Much of the old cast from Shaman King are similarly expected to return for Shaman King: Flowers, which is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 9, 2024. A previous trailer announced voice actors Megumi Hayashibara, Katsuyuki Konishi and Minami Takayama are set to reprise their roles as Anna Asakura, Amidamaru and Hao Asakura, respectively. Yoko Hikasa,...

Harry Potter's Wizarding World has helped define the realms of magic and sorcery for an entire generation of filmgoers and wannabe warlocks. The adventures of young Daniel Radcliffe as “the boy who lived” and his classmates at Hogwarts aimed to balance the dramas of blossoming adolescence and academic trials of witchcraft with epic sagas of wizardry warfare. Whether they were a member of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, the average student of Hogwarts had to juggle facing final exams and threats of expulsion while facing off against Death Eaters and the life-threatening evil forces of Voldemort. Despite the boy wizard’s blockbuster films making a global splash in the way audiences discovered the educational creed of magic, the best film to be made about learning witchcraft far predates J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts hero. Released in Japan in 1989 – an excellent year for animation – by Studio Ghibli, famed director Hayao Miyazaki's...

"Maybe we're supposed to help each other." GKids has revealed an official US trailer for a Japanese anime film titled Lonely Castle in the Mirror, set to play in US theaters this summer. More and more Japanese films are getting a proper theatrical release, as they're noticed there is a good audience for this and they can actually bring people out to the cinema. From acclaimed director Keiichi Hara and based on the bestselling novel by Mizuki Tsujimura, Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a heartfelt drama about the pains of growing up and the unlikely bonds that can bring people together. Seven teens wake to find their bedroom mirrors are shining. They are pulled from their lonely lives to a wondrous castle. In this new sanctuary, they are confronted with a set of clues leading to a hidden room where one of them will be granted a wish. But...

Gkids has picked up the North American distribution rights to the Lonely Castle in the Mirror anime pic from Japanese director Keiichi Hara.

The film, adapted from the novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura, is set for a summer release theatrically in its original Japanese language and a new English-dubbed version.

Lonely Castle in the Mirror portrays a shy outcast teen, voiced by Ami Touma, who is avoiding school when she discovers a portal in her bedroom mirror. She reaches through and is transported to an enchanting castle with six other students who are together invited by a girl in a wolf mask to play a game to uncover the mysterious connection that unites them — and anyone breaking the rules will be eaten by a wolf.

The film, with animation from the A-1 Pictures, has a Japanese voice cast that includes Takumi Kitamura, Sakura Kiryu, Rihito Itagaki, Naho Yokomizo,...

Gkids has snapped up North American rights to Keiichi Hara’s Lonely Castle in the Mirror, after serving as the distributor in the territory for his past animated features Summer Days with Coo and Miss Hokusai. The film based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura, featuring animation from A-1 Pictures, is slated for a theatrical release in both its original Japanese language and an all-new English dub this summer.

Reuniting Hara with collaborators including screenwriter Miho Maruo, composer Harumi Fuuki and artist Ilya Kuvshinov, Lonely Castle in the Mirror follows shy outcast Kokoro, who has been avoiding school for weeks when she discovers a portal in her bedroom mirror. She reaches through and finds herself transported to an enchanting castle where she is joined by six other students. And when a girl in a wolf mask explains that they have been invited to play a game,...

Today we saw Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa (Detective Conan: Hannin no Hanzawa-san), a pretty sarcastic prequel of Detective Conan, the Japanese animation series. The plot is about a mysterious silhouette, some murders and lots of humor.

It is based on the manga by Mayuko Kanba.

This is a very fun series, we assure you and the plot is pretty original too.

As of February 1 on streaming on Netflix, which offers us many new things.

Synopsis

A silhouetted suspect moves to the crime-infested town of Beika with murder in mind, in this spinoff spoof of “Detective Conan.”

Release Date

February 1, 2023

Where to Watch Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa

Netflix

Cast

Shouta Aoi / Makoto Hanzawa

Inori Minase / Pometaro

Minami Takayama / Conan Edogawa

Wakana Yamazaki / Ran Mouri

Megumi Urawa

Rikiya Koyama

Megumi Hayashibara

Akira Ishida

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“Whisper of the Heart”, the favorite, coming-of-age Studio Ghibli film, was released in the distant 1995. Based on the homotitled manga by Aoi Hiiragi, it stands as the first movie of the Japanese Dream Factory that is not directed by Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata. Behind its success lies Yoshifumi Kondo, the director who worked on plenty of masterpieces, such as “Princess Mononoke“, “Grave of the Fireflies”, and “Kiki’s Delivery Service“. By examining the difficult path that leads one to discover who he truly wants to be, by narrating the stressful and clumsy process of entering adulthood and personal maturation, it unfolds a world full of realism, imagination, and strong emotions. But, let’s take a closer look!

The story revolves around Shizuku Tsukishima, a teenage girl who is in the last grade of high school, and, instead of studying for her exams, prefers to read literary books and …follow stray cats.

For someone who has not watched much Detective Conan, I was admittedly a little nervous to watch Tms/V1 Studio’s newest “Detective Conan: The Fist of the Blue Sapphire.” From newcomer to newcomer, however, I assure you; do not be afraid. The film reeks of one typical 2000s trope after another. Released in 2019 in the same debut month as “Detective Pikachu,” the film is just one addition to a serial phenomenon of remaking 90s classics, though this one admittedly sticks more to its 2D guns than its Pokemon counterpart does.

“Detective Conan: The Fist of the Blue Sapphire” is screening at Toronto Japanese Film Festival

“Detective Conan – The Fist of the Blue Sapphire” kicks off with the dramatic murder of brilliant lawyer Shirley Tan by Marina Bay Sands. Detective Conan (Minami Takayama) and his crew, inadvertently get involved after they fly to Singapore to support Sonoko Suzuki’s boyfriend,...

Title: Kiki Director: Hayao Miyazaki Starring: Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi. Watching Miyazachi’s fabulistic animation movies are always a feast for the eyes and the heart. So spectators will definitely “have a KiKi” watching the ultimate work of the Studio Ghibli anime film. ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ is a children’s fantasy novel written by Elio Kadono and illustrated by Akiko Hayashi and was first published in the year 1985. Miyazaki’s creative team has adapted for the silver screen an exquisite all time fairytale, of the thirteen year old witch Kiki spending a year on her own in a small town, using her magical abilities to earn her living as flying [ Read More ]

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