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Weekly Shonen Jump's Witch Watch anime series adaptation has dropped its latest trailer, revealing its release dates for both streaming and its North American theatrical premiere. The anime series' theme song by Yoasobi, known for their popular J-pop titles and anisongs like Oshi no Ko's "Idol," can also be heard in the new trailer.

Mainichi Broadcasting System (Mbs) released a new trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Weekly Shonen Jump manga Witch Watch, set to premiere on streaming on April 6, 2025. The anime's theme song, "Watch me!" by Yoasobi, and new poster art were also released. As previously announced, Mbs agreed a partnership with Adn, Aniplus, Tropics and Gkids to premiere the first three episodes and exclusive interviews in theaters under the name Witch Watch: Watch Party. Gkids will distribute it in North American theaters on March 16, 17 and 18. Readers can check out Witch Watch's new trailer, visual, staff, cast and comments from Yoasobi below.

The role of an animator is one of the most underrated jobs in producing an anime. The animator does most of the work of translating the story into a creatively designed flow of animations, making it look more pleasing and enticing. However, when this same creativity is used for designing adult content and s*xual parodies, it can spark a lot of controversy.

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This was seen recently when a key animator who has officially worked on many prominent anime series like One Piece chose to leave the mainstream anime industry and use his talents for the R18 content, also known as h*ntai. This might feel like a shocking revelation, but it’s not unheard of, as another animator from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End did something similar, which was deemed contentious by the majority of the fanbase.

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Tower of God has recently been following its source material more closely in season 2, but that doesn't stop the series from slightly reconfiguring simple moments like a Dragon Ball Z reference in season 2, episode #5. The reference in question is a bit of a running joke in Japanese entertainment media, mocking the fate of a particularly unfortunate character from earlier in the series. Still, one lingering shot will bring up memories of the Saiyan Saga, with Dragon Ball fans quickly picking up this reference in Tower of God season 2.

Tower of God isn't even the first anime of Summer 2024 to make this reference. A recent Dragon Ball reference by The Elusive Samurai depicts Yorishige with Goku's hair, pretending to read a Spirit Bomb. It's a sign of the adoration the creative community of anime and manga creators has for Akira Toriyama. With the late mangaka's love for humor, these visual gags are in good taste.

Witch Watch receives long-awaited anime adaptation in April 2025 by Bibury Animation Studios & directed by Hiroshi Ikehata. Fans can expect a great adaptation from the teaser trailer, with the anime likely to gain much-deserved attention upon release. The absurdist comedy with romance and drama elements in Witch Watch is set to captivate fans and critics alike in 2025.

Shonen Jump is almost as famous for its comedy manga as it is for its action manga, and one notably underrated comedy series of theirs is Kenta Shinoharas Witch Watch. The absurdist and parody-laden comedy writing combined with genuinely heartfelt romance and slice-of-life drama has always made it fun to read, and thats especially true for fans of Shinoharas previous works Sket Dance and Astra Lost in Space.

Witch Watch has gone under the radar for years, but its set to finally get the recognition it deserves. In the latest issue of Shonen Jump,...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if your anime characters from different shows met each other? Well, it turns out that some of them actually have. While many fans are excited about big superhero crossovers like Deadpool and Wolverine, the anime world has quietly made some amazing crossovers of its own.

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In this list, are the top 5 anime crossovers that you might not have known about. These are not just simple cameos or quick jokes – these are full episodes, movies, and specials where characters from different anime series come together in unexpected and exciting ways.

5. Fairy Tail x Rave Master Fairy Tail X Rave Master | A-1 Pictures

Kicking off the list is a crossover between two of Hiro Mashima’s popular works, Fairy Tail and Rave Master. This special Ova, released in 2013, brought together the casts of both series for an exciting adventure. In this crossover,...

Gaga's official YouTube channel has posted a teaser trailer for the second of the two-part Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime films, based on Inio Asano's manga of the same name (Gaga is the distributor of the film in Japan). The first of the two-part film opened in Japan on March 22, 2024, ranking seventh in its opening weekend . The second part is set to follow on May 24. According to the trailer, the film will depict its original ending, which differs from Asano's original manga. The line said at the end is, "Change the destiny." 2nd part key visual Related: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Announces New Voice Cast Members The anime film's main staff includes: Director : Tomoyuki Kurokawa Series Composition/Screenplay : Reiko Yoshida Character Design/ Chief Animation Director : Nobutaka Ito Art Director : Mika Nishimura Music : Taro Umebayashi Anime Production : Production +h.

The official website for the Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime adaptation project, based on manga artist Inio Asano's work of the same name, announced today that the release date of its second part has been delayed to May 24, 2024. Following the first part that is scheduled to open in Japan on March 22, the second part was originally set to release on April 19. The reason for the postponement is explained as "to deliver a work that better meets the expectations of our customers." Advance tickets already purchased can still be used on the new release date. Meanwhile, a poster visual for the second part has been revealed. Short trailer for the new release date Related: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Releases Main Trailer Featuring Theme Songs As Inio Asano's fourth serialized work, Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction ran for 100 chapters in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine from...

The competition for "weirdest characters in Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction " is pretty stiff, but the latest additions to the upcoming anime film's cast are definitely in the running. For your consideration: an alien mushroom and an extremely irresponsible child. Joining the cast as Isobeyan and Debeko are Tomokazu Sugita (Apocalypse in Undead Unluck ) and Tarako (Maruko in Chibi Maruko-chan ): Related: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Drops 10 Character Posters Isobeyan and Debeko are a sort of Doraemon and Nobita pair... if, instead of an earless robot cat coming from the future, an alien mushroom arrived instead. While Debeko gives Isobeyan all sorts of trouble, the two consider each other their best friends. Both voice actors were thrilled both to take on the roles and to be working with each other. Related: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Releases Main Trailer Featuring Theme Songs The anime will...

With just over a month 'til its debut, the Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime film is giving its many characters an equal turn in the spotlight. Today, 10 character posters dropped, each highlighting a character and one of their famous quotes. Check them all out: Kadode Koyama Oran Nakagawa Makoto Tainuma Kenichi Kohiruimaki Keita Ohba Related: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Releases Main Trailer Featuring Theme Songs Futaba Takemoto Rin Hirama Ai Demoto Hiroshi Nakagawa Kiho Kurihara Related: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Releases Teaser Trailer, Visual The anime will release as a two-part theatrical film in spring 2024. The first part will open in Japanese theaters on March 22, 2024, then the second part will follow on April 19, 2024. Main Staff: Director: Tomoyuki Kurokawa Series Composition/Screenplay: Reiko Yoshida Character Design/ Chief Animation Director: Nobutaka Ito Art Director: Mika Nishimura Music: Taro Umebayashi Anime Production: Production +h. Production Manager...

Shonen Jump manga creators used to go on a getaway holiday before someone realized that a single bad accident would spell the end of the magazine for good.

Popular One Piece fan and interview translator Sandman resurfaced an old story on X (formerly Twitter), which revealed that the end-of-year bus trip tradition to a hot springs inn had to be canceled over a doomsday prediction. "If this bus falls off a cliff, Shonen Jump is over," someone said, leading to the end of the practice. Readers can check out the post and popular reaction below.

Related Hunter x Hunter Author Has Multiple Endings Ready One in Case He Dies Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi reveals he has multiple endings for his long-running Shonen Jump series, one in case he dies prematurely. Around 30 years ago, for a group photo shoot, all the Shonen Jump mangakas took a bus to a hot spring inn,...

The official website for the Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction anime adaptation project, based on manga artist Inio Asano's work of the same name, released the main trailer featuring the two theme songs by the film's two leading voice cast members — Lilas Ikuta (the vocalist of the musical unit Yoasobi) as Kadode Koyama and singer ano as Oran Nakagawa. The anime will be released as a two-part theatrical film in spring 2024. The first part will open in Japanese theaters on March 22, 2024, then the second part will follow on April 19, 2024. The first part's theme song, "ZeZeZeZettaiteki Seiiki" ( Absolute sanctuary ), features ano as the lead singer, while the second part's theme song, "Seishun Ouka" ( A song of praise for the youth ), features Lilas Ikuta as the lead singer. Related: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Anime Film Releases Teaser Trailer, Visual "In a world where the everyday life we take for granted...

While manga localization has become more expansive, there are still many manga that go years without an official English translation, if they even receive one at all. Manga like these become popular overseas when they receive an anime adaptation or through pirated fan translations. In some cases, these remain the only way for people to engage with certain manga in English for years on end.

There's no good way of knowing when some manga titles will be licensed, if at all. For some, the age or length of the manga are likely to be strong factors in why they haven't been translated, and others might be a low priority compared to other series. Whatever the case, there are some great manga projects out there without official English translations.

Sket Dance

Kenta Shinohara's Sket Dance is a slice-of-life series about the members of a school club dedicated to helping their classmates with their problems,...

One anime proved to be the most meta show ever by killing its creator. Gintama is a long-running anime based on a manga by Hideaki Sorachi. The show prominently featured its author in the role of commentator on elements of anime production, but its Popularity Poll arc took things to another level.

The incredibly absurd and experimental nature of Gintama is what enabled the show to go this far. On the surface, the show may seem somewhat simple, following the central trio of Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura as they help out various people in a sci-fi version of historical Japan. But that simple premise is more of a jumping-off point for the show to dive into both absurdly surreal humor and gut-wrenching drama, balancing the two in a way that its many successors like Witch Watch would emulate. This is especially true in its multi-episode arcs, which often enable the...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Witch Watch Chapter 94!In recent years, Shonen Jump has become infamous for ending series before they get a chance to shine, but one of their currently running series is showing how its canceled manga can return. That manga is Witch Watch, a comedy series by Kenta Shinohara following the misadventures of the young witch Nico and her various supernatural bodyguards. Shinohara is a veteran mangaka, previously having written Astra Lost in Space and Sket Dance. And in the latest chapter of Witch Watch he is bringing one of these older series back.

In chapter 94 one of Nico's bodyguards Kanshi is helping out at a wedding and a funeral at the same time. This leads to the typical sort of wacky antics that make Witch Watch generally a pleasure to read but at the end it is revealed that the wedding was for two minor characters from Sket Dance.