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Global anime sensation Attack on Titan has inspired a new streetwear collection with the Los Angeles-based Hypland. Available both in-store and online, the lineup features jackets, graphic tees and much more.

Via a press release, Hypland announced its latest anime collaboration, this time with the popular Attack on Titan anime series. The 30-piece collection reimagines the show’s iconic outfits, color palettes and beloved characters across all four seasons in a nostalgic blend of anime with contemporary fashion. Fans can already shop the collection at the Hypland LA store on 200 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, before the full collection launches online on March 17. Readers can check out the official images below.

Attack on Titan Goes International With New Hypland Anime Clothing Collection

Hypland's diverse range of Attack on Titan apparel includes bold graphic tees to standout pieces like bondage pants inspired by the Omni-Directional Mobility (Odm) gear from the final season,...

Anime comes in a plethora of different genres and formats to suit every fan’s viewing preferences. From long-running epics spanning hundreds of episodes you can spend months sinking your teeth into to self-contained movies for a relaxing evening, anime has something to offer regardless of how one likes to enjoy their media.

The standard for TV anime is a one or two-cour season – a series that runs for three or six months and has 11-13 or 24-26 episodes. Yet ome anime series break these conventions, condensing their stories into less than 10 episodes. While uncommon, some short anime series feature incredible stories that don’t compromise the quality for the sake of padding the runtime. Perfect for binging all at once, these short anime series don’t waste their viewers’ time and tell stellar stories that are concise yet potent.

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Now that J Balvin has made his mark in Japanese animation, after starring in Crunchyroll’s hit anime series “Solo Leveling,” TheWrap thought it’d be a good idea to list all the Hollywood stars who’ve also lent their voices to the genre.

It already takes a lot of training and focus to be an actor, but one must unlock a new skill in the craft when it comes to voice acting, especially when it comes to anime. And now that anime has risen in popularity, more and more stars are carving out their lane in the industry as voice actors.

All the actors listed voiced roles for the English dub versions of these shows and films, many of which you’ll recognize right off the bat. Here are 17 celebrities who rocked the mic as anime characters.

Bryan Cranston and Isamu Alva Dyson from “Macross Plus” Bryan Cranston as...

Welcome, readers, to Late to the Party , a column that's right on time when it comes to catching up on anime everyone's already watched. This column addresses a universal truth in regard to being an anime fan: an anime backlog is quite the powerful beast. Many of us have one, where we amass more and more content we have designated in the "planning to watch" category. How and why it takes so long to actually address this task varies from person to person, but the gratification of finally allocating the time is really quite splendid. Occasionally, it’s by watching a classic anime from yesteryear that you’ve had your eye on for quite some time. In other instances, it’s a more recent premiere that just slipped by. I wanted to ease my way into 2025 by kicking things off with an anime that is both compact and acclaimed. What...

The ever-popular classic Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series has partnered with U.S. apparel brand Hypland for a store-exclusive release. The new collection features stylish puffer jackets and tote bags, all inspired by the anime's Millennium Puzzle.

Hypland exclusively launched the new clothing collection with Yu-Gi-Oh! on its website. Via a press release, the Hypland x Yu-Gi-Oh! - Millennium Puzzle Collection draws inspiration from the iconic Millennium Puzzle, channeling its geometric design, upside-down pyramid shape and signature eye motif -- a nod to the legendary Millennium Items from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. The puffer jacket and tote bag will both be available in gold and black colorways. Readers can check out the official images of Hypland's Yu-Gi-Oh! collection below.

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Anime production company N Lite and U.S. streetwear fashion brand Hypland have united to spotlight black anime characters in the first of multiple planned apparel releases.

Via a press release, N Lite has announced a multi-collection partnership with Hypland for anime-inspired streetwear. The first collection spotlights the Emmy Award-winning series Afro Samurai from renowned studio Gonzo, bringing the Wu-Tang Clan on board as a creative partner. Later drops will spotlight black anime characters through apparel and merchandise based on N Lite’s original afrime ("afro-anime") IP and legacy anime IP featuring black characters. The collection begins its rollout in the summer of 2025. Readers can check out the promotional art and more details below.

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Watch subtitled, dubbed, and Japanese-language shows, as well as live-action adaptations of top animes with this bundle!

Japanese animation is one of the most consistently popular genres in all of streaming. Anime has devoted followers the world over, and most streaming services offer at least a small selection of these titles as a result. But which offer the most? How do you assemble a streaming bundle of anime-carrying services without ruining your monthly entertainment budget? We’ll walk you through an excellent bundle of three anime streamers that you can subscribe to for $25 per month, and get a mountain of extra entertainment to boot.

What’s the best budget streaming bundle for watching anime?

Hulu

Netflix

Crunchyroll

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This bundle starts with Hulu, whose ad-supported plan is the most expensive on this list at $10 per month. This is a well-known repository of classic anime titles, such as “Afro Samurai,” “Bleach,...

This week on The Anime Effect: We recommend musical anime if your Spotify Wrapped left you wanting more, dream up lesser known sports anime and share our chat with writer and director Echo Wu! In our audio-only episode we fill you in on the latest news in the anime world including Creepy Nuts' creeping up the karaoke charts, Solo Leveling getting a LiSA opening song, and more! Episode 43 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 43 Summary In this week's audio-only episode, LeAlec is joined by Alex to discuss Lupin the 3rd 's upcoming movie and My Happy Marriage returning for another season, among other updates. Plus, we bring you an interview with Jentry Chau vs.

On October 26th, Studio Gonzo announced in a post on X that Shigemi Ikeda, the visionary art director known for his work on Afro Samurai, One-Punch Man, and My Hero Academia, passed away on October 13 at the age of 69. Ikedas family shared that his funeral would be held privately, reserved for close family. His passing leaves a significant void in the anime industry, where his artistic contributions to background design and world-building became a foundational influence. Over his prolific career, Ikedas distinct style and unparalleled skill in visual storytelling left an indelible mark on the anime landscape.

Shigemi Ikeda began his career in the 1970s, eventually establishing Atelier Musa, his own background art studio, in 1986. From there, he developed a signature approach that combined detailed realism with a deep respect for each storys tone, creating worlds that felt tangible and alive. In 2009, Ikedas work was recognized with an Outstanding Individual...

Shigemi Ikeda, the art director behind many popular anime series including One Punch Man and My Hero Academia, has passed away at the age of 69.

Ikeda’s family confirmed the news in a statement posted on Ikeda’s official X account on Oct 26, 2024.

According to the statement, the art director passed peacefully on Oct 13, 2024. The funeral was held privately, and the family has respectfully declined offers of condolence gifts or flowers.

Full statement can be read below:

“This is Ikeda’s family.

On October 13th, Ikeda passed away peacefully at the age of 69.

We extend our gratitude to everyone who had a connection with him.

Thank you very much.

Please note that the funeral was held privately, and we kindly request no condolence offerings or flowers.”

池田の家族です

10月13日池田が永眠いたしました。69歳でした。

交流のあった方々に感謝致します。

ありがとう御座いました。

なお、葬儀は内輪のみで済ませており、お香典お花などはご遠慮しております。

— 池田繁美 (@rgoRcTW1sMPMWBb) October 26, 2024

Shigeki Ikeda made his debut in 1981 working on the anime series Beast King GoLion.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse director Peter Ramsey is swinging across genres to bring his storytelling chops to a pair of anime. Japanese powerhouse Gonzo K.K. and N Lite Media (Hair Love) will partner up alongside Ramsey, who has signed on as executive producer and co-writer for two ambitious projects -- a noir thriller called Ripper and a space-fantasy adventure series titled Hotaru.

Per Variety, Ripper, set in post-wwii Japan, will follow two detectives hunting a serial killer targeting women. Created by N Lites Samantha Inoue Harte, Paul Alvarado-Dykstra (Death Note) and Rafael Antonio Ruiz (Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone), the film is set to be a "deeply personal" entry into Ramsey's filmography. On the other hand, Hotaru, the second project on the anime slate, could be Ripper's tonal opposite. Billed as a love story told against a "swashbuckling sci-fi/fantasy" backdrop, moviegoers can expect a more high-energy,...

N Lite animation studio has unveiled a new partnership with Emmy-winning Japanese anime studio Gonzo K.K. (“Afro Samurai”) and Oscar-winning “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” director Peter Ramsey to produce two animated projects: a noir thriller feature titled “Ripper” and the sci-fi adventure series “Hotaru.”

Ramsey is lined up to executive produce and co-write the screenplay for “Ripper,” a live-action/anime hybrid feature set in post-wwii Japan. Currently in development, the film tells the story of two detectives hunting down a serial killer who took the lives of the women that each of them loved. The project is created by Samantha Inoue Harte and co-writers Paul Alvarado-Dykstra and Rafael Antonio Ruiz.

Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions is attached to produce alongside N Lite and Gonzo K.K. Davis. For JuVee, Tennon and Melanie Clark will join Gonzo CEO Shinichiro Ishikawa as executive producers. Inoue Harte and...

Anime swordsmen are always some of the most popular characters, as seeing someone who has gone through extensive training and practice to hone their skills and bring their techniques to perfection is not only impressive but also inspiring. Often wielding nothing but a sword, these characters can take on any challenge. No matter how intimidating their foes may seem, they rarely refuse a chance to practice.

Even in the realm of sword fighting, there are plenty of different fighting styles and techniques that can be employed. Some swordsmen may prefer to focus on quick and unexpected strikes, while others may wield oversized swords and overpower their enemies through raw strength. Whether they use a single sword or multiple, great swordsmen know how to adapt to any situation and overcome any obstacle. This list presents anime swordsmen not based on their raw destructive power but on their actual skills in wielding their weapon.

Kentaro Miura narrates an epic tale of adventure and revenge filled with intense action and a gripping story, captivating several fans with Guts’ journey. Following a tragic backstory to his path of vengeance, Guts’ struggle is an admirable one. Berserk is an incredibly violent and gory seinen genre masterpiece, that I can assure is not for the faint of heart.

The Sea God Vs Guts in Berserk Manga| Credit: Viz Media

While I do believe that the sexual violence can be a little excessive to the point where it can be uncomfortable for newcomers, diving into Berserk‘s mature themes reveals why it’s a top manga recommendation, including mine. The themes and characterisations within Berserk are so powerful that the manga can drastically change a person’s outlook on life.

If you are a Berserk fan like me and are seeking for some violent theme anime, you will find some recommendation below.

Blue Eye Samurai is Netflix’s 2023 animation series belonging to the samurai\ronin genre. Set in Japan’s Edo period, it follows the journey of a female warrior, Mizu, who has to hide her identity as a woman to take revenge.

While a huge audience liked Blue Eye Samurai, it becomes a bit mild when compared to other classic series like Afro Samurai. Both series are pleasurable to watch, but one of them is a trailblazer.

Afro Samurai Walked so Blue Eye Samurai Could Run Blue Eye Samurai | Netflix

Afro Samurai is a seinen anime by Studio Gonzo that was released in 2007. The story is set in a feudal yet futuristic Japan, in which the strongest and most powerful person wears a Number 1 headband. The protagonist, Afro, sets out to take revenge against Justice, who had killed Afro’s father, the previous Number 1 wielder. Creator Takashi Okazaki was inspired to...

We’re not going to mince words here. Star Wars Outlaws is not looking good. However, if Ubisoft had used Takashi Okazaki’s style for the whole game, maybe we’d be more forgiving.

The creator of Afro Samurai created an admittedly great-looking Kay Vess, Nd-5, and Nix. Considering the controversy surrounding the upcoming game’s visuals, this is a nice departure.

"Afro Samurai" creator Takashi Okazaki illustrated a "Star Wars Outlaws" Cover for upcoming Weekly Famitsu to celebrate its release.

The Open World Star Wars Gane by Ubisoft will release on August 30, 2024. pic.twitter.com/qNFbOs3DoH

— Manga Mogura Re (Manga & Anime News) (@MangaMoguraRE) August 19, 2024

“[Special feature just before release] Star Wars: The Outlaws is the latest installment in the Star Wars series and the first open-world action adventure. We will introduce the unique elements of this work, such as the protagonists Kay Vess and Nyx’s rise to power as “villains,” the open galaxy full of exploration elements,...

The online store for major anime streamer Crunchyroll has announced the Blu-ray release date of Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters, set to ship in both standard and limited-edition versions this coming fall.

Via a press release, fans can now pre-order Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters in both Standard Blu-ray and DVD versions, as well as in the stunning Limited Edition Blu-ray + DVD box. The box has an idyllic shot of the cabin from the final season. It also comes with several featurettes, including an art book, cards, pins and more. The Limited Edition version costs $67.49, currently discounted from its regular $89.98. Readers can check out images of the upcoming release, slated for Nov. 26, and more information below.

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The epic anime series finale of the decade will finally be available to own when Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters arrives on Blu-ray on November 26 in North America from Crunchyroll. The limited edition Blu-ray and DVD combo pack version will include a 148-page art book, a 32-page digibook, several art cards, and two exclusive Titan enamel pins.

This November, Crunchyroll's lineup of Blu-rays will also include two complete series rereleases with immense power levels: Dragon Ball Super (all 131 Episodes) and Dragon Ball Z (all 291 episodes), launching exclusively at the Crunchyroll Store. Each will come with multiple special features that will provide fans with various behind-the-scenes conversations with the iconic English voice actors from the series.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Samurai Champloo, directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, Crunchyroll is rereleasing an all-new limited edition Blu-ray of the complete series, also exclusive to the Crunchyroll Store. The packaging...

Updated on August 15, 2024 : Removed Dragon Ball Super , Dragon Ball Z and Samurai Champloo releases from the article It's a whopper of a month for home video, full of limited editions and complete sets that will be tough to resist. Leading the charge is Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters , which is available to pre-order ahead of a November 26, 2024 launch in both limited and standard edition versions. There are also movie releases including One Piece Film Red , Planetes , Psycho-pass: Providence and more. Read on for the full lineup and pre-order links. Crunchyroll November 2024 Home Video Releases One Piece Film Red Movie (4K + Blu-ray) Steelbook Uta, the most beloved singer in the world whose voice has been described as "otherworldly", is renowned for concealing her own identity when performing. Now, for the first time ever, she will reveal herself to the world at a live concert. Special Features: All...

Major e-commerce company Mercari has officially opened American access to its Japanese marketplace, giving anime and manga fans direct access to millions of new sellers of both rare and high-demand products.

Japan's leading community-powered marketplace, Mercari, announced on Aug. 1 that customers in the United States can now access its Japanese marketplace. Via a press release, the launch of "Mercari x Japan" means fans can now access inventory from millions of Japanese sellers, including niche and hard-to-find collectibles like manga and action figures, as well as from extremely popular brands and franchises like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Sanrio, Sonny Angel and more. Mercari will also open its first physical store, "Mercari on Melrose," on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles. The store will host a curated collection directly from Japan throughout August, as well as space for sellers to list items, a dedicated space for DIY classes and events, a partner pop-up area and more.

The mecha from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise are some of the most iconic robot designs in all of anime. Now, a new action figure is combining one of these mechs with the samurai aesthetic of another franchise's artist.

The new "Multipurpose Humanoid Battle Weapon Musha Unit-01" is a musha-themed version of the Eva Unit-01. Set to be part of the Riobot line by Sentinel, the toy for the recently revealed design will be worked on by an iconic anime creator. With pre-orders set to start in the next few days, fans can soon get their hands on the cruel angel's ronin.

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Quick Links What Happened in Afro's Past? What Was Afro Samurai: Resurrection About? Could Afro Samurai: Resurrection Get a Sequel?

One of the most intriguing manga and anime properties ever has been Afro Samurai. It detailed the story of Afro, an orphan who was consumed by revenge after the death of his father, Rokutaro. In time, Afro turned into a weapon and tried to cut a bloody path to the people responsible for the man's murder.

However, Afro began losing his soul in this war the very thing Rokutaro didn't want him to do. Interestingly, the manga was tweaked after the initial anime to create Afro Samurai: Resurrection. This continued Afro's journey, but as he kept walking this bloody path, he made more monsters and caused a lot more collateral damage along the way.

What Happened in Afro's Past? Afro Became An Unforgiving Monster

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One of the most unexpected sensations of 2024, Ninja Kamui is an anime original that took fans of explosive action by storm, swiftly earning its reputation as one of the most exciting releases of the year. Directed by Sunghoo Park, famed for his immaculate work on such high-budget spectacles as Jujutsu Kaisen and God of High School, Ninja Kamui presents audiences with a violent, bleak, and endlessly gripping tale of vengeance.

Following a retired assassin, Joe Higan, the series thrusts its hero into a gruesome revenge plot after he loses his family and the last chance at a peaceful life to his former employers, now determined to punish those responsible for his misery. A riveting spectacle of unprecedented visual flare and emotional suspense, Ninja Kamui resembles an unorthodox mix of Hollywoods best vicious blockbusters and ultra-violent action anime. Thankfully, for those seeking similar exhilaration after the series ended its run, plenty...

Crunchyroll is dishing out a sweet retro goody bag for this year's Halloween season. This October, retro anime fans will be able to get their hands on fresh Blu-ray box sets for four beloved anime works from the late '90s and early 2000s.

As detailed in a recent press release, Ouran High School Host Club, Outlaw Star and Afro Samurai: Resurrection - Director's Cut are currently available for pre-order on The Crunchyroll Store. The sole exception, Afro Samurai -Director's Cut, will be available later this year as a Walmart-exclusive release. These special Blu-ray editions include the aforementioned works in their entirety while also presenting viewers with exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Additionally, Outlaw Star and Ouran High School Host Club include both the official English Dubs and the original Japanese language tracks (with English subtitles) -- an extra boon for those who enjoy engaging in the eternal "Dub vs. Sub" debate.

From Goblin Slayer Season 2 to Ouran High School Host Club , October 2024 is shaping up to be a busy month for home video. These titles and many more are now available to pre-order, so let's take a look at what's on the way and start prepping our Blu-ray shelves for some very special guests. Take a look below at the full list of home video releases for October 2024! Crunchyroll October 2024 Home Video Releases Classroom For Heroes Sub-only collection (Blu-ray) Rosewood Academy isn’t for your average student. This prestigious school specializes in training future heroes destined to protect humanity. Among them is Earnest Flaming, a young girl with unmatched skill who holds the highest record. But her reign at the top is challenged when she’s assigned to mentor a new and carefree student, Blade, whose power rivals her own! Special Features: 3 OVAs Promo Videos Textless Opening and Ending Songs Available October 8, 2024 in North America.

Ninja Kamui takes the idea of ninja technology to a whole new level, integrating futuristic tech with classic ninja themes. Unlike Boruto, Ninja Kamui fully embraces technology as part of the story, making it an essential part of the DNA of the series. Park's visionary choice to blend technology with physical and supernatural abilities in Ninja Kamui has captivated modern viewers.

One of the gifts Boruto has bestowed on the shinobi anime genre is the idea of "ninja tech", and while the idea has appeared in other ninja-based anime, few have tapped into the promise of a technologically enhanced shinobi more than the new hit series Ninja Kamui. Adult Swim's new hit series is a mesmerizing tour de force of ninjutsu and tech that advances what Boruto pioneered to the next level.

Sunghoo Park's original anime series Ninja Kamui follows the brutal adventures of Higan, a shinobi...

John Cena loves classic anime like Fist of the North Star, but he's not a fan of newer anime. Samuel L. Jackson produces anime like Afro Samurai and promotes the medium whenever he can – he's also notorious in the community for his unique taste. Ariana Grande is a die-hard fan of Spirited Away and even has tattoos of the main character, Chihiro.

Many people have grown up watching anime, and celebrities are no exception. At a time when anime was increasing its popularity around the world, many fell in love with it through trailblazers like Spirited Away and Dragon Ball Z.

It's an amazing feeling to learn that a celebrity takes part in a community as vast as anime and manga. With the medium now more popular than ever, it should not come as a shock when more and more personalities come out and profess their love for anime.

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Although there is an abundance of animes revolving around the disciplines and complex themes of ninjutsu set across various settings or time periods, the mystique associated with the genre always finds a steady fanbase among viewers with each new venture. Therefore, a couple of years ago, when it was announced that the creative minds behind the anime adaptations of Jujutsu Kaisen, Afro Samurai, and Batman Ninja were collaborating to create an original Shinobi-themed anime series for Adult Swim, titled Ninja Kamui, it was received as a welcome surprise by otaku worldwide.

After the release of the pilot episode of Ninja Kamui this weekend, viewers found themselves hooked on the series almost instantly, as the tried and tested method of the Shinobi theme perfectly complementing the emotional core of a story has worked out pretty well. With the first episode, the series has also succeeded in weaving intrigue as it barely...

Announced earlier this week, a brand new original anime series titled “Ninja Kamui” is coming to Adult Swim’s Toonami programming block next month, and Bloody Disgusting has been provided with a first look at the bloody-as-hell official trailer this morning.

A former ninja clan member swears vengeance upon a mysterious shadow organization that killed his wife and son in the new series “Ninja Kamui,” premiering Saturday, February 10 at midnight Et/Pt on Adult Swim’s famed action/anime programming block Toonami.

The series comes from “God of High School” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” director Sunghoo Park, whose anime feature “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” is Japan’s 14th highest grossing Japanese-produced film in history.

An explosive story of revenge, “Ninja Kamui” follows a former ninja clan member who is haunted by the brutal murders of his family. Meanwhile, an FBI agent and his rookie partner also work to investigate the murders and uncover a vast global conspiracy.

Blue Eye Samurai draws inspiration from a variety of films and shows, including Yentl, Kill Bill, Mulan, Samurai Champloo, The Legend of Korra, Cowboy Bebop, Lady Snowblood, Blade Runner 2049, Afro Samurai, and Arcane. These works share themes of revenge, gender identity, discrimination, and the pursuit of freedom, which resonate with Blue Eye Samurai's story. The artistic styles, character development, and action sequences in these films and shows parallel the unique blend of genres and visual storytelling that make Blue Eye Samurai stand out in the world of animation and modern television.

While waiting for the highly anticipated second season of Blue Eye Samurai, looking into film and television that served as inspiration for the show is a great way to discover new content or scratch the same itch as the series. The show is a unique blend of genres, writing, and visual storytelling that makes it stand out...

Attack On Titan wins the 2023 Hollywood Critics Awards for Best Streaming Animated Series or TV Movie, making it the first anime to achieve this milestone. The award ceremony was held on January 8, 2024, with notable Hollywood names in attendance. Attack On Titan beat out other animated series like My Hero Academia and Harley Quinn, establishing its popularity outside of Japan and proving its brilliance in the entertainment industry.

Attack On Titan has won the 2023 Hollywood Critics Awards for Best Streaming Animated Series or TV Movie, the first anime to achieve this milestone. Although the series is over, its impact is still being felt in all corners of the industry, and it has gotten the recognition it deserves.

The award ceremony was held on January 8, 2024, featuring the biggest names in Hollywood, such as William Dafoe and Pedro Pascal, and many other huge series like The Boys making their appearance.

Attack on Titan...

Anime enthusiasts are in for a treat as Crunchyroll, the world’s premier anime streaming platform, commandeers all 45,000 square feet of the Javits Center River Pavilion during Anime NYC from November 17-19. With a lineup bursting with interactive attractions, panel discussions, anime premieres, and much more, this year’s Anime NYC promises to be the ultimate fan experience.

Inside the Crunchyroll experience

From the moment attendees step into the Javits Center, the anime magic begins. Badge holders can anticipate a robust schedule, including:

World Premieres: Catch the world premiere of “My Next Life As A Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Movie” and more than ten other upcoming anime series such as “Bartender Glass of God” and “Classroom of the Elite Season 3.” Interactive Panels: Engage with esteemed creators as they discuss and premiere episodes for “Metallic Rouge,” “Sengoku Youko,” “Sasaki and Peeps,” and take fans behind the scenes of “The Rising of the Shield Hero...

The potential casting of Wario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 has generated much anticipation and excitement among fans of the franchise. Several actors, including Joe Manganiello, Luis Guzman, Ron Perlman, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, Christoph Waltz, Danny DeVito, and Phil Lamarr, are considered possible choices for the role of Wario. Each actor brings unique qualities and past performances that could make them a great fit for Wario, and fans have varying opinions on who would be the best choice.

Anticipation is building for the potential casting of Wario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 and there are a few actors who could do the role justice. With The Super Mario Bros. Movie being a box office hit when it was released earlier this year, excitement around a sequel is already buzzing. One character that was missing from the first film, Mario's arch nemesis Wario, is one of the...

Anime is more popular than ever. The accessibility of streaming and simulcasting make it easier than ever to be up to date with new shows as they air in Japan. Likewise, there are many big celebrities being open about their admiration for the medium and how they pull inspiration from it, raising awareness to even bigger crowds. Artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Jamie Lee Curtis talked about their love for anime, Samuel L Jackson produced "Afro Samurai" and even Michael B. Jordan directly referenced anime when making "Creed 3." 

And yet, it is arguably "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" that makes it official: anime is mainstream now. While filmmakers like Jordan Peele have long drawn inspiration from anime, we haven't really seen a project from a franchise as well-known as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" not only reference an anime show but actually make it a part of the plot -- until now.

Sometimes, even the best of anime can't escape the cringe trope of whitewashing the entire cast. Fortunately, the anime community has enjoyed its fair share of diversified characters, especially Black characters.

Stereotyping is a long-standing issue that is diminishing as time passes, but luckily, fans have been blessed with some amazing Black characters over the years. These Black characters are not only show-stealers, but they might be the only thing keeping some of these shows together.

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Afro Samurai (Afro Samurai)

As the title suggests, Afro Samurai is discreetly dedicated to a man of color and his vengeance upon those who killed his father. Afro Samurai follows the story of Afro, who is the second-most powerful samurai in the region, where he not only has to defeat other skillful assassins but also an android version of himself.

Afro Samurai is a cult classic...

In the world of anime, it's pretty common for a series to have one season of 10 to 15 episodes, far from a hindrance though, some of the best anime are 15 episodes or less. These brief series are usually, although not always, complete by the end of their run. Since the investment risk in a 12 episode series is so much lower than a 22 to 26 episode series, these shorter anime can often be a little weirder, venturing into territory that longer anime may be afraid to embrace. These also tend to be based on more obscure manga, or alternatively are anime-original series with no source material at all.

Some of the best anime series with 15 episodes or less span genres, and some have much less than 15 episodes, so it's a bit difficult to compare them to each other. Still, these series had to be good enough to stand out among a crowded market.

The classic anime art style has become almost universally recognized as the popularity of anime and manga has grown over the years. While there is obviously a lot of variation within the realm of "typical" anime style, even that can't account for the art styles at work in some anime. A few of them, fans might not even recognize as anime until a closer inspection.

This list contains ten series that are well outside the "standard" anime style. Some are beautiful, evocative of classical paintings or watercolor masterpieces, and others are meant to be deliberately unattractive. Some are designed to resemble Western animation, while others embrace a wild new art style that's unlike either Western or Eastern animation. Since they're all so different, these aren't ranked in any particular order. They may or may not be to one's personal liking, but rest assured--each one is utterly unique in its look.

Released in 2021, "Yasuke" is an anime miniseries created by LeSean Thomas for Netflix. Based on a legendary figure from Japanese history, the titular Yasuke is an African man who comes to Japan with some Jesuit missionaries and eventually becomes a samurai in the service of Lord Oda Nobunaga. When Nobunaga and his forces are destroyed by another warlord, Yasuke flees and finds a quiet retirement as a boatman outside a small village. When he's asked to help a sick little girl get to a doctor, he soon finds himself called on to fight once again.

With only six episodes, it's entirely likely that "Yasuke" will leave you wanting more. Fortunately, there are lots of other anime series out there for you to watch, and quite a few of them have similar settings and themes. We've put together a list of anime you should check out once you've watched Yasuke, and...

Acclaimed artist Soroush Barazesh has shared fan art depicting One Piece's Straw Hat Pirates. Also known as @koteriink on social media, Barazesh has depicted the iconic crew in a comic style. The group looks positively stunning.

One Piece was created by Eiichiro Oda and began serializing in Weekly ShÅ.nen Jump in 1997. The series has run for twenty-five years and is still going strong, as it has become the best-selling manga in history. Throughout the years, pirate captain Monkey D. Luffy has formed a crew as he strives to become King of the Pirates and find the legendary - and titular - One Piece treasure.

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Posted on Twitter, artist Soroush Barazesh posted art featuring the Straw Hat pirate crew on a rainy day in his own, beautiful artistic style. Luffy is at the center, surrounded by Nami,...

I remember when I became the showrunner of my first live-action series, “Supah Ninjas,” I thought I had arrived.

Somehow, against all odds, this show I created with my partner Eric S. Garcia was shooting on the Paramount lot. On the same stage as “Family Ties.” I was officially a part of Hollywood history. When I set foot on stage, I was surprisingly whisked away by an A.D. “Surely,” I thought, “I was being taken to my fancy director’s chair that would make a killer humble-post on my socials.” But instead, I found myself in the holding area with the extras. I learned two things that day. I did not look like someone’s idea of a showrunner. And the holding area is hard to leave.

It was a good reminder that perception shapes reality – and you can literally be trapped by someone else’s perception. It’s...

Titan Manga (new imprint from Titan Comics) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Stonebot to publish Kamen Rider Kuuga and Atom: The Beginning manga series. The partnership will also include a brand-new originated comic series based on the Tokusatsu TV series Kamen Rider Zero-One (currently on Shout! Factory in the US). Written by Brandon Easton (Transformers), this series is due to launch in Fall/Winter 2022.

The partnership kicks-off on October 11, 2022 with the releases of Atom: The Beginning Vol. 1 – an original manga series based on the God of Manga Osamu Tezuka’s world-famous series Astro Boy, which has spawned multiple anime adaptations, video games, and more! Atom: The Beginning is a sci-fi manga about the turbulent lives of two robotics engineering students and their latest revolutionary project: the unassuming yet insanely strong A106, or “Six.”

Based on the original concept and story by Tokusatsu legend Shotaro Ishinomori, Kamen Rider...

Audio elements and sound design, especially the score, are as fundamental to animation as the visuals. The proper use of music at the right time can make the action soar and it’s genuinely exciting that more experimental and passionate creators are embracing the sonic possibilities that television allows. Flying Lotus is an innovative musician with a flair for the extraordinary that cut his teeth on many of the surreal animated series that fill Adult Swim’s programming block.

In addition to his frequent collaborations with Adult Swim, Flying Lotus’ music can be heard in everything from The Boondocks, to Grand Theft Auto V, to episodes of Atlanta and Insecure. Flying Lotus approaches art like a wondrous game and the cleansing energy that comes from his music feels like it’s trying to do something important beyond simple entertainment. His most recent music in Netflix‘s anime series Yasuke comes...

Exclusive: The Asian and Asian American community in the country has had a rough couple of weeks. One could also argue they have had a rough couple of years — or even decades — since the first Asian set foot on the soil of America. Nonetheless, now is the time for authentic, humanizing representation of Asian and Asian Americans to bolster community morale and to bring light to a time when things seem so dark.

The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape) and major industry partners have launched the ninth annual Cape New Writers Fellowship, the premier non-studio professional development program that trains emerging writers to succeed in Hollywood. The fellowship boasts multiple showrunners and graduates that have been staffed on over 50 shows across all major network, cable, and streaming platforms.

Led by top industry writers, producers, agents and executives, the Fellowship was co-founded and is co-chaired by Steve Tao and Leo Chu. The sessions include master classes, panels, and workshops, as well as writing labs, in which Fellows revise their scripts under one-on-one mentorship with high-level industry professionals.

This year’s mentors and speakers include Monica Macer, Melinda Hsu Taylor, Sunil Nayar, Teresa Hsiao, Alexander Woo, Albert Kim, Tanuj Chopra, Kyle Harimoto, Jason Ning, Vicky Luu, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Nazrin Choudhury, and April Shih, who has the special distinction of being the first alumni of the Cape Fellowship to return as a mentor.

“For the past 30 years, Cape has fought to break barriers in entertainment for our stories to be heard because we all know racism is not new,” said Michelle K. Sugihara, Cape Executive Director. “Dehumanizing tropes in media such as the Yellow Peril, Perpetual Foreigner, and Model Minority leads directly to physical violence against us in the real world, which is why this is more than a representation issue, it’s a social justice issue.”

The participants of the 2021 Cape New Writers Fellowship are:

Bryson Chun is a Hawaiian filmmaker who has produced films that have screened for PBS, The Smithsonian Museum, The Criterion Collection, and festivals worldwide. He was a screenwriting fellow for Sundance, imagineNATIVE, LA Skins, and ‘Ohina Labs. Most recently, he was selected for The Blacklist’s Inaugural Indigenous List, which spotlights some of the best Indigenous film and television writers working within the U.S. Darek Cioch is a Korean and Polish American writer from Seattle. After studying film at the University of California, Santa Barbara, he began his entertainment career working for Anonymous Content and HBO. Since then he has been a writers’ assistant for television shows on ABC, NBC and FX. Darek is currently a researcher on FX’s Impeachment: American Crime Story. Jane Yubin Kim is a Korean American writer and performer based in Los Angeles. After graduating from Ucsb where she studied film, she worked in post production and regularly performed and wrote comedy at the Upright Citizens’ Brigade, where she was a Ucb Diversity scholarship recipient. She is repped by Authentic. Kyle Kubo & Fatima Liaqat are a comedy writing duo/life duo who first collaborated at BuzzFeed writing and producing viral videos. Kyle is biracial Japanese/white, Fatima is a queer, disabled Pakistani, and together they have a passion for writing comedy scripts that blend with other genres from musicals to sci-fi to horror and historical fiction. Their work has placed in Austin Film Festival and the WeScreenplay Diverse Voices competition and has been showcased at Ucb theater stage, Vice, Vanity Fair, Bustle, Thrillist and more. Olive Song is a Chinese-American writer from the suburbs of Georgia. After surviving homelessness, foster care, and a professional figure skating career, they moved on to earn an Mfa in screenwriting from USC. A part-time YouTube binger and a full-time storyteller, Olive has worked with both the Sundance Institute and Participant Media and is currently a Showrunner’s Assistant for an upcoming hour-long TV drama. Vinita Mehta & Richard Nguyen were raised by immigrants, and went on to study psychology at Columbia and Harvard, respectively. Their writing is informed by shared experiences in TV news and documentary production, providing psychotherapy, and D&i consulting. Their screenplays have been a Cinequest Top Ten Finalist, Humanitas New Voices Finalist, and Tracking Board’s Top 100 Pilots and Winner of the Mentorship Prize. Sonali Mehta is a TV writer’s assistant and former video game story editor. A genre-agnostic, all of Sonali’s writing centers around one relevant and complex theme. Sonali’s favorite shows include Succession, Breaking Bad, and Killing Eve. She is repped by Tulsea. Yugo Nakamura grew up in Tokyo as a half-Japanese, half-Jewish boy who spoke mostly Japanese. His family abruptly moved to NYC just before high school. Film and TV is what got him through the intense culture shock, which lead to his undergraduate film degree. Yugo had a career in postproduction before he set out to earn his Mfa in Screenwriting at the AFI Conservatory, graduating in 2020.

After graduating from the fellowship, the participants join a distinguished roster of alumni including Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt (Star Trek: Section 31), Lauren Moon, Julie Wong (Grey’s Anatomy), Brian Shin (The Good Doctor), Eileen Shim (House of the Dragon), Kevin Lau, Helen Shang, Lisa Bao (Nancy Drew), Aaron Ho (Fresh Off the Boat), Tania Lotia (Witcher: Blood Origin), Nikhil Jayaram (Shades of Blue), Marisa Tam (L.A.’s Finest), Franklin jin Rho (Pachinko), Allyssa Lee (Charmed), Teresa Huang (MacGyver), Thomas Wong (Good Trouble), Jeremy Hsu (Jimmy Kimmel: Live!), Ken Kobayashi (Hit Monkey), Chris Wu (Man in High Castle), Joanne Lee (Coop and Cami Ask the World), Gabriel Ho (Clarice), Andrew N. Wong (Superman & Lois), D. Dona Le (FBI: Most Wanted), Nathan Ramos-Park (Club Mickey Mouse), Leonard Chang (Snowfall), Ken Cheng (House of Chow) and Iram Parveen Bilal (I’ll Meet You There), among others.

Samuel L. Jackson, the celebrated actor who has portrayed Nick Fury in a myriad of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, is suiting up for a new Disney+ superhero series.

Variety reported that Jackson is attached to star in the untitled series, which will be written and executive produced by Kyle Bradstreet (“Mr. Robot”). No plot details, additional casting information, or a prospective release date were provided.

Disney and Marvel representatives did not return a request for comment.

Jackson first portrayed Nick Fury, the founder of the Avengers who frequently helps the team’s various superheroes, in the post-credits scene in 2008’s “Iron Man,” the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film. He has reprised the role in 10 of the franchise’s other films: “Iron Man 2,” “Thor,” “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “The Avengers,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Captain Marvel,” “Avengers Endgame,” and “Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Exclusive: As the Asian and Asian American community in Hollywood continues to bask in the awards season victories of Lulu Wang’s The Farewell and Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (Cape) looks to add to Asian representation with the eighth annual Cape New Writers Fellowship. Partnering with major industry partners, Cape will launch the professional development program which trains emerging writers to succeed in Hollywood.

“As reflected by the Asian and Pacific Islander sweep of the Oscars screenwriting awards last night (original and adapted), it is clear stories written by our community have mainstream appeal,” said Michelle K. Sugihara, Cape Executive Director. “Pipeline programs like the Cape New Writers Fellowship are critical to provide a springboard into the industry and to elevate authentic storytelling.”

Led by top industry writers, producers, agents and executives, the Fellowship was co-founded and is co-chaired by Steve Tao and Leo Chu (Creator/Showrunner of Supah Ninjas and Afro Samurai; Batman Ninja screenwriter).

Fellows will participate in masterclasses and writing labs where they will receive one-on-one mentorship with industry professional including Walter Hamada, Adele Lim, Amy Rardin (Co-Creator/Ep of Charmed), Alex Tse (Co-Creator/Ep of Wu-Tang: An American Saga), Monica Macer (Showrunner/Ep of Gente-fied), Melinda Hsu Taylor (Showrunner/Ep of Nancy Drew), Laverne McKinnon, Jonathan King, and Lana Cho (Co-ep Four Weddings and a Funeral).

Below you can read the bios of the 2020 Cape New Writers Fellowship participants:

Chrissie De Guzman received her Mfa in Film and Television production at USC. She is a storyteller defined by curiosity of the Filipina & Queer experience, pushing mainstream boundaries in hopes to create a platform of non-traditional content. Her work has been exhibited at Outfest and other festivals, and she is the 2019-2020 Viacom ViewFinder: Emerging Director’s Program Fellow for the MTV network. Daniel J. Park is a Korean-American writer originally from Queens, NY. He studied screenwriting at Emerson College and currently works as the assistant to The Walking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman at his multiplatform entertainment company, Skybound. When he’s not writing, Daniel trains rigorously in multiple martial arts disciplines. He is repped by Eric Borja at Alldayeveryday. Dona Le grew up in the Bay Area, where she was an award-winning pianist who performed internationally. After graduating from Harvard, Dona earned an M.Phil in Literature at Trinity College Dublin. Dona currently serves as the Executive Director of Harvardwood, an arts, media, and entertainment nonprofit. Peter H. Lee is a Los Angeles native and the son of a poet. He attended the University of California, Irvine and has been featured on This American Life. He has survived limb loss, cancer, and evangelical Christian high school and currently works at a video game company where he helps produce a multiplayer online game. Nic Chatree Sridej is a second-generation Thai American genre writer from Dacula, Georgia. After studying journalism and theater at Piedmont College, he earned an Mfa in screenwriting from Florida State University. A semi-professional magician since middle school, Nic is currently the Showrunner’s assistant on American Gods and is managed by First Friday Entertainment. Nina Mohan is a Sri Lankan-American writer and producer, born and raised in the west suburbs of Chicago. After earning a BA in Creative Writing and a Bfa in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University, Nina moved to Los Angeles. While pursuing writing, Nina makes viral videos and articles working as a producer and writer for BuzzFeed. Niki Ang is a queer, Singaporean-Chinese American writer and director. She has spent the past several years as a full-stack producer/director at BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. Her short Were You Gay In High School?, will be on the festival circuit in 2020. A quintessential middle child, she currently lives in Los Angeles with her wife and the best cat in the world. Sam Boyer is a writer from Rockville, MD and holds degrees from the USC in film and business. He recently earned an Mfa from the Michener Center for Writers at Ut-Austin and was a finalist for the Universal Emerging Writers Fellowship and Tfi Sloan Student Discovery Award.

Alumni of the Fellowship include Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt, Julie Wong (Grey’s Anatomy), Brian Shin (The Good Doctor), Helen Shang, Lisa Bao (Nancy Drew), Aaron Ho (Fresh Off The Boat), April Shih, Tania Lotia (Carnival Row), Teresa Huang (Seal Team), Thomas Wong (Good Trouble), Lauren Moon (Atypical), Chris Wu (Man in High Castle), Nathan Ramos Park (Club Mickey Mouse), Leonard Chang (Snowfall); Ken Cheng (House of Chow) among others.

This year’s fellowship partners include NBCUniversal, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, The Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Television, Amazon Studios, Pearl Studio, Warner Bros., Los Angeles County Arts and Culture, as well as in-kind partners Final Draft, The Black List, Film Independent, and Boo’s. Venue sponsors include NBCUniversal, The Writers Guild of America Foundation, The Gotham Group, Skybound Entertainment, Emerson College Los Angeles, Iw Group, and The CW.

Not exactly a film as much as a prolonged music video, which actually accompanies Sturgill Simpson’s homonymous album, “Sound and Fury” manages, nevertheless, to be quite impressive as a spectacle.

The anime consists of various, mostly dystopian stories, including one of a scavenger of mementos from the street and another where a number of colored people are hunted by forces of evil as they try to survive. However, the one that truly steals the show is the initial one, which actually appears a number of times through the film.

In this case, two quite stylish villains in suits, one who uses poison and one a gun, attack a Buddhist monastery where they kill a number of monks brutally. A bit later, another individual who wears a futuristic samurai suit attacks the two men who seem to have become lords of some sorts, in a rather impressive action sequence that...

Developed as a commemoration to Osamu Dazai’s 110th birthday, “Human Lost” is the anime adaptation of “No Longer Human”, which is considered the masterpiece of the Japanese author and ranks as the second-best selling novel in Japan. Add to this that Katsuyuki Motohiro of “Psycho Pass” is Chief Director, Fuminori Kizaki of “Afro Samurai” the director and that Polygon Pictures, who were in charge “Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters” the production studio, and you have all the elements for a masterpiece. Let us see if that is actually the case.

Funimation will be releasing “Human Lost” in select locations across the Us (October 22 (Subtitled) & 23 (Dub)) and Canada (November 6 (Subtitled) & 9 (Dub))

The story takes places in Tokyo 2036, where medical treatment has almost conquered death, allowing people to regenerate no matter what their injuries and to reach a 120-year-old lifespan, free from illness, by means of internal nanomachines and the “S.

1. “The Politician” (available September 27)

Why Should I Watch? It’s Ryan Murphy’s first original series for Netflix. That’s the narrative TV enthusiasts and industry titans will be watching, more so than any high school election shenanigans, when “The Politician” debuts this month. After signing a whopping $300 million overall deal in February 2018, Murphy is rolling out his first big-ticket Netflix series, and his deal (along with more than few others) is meant to help maintain subscribers as the O.G. streaming giant faces new competition from the likes of Disney+ and Apple TV+. The size of its audience is even more important than whether or not it’s any good, but awards prospects are top of mind for this star-studded venture. During his time at FX, Murphy served as an enticing dual threat: prestige and popularity. Now, he’s got to carry that over to Netflix.

Bonus Reason: Well, the cast is pretty stacked.

This fall Netflix will begin streaming Sound & Fury, an anime film based on a story by Grammy-winning country artist Sturgill Simpson, the singer-songwriter announced tonight during a Comic-Con panel.

The movie is produced by Simpson and set entirely to music from his forthcoming album, also called Sound & Fury. The film and the album, from Elektra Records, will be released simultaneously.

Simpson merges American rock and Japanese animation in the film. The movie was written and directed by Jumpei Mizusaki, founder of renowned CG animation studio Kamikaze Douga (Batman Ninja).

Additional directors include Masaru Matsumoto of Grayscale Arts (Starship Troopers: Traitors of Mars), Michael Arias (The Animatrix), Henry Thurlow and Arthell Isom of D’Art Shtajio, and Koji Morimoto (Akira).

Takashi Okazaki, creator of Japanese manga series Afro Samurai, served as the film’s character designer. Shunsuke Ochiai executive produces.

Sound & Fury is the latest addition to Netflix’s growing slate of animated content.

John Carpenter is taking his Hollywood horror sensibilities to Gotham City, with DC Comics’ recent announcement that the director of The Thing, Halloween, and The Fog is co-writing a special 40-page Joker comic book.

Carpenter isn’t the only Hollywood notable dabbling in the comic book world — far from it, in fact, he’s actually part of a crush of celebrity tourists who are putting their names on comics. The allure for some is the IP creation opportunities, while others hope to tap into the evolving medium’s new indie-spirited cachet. For some it’s a purer pursuit, a low-cost way to produce a pet project or a nostalgic lark that reconnects them with comics traditions and characters they loved in their own youth.

With Hollywood poised to make its annual southbound pilgrimage to San Diego’s Comic-Con International this week, here’s a look at two dozen notable show-biz...