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Your Summer 2019 Anime Guide [Updated]

It’s summer. Nobody wants to go outside anymore. Everyone wants to stay inside and watch anime. But which shows will you watch? Let’s have a look at what shows are airing this summer season. Let us know in the comments which ones interest you. Updated: 7/12/2019, 6:30 a.m. ET: The guide has been updated with…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 8, 2019

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Watch The First Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0 Footage

Over the weekend, over 10 minutes from the Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0, the upcoming final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion series, were shown at locations around the world. On-screen clips of the footage with varying quality have surfaced online. These clips look quite good The footage below is from the outdoor screening at Shinjuku…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 8, 2019

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New Akira Anime Project And Brand New Anime Film Keep Katsuhiro Otomo Busy

This is Orbital Era. It’s a new anime feature film from Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo and Sunrise, the folks behind Gundam. This isn’t the only thing that he has been working on. Otomo has also announced a new Akira anime project as well as a 4K remaster of the original 1988 film. Below is the…

By Brian Ashcraft Published July 5, 2019

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Ten Anime To Watch If You Liked Neon Genesis Evangelion

So you just finished watching Evangelion on Netflix, and you’re wondering where to go from here. I have a few suggestions. Although Neon Genesis Evangelion is considered a classic among anime fans, a lot of people are seeing it for the very first time thanks to its availability on Netflix. If you’re one of those…

By Gita Jackson Published June 28, 2019

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New Anime Series Sarazanmai Is More Than Just Butt Jokes

When it comes to the work of anime director Kunihiko Ikuhara, you either connect with it or you don’t. Ever since the director, writer, provocateur, and social critic made his mark in 1997 with Revolutionary Girl Utena, he has delivered nothing but ambitious and surreal anime that deliberately addresses (and comments on) systems and major…

Christopher Lee Inoa Published June 26, 2019

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A Translation Change Can’t Make That Evangelion Scene Less Gay

Though anime fans are overjoyed that Neon Genesis Evangelion has hit Netflix, making the series available to watch legally for the first time since 2011, the translation has frustrated some fans. The issues with the series’ translation seem to coalesce on one already divisive character: Kaworu Nagisa. Kaworu Nagisa is a teenage mech pilot who…

By Gita Jackson Published June 25, 2019

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Why Dragon Ball Super‘s Fight Scenes Have Looked Different On Toonami

The original Japanese versions of the Dragon Ball Super fight scenes are quick and relentless. However, on Toonami, they were edited and slowed down with dropped frames. Warning: This article contains footage that might be harmful to those with motion sensitivity or those prone to seizures. Dragon Ball Super began airing on Adult Swim since…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 10, 2019

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The Perfect Apartment For An Evangelion Fan

Do you like Evangelion? Like, a lot? Then, you should live in this apartment in Gunma, Japan. Amazingly, it’s not the only apartment in the country that is Evangelion themed. Go figure! Located in the city of Maebashi, the two-bedroom apartment is 45,000 yen ($411), including maintenance fees. The kitchen cabinets, sliding doors and wallpaper…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 16, 2019

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Don’t Come To Japan To Make Anime, Says Japanese Animator

Freelance character designer Terumi Nishii is a talent artist (see above) and has an impressive list of anime credits. She’s worked on Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, among others. She has lots experience and some frank advice. Via Game New Flash, here is some real talk for…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 26, 2019

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Your Spring 2019 Anime Guide [Updated]

Spring is in the air. But that’s not all. Anime is, too! Which new shows are you watching? Below are the shows for the latest spring season’s anime. Let us know in the comments which ones interest you. Updated: April 16 – 6:30 am: More simulcasts added. Ace of Diamond: Act II Studio: Madhouse Genre:…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 17, 2019

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First Look At Weathering With You, The Follow Up To Your Name

Your Name was one of the best films of 2016. This summer, director Makoto Shinkai is back with a new anime feature. Here’s our first look. Called Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko, or “Weather Child” in Japanese), the movie once again features the music of Radwimps, the band that provided the memorable songs for…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2019

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Dude Trains Like One-Punch Man, Gets Buff

In the anime One-Punch Man, Saitama has a workout routine that includes 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10k-run. Investor Sean Seah tried this for real, and the results were certainly noticeable. Over the years, there have been multiple games and anime that have inspired people to get into tip-top shape. Seah first…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 8, 2019

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Comparisons Of Captain Marvel To Dragon Ball Won’t Stop

For the past few months, Captain Marvel has been compared to Dragon Ball. Now that the film is out, those comparisons keep on coming. Since the trailers hit, there have not only been comparisons between Captain Marvel and Goku, but also between the Skrulls and the Piccolo in the live-action adaptation Dragon Ball Evolution But…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2019

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My Roommate Is A Cat Is The Purest Anime Of The Season

Two broken souls find each other and begin to mend in a human/cat love story for the ages

By Mike Fahey Published February 22, 2019

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It’s The Real-Life Master Roshi

This is pro bodybuilder Nhon Ly. He’s better known by his Instagram handle @master_roshi_real_life and for good reason. Previously, Kotaku introduced body builder Taichi Shimizu who pulled off the Dragon Ball character with real muscles and fake facial hair. Nhon Ly doesn’t need a phony bread! As Karapaia points out, he certainly does resemble the…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 22, 2019

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The Japanese Voice of One Piece‘s Whitebeard Has Died

Voice actor Kinryu Arimoto began his career in the mid-1960s. Since then, he lent his vocal talents to numerous anime. Perhaps his most famous role was the One Piece pirate Edward Newgate (aka “Whitebeard”). Today it was announced that Arimoto has passed away. Besides Whitebeard, Arimoto voiced Commissioner Nogami in City Hunter, Patrick Zala in…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 8, 2019

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The Deep World of Anime… Cabbage

In Japan, cabbage is a go-to veggie. It’s used a lot in cooking! No wonder the vegetable is often depicted in anime, such as in Taboo Tattoo (above). Let’s look at anime cabbage from over the years. Twitter user Kyo-mu chan recently posted this image, comparing cabbage in several different anime, including Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 28, 2019

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Sasuke From Naruto Is The First Anime Meme of 2019

It’s mid-January, and we have our first anime meme of the year, with a Naruto still being reworked for internet fodder. The above image is from a fight between Itachi and Sasuke and shows th elder Itachi choking his younger brother. The meme has caused “Sasuke” to start trending.

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 16, 2019

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Your Winter 2019 Anime Guide

The weather is cold outside. But inside, there’s anime. Let’s figure out what shows we want to watch. Here are the new seasons for the latest winter season. Which ones interest you? Bang Dream! 2nd Season Studio: Sanzigen | Passione | Creators in Pack Genre: Idol, Music Premiere Date: January 3 Where to Watch: Hidive…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 11, 2019

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Netflix Remakes Saint Seiya And So Far, The Fan Reaction Is Not Good

Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac is Netflix’s updated take on the classic anime. Andromeda Shun, originally a male character, has been reworked as a female character. The trailer (below) is racking up dislikes on YouTube. Eugene Son, the remake’s producer, took to Twitter to explain the decision. Via Japanese site Hachima, here are his…

By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2018