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AnimeAsh From Pokémon No Longer Has Superhuman Strength
Ash Ketchum’s strength is legendary. He can carry heavy Pocket Monsters with ease. He can lift logs and throw them. Rather, he could. In the latest episode of the Pokémon Journeys anime, Ash and Goh tried to lift a heavy log but they could not. Ash said it was “impossible.” Remember, in 2006, Ash lifted…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 18, 2020 -
AnimeKyoto Animation’s Delayed Swimming Anime Will Be Out Next Year
Free!, the popular swimming anime, was supposed to get a feature film this summer. In 2019, during the wake of the Kyoto Animation tragedy, it was announced that the feature anime would be delayed due to “various circumstances.” Now, in good news for fans, the movie has been confirmed for 2021. The teaser below announces that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 17, 2020 -
AnimeFirst Look At The Newest King Of Fighters CG Animation Movie
In 2022, SNK’s popular fighting game franchise is getting a feature film CG animation. Titled The King of Fighters: Awaken, it will debut in China. The trailer features Goenitz (pictured), the final boss of The King of Fighters ‘96, as well as Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami. No word yet about an international release. According…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 12, 2020 -
AnimeThe Cowboy Bebop Soundtracks Just Hit Spotify So Excuse Me While I Freak Out
OK. I need to take a deep breath and steady myself, because what I’m about to tell y’all has me vibrating with excitement. The vast majority of Cowboy Bebop soundtracks just hit Spotify That’s a lot of Bebop music. Of course Spotify has your staple soundtracks—Cowboy Bebop, Blue, Future Blues. But! And god bless whomever…
By Ash Parrish Published July 30, 2020 -
AnimeYour Summer 2020 Anime Guide
It’s summertime. In Japan, right now, it’s the rainy season. Wherever you are, it might be hot and maybe even humid. So let’s stay inside and watch some anime! Below are this season’s latest shows. Which ones are you watching? Let us know in the comments below. Baki The Great Raitai Tournament Saga Studio: TMS…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 14, 2020 -
AnimeJapan Sinks Is Grim But Relevant
This was supposed to be Japan’s year. The Olympics were to be held in Tokyo, and the whole world was going to turn its eyes to Japan. Things didn’t work out that way. The anime Japan Sinks feels like a reminder of that fact. Note: This review contains spoilers. Within the first few minutes of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 13, 2020 -
AnimeThe Time Studio Ghibli Stood Up To Harvey Weinstein With A Katana
Among the many things for which former Hollywood mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein was notorious for was re-editing movies as he saw fit, earning the nickname “Harvey Scissorhands.” But when Weinstein was handling Princess Mononoke’s US release, Studio Ghibli wouldn’t be bullied and sent Weinstein a samurai sword to prove it. Back in a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 18, 2020 -
AnimeMan Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Anime Director And Voice Actress
Fukuta Kishimoto, a 21-year-old Kyoto man, has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Tatsuki, the anime director best known for Kemono Friends. Kishimoto also allegedly threatened Yui Ishikawa, who did voice work for Kemono Friends 2, as well as an anime production company. Ishikawa also voices Mikasa in the Attack on Titan anime. NHK…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2020 -
AnimeFirst Look At The Final Season Of Attack On Titan
This is it. Here’s the trailer for the final season of the massively popular Attack on Titan anime. The anime debuted in 2013 and spawned several live-action films. It’s based on Hajime Isayama’s manga, which began serialization in 2009. The studio Mappa is handling animation duties. Wit Studio did the animation for seasons one to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 29, 2020 -
AnimeJapan Sinks: 2020 Is My Most Anticipated Anime Of This Summer
Each season there are shows I, and perhaps you, look forward to. But this summer, there is one show that I am excited about most—Japan Sinks:2020 The upcoming ten-episode series is helmed by Masaaki Yuasa, known for directing Night is Short, Walk on Girl, Devilman Crybaby, Ride Your Wave, and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 29, 2020 -
AnimeEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Delayed Due To Covid-19
Originally slated for June 27, 2020, the eagerly anticipated Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 has been delayed due to concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic. The movie’s official Twitter has posted a new poster with the release date changed to “Coming Soon.” Studio Khara, the animation company behind the upcoming Evangelion feature film, has not yet announced the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 17, 2020 -
AnimeMangamo Is A Nice New Way To Read A Lot Of Manga
Launching today for iOS and coming soon to Android, Mangamo is a $4.99 monthly subscription service that aims to serve up hundreds of volumes of Japanese comics in a completely legal and creator-supporting way, which is a lovely idea. There are many manga subscription services out there, each with their pros and cons. Some cater…
By Mike Fahey Published April 15, 2020 -
AnimeYour Spring 2020 Anime Guide
It’s spring 2020. Now more than ever is a good time to stay inside and watch anime. Below are shows debuting this spring. Are there any you are interested in watching? Let us know in the comments. Enjoy the spring anime. Be well. Stay safe. Ascendance of a Bookworm Part II Studio: Ajia-do Animation Works…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2020 -
AnimeThe Digimon Adventure Reboot Is Looking Good
Announced back in January with a teaser trailer, Toei Animation has released a short but action-packed trailer for the new Digimon Adventure anime, showing Tai and his partner Agumon in action. It’s good stuff. The new series is a reboot of the Digimon franchise, wiping two decades of animated history to give fans a fresh,…
By Mike Fahey Published March 6, 2020
