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The past decade has made anime streaming more popular than ever, with many streaming platforms coming out on top in the race to host the next hit. Netflix is still the biggest name in the game when it comes to streaming as a whole, while the Crunchyroll streaming service is the premiere home for anime specifically. While these host some great anime, one shopping network's streaming service has its own fair share of the medium's greats.

Amazon Prime Video is one of the most underrated destinations for anime streaming, especially since it hits so many targets for different demographics. From various retro anime gems to newer favorites, Prime Video is a great place to build up a must-watch anime backlog. Add in the fact that it's connected to the biggest online commerce hub, and it's a one-stop shop for anime fans looking to stream and collect.

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Naruto is inevitably going to get a remake, but making it good will be easier said than done. For all Naruto's anime's problems, it's come to be synonymous with the identity of the franchise as a whole. When someone says they're a Naruto fan, it's a simple fact that they never just mean the manga—they also mean the anime, and more often than not, they mostly mean the anime. It's one franchise for which the bar is going to be incredibly high.

Naruto's manga debuted in 1999, running until 2014. Naruto's two anime, Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, debuted in 2002 and ended in 2017. The recent end date might come as a surprise to newer anime fans—Naruto's influence on shonen is a living reality, and although some of its conventions already seem dated, it's just because of the sheer magnitude of its impact on shōnen as a genre. It's...

Tooru Fujisawa has launched a new spin-off series on Great Teacher Onizuka on the online manga platform Comiplex on Oct 18, 2024.

The plot of the new spin-off manga centers around the vice principal Hiroshi Uchiyamada of the Kissho Academy, and is titled ‘Great Teacher Uchiyamada – Gtu – Ikari no Death Yamada‘.

Gtu, which is an interdimensional survival series, is described as:

Hiroshi Uchiyamada, the vice principal of Tokyo Kichijo Academy, is a middle-class teacher struggling between his subordinates and students. At home, he’s not well understood either, with his dog Eikichi being his only companion. One summer day, Uchiyamada visits Kabukicho to search for a runaway student. Little does he know, this marks the beginning of a massive nightmare awaiting him.

Gto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tooru Fujisawa. It was originally serialized in Kodansha’s shonen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine from January 1997 to February 2002, with...

Discotek Media announced a new slate of licenses at their Discotek Media Industry Extravaganza panel at Otakon 2024 today, including new releases of MxC: Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (the recut series of Takeshi's Castle which aired on Tnn/Spike TV), Gto: Great Teacher Onizuka , the live-action Ouran High School Host Club movie and more. Announcements made during the panel and stream are in alphabetical order. Android Kikaider : 43-episode Blu-ray release of the tokusatsu series in Japanese with English subtitles. Extras include a Daisuke Ban interview, vintage Hawaii stage event and retrospective video. Scheduled to release in 2024. Captain Harlock: Space Pirate : 42 episode Blu-ray release in upscaled 1080p of Leiji Matsumoto's classic series in Japanese with English subtitles. Scheduled to release in September 2024. Chie the Brat 2nd TV Series : First US release of the second Chie the Brat TV series, featuring all 39 episodes on Sd-bd in Japanese with English subtitles.

Hajime Isayama wrote his name amongst the greatest mangaka with Attack on Titan. A decade-long journey full of mind-boggling twists took the anime to great heights. A successful spree has helped the anime gain millions of followers. Recently, the entire Attack on Titan fandom was criticized for their egotistical comments. They compared Hajime Isayama with Isaac Newton in a social media post.

Everyone has a favorite anime and would do anything to defend it or highlight the mangaka. Sometimes, a lack of logic in opinions can escalate matters. The same thing happened with the Attack on Titan fandom. Social media users did not find it amusing. They are bashing them for going out of line with the comparison.

Hajime Isayama Will Be Vexed With Attack On Titan Fandom Attack on Titan (Credit: Mappa)

Attack on Titan is a masterpiece, and people can hardly argue with that. A great mangaka and...

The Tokyo High Court has sentenced Jung-Hyun Park, a former editor of Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, to 11 years in prison for the murder of his wife. The court found Park’s claim that his wife committed suicide to be unconvincing.

According to the police reports eight years ago, Park had allegedly strangled his wife to death on Aug 9, 2016, at their Sendagi residence in Tokyo’s Bunkyo ward.

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Around 2:45 a.m. that morning, Park called emergency services, stating that he found his wife collapsed at the bottom of the stairs near the first-floor entrance upon returning home. She was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

In a statement made following his wife’s death, Park claimed that his wife had committed suicide. However, an autopsy reportedly revealed signs of strangulation on Kanako’s neck.

The police report claimed that a video footage from...

Studio Pierrot is known for producing diverse anime content from multiple genres, showcasing their ability to adapt to industry changes. Yona of the Dawn, Twin Star Exorcists, and The Twelve Kingdoms are standout historical and fantasy series from Studio Pierrot. Great Teacher Onizuka, Tokyo Ghoul, Kingdom, Bleach, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Naruto are some of the most iconic and influential anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

Studio Pierrot is a Japanese animation studio that was founded in 1972, and it has produced dozens of anime series over the decades. It has also produced over a dozen anime films. The anime industry has evolved quite a bit since the 1970s, and Studio Pierrot has done a fantastic job of evolving with it. Not every series has been a home-run, but Studio Pierrot has produced a lot of great anime content.

Some studios prefer to produce the same genre because they are good at it,...

In an exciting news for Gto fans, it has been revealed that Tohru Fujiwara’s Gto: Paradise Lost manga is finally resuming serialization after a year long hiatus.

According to an announcement in this year’s 18th issue of Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine, the manga will resume serialization on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket website under a new title: Gto: Paradise Lost Kai (which translates to Gto: Paradise Lost Renewed) starting April 1, 2024.

Gto: Paradise Lost went on a hiatus on Feb 13, 2023, with the promise of a summer 2023 return. However, those plans fell through, leading to frustration for both readers and the author himself.

In September 2023, Fujisawa took to Twitter to express his disappointment with the publisher’s decision to put the manga on indefinite hold as he felt that the live-action adaptation was being prioritized over the manga. He even hinted at the possibility of seeking a new publisher for the series.

For those of us who religiously watch “Sex and the City” on whatever platform it is currently streaming on (hi), April 1 is an exciting day. That’s the day the popular HBO series starring Sarah Jessica Parker is coming to Netflix — for the very first time. And TBS reruns this is not: This is the full, unedited, groundbreaking show, now just waiting for viewers new and old to do a Netflix binge. (Paging Gen Z!)

Of course, there are plenty of other exciting TV shows and movies hitting Netflix in April 2024. Movie thrills include Jessica Chastain-starring “Molly’s Game” making its way back to the streamer, as well as perennial rom-com fave “You’ve Got Mail.” On the TV side, there’s new series “Dead Boy Detectives,” from showrunner Steve Yockey, and from the same universe as “The Sandman,” based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman.

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The Blue Archive anime adaptation is set to premiere April 7 on TV Tokyo's late Sunday night slot. The anime will be adapting the game's "Foreclosure Task Force" storyline. Yostar Pictures is involved in the project, meaning that the series will likely have high-quality animation, especially in its fight scenes.

The anime adaptation of the popular South Korean video game, Blue Archive, finally gave fans a preview of what to expect with its latest teaser, which also includes a release date of April. Besides showing the students of Kivotos in motion, the greatest surprise is that the anime will be the first show on TV Tokyo's newest time slot, which will broadcast anime late at night on Sunday.

The details were further confirmed by the anime's official X account, which clarified an April 7 premiere. Blue Archive has been an enormously successful game for developer Nexon since its release, and its...

Great Teacher Onizuka, the beloved anime classic, arrives on Netflix April 1, a gift for fans new and old to enjoy. With an inspiring tale of a former gang member turned teacher, Gto showcases the importance of mentorship and connection. Netflix continues to expand its anime library with both new releases and timeless classics like Gto, making it a prime destination for fans.

Netflix has just confirmed that the beloved comedy and inspirational classic anime, Great Teacher Onizuka, will be landing on their platform very soon. A very unexpected but welcome gift for fans of the series, this timeless anime will now be available to so many more people who will hopefully appreciate a good anime.

The movies and series coming to Netflix this April have been revealed, and among them is the 2000s classic by Studio Pierrot, based on the manga by Tooru Fujisawa: Great Teacher Onizuka, also known as Gto.

In an exciting announcement for fans of Great Teacher Onizuka, it has been revealed that the original cast members from the 1998 adaptation will reunite for the upcoming drama Gto Revival.

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Yuta Yamazaki, Yosuke Kubozuka, Hidenori Tokuyama, Shun Oguri, and Naohito Fujiki, who portrayed pivotal characters such as Kunio Murai, Masaru Watanabe, Yoshito Kikuchi, Kenji Youda, Noboru Yoshikawa, and Ryuji Saejima respectively in the iconic series, are set to reprise their roles in this highly anticipated revival.

It was previously revealed that Takashi Sorimachi will return to portray the role of Onizuka.

Other cast includes:

Shinya Kote as Takeshi Fujiyamada Sae Okazaki as Miyu Ayahara Kosuke Suzuki as Koichi Ichikawa Mei Hata as Rin Endo Rikako Yagi as Suzuka Ichikawa Wataru Hyuga as Haruto Uno

Gto Revival is scheduled to release on April 1, 2024, on Kansai TV, Fuji TV. Blue Encount will perform the theme song “Poison”.

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Starting as a rebellion against the rigidity of everyday life and later becoming forever associated with violent youths, delinquents, popularly known as Yanki in Japan, have waned as a way of life in recent years. But their presence in media, especially anime, is ever on the rise. The Yanki are now part of a genre in Japanese pop culture that shows young teens who yearn to express themselves through bloody brawls rather than giving in to daily routines of studying, participating in after-school activities, and eventually losing their identity in the adult world. From shounen classics like Yu Yu Hakusho and action-comedies like Great Teacher Onizuka to surreal parodies like Cromartie High School, delinquent anime captured a corner of the audience's heart through the ethos of breaking the norm, with the subgenre finding new ways to entertain.

The newest rowdy kid on the block, Bucchigiri?!, approached the delinquent formula with lighthearted strokes,...

Fans of the 1980s City Hunter anime can catch a first look at the upcoming Netflix live-action adaptation, which now has a confirmed worldwide release date.

Along with the new City Hunter movie, several other projects will be hitting the popular streaming service in 2024. This was showcased in a new trailer for Netflix Japan, with Japanese content -- already a popular form of programming -- becoming a priority for the platform. In the case of the Netflix City Hunter remake, it's just one of several adaptations of the franchise and only the latest Netflix live-action anime adaptation.

Related '90s Anime & Manga Classic Great Teacher Onizuka Reveals Live-Action Revival Releasing 26 years after the retro Great Teacher Onizuka live-action TV series adaptation, a new trailer gives a closer look at the new Gto: Revival. The City Hunter Remake Is Coming to Netflix Netflixæ˜ ç”»ã€Žã‚·ãƒ†ã‚£ãƒ¼ãƒ.ãƒ...

A late-1990s live-action adaptation of the beloved retro anime and manga franchise Gto: Great Teacher Onizuka is being revisited through a brand-new production.

Titled Gto: Revival, this new live-action project is the sequel to the 1998 live-action version of the classic Great Teacher Onizuka manga by Tooru Onizawa. A new clip of the series recently released on social media, accompanied by the release date of the television special, gives a closer look at how things have changed after 26 years. Most importantly, it showcases the return of actor Takashi Sorimachi in the title role of Onizuka.

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The official Twitter account of the upcoming Gto Revival live-action drama unveiled a new trailer previewing the theme song on Feb 5, 2024. Blue Encount will perform the theme song “Poison”.

Gto Revival is scheduled to release on April 1, 2024, on Kansai TV, Fuji TV.

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Quick Links Bucchigiri?! is the Latest Delinquent Anime Parody Cromartie High School Turned Delinquent Anime Upside Down Great Teacher Onizuka Was a Grounded But Ridiculous Delinquent Anime Gem How Bucchigiri?! Continues the Revived Interest in Delinquent Anime Bucchigiri?! is a new delinquent anime parody that's inspired by classic anime like Cromartie High School and Great Teacher Onizuka. The success of Tokyo Revengers has sparked a renewed interest in the yanki/delinquent genre, leading to the creation of Bucchigiri?! and other similar series. Bucchigiri?! features over-the-top characters and ridiculous concepts, drawing similarities to Cromartie High School and Gto.

Well-known for several classic anime, the studio Mappa has worked on some of the biggest franchises in the industry. Likewise, the production studio has also created numerous original anime that have become popular in their own right. Such might be the case with an upcoming 2024 series, though it's definitely evocative of a few older anime.

Steve Blum brings intensity and versatility to his roles, setting the tone for the series and delighting fans. From comedic characters to classical villains, Blum's performances are always nuanced and memorable. Blum's most iconic role as Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop solidifies his status as a legendary voice actor in the industry.

Steve Blum is a legendary voice actor with decades of experience in the industry, and many of his most noteworthy roles have been anime characters. Fans in the West are also likely to recognize him as the voice of Toonami's host Tom, where he brought many classic anime series to the masses, giving many fans their first anime experiences.

Steve Blum has taken a variety of roles over the years, from serious, no-nonsense types to goofy comedic leads. He's played major characters who carry their series as well as fan-favorite side characters. No matter what kind of role,...

The 2000s were a landmark decade for anime. Anime was becoming popular internationally, and many great shows aired—some of which viewers might call unique. Shonen anime, the most popular demographic, had its fair share of unique anime during the 2000s.

Related: 30 Best Shonen Anime Ever

In the 2000s, comedies pushed the envelope and new perspectives were shared. Whether it was dark humor, anachronisms, or a whole multiverse, 2000s shonen anime brought so much to the table. Without shows like these, the 2000s would've been a dull decade for anime.

Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei

Comedic shonen anime weren't a new idea during the 2000s. Dr. Slump and Urusei Yatsura were popular in the 1980s, and shows like Great Teacher Onizuka were well-known for being wacky. Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei tapped into a type of humor that other shonen anime didn't touch: dark humor.

Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei was about a depressed teacher who had given up on life.

Many of the best anime focus on pursuing a career. From office work to superstardom, quite a few anime protagonists' stories center around chasing success in their work life. Viewers who are or have been in the same position, whether hunting for a job or trying to excel after landing one, will often find their experiences highly relatable even if they aren't in the specific occupation depicted. The subgenre started gaining a foothold in the mid-to-late '90s with shows like Golden Boy and Great Teacher Onizuka. But it really began to hit its stride and achieve its current popularity in the early 2010s with comedies like Working!! and The Devil Is A Part-Timer!

While the primary aim of these shows is to entertain, like the best anime for beginners, many also teach viewers the ins and outs of various industries and how the reality of each job differs from popular belief.

Media Do International Expands Library of Japanese Content on OverDrive Digital Reading Platform, Offering 20,000 Titles, Including Exclusive eBooks

OverDrive’s Golden Week Japanese Content Sale highlights an extensive selection of bestsellers, popular fiction/non-fiction, children’s, young adult, and manga titles for libraries and schools globally

Media Do International Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Media Do Co., Ltd., Japan’s largest eBook distribution company, announces the expansion of Japanese titles available on OverDrive, the leading digital reading service for libraries and schools worldwide.

OverDrive’s Golden Week Japanese Content Sale highlights the catalog of more than 20,000 manga and literary titles in Japanese and select English translated (manga) works. This set of exclusive eBooks is now available to libraries and schools around the world across a diverse range of categories including acclaimed bestsellers, popular adult fiction/non-fiction, children’s storybooks, educational books, and manga. Exclusive titles include classic children...

FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, has acquired the North American rights to a large swath of Japanese anime titles, headlined by more than episodes of the “Yu- Gi-Oh!” franchise.

The deal with Konami Cross Media NY, part of Japan’s Konami Group, grants AVOD streaming rights for the FilmRise Streaming Network, including apps and free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is based on the manga series that inspired a trading card game played with monsters, spells, and traps, several video games, and a television series.

“This iconic Japanese property will be featured alongside other beloved anime content, on our FilmRise Anime channel a growing new destination for North American anime fans,” said Max Einhorn, FilmRise’s SVP of acquisitions and co-production.

The video streaming package includes 808 episodes of the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” TV series in English, and 541 dubbed in Spanish. It includes “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters...

The following contains spoilers from the Jan. 15 episode of CBS‘ MacGyver.

This Friday on CBS’ MacGyver — nearly two years to the day that original cast member George Eads made his final appearance as Phoenix team member Jack Dalton — the action-drama revisited the long-gone character’s fate.

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Meaning, it was discovered that Jack, while working undercover as “Ozzie Ulrich,” died during his hunt for “the world’s most dangerous terrorist,” named Tiberius Kovac.

“I’m too sexy for my car, too sexy for my car, too sexy by far…”

In the first act of Framing John Delorean, you might find yourself humming the Right Said Fred novelty hit as Gm’s rising young star takes control of the automaker’s stagnating Pontiac division and transforms it with the introduction of the Gto.

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Donnie Yen’s comeback in a Hong Kong production is here, with “Big Brother”, an ideal film for Donnie Yen fans featuring fun, drama, high entertainment and lots of positivism, made and starred by himself (since he is the main protagonist and producer). “Big Brother, however, is not the typical Donnie Yen action movie; instead is that typical film of a man with a conflicted past who wants to get into teaching without any previous experience, that kind of film that got popularized so much since “To Sir With Love” and so many other well-known productions made since then. If you are an anime geek, maybe Gto (Great Teacher Onizuka) rings a bell. Well, “Big Brother” takes a few shots at being the Chinese Great Teacher Donnie.

“Big Brother” screened at “San Diego Asian Film Festival“

Donnie Yen is Henry Chen, and for some reason, he wants to be a...