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To mark the upcoming 45th anniversary of Doraemons film series in 2025, TV Asahi has announced a special new opening sequence for the anime beginning November 9, 2024. This tribute will feature memorable scenes from across Doraemons iconic film history, showcasing the adventures that have charmed audiences for decades. The new opening will be set to Maos Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon, a fan-favorite track and the third opening song in the current series. Regular viewers can look forward to several versions of this opening sequence, offering a fresh take on Doraemon's beloved nostalgia with each episode.

Doraemon follows the story of a blue robotic cat from the 22nd century who travels back in time to help a young boy, Nobita Nobi, overcome lifes challenges and become a better person. Designed with an endless supply of gadgets stored in his four-dimensional pocket, Doraemon uses these futuristic tools to solve everyday problems, from school troubles to personal dilemmas.

At the very beginning of this journey, it was near impossible for anyone to foresee that One Piece would actually end up being a world-class phenomenon. When Eiichiro Oda first came up with his concept of the heroic adventures of a silly rubber boy and his crew, this seemed a rather simple story plot.

But the success of this franchise continued to grow later on, and it seemed there was no limit to the extent of its popularity.

Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece | Credits: Toei Animation

But as the saying goes, the harder you have to fight for something, the more priceless it will become once you achieve it. So naturally the great success of One Piece surely had to see a load of troubles, controversies, and creative battles that tested the wit of its creator, the almighty Oda!

Establishing The One Piece Empire Was Indeed a Very Challenging...

Back in May of 2024, Netflix dropped the animated adaptation of Fujiko Fujio’s manga series, Time Patrol Bon (or T.P. Bon), and over the course of 12 episodes, the show took us on a journey through the history of humanity with Bon, Ream, and Buyoyon. Now, about a month later, Netflix has quietly released the second season of the show. And by “quietly,” I mean there wasn’t any press release or even a trailer for Time Patrol Bon Season 2—just one line on the Netflix page stating that a new season was on its way. Given the quality of the show’s animation, I am certain that Masahiro Ando and his team didn’t animate 12 more episodes in the span of a month. They probably made 24 episodes and released them in the form of two seasons. This is quite unethical, in my opinion, because it’s an ugly way of...

Time travel anime like Time Patrol Bon offer imaginative explorations of temporal paradoxes and ethical dilemmas in entertaining ways. The legacy of Time Patrol Bon, like Doctor Who in England, spans generations and genres, captivating audiences with its rich history. The diverse cast of characters in Time Patrol Bon, led by Bon, Ream, and Buyoyon, offers a mix of humor, heroism, and moral complexity.

Like time itself, the time travel subgenre is elastic, with a wide range of stories across mediums, from Hg Wells novels to sci-fi drama movies like Minority Report. Anime and manga are no exception, with titles like Erased and Re:Zero, similarly demonstrating the wide range of tones and stories that can be told on time travels backdrop.

Before Tp Bon graced screens by way of Netflix, it had already carved out a significant legacy in anime and manga. Like Doctor Who in England, Time Patrol Bon...

Like most 90s kids, if you have grown up enjoying the adventures of Doraemon and have taken a liking to the wonderful, imaginative, and futuristic worldview showcased in the series, there is a strong chance that you will love Netflix’s latest anime release, T P Bon. Created by the same creative genius duo, Fujiko Fujio, T P Bon not only bears similarities with Doraemon through the common Kodomo art style implemented in their visuals but also through their approach to disguise heavy themes through the bright, colorful lens of children’s fiction. With T P Bon, the treatment veers towards a more mature tone, as time travel shenanigans work as a scrutinizing mechanism, which raises tough-to-answer questions regarding human morality, virtues, and vices.

A second season of T P Bon had already been greenlit before the completion of the first season of the series, and given the fact that...

The world of modern fictional literature will forever remain indebted to the legendary mangaka team of Fujiko Fujio, as with timeless creations like Doraemon, Perman, Obake no Q-Taro, and many other classics in their creative oeuvre, the duo can be truly termed as giants who shouldered the responsibility of revolutionizing the manga scene for four decades. The most intriguing part of their popular works was that, despite the fact that they were primarily aimed at children, they had a subtle yet intense dark depth in them formed through philosophical questioning—something that is no easy feat given the restrictions of said genre. The same can be said about the recently released animated adaptation of Time Patrol Bon, which perfectly captures the apparent lighthearted nature of the source manga while highlighting the nuances that give the series a grim undertone.

To take on the competition posed by anime streaming services like Crunchyroll and others,...

In the world of anime, there are childhood classics like Pokémon, Dragon Ball, and Naruto, and then there’s Death Note. Ever since the anime premiered in 2006, it solidified its status as a cultural icon, earning itself the honorable Animation of the Year award in 2007. The series stands apart from the other series in the Shonen genre because it does not rely on fast-paced action sequences to keep its audience hooked. Instead, it features a tug-of-war psychological warfare between Light Yagami and L.

Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba

Death Note is probably the most renowned work by Tsugumi Ohba, as the manga series was always a step ahead, forcing its reader to give their complete attention, or else they’ll lose the thread that weaves the story together. However, the manga would have never existed if Ohba hadn’t decided to alter their career, purely to survive.

Death Note’s...

T•P Bon is a darker, more mature take on the premise of an underrated Cartoon Network series, called Time Squad. T•P Bon is based on an original manga that predated Time Squad by about 25 years. The first season of T•P Bon will premiere on Netflix on May 2nd.

One of Cartoon Network's cult classic forgotten series is getting a dark spin in a new Netflix anime. Cartoon Network has produced some of the most iconic shows for kids since the network launched in the 1990s. However, one of its most overlooked series was Time Squad, a show that followed a boy named Otto, a robot named Larry and a hero named Buck as they traveled through time and met major figures in world history to solve various problems. While the series gained a cult following, Time Squad came and went without much fanfare. However, its interesting premise...

Netflix's official anime YouTube channel has started streaming a main trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Fujiko Fujio's sci-fi adventure manga, T・P Bon ( "T・P" stands for Time Patrol ). The two-minute clip introduces the voices of the anime's three main characters for the first time — Bon Namihira played by Akihisa Wakayama (Ryuji Kanzaki in Classroom of the Elite ), Ream Stream played by Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ), and Buyoyon played by Mamoru Miyano (Osamu Dazai in Bungo Stray Dogs ). The story centers on Bon Namihira, an average junior high school student whose life is upended upon meeting Ream Stream, a Time Patrol agent from the future. Under Ream’s guidance, Bon goes on a journey through time with her and the mysterious creature Buyoyon, aiming to save those who have met untimely deaths while not significantly altering history’s course. The first season...

Some anime soundtracks are perfect to listen to while studying because their mellow instrumentals and soothing themes promote focus. Doraemon's extensive soundtrack and movies offer diverse songs perfect for studying. "Stand By Me 2" has standout tracks for study sessions. Chihayafuru's soundtrack, resembling a quiet autumn, features high-tension instrumentals and light opening and ending themes.

The best anime soundtracks to listen to while studying will provide a variety of vibes, from creating zone-in rhythms to soothing instrumentals. Furthermore, the comprehensive soundtracks will provide songs that are fit for all types of study, as different students work best under different situations, such as one who can’t focus when listening to lyrics, or one who thrives with upbeat tempos.

For the most part, slow, mellow, but focused music is what works best for students. When considering which series or studios fit this model best, one name comes to the forefront: Studio Ghibli.

The beloved manga series Doraemon is returning with a new volume, Doraemon+, which includes 20 previously unseen stories. The new volume coincides with the 50-year anniversary of Tentomushi Comics and celebrates the birthday of its author, Hiroshi Fujimoto. This unique volume showcases early works of Doraemon, introduces new characters, and sheds light on the franchise's evolution over the years.

The acclaimed manga series Doraemon is returning to print with a new volume of Doraemon+ (Plus), which releases in early December. The last volume came out in 2014, marking a 9-year gap between releases. Conveniently, the new collection of stories arrives in time to celebrate a number of anniversaries in connection to the beloved time-traveling, cat robot.

Doraemon+ consists of additional stories that did not appear in the original 45 volumes of Doraemon. The new volume, coming December 1, will include 20 stories not seen before in an official collection. Its release date celebrates the anniversary...

Disney helped bring American animation to the world, and now it's bringing one of Asia's most iconic cartoons to America. The Mouse House will air 26 episodes of “Doraemon,” a manga-turned-anime from Japan about a robot-like cat from the future, on its cable channel Disney Xd this summer. Also read: America's ‘Frozen’ Obsession Continues, Leading to Disney Store Lotteries and Disneyland Craziness The original announcement about the deal came in the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, and has since been confirmed to the WSJ by Disney publicists in Japan. The series was launched as a manga in 1969 by Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko,...

For most children aged between 3-12 in Japan and other parts of Asia, there is no manga/anime character more enduringly beloved and recognizable than Doraemon, the futuristic robotic cat who travels back in time to aid the young boy Nobita Nobi overcome his many shortcomings.  Created by the mangaka duo, Fujiko Fujio in the 70s, the long running sci-fi comedy manga went on to spawn an anime series and multiple films released annually via Toho.This summer will mark the first CG/3D animated take on the popular franchise in Stand by Me Doraemon from the director duo, Takashi Yamazaki (Always: Sunset on Third Street, Space Battleship Yamato) and Ryuichi Yagi (Friends: Naki on Monster Island) with a script by Yamazaki. The story is based on the...

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Created by Fujiko F. Fujio in 1969, Doraemon is a Japanese manga and anime series that tell the story of a robotic cat called Doraemon that is sent back from the future to the present day to help a young boy named Nobita. The sender is in fact Nobita's great-great grandson who wants to help improve fortunes of the family.Since its creation, Doraemon has become a cultural phenomenon and an icon of Japanese culture. It became Japan's first official anime ambassador in 2008.In a series of Japanese car advertisements, Jean Reno (star of one of my all-time favorite films Leon The Professional) plays Doraemon. The latest ad is embedded below, while the rest could be viewed via Anime News Network. ...

New Delhi, Sep 15: Here's some good news for children - Walt Disney's animated film 'Doremon In Nobita and the Steel Troops: The New Age' will hit Indian screens Oct 6.

Directed by Teramoto Yukiyo, about an earless robotic cat named Doraemon who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a schoolboy, Nobita Nobi.

'Doraemon' is a Japanese comic series created by Fujiko F. Fujio.

In the film, Nobita is jealous of his friend Suneo's new robot and asks Doraemon to build him an even better one..

Oh, Japan. We love your resiliency in the face of tragedy. We love your strange fascination with tentacles, and most of all we love your nothing short of outrageous films. Yet another monster filled tale is on its way from the Far East, and we've got your first look at Kaibutsu-Kun right here!

Kaibutsu-Kun is a children's horror movie that's based upon a 1965 Manga from Fujiko Fujio. Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura, Kaibutsu-Kun opens in Japan this November and stars Satoshi Ohno, Norito Yashima, Ryûhei Ueshima, and Choi Hong Man.

According to our friends over at Twitch "Kaibutsu first appeared in 1965 as a manga by Fujiko Fujio, the story of a shape shifting boy and his friends Dracula, Wolfman and Franken who travel from Monster Land to the human world proving successful enough that it spawned anime versions in 1968 and 1980 and a live action television version running on Japan's Ntv now.

Though director Yoshihiro Nakamura has won fans around the world with his scrappy indie efforts - Fish Story and Golden Slumber are particular favorites - the man also has a history of working as a hired gun on higher profile, bigger budget projects. And that's exactly the case with the upcoming live action feature film version of Kaibutsu-Kun.Nakamura is bringing a big screen, big budget version of Kaibutsu-Kun to the big screen with what is sure to be the largest adventure to date for the big-eared kid and his monstrous companions.Kaibutsu first appeared in 1965 as a manga by Fujiko Fujio, the story of a shape shifting boy and his friends Dracula, Wolfman and Franken who travel from Monster Land to the human world...

Created by Fujiko F. Fujio in 1969, Doraemon is a Japanese manga and anime series that tell the story of a robotic cat called Doraemon that is sent back from the future to the present day to help a young boy named Nobita. The sender is in fact Nobita's great-great grandson who wants to help improve fortunes of the family. Since its creation, Doraemon has become a cultural phenomenon and an icon of Japanese culture. It became Japan's first official anime ambassador in 2008. I have always been particularly fond of Doraemon, as it was one of the first animes I ever had the joy of watching; and as a child, I often wished I had access to Doraemon's pocket with all those special gadgets. Doraemon:...

The cast and crew of Yoshihiro Nakamura’s upcoming live-action 3D Kaibutsu-kun movie were recently on location in Jaipur, India, where they shot scenes set in a fictional new area called “Curry Kingdom”. Newly announced cast additions Takaya Kamikawa and Kazuki Kitamura were also there, playing characters which will be integral to the film’s plot.

The movie is a big-budget continuation of the Kaibutsu-kun TV drama which aired on Ntv from April-June 2010. The drama, which was based on a Fujiko Fujio manga and anime, involves a young prince from the land of monsters who was sent to the human world by his father in order to receive the training necessary to succeed the throne.

The film takes place about a month after Kaibutsu-kun (Satoshi Ohno of Arashi) returns from the human world. It’s finally time for him to take over the throne, but in lieu of thunderous applause,...