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The Japanese dub of fantasy donghua The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming , which is scheduled to broadcast on Japanese television from July 2 , today announced the castings of Ryota Osaka as Duan Ye, Akeno Watanabe as Yue Yong and Daiki Kobayashi as Cheng Xi. Duan Ye Yue Tong Cheng Xi The main Japanese cast for The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming includes: Fan Lingxiao / Liu Fengmang voiced by Toshiki Matsuda as Gu Ling voiced by Manaka Iwakami Bai Liansu voiced by Rina Hidaka Bai Tanshu voiced by Takehito Koyasu Related: The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming Donghua Gets Japanese Dub Release on July 2 The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming is based on the original work by Mo. Wei Tainxing directs the Chinese language version at animation studio Big Firebird Cultural. Taisuke Hinata directs the Japanese language version, with Reiko Torii translating the script, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation provides the sound production and Fuji Television and bilibili produce the Japanese language version.

There are many popular comedic anime currently releasing new episodes. While many of these series are relatively new, some of them are continuations of popular franchises. Blue Exorcist has finally received a third season to many fans' excitement. The more comedic shonen is just one of the several amazing comedy series streaming today.

Several current comedy anime series are hilarious and easily stand out against their more serious contemporaries. Many modern franchises rely on gore and epic battles to captivate their audiences. Many of these comedies are a must-watch for an entirely different reason. Some of the most entertaining anime are comedies currently streaming more episodes every week, like Case Closed.

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There is no shortage of romance anime dynamics in any genre. However, shonen romances have often shown relationships getting their start when the male protagonist has feelings first. While it doesn’t always happen this way, many male main characters begin their crushes before the female leads. This has remained a popular trope that continues to have its fans to this day.

The best shonen romances where the guy falls first typically feature underdog main characters who see their love interests as too out of their league. The male protagonists are shy initially but grow to have more confidence in the end. This trope is fairly prevalent in romance anime, but these shonen stories are among the best.

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The most iconic aspect of any great shonen anime is its protagonist. Main characters can make or break an anime - particularly in the shonen genre. Therefore, when the main character is written to be irritating, it can grate on fans’ nerves. Whenever a new shonen anime drops, it’s a toss-up about whether the protagonist will be insufferable. Yet, when they are annoying, they can go straight from perplexing to awful.

The worst, most annoying shonen anime main characters can be constantly whiny. They cry at the drop of a hat or explain their problems so much that audiences wish they would talk about something else. Maybe the characters have saccharine personalities or are so overpowered that there are no stakes in their shows. Whatever the case may be, these are some of the most annoying anime protagonists to grace audiences' screens in recent memory.

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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun is still an extremely popular anime and manga series that fans refuse to flush. Now, the steaming hot second season of the anime is on the way, and subscribers to one streaming service won't have to wait much longer.

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 is coming in the middle of January 2025, and the show's subbed version will be available to watch on Hulu the day afterward. This gives fans time to catch up and watch the first season for the first time or all over again. This comes long after said first season and two "seasons" of a comical spinoff show, giving viewers a lot of content to "wipe" away before Season 2 drops.

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Summer 2024 was a great season for anime, introducing many series that have since grown to become fan favorites. My Dear Friend Nokotan brought fans to laughter with its absurdity. Fairy Tail continued in Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest. The popular Western adult cartoon Rick and Morty even got its own anime adaptation.

However, hidden behind the glamour of all the hit anime captivating fans, several anime didn't get the attention they rightfully deserved. Despite having beautiful art, a captivating story, or simply a hilarious concept, these anime couldn't attract fans the way other series did. However, these underrated anime shouldn't be left to obscurity either. These are the ten most underrated anime of summer 2024.

Vampires Work Together To Care for Children's in Delico's Nursery The Japanese Stage Play Comes to Life in Anime Form

Delico's Nursery is a supernatural mystery inspired by a series of Japanese stage plays named Trump.

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If you are an anime fan with a Shudder subscription in November 2024, then you might find yourself overwhelmed with the sheer number of brilliant anime shows you can find on the horror streaming service. So, if you love anime or want to get into the colorful world of anime, then this month Shudder has some amazing options.

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Parasyte – The Maxim is a Japanese horror thriller drama anime series. Based on the Parasyte manga series by Hitoshi Iwaaki, the Madhouse series follows Shinichi Izumi, a high school boy whose right hand becomes the host for an alien entity who calls itself Migi after which they join forces to fight against other alien parasites feasting on humans.

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October 15 is Mushroom Day in Japan — and it also happens the be the birthday of a certain mushroom pup! To celebrate, the social media for this season's Kinokoinu Mushroom Pup will be celebrating for two and a half weeks, ending on November 1: Dog Day. Today, a special birthday video has been released showing adorable moments from the series so far: Related: Kinoko Inu TV Anime Reveals Teaser Trailer and More Plus, there are now creditless opening and ending videos. Check out the opening, set to "Kinoko Inu" by Hy: And the ending, featuring "Heart b-b-beat!!" by IBERIs&: Related: Kinoko Inu TV Anime Reveals 2nd Trailer, Premiere Date, Opening Song Artist Tokuma Shoten serialized the original Kinoko Inu manga by Kimama Aoboshi from 2010 – 2022 in their Monthly Comic Ryu seinen manga magazine. Kagetoshi Asano directs the TV anime at animation studio C-Station. Jin Tanaka provides the series composition, Daisuke Endou provides the character designs,...

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Each new anime season offers an amuse-bouche of new characters to love, storylines to unravel, and worlds to explore, all stoking fandom and building a sense of community among viewers. For anime fans, nothing is quite as captivating as discovering something together in real-time, so the lookout for the next big anime hit a series that doesnt just captivate audiences but surpasses expectations never ends.

As 2024 heads into its halfway mark, it's only natural to take a look back at the years offerings so far. With so many incredible series to choose from, some of the year's most prominent standouts are the anime that exceeded original hopes, ranging from lofty to non-existent. Whether it be absurd isekai series like Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon or nostalgia-tinged sapphic sci-fi adventures like Metallic Rouge, 2024 has brought a full...

Kinoko Inu , an upcoming TV anime based on the manga of the same name, has revealed a wealth of new information, including the main staff, key cast, a teaser trailer, and two new pieces of teaser art (below). The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in fall 2024. Tokuma Shoten serialized the original Kinoko Inu manga by Kimama Aoboshi from 2010 – 2022 in their Monthly Comic Ryu seinen manga magazine. Kagetoshi Asano directs the TV anime at animation studio C-Station. Jin Tanaka provides the series composition, Daisuke Endou provides the character designs, and Akiyuki Tateyama provides the music. The series features the voice talents of Daiki Kobayashi as Kinoko Inu and Yuto Uemura as Hotaru . Kino Inu teaser art Kinoko Inu teaser art Related: Heartwarming Comedy Manga Kinoko Inu Gets TV Anime Adaptation in Fall 2024 Described as a “heartwarming comedy”, the story of Kinoko Inu follows Hotaru Yuuyami, a picture book writer who...

Egumi Legacy , an upcoming TV anime based on the card game featuring original characters created by voice actor Takuya Eguchi, has revealed a bundle of additional cast members. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in July 2024. The new cast members include: End of the World voiced by Yoshino Aoyama End of the World character visual Careless Hachibe voiced by Soma Saito Careless Hachibe character visual Golden Retriever voiced by Yu Serizawa Golden Retriever character visual Uninvited Guest voiced by Kotaro Nishiyama Uninvited Guest character visual Wizard voiced by Shinichiro Kamio Wizard character visual Cursed Guitar Case voiced by Wataru Komada Cursed Guitar Case character visual God Eye voiced by Wataru Hatano God Eye character visual Invisible Stalker voiced by Daiki Kobayashi Invisible Stalker character visual Perm Stripe voiced by Daiki Kobayashi Perm Stripe character visual Mohawk Dot voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima Mohawk Dot character visual Legendary Final Climax Bomb...

Hidive's Ragna Crimson should receive just as much attention as Crunchyroll's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. Ragna Crimson's sense of loss is more indirect and nuanced, which may be why it hasn't resonated with as many fans. Despite not losing anyone in the traditional sense, Ragna is haunted by the prospect and creates circumstances to emulate real loss, adding more nuance to his suffering.

The ongoing first season of Hidive's epic fantasy masterpiece Ragna Crimson has already proven itself to be worthy of whatever positive attention it receives, but the series has clearly not garnered enough of the praise it so rightfully deserves. Based on its overall structure and delivery, Ragna Crimson should at least be on the same level as Crunchyroll's brilliant Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.

Although Hidive has produced such hits as Oshi no Ko, the vast majority of series streaming there too easily fall under the radar despite their flawless execution.

Featuring "Kannosei Liberation" by saji and "Sora ni Shimeyu" by Watashi Kobayashi, respectively, the creditless versions of dark fantasy anime Ragna Crimson 's opening and ending theme sequences for its second half are now available to watch below. Related: Solo Leveling Anime Creditless Opening and Ending Videos Now Streaming Based on the manga by Daiki Kobayashi, Ragna Crimson is directed by Ken Takahashi at studio Silver Link., with series composition by Deko Akao ( The Dungeon of Black Company ), character designs by Shinpei Aoki ( Wise Man's Grandchild creature designer) and music by Koji Fujimoto ( The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! ). Square Enix, which publishes the manga's official English version, describes the first volume as such: In this action-packed dark fantasy, humanity lives under the threat of annihilation by immensely powerful dragons. The dragon hunter Ragna embarks on a revenge-fueled quest to eliminate that threat once and for all! Dragon hunters:...

The highly anticipated Ragna Crimson anime has released its fourth trailer, encouraging fans to gear up for its premiere.

The thrilling 2-minute trailer showcased stunning visuals while providing a sneak peek of the first episode, "The Day the Grim Reaper Was Born." The clip also introduces the ending theme, "Rinkaku," performed by Kobayashi Watashi. The upcoming anime is set to debut later this month with a one-hour special episode. Animated by Silver Link, the series is slated for a total of 24 episodes, taking viewers on an extended journey.

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Ragna Crimson is adapted from Daiki Kobayashi's ongoing manga series of the same name, which consists of 12 volumes so far This challenging isekai battle story follows the adventures of Dragon Hunters, who use their silver swords to find and slay dragons for their livelihood.

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One of the most recent trends in Asian cinema is the sci-fi/genre movies that follow a more art-house approach, not leaning exclusively on SFX, but also trying to develop the protagonist characters and make some comments in the process. Daiki Kobayashi directs such a film that focuses on superheroes, who are quite different from what we are used to up to now.

“Blue Collar Psychics” is screening at Skip City International D-Cinema Festival

One of these people is Shunsaku, a low-power psychic who is able to read and manipulate people’s memories, and is running an agency that solves people’s problems, along with a very beautiful young woman, Kaede. One day during a job, he stumbles upon a high schooler named Tasuku, who possesses much more powerful abilities than him, and asks him to cooperate with them. Their first job together is to follow a blind psychic named Tasuku,...

Festival opens with Teppe Isobe’s ’Deadly School’.

Eight local features wiill have their world premiere at Japan’s Skip City International D-Cinema Festival, which is running as a hybrid event from July 16.

The festival opens with the world premiere of Teppe Isobe’s coming of age drama Deadly School, which is adapted from the play by Kaoru Asakusa about high school girls working hard for their school festival. Teppe Isobe has won prizes at Skip City for three of his films Who Knows about My Life (2018), F is for Future (2019) and Cornflakes (2020).

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